One Piece, Vol. 1: Romance Dawn Paperback – June 1, 2003

This is my first real manga and while my husband and I are fans of the show and I was super excited to get this, I wasn't sure how I would like it. Aside from the newspaper funnies, Garfield books, and Poke'mon comics, I have never really delved into stuff like this. It was a little challenging reminding myself to read in the opposite direction, but I finally got the hang of it.Plot:It's pretty much like the anime so far but it showed more back story so it was still new and fresh. I liked the little fun sections like character history and how-to-draw pages. Sometimes it was a little hard to tell what was going on because there was so much happening in a panel, but overall I got the gist of it and the story itself is interesting. Zolo (Zorro) especially has an interesting back story.Setting:The overall setting of One Piece, when piracy is in it's golden age, is always fun.Characters:So far the characters are just like in the anime, though Zorro is called "Zolo" here. Not sure if I will ever be able to get over that change.Anyway, Luffy is just as funny in this, Zolo (Zorro) is his typical smartass self, and Nami is mischievous. I did like Koby a little better here. I find him super annoying in the show.Relationships:I liked seeing more of Luffy and Shank's history in this.It was also neat to see how Luffy won over Koby and Zolo (Zorro).Writing/Voice:Overall enjoyable lines, a few made me a chuckle.Ending:Made me immediately order the next book. Because while I know what happens in the show, it's a little different and I want to see it in manga form.Overall, this was a great first manga to try. Now I'm hooked! There's a ton of books in this series so I will be busy for a while. It was a different experience but since I love reading and art, I definitely enjoyed it. Being a fan of the anime helped. I ordered the next two books so hopefully I will get to them soon, too!

Oda is a genius great universe he created glad I pick it up now only 107 more books to go!

Eiichiro Oda is a treasure. A wonderful start to an epic story. My first graphic novel, but certainly not my last.

I couldn't be happier with this product! The quality is top-notch, and it works exactly as advertised. It arrived quickly, was well-packaged, and has exceeded my expectations in every way. Customer service was also excellent, making the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for something reliable and high-quality. Will definitely purchase again!

I bought this one as part of the set of 25 because I am a fan of the anime and decided I wanted something to read. I am glad took the plunge and hope that they sell a second set for the same price since it saves about 30 USD. I am enjoying seeing how the drawings started out and how they have changed over the course of time. This is a fun series.I will comment, on a comment another commenter made with regards to Zoro's name being written Zolo in this series. I agree with that individual since it's written Zoro in the Japanese anime series, as well as on the translations on Crunchyroll. I have to say, come on. Zoro is a swordsman, and Zoro is so close to Zorro that it clearly should have the R instead of the L.With regards to other things that are a little 'off' thus far in my reading (I am only on volume 8 at this time), a translation of "I decline your declination" is way too out of character for Luffy. I'd be surprised if he even knew what the word declination means, so the translation of "I refuse your refusal" is a much better translation. The other issue I seem to have is that instead of a translation of Going Merry, which is what is clearly stated in the anime, the translation in this series cuts off the 'Going' part and keeps the Merry-go instead. In the original manga the ship is called, ゴーイング・メリー号, which is Going-Merry-go. I've never been too keen on how English mucks up translations and such, but the least they can do is follow the original to the closest proximity.Aside from those little gripes, I am enjoying the series. It's definitely not one for everyone, but it clearly has some good points and is popular for a reason.

I picked up One Piece, Vol. 1: Romance Dawn for my 8-year-old son since he asked for it, but it didn’t quite hold his interest. The story is fun and full of adventure, and I can see why it’s such a beloved series. The artwork is engaging, and the characters are unique and entertaining. It might just be a bit too much for younger readers to dive into right away. I still think it’s a great start to an epic series—just maybe better suited for slightly older kids or big manga fans.

Buen material y buen cuidado en el trayecto. No hubo fallas

Very good!