Every One Piece Manga Edition Compared: What's Worth Your Berries?

What's up, guys? It’s Kristin from Anime Collective. Today we're going to be taking a look at all of the manga editions of a series that's been going strong since I was a kid in the 90s, and it's one that's been requested a lot by you guys, One piece. Let's get into it. One Piece is an epic saga that's full of adventure, and it follows the story of Luffy and the straw hat Pirates on their travels. But it also highlights the friends and foes they meet along the way. One Piece has some of the best

world-building. Eiichiro Oda created a unique world and you were introduced to many different regions that keep things fresh and exciting as you read. You feel very much like you're exploring this world with Luffy and crew, as they traverse the blue sea and beyond to the islands and villages, meet their people and dive into their landscapes and customs. One of my all time favorite things about One Piece is that you truly feel like you're a part of this world. Not to mention, it has some of my f

avorite arcs in manga, including Marineford and Punk Hazard, to name a few. With an amazing cast of characters, including one of the best MCs and some of the best world-building I've ever seen. One Piece is a staple. But in terms of getting into it, its long running nature makes it quite the investment, especially with the series now being over 100 volumes. With this in mind, I wanted to make this video breaking down all of the editions to help you find out which is the best for you. Right now y

ou can collect one piece with English translation via the individual volumes, the paperback three and one editions in the manga box sets. At the time of this video, 104 singles have been released while 33, three and one editions which collect 99 volumes of one piece and four box sets which collect 90 volumes, have been released so far. the first box set collects 1-23 two collects 24-46 three, collects 47-70, and four collects 71-90. That said, the most up to date release is of course, the indivi

duals. As far as the release schedule goes, figuring out when the next and fifth boxset will drop is a bit of a guessing game, but if we go by how things have been released so far, we need at least 19 volumes for a new boxset. That means we're looking at waiting for Volume 110 to hit US shelves before we can even start talking about a fifth one. With new volumes rolling out every four months or so and 107 confirmed for release on November 12th. The earliest shot of Volume 110 is around November

2025. But of course this is an ideal scenario. Seeing a fifth boxset could take much longer, especially with planning, design, printing and more Typically, box sets don't hit the shelves until about two years after the release of the final volume they collect. This timeline suggests we might not get our hands on a fifth boxset until 2027 or later, depending on the number of volumes they decide to bundle. Remember, this is just all speculation. The actual release date hinges on when this chooses

to launch the next set and if everything goes according to plan with the release. I just wanted to give you guys an idea of what you might be in for, especially if you want to catch up on one piece ASAP. If this is you, you might want to consider picking up the already released boxsets and then picking up the remaining individual volumes. Next, I want to talk about price. In terms of cost, the one piece singles now retail for $11.99 each while the three and one editions retail for $16.99. I do w

ant to note that these used to retail for $9.99 and $14.99. So these have gone up in price over time. The box sets, on the other hand, vary in terms of price with the first and second retailing for $244.99 each. The third $254.99 and the fourth $185.99. Sites often have all of these for lower than retail and the box sets, in particular are ones I've seen hit 45% off and even more when they go on sale. So you can often pick these up for cheaper prices. Since only 90 volumes have been released in

the box sets so far, I'm going to use that mark as my metric here for costs at retail. The box sets will run you about $931 or 90 singles would cost you around $1079 and the 30 3-in-1 editions that collect 90 volumes would cost about $510. That said, the cheapest way to collect one piece by far is the 3-in-1 editions. There are about $421 less than the second cheapest option in the manga box set. If you are looking to get the singles when you buy them in the manga box set, you save around $148.

So they are a great option. Let's take a look at size and design next. As far as size goes, all editions are the same height and width. But of course the three in ones are thicker given that they collect three per volume. That said, though, three individual volumes of one piece take up about 2.25 inches on the shelf, while a three in one edition takes up around 1.25 inches. So each three in one saves you about an inch of space. Given the number of volumes that one piece has over time, the three

in one editions see quite a bit of space on the shelf in comparison to the singles. To give you an idea, I have a larger Billy bookcase and one shelf holds about 42 individual volumes of one piece. If you buy the manga box sets, however, you can safely and securely store them in their box if you prefer. So this is something to keep in mind. If space is an issue the manga box sets are a great option, especially when it comes to collecting long running series like one piece. Design wise, the one p

iece singles are some of the most colorful in my collection, and I absolutely love all of the different colors they chose for the volumes. They are bright and vivid, just like the series, and I think they did a great job designing these. You have the cover art on the front of the volumes along with a one piece logo at the top and the saga name as well. The spine features different characters from the series along with the volume number and logo. Here's a quick look at what they all look like on

display together. The three in one editions, on the other hand, feature a more uniform design, each featuring three characters on the cover alongside a prominent one piece logo at the top. The spines each adorned with different artwork of Luffy really benefit from a larger size compared to the individual volumes. It allows the artwork on the spines to stand out and pop on the shelf. I do think these look better than the Naruto three in ones, but I like the look at the bleach three in ones best,

which I also showcase on the channel because they feature a different character on each spine, unlike the others. Although these editions are overall less colorful than the singles, the one piece logos on each spine change color with each saga deep red for east blue, a scarlet red for baroque works, a teal for skypiea, blue for water seven and so on. This color variation helps separate the major sagas in the series, but it also makes them more visually appealing on the shelf. That said, with so

many amazing characters in one piece, I do wish they would have featured a unique character on each spine. I personally prefer the look and quality of the individual volumes overall, but the three in one editions are a cost effective way to collect the series, they save space, and they look good on the shelf as well. I also want to show you guys the design of the box sets real quick because they look nice on display. Each set features unique artwork on every side. Here's a quick look at the four

that have been released so far and how the volumes look on display in each. Next, let's take a look at their page in print quality. One of the most significant differences between the three in ones and singles, aside from their design, is their print and page quality. The page quality in the three in ones isn't nearly as high quality as the singles, and this is a big reason as to why they are more cost effective. They collect more volumes in one at a fraction of the cost, but page and print qua

lity in this case were sacrificed a bit as a result. One piece's panels feature heavy blacks in great contrast all around. The print quality isn't as bad as the Naruto three in one editions, which I also reviewed on the channel, but they still aren't nearly as sharp or crisp as the panels you see in the one piece singles. The biggest issue, though, with the three in one editions is bleed through due to their extremely thin pages. While reading, you can see the panels bleeding through the pages w

here you get way less bleed through, if any at all in the individual volumes. This is because the pages are a lot thicker in the singles and the three in one editions. The three in one editions are printed on what feels like newspaper thin like paper while the single are printed on a thicker off white paper. That said, the edition with the best print page quality is the individual volumes, which you can also collect in the manga box sets. What about readability? In terms of readability, I have n

o major concerns with either edition, despite the three in one editions being thicker. Both versions have glued spines, so they both are comfortable and easy to read. Both occasionally suffer from gutter loss, which is especially noticeable in those larger two page spreads, but nothing that I would consider to be a dealbreaker. I will say though, that the bleed through issues at the three in one editions have may impact the readability for some. Since some text and artwork from one page faintly

appear on the next in the three in ones, this can detract from the overall reading experience. Also, the pages in the three in ones often stick together while reading because of how thin they are. So this is something to consider as well. Up next, let's take a look at translation, sound effects and lettering. After a side by side read through the translation, sound effects, and lettering are the same in all editions of one piece, so no differences to report here. What about the cropping of the a

rtwork? As far as artwork cropping goes, cropping varies from page to page in these editions, but after a detailed comparison of the panels, the artwork appears to be cropped similarly in each. And finally, what about extras? Along with getting the individuals for a cheaper price, the box sets also come with a few extras. The first box set comes with a mini booklet and a full color double sided poster. The second comes with a booklet that includes the prologue Strong World and a double sided ful

l color poster with both sides featuring artwork that celebrates the film The third comes with a 48 page mini comic that includes two crossovers between Dragon Ball in one piece and Toriko and one piece, as well as a double sided color poster with beautiful and colorful artwork that showcases the crew enjoying their time together. Finally, the fourth box set comes with a booklet that includes the Solitary Journey of Jimbei and a double sided color poster with one side featuring art of the Straw

Hat crew alongside their childhood selves and the back, featuring them having fun in the water. I have to say that the one piece box sets have some of my favorite double sided posters in any of the boxsets released by Viz so far, not just because of their art, but also because of their matte finish. All right, guys, now that we've gone over everything, what's the best way to collect One Piece? As always, is definitely depends on what you're looking for. My final thoughts are a lot like how I fel

t about Naruto and Bleach, which I also compared all of the editions of on the channel. Like one piece, those can be collected via singles box sets and three in one editions. The three in one editions are the most cost effective, so they are the cheapest way to collect one piece by far, but they have the worst print and page quality. They also have extremely thin pages that allow for a lot of bleed through. That said, they are still a great way to get into the series with the same translation an

d lettering, especially if you are looking for the cheapest way to collect the series or want to see some space on your shelf. The singles, on the other hand, have the best page and print quality by far, but if you are looking to pick them up, I recommend doing so through the manga box sets. They are the cheapest way to collect the singles. They come with extras and you can securely store the lines in the boxsets if need be to save space on your shelf. After going over everything, each edition h

as to offer and reading them side by side. I think the best way to collect one piece is the manga box sets because they allow you to collect the individual volumes at a more affordable price. And as it currently stands, their quality is the best. Getting into one piece isn't cheap and it will cost you quite a bit of berries. But trust me, it's definitely worth the investment. No matter what you choose, you are going to read what I think is one of the greatest Shonen manga of all time. What do yo

u guys think and what editions of One Piece you currently own? Let me know in the comments below! if you are looking for more comparisons like these. I have a lot more on the channel that you can check out. That's it for the video, guys. Thanks as always for watching and I'll see you all next time.