One Piece, Vol. 12

by Eiichiro Oda

Book Overview

Join Monkey D. Luffy and his swashbuckling crew in their search for the ultimate treasure, One Piece! As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming King of the Pirates. But his life changed when he accidentally gained the power to stretch like rubber...at the cost of never being able to swim again! Years, later, Luffy sets off in search of the "One Piece," said to be the greatest treasure in the world... Luffy narrowly escapes being executed by...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1421506645
• ISBN13: 9781421506647
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Viz Media
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.0" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12

Customer Reviews

At last, the Grand Line!

Eiichiro Oda, One Piece: The Legend Begins (ViZ, 2000) It's finally here-- Luffy and Co. are about to breach the Grand Line. But in order to do so, they have to sail over a mountain. Can it be done? And what's waiting for them on the other side? As usual, Oda's come up with a fun, action-packed volume that leaves me wanting more at the end. Great stuff, this. ****

Enter the Grand Line

Volume 12 of One Piece sees the Straw Hat crew escape from Smoker and Buggy in Roguetown and enter the Grand Line. But sailing up Reverse Mountain is just the start of the wonders and dangers they will experience. Finally! From this point on the stakes are higher, and the characters become increasingly bizzare. This volume includes story elements that 4Kids cut with their botched edits, including a sympathetic whale named Laboon and some vital information concerning navigation through the Grand Line. Also in this volume is the introduction to Whisky Peak, a nice tease to what awaits in volume 13. Give it a read, and buckle up: this is indeed when the legend begins.

The Greatest Manga Series EVER!!!

One Piece is the BEST manga series ever made. It is filled with so much action, amazing characters, and deep emotions that are so well strung together that it can only be called flawless. With a totally original art style and story, Eiichiro Oda has created the best characters and world ever since the original Dragonball. One Piece is the best, and while many may have you believe that other series are better, such as Naruto, they don't come close to One Piece's sheer brilliance. If you haven't begun reading One Piece, start now, it is phenomonal and should not be missed. Read and find out why One Piece is the #1 manga in Japan!