Where to Start the One Piece Manga After the Anime (2026)
Finished the One Piece anime and want to continue in the manga? Here's exactly which volume to start from after each arc, plus where to buy.
If you have powered through hundreds of episodes of the One Piece anime and want to keep going without waiting, the manga is the answer — it is well ahead of the anime. This 2026 guide shows you exactly which volume to start from based on the last arc you watched, and where to buy it.
⚡ TL;DR — Finished the One Piece anime and want to continue in the manga? Here’s exactly which volume to start from after each arc, plus where to buy.
The Manga Is Ahead — Here’s How to Catch Up
The One Piece anime follows the manga faithfully but moves slower, with filler and extended pacing. The manga is currently deep in the Final Saga (the Egghead arc and beyond), so switching over lets you continue the story right now, with no filler and no weekly waits.
The key is simple: start at the manga volume right after the last arc you finished in the anime. Use the map below.
Anime Arc → Manga Volume Map
Find the last arc you watched, then start the manga at the volume listed next to the following arc.
| Arc (anime) | Manga Volumes | Start manga at |
|---|---|---|
| East Blue | 1–12 | Vol. 12 → Alabasta |
| Alabasta | 12–24 | Vol. 24 → Skypiea |
| Skypiea | 24–32 | Vol. 32 → Water 7 |
| Water 7 / Enies Lobby | 32–45 | Vol. 45 → Thriller Bark |
| Thriller Bark | 46–50 | Vol. 51 → Summit War |
| Summit War (Marineford) | 51–61 | Vol. 61 → Fish-Man Island |
| Fish-Man Island | 61–66 | Vol. 66 → Punk Hazard |
| Punk Hazard | 66–70 | Vol. 70 → Dressrosa |
| Dressrosa | 70–80 | Vol. 80 → Zou |
| Zou / Whole Cake Island | 80–90 | Vol. 90 → Wano |
| Wano | 90–105 | Vol. 105 → Egghead (Final Saga) |
Most common case: if you finished the Wano arc — the latest major saga in the anime — start the manga around volume 105, where the Egghead arc and the Final Saga begin.
Where to Buy and Continue
Volumes from the Wano and Egghead arcs (roughly volume 90 onward) are released as individual volumes, so those are what you will buy to continue right where the anime left off. To find the exact latest volumes, see our One Piece box set guide and our where to read manga online guide for digital options.
If you want to also own the earlier saga in print — or re-read from the start — the official box sets cover volumes 1–70 at a great per-volume price.
- Catch up in print through the start of the New World
- Includes a premium booklet and poster
- Best value before the individually sold later volumes
Read from the Beginning Instead?
If you have the time, reading from volume 1 is the most rewarding way to catch Oda’s incredible foreshadowing — but continuing from where the anime left off is perfectly fine and gets you into the current story immediately. For a complete arc-by-arc breakdown, see our One Piece reading order, and learn more on our One Piece series page.
New to manga in general? Our where to read manga online guide covers the best legal apps, and best shonen manga has more series to read next.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I start the One Piece manga after the anime?
Start at the volume right after the last arc you watched. If you finished Wano (the latest major anime saga), pick up around volume 105, where the Egghead arc / Final Saga begins. Use the arc-to-volume map above for earlier stopping points.
Is the One Piece manga ahead of the anime?
Yes, significantly. The manga is well into the Final Saga while the anime trails behind, so switching to the manga is the fastest way to catch up.
Does the One Piece anime follow the manga exactly?
It follows the story faithfully but adds filler and extended pacing. Canon arcs match closely, so you can transition by starting at the volume after your last watched arc.
How many volumes of One Piece are there?
One Piece is ongoing with well over 100 volumes. The three official box sets cover volumes 1–70, with later volumes released individually.
Should I read One Piece from the beginning instead?
If you have time, reading from volume 1 is the most rewarding. But if you have watched hundreds of episodes, jumping in where the anime left off lets you continue immediately.
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