Quick Comparison
| Field | Naruto | One Piece |
|---|---|---|
| Author | Masashi Kishimoto | Eiichiro Oda |
| Status | Completed | Ongoing |
| Rating | — | — |
| Volumes | 72 | — |
| Start Year | 1999 | 1997 |
| Publisher | Shueisha | Shueisha |
| Genres | Action Adventure Fantasy Martial Arts | Adventure Action Fantasy Comedy |
Shared genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy — highlighted in red above.
Series Summaries
Naruto
Read Naruto’s original ninja story from the beginning. Understand the 72-volume order and how it relates to Shippuden, Boruto and collected editions.
Full Naruto guideOne Piece
Follow Luffy’s pirate adventure from chapter 1. Learn how to start One Piece, compare editions and decide whether its long-form journey suits you.
Full One Piece guideWhich Should You Read?
Pick Naruto if…
- You enjoy Action stories
- You enjoy Adventure stories
- You enjoy Fantasy stories
- You prefer a completed series with a full ending
Pick One Piece if…
- You enjoy Adventure stories
- You enjoy Action stories
- You enjoy Fantasy stories
- You're happy following an ongoing story month to month
Can't decide? Many manga fans end up reading both — they often scratch different itches!
