After 25 years, final chapter beckons for beloved manga series 'One Piece'

"One Piece" has become a global cultural phenomenon, and Oda holds the Guinness World Record for "most copies published for the same comic book series by a single author". Photo: AFP

After 25 years and 490 million copies sold worldwide, the beloved Japanese manga One Piece is entering its final chapter, according to its creator Eiichiro Oda.

The manga, which follows the adventures of the swashbuckling pirate Monkey D. Luffy, has captivated millions of fans worldwide as its characters hunt for One Piece, the treasure coveted by all pirates.