With the creation of One Piece, Eiichiro Oda cemented his place among the greatest mangaka of all time. For a lot of anime fans, One Piece is among the finest pieces of fiction to ever exist, and it is really difficult to argue otherwise.
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One Piece manga began serializing in 1997 and even after several decades, it is still going strong, which is due to its incredible story of the Straw Hat Pirates as they travel through a variety of islands on an epic adventure. For any fans that have watched all of this massive series, there are anime out there with similar stories they are sure to enjoy.
10 Naruto
Written by Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto is among the most popular anime series of all time. For a long time, Kishimoto and Oda were rivals as they competed with each other on a weekly basis in Shueisha's Shonen Jump.
The series follows Naruto, an orphan boy, who dreams of becoming the Hokage of the Hidden Leaf Village. Like Luffy, Naruto is reckless at times and he makes sure that no harm comes to his friends. The story is very well-written and it makes for a very exciting watch.
9 JoJo's Bizzare Adventure
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is written by Hirohiko Araki. Each part is unique and it features a different cast of characters. It's also one of the longest-running manga series out there. Notice its similarities to One Piece yet?
It has provided the anime community with some of the most iconic moments in anime and manga history and one would hope that it will continue to do so. Its over-the-top antics, iconic poses, and interwoven storyline are things fans of One Piece are sure to enjoy.
8 Hunter x Hunter
Hunter x Hunter is the work of Yoshihiro Togashi. It follows the adventure of a young boy, Gon, who sets out on an adventure to find his father. On his journey, Gon finds many new allies who help him to take down strong foes such as the Phantom Troupe.
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Hunter x Hunter's popularity is only matched by a handful of other series. It features an incredibly diverse cast of characters, some of which have left a lasting impression on the fans. Hunter x Hunter's concept of Nen is akin to One Piece's system of Haki and Devil Fruits.
7 Toriko
Toriko is an epic adventure manga that follows Toriko, a Gourmet Hunter, who wants to achieve his dream of eating the best food in the world. But, the path to accomplishing this task isn't easy and so Toriko faces several challenges on his quest.
Not many characters can boast the same level of appetite as Monkey D. Luffy, but Toriko is among the select few who can give Luffy a run for his money. The two series also had crossover episode, which was well-received by the fans.
6 Gintama
Gintama is easily one of the most outlandish anime that exists. It focuses on Sakata Gintoki and his friends, who always run into some trouble. Gintama makes a lot of references to other anime including One Piece, which alone makes it worth watching. Gintama's story is complex yet entertaining, which makes it one of the best shonen series of all time.
5 Dragon Ball
Very few anime can boast the same level of popularity as Dragon Ball. Dragon Ball has laid the foundation for the shonen genre. Akira Toriyama began serializing this ultimate classic in manga form back in 1984 and it remains a mainstay of anime to this day.
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Dragon Ball follows Son Goku, whose goal is to collect all the seven Dragon Balls. He meets new friends and enemies, which make him go beyond his limits as a fighter. Goku and Luffy are very similar as both of them wear their hearts on their sleeves.
4 Seven Deadly Sins
Written by Nakaba Suzuki, Seven Deadly Sins is a shonen series that has made a name for itself over the years. Seven Deadly Sins' world consists of magic, knights, and demons, which are more than enough to grab the attention of any anime watcher.
The story revolves around Meliodas and his group of disbanded knights, who were forced to disperse after they were wrongly framed. Both Meliodas and Luffy are affable individuals who don't care about many things in the world except for their friends.
3 Black Clover
Black Clover's rise to popularity took a lot of time. Many viewers tipped the series to flop massively but it managed to defy all odds and carve a name for itself. Black Clover's story follows Asta, a young boy who has no innate magic ability.
Asta's resolve takes a blow when his friend awakes his magical powers. However, he decides to train even more and this leads to the start of a fantastic rivalry. Asta's straightforward goal of becoming the next Wizard King is similar to Luffy's dream of becoming the Pirate King.
2 One Punch Man
One Punch Man broke onto the scene with an incredible first season and many believed that it would go on to dislodge some of the all-time greats. One Punch Man's second season was pale in comparison to the first, which was a massive let-down.
However, One Punch Man is filled with gut-busting humor combined with serious action. The action-filled series follows Saitama, a superhuman who can defeat any baddie with just a single punch. The comedic stylings of the series along with intense moments are incredibly reminiscent of One Piece.
1 Bleach
Bleach is a part of the Shonen 'Big Three' along with Naruto and One Piece. It has been written by Tite Kubo. Bleach's story follows Ichigo Kurosaki, who becomes a Soul Reaper. Ichigo gains new powers and therefore, he faces the gargantuan task of protecting mankind from the lurking evil.
Bleach offers a distinctive story that is different from the majority of the Shonen series. Above all, the story gives the viewers a fascinating experience, which is filled with dark humor and action.
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