The global celebration for One Piece just reached a new milestone. The series has officially surpassed 600 million copies in circulation worldwide, and to mark the occasion, the franchise has launched the 2nd Worldwide Popularity Poll (WT100 2026).
Fans across the world can now vote for their favorite characters daily. If you missed the first global poll in 2021, this is your chance to make your voice count.
One Piece Surpasses 600 Million Copies Worldwide
With the release of Volume 114, One Piece crossed the historic 600 million copies milestone, including over 450 million in Japan and 150 million overseas.
This achievement confirms what fans already know — One Piece remains the most successful manga franchise in history.
To celebrate this record-breaking moment, creator Eiichiro Oda launched a special project and officially kicked off the second global character popularity poll.
What Is the WT100 2026 Popularity Poll?
The “WT100” (World Top 100) is a global character ranking event where fans vote for their favorite One Piece characters.
The first worldwide poll happened in 2021 during the Wano arc. Now, five years later, the second edition expands even further:
- Voting is open globally
- 1,560 characters are eligible
- Weekly Top 5 rankings will be revealed
- Final results will be announced at ONE PIECE DAY ’26 in August 2026
Top-ranked characters will receive new illustrations drawn by Oda himself .
How to Vote in the One Piece 2nd Worldwide Popularity Poll
Voting is simple and accessible worldwide. You can vote through:
- The official WT100 website
- The ONE PIECE BASE app
- Physical ballots included with Volume 114 and select print editions
Voting Rules
- Online votes = 1 point
- Postcard votes to Japan = 10 points
This gives Japanese fans a slight advantage, but global participation still plays a massive role in final rankings.
You can vote daily once the poll is live.
What Is the Secret of One Piece? Oda’s Special Project Explained
Alongside the poll announcement, Oda revealed something even more mysterious. For the first time, he wrote down the secret of:
“What is ONE PIECE and Monkey D. Luffy?”
The paper was torn in half.
- The top half was published as a newspaper ad.
- The bottom half — containing the real answer — was sealed inside a treasure chest and sunk into the ocean.
- It will only be recovered and revealed after the manga ends .
This bold move adds even more hype as the story enters its final saga.
One Piece 2nd Worldwide Popularity Poll 2026 Predictions
The first global poll’s Top 5 included:
- Monkey D. Luffy
- Roronoa Zoro
- Nami
- Sanji
- Trafalgar Law
Expect these names to stay strong. However, things could shift dramatically this time.
Why Results Might Change
- The Elbaf arc brings new spotlight characters.
- Recency bias strongly influences fan voting.
- Some former Top 10 characters, like Carrot, may drop due to reduced story relevance.
Characters heavily featured in the current arc could surge into the Top 10.
This is not just a popularity contest. The One Piece 2nd Worldwide Popularity Poll can directly influence the franchise’s future direction. Top-ranked characters will likely receive exclusive illustrations drawn by Eiichiro Oda, expanded anime spotlight moments, major game collaborations, and increased merchandise promotion.
In other words, your vote can help shape which characters gain more visibility across anime, games, and official projects. With the anime resuming weekly episodes this April and adapting one manga chapter per episode moving forward, character popularity now matters more than ever.
