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- The sheer length of One Piece may put off new fans, but its recent surge in popularity and trends indicate an influx of newcomers.
- The series gained worldwide popularity during the Dressrosa and Wano Arcs, attracting new fans as it progressed.
- Despite long-time fans, Google Trends, and events like the Pandemic Show, One Piece's fan base is growing exponentially.
When it comes to that each pieceeven though you feel like a beginner anime, it's a bit difficult to get into. With over 1000 episodes and seasons to catch up, being new each piece Fans are getting more and more excited with each new release. Sometimes, it's almost impossible for a new viewer to catch up on the show, which causes some potential fans to skip the show entirely.
This has left many fans wondering how one piece The sheer length affects its fan base. Because the series is so daunting to get into, many members of the community believe that the number of new fans in the series is much lower compared to the much shorter versions. This leaves an important question; Does One Piece have more new fans or more old fans?

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How has One Piece grown over the years?
Steady growth with recent increases
To be considered a new fan, those fans must start watching each piece Over the past 10 years this has included one piece Dressrosa Arc and beyond. Fans who have watched the series before this moment are considered old fans.
No one is born alone in this world! – Jaguar de Saul
As a series, each piece It was released in 1997 and has gained steady popularity ever since. However, with each new amazing moment that occurs in the series, such as one piece Enies Lobby, Marineford and beyond, the series seems to be gaining popularity and attracting new fans to join the massive franchise. Additionally, the release of new movies helps increase popularity, especially for Japanese audiences.
However, globally, one piece Popularity is a completely different story. Although the series had a dedicated fanbase since its initial release during the Toonami era, each piece It peaked in popularity during the Dressrosa arc and, post-Pandemic, during the Wano arc. While it's hard to say how many new fans have joined in this time frame, One Piece has reached its peak in popularity in recent years.
Google Trends Show One Piece may have many new fans
Better late than never
In general, when we look at popularity each piece Over time, the show seemed to grow steadily over time. Looking at Google Trends data in the US from 2004 onwards, the franchise has enjoyed a fairly steady popularity with a slight uptick in late Wano. Moreover, the series became very popular during its release one piece Live Action adaptation, to levels never seen before.

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Although it is difficult to tell based on Google Trends data alone one piece Search history over time, it can be said that many one piece Fans have either just started watching the show or are returning to it from their childhood. between One Piece Live Action And the promise of each piecethe revamped series, as well as huge events like the Egghead Island and Elbaf Arcs, seem to be attracting a lot of new fans.
Pandemic gave One Piece an opportunity to start
Lots of time to watch
In addition, pandemic events may bring great potential each piece Fans have an excuse to dive headfirst into the series. Based on trend data, the show saw a significant increase in popularity during this period. In addition, popularity since the pandemic each piece It has been growing at a significant rate. In fact, it seems that now, the fan base of each piece It is growing exponentially and will continue to do so throughout the final saga.
Inherited will, destiny of the age, and dreams of people. As long as people seek the meaning of freedom, these things will never go away! – De Roger's flower
However, it is worth noting that many members each piece The community has been with the show since the beginning. Older fans still make up a large part of the community, as evidenced by that one piece Age demographic, indicating that fans are generally older than its target demographic.
in the end, each piece An amazing show that both new and old fans can enjoy. It's always nice to see how welcoming the One Piece community can be to new fans, especially when the series itself is so intimidating to get into. Hopefully, in the future, the series will continue to welcome more new fans, especially as each piece deals with his final saga.
