One Piece T21 à T25 - Japanese edition - 5 Comic - 2001/2002

ONE PIECE

Japanese Manga

Volumes 21–25

FIRST PRINTING

Consecutive 5-Book Set

Eiichiro Oda

Shueisha / Jump Comics

2001–2002


This lot contains FIVE consecutive Japanese first-printing volumes of Eiichiro Oda’s ONE PIECE manga.

Included are:

• Volume 21 – First Printing
• Volume 22 – First Printing
• Volume 23 – First Printing
• Volume 24 – First Printing
• Volume 25 – First Printing

Total:
5 Books

All five volumes are original Japanese-language Jump Comics editions published by Shueisha, and all five are confirmed first printings.

This is a particularly attractive early ONE PIECE collection covering the dramatic conclusion of the Alabasta saga and the beginning of the journey toward Jaya and Sky Island.


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A CONSECUTIVE FIRST-PRINTING COLLECTION
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Rather than a random group of manga volumes, this lot contains five consecutive volumes:

21
22
23
24
25

with every volume being a first printing.

For collectors of Japanese manga, first-printing copies are especially interesting because they represent the earliest physical bookstore release of each individual volume.

These five books were originally published in Japan between December 2001 and September 2002, during the early years of ONE PIECE’s rapidly expanding popularity.

Together, they preserve an authentic piece of the series’ early Japanese publishing history.


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VOLUME 21
“UTOPIA”
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Japanese Title:
巻二十一 「理想郷」

First Printing:
Yes

Original Release:
December 4, 2001

Publisher:
Shueisha

Imprint:
Jump Comics

Pages:
192

ISBN:
4-08-873194-8

ISBN-13:
978-4-08-873194-0


Volume 21 takes place during the height of the Alabasta conflict.

The conspiracy surrounding Crocodile and Baroque Works has pushed the kingdom toward catastrophe, while Vivi and the Straw Hat crew desperately attempt to stop the fighting.

The volume contains some of the most important battles of the Alabasta saga and moves the story toward its final confrontation.

Its cover brings together numerous important figures from this storyline and captures the scale of the conflict surrounding Alabasta.


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VOLUME 22
“HOPE!!”
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Japanese Title:
巻二十二 「HOPE!!」

First Printing:
Yes

Original Release:
February 4, 2002

Publisher:
Shueisha

Imprint:
Jump Comics

Pages:
216

ISBN:
4-08-873222-7

ISBN-13:
978-4-08-873222-0


Volume 22 pushes the Alabasta saga toward its decisive climax.

The situation in the kingdom becomes increasingly desperate as Luffy once again confronts Crocodile.

The cover is especially memorable, showing the opposing groups facing each other across the composition.

As an original Japanese first printing from early 2002, this volume represents the physical edition that Japanese readers encountered when this stage of the story was first collected in book form.


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VOLUME 23
“VIVI’S ADVENTURE”
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Japanese Title:
巻二十三 「ビビの冒険」

First Printing:
Yes

Original Release:
April 4, 2002

Publisher:
Shueisha

Imprint:
Jump Comics

Pages:
232

ISBN:
4-08-873252-9

ISBN-13:
978-4-08-873252-7


Volume 23 contains the conclusion of the central Alabasta storyline.

The battle against Crocodile reaches its conclusion, while Vivi’s relationship with the Straw Hat crew leads to one of the most memorable emotional sequences in early ONE PIECE.

For many readers, the conclusion of the Alabasta arc is one of the defining moments of the early manga.

This first-printing Japanese copy is therefore particularly appealing as a collectible from an important period of ONE PIECE history.


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VOLUME 24
“PEOPLE’S DREAMS”
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Japanese Title:
巻二十四 「人の夢」

First Printing:
Yes

Original Release:
July 4, 2002

Publisher:
Shueisha

Imprint:
Jump Comics

Pages:
216

ISBN:
4-08-873282-0

ISBN-13:
978-4-08-873282-4


Volume 24 marks the beginning of a new stage in the Straw Hat crew’s journey.

Following the events of Alabasta, the crew discovers that their Log Pose is pointing toward an apparently impossible destination:

the sky.

This begins the transition toward Jaya and the legendary Sky Island.

The title “People’s Dreams” also reflects one of the central themes that repeatedly appears throughout ONE PIECE:

the determination to pursue dreams even when the rest of the world considers them impossible.


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VOLUME 25
“THE 100 MILLION BERRY MAN”
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Japanese Title:
巻二十五 「一億の男」

First Printing:
Yes

Original Release:
September 4, 2002

Publisher:
Shueisha

Imprint:
Jump Comics

Pages:
216

ISBN:
4-08-873313-4

ISBN-13:
978-4-08-873313-5


Volume 25 continues the journey toward Sky Island.

The Straw Hat crew reaches Jaya while searching for information about the mysterious island in the sky.

This part of the story introduces important characters and developments while dramatically expanding the scale of the ONE PIECE world.

The cover features an especially recognizable composition centered around Shanks and Luffy, alongside other characters connected with the rapidly expanding world of the series.


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FROM ALABASTA TO JAYA
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One of the strongest aspects of this five-volume collection is its narrative continuity.

Volumes 21–23:

The climax and conclusion of the Alabasta saga.

Volumes 24–25:

The departure from Alabasta and the beginning of the journey toward Jaya and Sky Island.

The five volumes therefore capture the transition between two major periods of early ONE PIECE.

This makes the set more coherent and collectible than an unrelated assortment of individual manga volumes.


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ALL FIVE ARE FIRST PRINTINGS
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An important collector feature of this lot is that ALL FIVE BOOKS are first printings.

This means each volume comes from the first Japanese print run issued when that particular collected volume originally entered circulation.

Included first printings:

Volume 21
December 2001

Volume 22
February 2002

Volume 23
April 2002

Volume 24
July 2002

Volume 25
September 2002

Finding five consecutive early ONE PIECE volumes together with matching first-printing status creates a much more interesting collection for enthusiasts of the publishing history of the series.

These books are now more than twenty years old.


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ORIGINAL JAPANESE EDITIONS
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These are authentic Japanese-language ONE PIECE manga volumes.

Creator:
Eiichiro Oda

Publisher:
Shueisha

Imprint:
Jump Comics

Language:
Japanese

Country:
Japan

Reading Direction:
Traditional Japanese manga format, right to left

The books retain the original Japanese cover artwork, typography, publication design and period pricing associated with these early Jump Comics editions.

The rear covers show the original printed retail price:

¥390 + tax

which reflects the pricing of these editions during their original early-2000s publication period.


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ORIGINAL EIICHIRO ODA COVER ART
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Each volume features different original cover artwork by Eiichiro Oda.

Viewed together, the five books offer an excellent visual progression through this era of the series.

Volume 21:
Alabasta conflict

Volume 22:
The opposing forces of Alabasta

Volume 23:
Vivi and the conclusion of the Alabasta story

Volume 24:
The Straw Hats moving toward a new adventure

Volume 25:
Shanks, Luffy and the expanding world beyond Alabasta

The different blue, purple, orange and red color schemes also make the five consecutive books particularly attractive when displayed together.


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COLLECTOR APPEAL
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This collection combines several desirable characteristics:

• All five books are FIRST PRINTINGS
• Five consecutive volumes
• Volumes 21–25
• Original Japanese editions
• Published in 2001–2002
• Early ONE PIECE publication period
• Original Eiichiro Oda cover illustrations
• Official Shueisha Jump Comics
• Alabasta saga climax
• Vivi storyline
• Crocodile storyline
• Transition toward Jaya
• Beginning of the Sky Island journey
• Original Japanese ¥390 + tax price markings
• More than twenty years old

For collectors interested in the publication history of ONE PIECE rather than only modern reading copies, the combination of consecutive numbering and confirmed first-printing status is particularly attractive.


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PRODUCT DETAILS
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Series:
ONE PIECE

Creator:
Eiichiro Oda

Publisher:
Shueisha

Imprint:
Jump Comics

Country:
Japan

Language:
Japanese

Number of Books:
5

Included Volumes:
21
22
23
24
25

Set Range:
Volumes 21–25

Printing:
FIRST PRINTING – ALL FIVE VOLUMES

Publication Period:
December 2001 – September 2002

Format:
Japanese Manga / Tankobon

Binding:
Softcover


Volume 21:
“Utopia”
First Printing
December 4, 2001
192 pages
ISBN 978-4-08-873194-0


Volume 22:
“HOPE!!”
First Printing
February 4, 2002
216 pages
ISBN 978-4-08-873222-0


Volume 23:
“Vivi’s Adventure”
First Printing
April 4, 2002
232 pages
ISBN 978-4-08-873252-7


Volume 24:
“People’s Dreams”
First Printing
July 4, 2002
216 pages
ISBN 978-4-08-873282-4


Volume 25:
“The 100 Million Berry Man”
First Printing
September 4, 2002
216 pages
ISBN 978-4-08-873313-5


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FEATURES
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• All five volumes are first printings
• Official Japanese ONE PIECE manga
• Original Eiichiro Oda manga
• Published by Shueisha
• Jump Comics editions
• Five consecutive volumes
• Volumes 21 through 25
• Japanese language
• Early 2000s publication
• Alabasta saga climax
• Vivi storyline
• Crocodile storyline
• Beginning of Jaya / Sky Island journey
• Original Japanese cover artwork
• Original period pricing
• Early Japanese ONE PIECE collectible


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CONDITION
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The actual five books offered in this lot are shown in the photographs.

All five are first-printing Japanese editions.

These are previously owned books originally published more than twenty years ago.

Age-related and storage-related signs may be present, including:

• Surface wear
• Edge wear
• Corner wear
• Minor creasing
• Page discoloration
• Small storage-related imperfections

Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition of each individual volume.

Considering their age, minor signs of handling and natural aging should be expected.

The photographs form an important part of the description.


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IMPORTANT NOTES
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• This lot contains FIVE books
• Included volumes are 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25
• ALL FIVE VOLUMES ARE FIRST PRINTINGS
• These are consecutive volumes
• These are original Japanese-language editions
• Published by Shueisha under the Jump Comics imprint
• These are physical manga books
• No trading cards are included
• This is NOT a complete set of the entire ONE PIECE manga series
• This is a consecutive five-volume first-printing collection
• Only the five books shown in the photographs are included
• Please examine the photographs carefully for exact condition
• The photographs form an important part of the description
• Please check the import regulations of your country before bidding
• Import duties, VAT, customs clearance charges and any other applicable taxes or fees are the responsibility of the buyer


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SHIPPING
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The five manga volumes will be carefully packed together.

Special protection will be provided for:

• Front and rear covers
• Spines
• Corners
• Page edges

The books will be protected against moisture and reinforced with appropriate packing material to reduce movement, pressure and crushing during international transportation.

The lot will be shipped from Japan with tracking.

Import duties, VAT, customs clearance fees and any other applicable taxes are not included in the bid price or shipping cost and are the responsibility of the buyer.