[Photos/Images] "ONE PIECE" Uta Ranks 9th! "We Get to See Special Costumes?!" 2nd World Popularity Poll Mid-term Results Spark Buzz Following Massive Leap from Previously Unranked 1st

The official "ONE PIECE" X account has released the mid-term results and luxurious rewards for the 2nd World Popularity Poll, "WORLD TOP 100," generating significant excitement. As part of this project leading up to the 30th anniversary of the manga's serialization in 2027, it was announced that Eiichiro Oda will draw special costumes for the Top 30 characters, and the Top 15 will appear in the TV anime's eye-catches. The final results are scheduled to be revealed during "ONE PIECE DAY ’26" on August 22nd and 23rd.

In the mid-term rankings, the top three spots are held by the consistently popular trio: Luffy at #1, Zoro at #2, and Sanji at #3. A major highlight is Uta at #9. While she was unranked in the previous poll (2021) as it took place before the release of the movie "ONE PIECE FILM RED," she has successfully broken into the Top 10 this time. Additionally, Trafalgar Law, who ranked 5th, is listed under his full name, "Trafalgar D. Water Law." This inclusion of his secret in-universe name has captured the attention of many fans.

"ONE PIECE" is a seafaring adventure manga by Eiichiro Oda, serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" since 1997. The story follows the protagonist, Luffy, as he aims to become the King of the Pirates by finding the "One Piece" treasure alongside his crew. In addition to the TV anime that began in 1999, the series has expanded into a multi-faceted media franchise, including theatrical films and a live-action series, earning immense support worldwide.

In response to these results, fans have flooded social media with joyful comments such as "We actually get to see Uta in a special costume?!" and "I can't wait for the 30th-anniversary illustrations." Regarding Law's name, some fans shared enthusiastic reactions tied to the series' lore, joking, "Is it really okay to expose the name he’s not supposed to tell anyone to the whole world? (lol)"

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