One Piece Greenlights Official Novel on Roronoa Zoro

Shueisha announced in the 22nd issue of their Weekly Shonen Jump magazine that a novel featuring the beloved character Roronoa Zoro from One Piece will be released. The novel will delve into the backstory of the Pirate Hunter, exploring his life before his meeting with Monkey D. Luffy.

One Piece, with over 1000 chapters released, is one of Shueisha’s most successful shonen titles. One possible explanation for the creation of a novel centered on Zoro is his immense popularity among fans. He is widely considered a favorite and is second only to the main character, Luffy, in terms of love and admiration from viewers.

Additional updates about the One Piece novel

The novel, titled Zoro – Josho Sasakaze, is centered around the Pirate Hunter and delves into his life before he crossed paths with Luffy and became a member of the Straw Hat Pirates. Upon his introduction in the series, Zoro was already a proficient swordsman who accepted bounties to capture wanted pirates.

It will be fascinating to witness the experiences that influenced Zoro and contributed to his current character. Additionally, the novel could also delve into his dynamic with Johnny and Yosaku, his former partners in bounty-hunting. Their bond and the circumstances that forged it could also be examined.

Zoro as seen in the anime series (Image via Toei Animation)

During the animanga series, it was also disclosed that Zoro’s ancestry could be traced back to the Shimotsuki Clan of Wano. This could offer insight into Zoro’s natural affinity for sword fighting. The novel may delve further into this topic, shedding light on his relatives and providing additional context for readers.

Moreover, fans can anticipate the upcoming volume of the One Piece manga as it will feature a special section on Sanji Vinsmoke and Zoro, accompanied by a dedicated poster and several stickers.

More about Zoro

Zoro wielding three blades at the same time (Image via Toei Animation)

Zoro was the inaugural member to join the Straw Hat Pirates and has since risen to become Monkey D. Luffy’s trusted right-hand man. He is renowned as one of the most skilled swordsmen in the series and is the direct descendant of Wano’s legendary samurai, Shimotsuki Ryuma. With a bounty of 1.1 billion Beri, he is one of the most coveted pirates in the series.

His ultimate ambition in life was to become the most skilled swordsman of his era by developing his unique technique of using three swords simultaneously. This determination stemmed from a promise he made to his cousin in his youth.

Ever since he began his journey, his only goal has been to achieve his dream of becoming the greatest swordsman. Among his toughest competitors is Mihawk, who is also renowned as one of the most powerful swordsmen.

Keep an eye out for additional updates on anime and manga throughout the progression of 2024.