Celebrating New Year with Oda Sensei’s Illustrations

Every year on January 1st, fans eagerly await the New Year illustration from Eiichiro Oda, the creator ofONE PIECE. This tradition began in 2014, when the illustrations were first published on the official website. Each illustration captures the essence of the year and features beloved characters in unique and festive settings. Let’s take a look back at these delightful artworks from 2014 to the present.

Illustrations from 2014 to 2025

• 2014 – Year of the Horse:Luffy and Pierre the bird enjoying the “Uma Uma no Mi”.
• 2015 – Year of the Sheep:Luffy aboard the Merry Go.
• 2016 – Year of the Monkey:Luffy wearing a monkey hat!
• 2017 – Year of the Rooster:A unique video greeting featuring Luffy and Nami.
• 2018 – Year of the Dog:Luffy riding an adorable dog.
• 2019 – Year of the Boar:Luffy dressed as a boar with a playful twist.
• 2020 – Year of the Rat:Luffy in a rat costume alongside Mansherry.
• 2021 – Year of the Ox:Nami in a sexy cow-patterned tank top!
• 2022 – Year of the Tiger:Luffy making friends with a tiger.
• 2023 – Year of the Rabbit:Pixel art featuring Luffy, Shanks, and a rabbit!
• 2024 – Year of the Dragon:Luffy and Momonosuke in dragon form.
• 2025 – Year of the Snake:Luffy with a snake resembling a dragon!

These illustrations not only celebrate the New Year but also serve as a reminder of the creativity and joy thatONE PIECEbrings to its fans. Each year, Oda Sensei’s artwork continues to inspire and entertain, making it a cherished tradition for many.