The world of literature is far wider than a person of average mind can ever think.
Eiichiro Oda, who is a manga (a Japanese form of literature) writer, has devoted his life to create literary works for his readers. Some of his famous mangas include the likes of One Piece, God's Present for the Future, Ikki Yako, and Monsters.
The author's works are appreciated all around the globe as he boasts a large international fan base.
One Piece itself is a best-seller, which has a sales record of 99.4% from foreign sales and only 0.6% from the domestic market.
Eiichiro Oda's Brief Wiki
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Date Of Birth:1975 Birthday: 1 January |
Nationality: Japanese |
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Birth Place: Kumamoto, Japan |
Ethnicity: Asian |
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Age: 46-Year-Old |
Education: Tokai University Kumamoto Campus |
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Birth Sign: Capricorn |
Partner(s): Chiaki Inaba (2004 to present) |
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Occupation: Writer |
Net Worth: $200 million |
Oda Is Married To His Wife Chiaki Inaba Since 2004 And They Have Two Kids
Eiichiro Oda is married to his beautiful wife, Chiaki Inaba - a former Japanese cosplayer model. The lovely pair first met in 2002 at the Shonen Jump Fiesta, where Chiaki played Nami at the time. The love birds progressed their romantic relationship shortly after the first meeting.
After dating for two years, the couple got married in 2004. However, they kept the wedding low-key and out of the public eye.
Eiichiro Oda with wife, Chiaki Inaba on their wedding day in 2004 (©: Facebook/Eiichiro Oda)
Within two years of relishing their married life, Eiichiro and Chiaki extended their family by welcoming their first child in 2006.
Later, the duo became parents to their second child: a son. During the birth of his second child, the author became anxious. But, his anxiety later became Eiichiro's inspiration to create Portgas D. Ace's backstory with the King of the Pirates, Gol D. Rogers.
As of now, Oda rejoices his life with his long-time wife and kids in a happy family of four.
Know About Oda's Career And His Net Worth
As an author, Eiichiro Oda has not only published numerous books but has also managed to derive a considerable income. The artist, who is prominently known for his manga series One Piece, is at the height of his career and boasts a massive net worth of $200 million.
Oda's passion for writing began in his academic years after watching Vicky the Viking. Later, in 1998, he released a book titled Wanted, which won the Tezuka Award from Shonen Jump. Besides that, he also wrote Romance Dawn before starting the famous manga series, One Piece.
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Oda's career credits include his work in manga series like God's Present for the Future, Ikki Yako, Monsters, and Cross Epoch.
Also, One Piece has been one of the most-selling books of all time, which has garnered a gross domestic total of $423,593. Moreover, 99.4% of its lifetime earning is derived from foreign sales, which range around $65,783,480.
More Facts You Need To Know About Eiichiro Oda
Learn some more facts about the writer of the famous manga series, One Piece, Eiichiro Oda:
•Oda got hospitalized for the treatment of his peritonsillar abscess due to which One Piece was postponed for two weeks in 2013. Despite his ill health, the author later came up with an apology to the viewers waiting for the next chapters.
•Oda sleeps only three hours a day. He gets up at 5 a.m. and works until 2 a.m. However, he is an active smoker, which fans believe is due to the stress from his job.