Although collecting our favorite books or series can be expensive for many, there is a work that would undoubtedly significantly affect our pocketbook: One Piece. With more than 100 volumes published, Eiichiro Oda’s manga is one of the most extensive and expensive collections in many countries, although the cost in Japan is considerably lower.
According to a tweet from Library of Oharaa recognized source on One Piecethe complete collection of all the volumes released to date in Japan costs “only” 20,000 yen, which is equivalent to about 160 dollars at the current exchange rate, a price that is significantly lower compared to what it would cost in Europe.
In Europe, the average price of each volume of One Piece It is around eight dollars, which adds up to an approximate total of 872 dollars for the entire collection. Although import and language may be inconvenient, purchasing the collection directly from Japan is much cheaper for collectors compared to other countries.
Many will wonder why there is such a marked difference in prices outside of Japan. The reason is relatively simple: in addition to the cost of licenses that publishers must pay, translation costs and editorial modifications are also included depending on the country. This includes adapting the texts in the speech bubbles and translating the sound effects. Additionally, in Japan, the paper used for editions is usually of lower quality, which also reduces production costs.
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