One Piece has been publishing new chapters for more than two decades, and 2026 was no exception — Eiichiro Oda's epic continued its climactic narrative throughout the year. Even so, fan rankings this year put three other manga ahead of it.

According to a new roundup from ComicBook, the series that edged past One Piece in 2026 fan polls include Takehiko Inoue's acclaimed Vagabond, which features in the piece's spotlight. The rankings reflect reader sentiment rather than sales, where One Piece remains a juggernaut.

For a series this deep into its run, staying near the top of fan rankings at all is unusual. That three titles managed to climb above it says as much about the strength of the current manga landscape as it does about any dip in One Piece's standing — longtime favorites and prestige series alike are commanding serious reader loyalty heading into the final stretch of Oda's story.