Roronoa Zoro has surged to the top of the One Piece World Top 100 2nd Character Popularity Poll in every region, according to the latest weekly results released by Shueisha. The official infographics confirm Zoro’s dominance, overtaking previous frontrunner Monkey D. Luffy, who led in the Midterm Ranking results.
However, Zoro’s position remains provisional until the final results are announced during One Piece Day ’26 in August 2026. The current rankings reflect regional weekly data collected between April 27, 2026, and May 3, 2026.
Regional Weekly Rankings Breakdown
Below are the top five characters for each region based on the latest weekly poll:
- Africa: Zoro, Nami, Uta, Sanji, Luffy
- Asia: Zoro, Luffy, Sanji, Nami, Trafalgar Law
- Central and South America: Zoro, Sanji, Nami, Uta, Monkey D. Dragon
- Europe: Zoro, Nami, Sanji, Luffy, Robin
- Japan: Zoro, Luffy, Sanji, Trafalgar Law, Portgas D. Ace
- Middle East: Zoro, Sanji, Nami, Luffy, Uta
- North America: Zoro, Sanji, Luffy, Nami, Robin
- Oceania: Zoro, Sanji, Luffy, Robin, Trafalgar Law
Key Observations from the Latest Poll
This week’s update reveals several notable shifts:
- Zoro’s overwhelming lead in all regions, a stark contrast to his previous second-place standing behind Luffy.
- Monkey D. Dragon’s unexpected appearance in the top five for Central and South America, marking his first inclusion in regional rankings.
- Consistent presence of Sanji, Nami, and Luffy across multiple regions, reinforcing their strong fanbases.
For a full visual breakdown, Shueisha has released official infographics covering the poll results. These can be viewed in the gallery linked below.
Poll Details and Future Updates
The 2nd Global One Piece Character Popularity Poll remains open for voting until June 11, 2026. The final results will be unveiled during One Piece Day ’26, scheduled for August 2026.
Fans can follow the latest updates and official announcements through Shueisha’s social media channels and the dedicated poll page.
Related articles
Good Smile Company Announces Evangelion Unit-08α Moderoid Model Kit for October 2026 Release
Evangelion Unit-08α, a variant of Eva Unit-08 from the Rebuild of Evangelion movies, is the next model kit in Good Smile Company’s Moderoid line. It w...
Honkai: Star Rail Boothill and Sparxie Mirucco Plush Pre-Orders Now Open in Japan
Sega announced that it will sell Mirucco Series plush of Boothill and Sparxie from Honkai: Star Rail. Pre-orders are open for them in Japan, and they’...
Bandai Namco’s Mega Kawaii Mart Pop-Up Store Opens in Chicago May 2026
Bandai Namco announced some of its MegaHouse anime figures and its other brands’ merchandise will be sold in a Mega Kawaii Mart in Chicago pop-up shop...
Fate/Grand Order's 'After Time' Story Launch Set for June 2026 on Japanese Server
Lasengle announced that a new story chapter will begin in Fate/Grand Order in early June 2026. To access it, you will need to clear the “Beginning of...
MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls' 10-Hour Playable Manga Story Mode Raises Excitement Ahead of August Launch
With some big exceptions, story modes in fighting games are usually a bit of an afterthought as the bulk of dev time likely goes into balancing combat...
Why Anime Filler Episodes Deserve More Respect Than You Think
In the same way “LARPing” morphed into the internet’s latest misused go-to insult for calling someone a poser, “filler” has leaped from anime lingo in...
Holostars Vtuber Jurard T Rexford Discusses Music, Voice Dramas, and 2025-2026 Projects
Jurard T Rexford has been with Cover and Holostars as a Vtuber for almost two and a half years now, and 2025 and 2026 proved to be busy times for the...
Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 30 English Release: Standard and Variant Covers Explained
Viz Media confirmed the last installment of the Jujutsu Kaisen manga, which is volume 30, is now available in English in North America. Depending on w...