Eiichiro Oda, the legendary creator of the manga phenomenon “One Piece,” is a household name for millions of fans worldwide.
But behind every great man, as the saying goes, there’s a great woman. In Oda’s case, that woman is Chiaki Inaba, his wife and the often-unsung heroine of his success story.
Chiaki Inaba Is A Former Model
Inaba, born January 4, 1978, started her career in the spotlight as a model and actress. She was born in Aomori city Sannohe, Japan, under the Capricorn sign. She is around three years younger than her husband.
With her elegant beauty and charming presence, she graced the pages of magazines and appeared in TV dramas and commercials.
Chiaki cosplaying as Nami from One Piece anime (Doesn’t she looks like one, before 3D2Y time skip)
I feel sorry Netflix’s One Piece cast Emily Rudd!
She started as a cosplayer, and now is a backbone of a manga artist. However, fate had other plans for her.
Chiaki And Oda Met In 2003
In late 2003, Chiaki crossed paths with Oda at the Jump Festa festival, a prominent event for manga enthusiasts. It was a chance encounter that sparked a connection that would forever change their lives.
Chiaki and Eiichiro on their wedding day (they are still together and are going strong)
Despite their seemingly different worlds, Oda and Inaba found common ground in their shared passion for storytelling and creativity.
Their romance blossomed, and in 2004, they tied the knot. Inaba, ever the supportive partner, stepped away from the limelight to become Oda’s pillar of strength. She took on the role of managing his household, allowing him to fully immerse himself in the world of pirates, marines, and devil fruits.
By Husband’s Side…
Oda and Inaba’s love story is one of mutual respect, and shared passion.
Inaba, the woman behind the “One Piece” creator, deserves recognition not just as Oda’s wife, but as a vital force in the making of a manga legend.
While Oda meticulously crafts the adventures of Luffy and his crew, Inaba plays a crucial role behind the scenes. She is his editor, confidante, and biggest cheerleader. She reads his rough drafts, offering feedback and suggestions that have helped shape “One Piece” into the masterpiece it is today.
Currently, One Piece is on a break. While some say it has stopped for a moment to give breathing time for production force, it’s mostly because of Oda’s HEALTH. Game Rant added a report that Oda has health issues and it has worsen over the years. And Chiaki is always there for him, by his side…
Kids – From Family Of Two To Four
Chiaki and Eiichiro have expanded from two to four over the years. The beautiful pair are parents to two daughters.
Their first daughter was born in 2006, while their second daughter was born in 2009. The way Chiaki has kept her parents’ identity hidden, the same is true for their kids’ identity.
Is She Rich?
Well OFCOURSE she is rich! She has one of the GREATEST MANGA ARTIST as her husband. Ahem! Back to the topic.
Chikai’s net worth is in the public interest. As her husband, Eiichiro Oda’s net worth is around $200 million (28.5 billion yen), people believe hers is also equivalent.
Chiaki is a former model, and currently edits her husband’s manga (Image provided by DeviantArt)
Yet, it’s not true. Eiichiro and his wife love to live a rich life low-key. And there is not a single piece of information about her income sources. However, we estimate her net worth to be at least $5 million (710 million yen).
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