Poneglyphs

Poneglyphs are indestructible books built by the Kozuki clan in the One Piece manga, recording the Void Century, with four Road Poneglyphs and a uniting Rio Poneglyph.

First mentionedCh. 193, p. 1257 chapters reference it

Named in Ch. 193, earlier than Ch. 202, the chapter often cited as its first mention.

Known from canon

6 facts
  1. Robin explains that connecting poneglyphs forms the Rio Poneglyph which records the Void Century.

    Ch. 301, p. 13

  2. The mink declares there are a total of four Road Poneglyphs throughout the world.

    Ch. 818, p. 4

  3. The mink states the Poneglyphs are indestructible books the Kozuki clan constructed.

    Ch. 818, p. 11

  4. A caption says the Golden City Shandora was destroyed after fighting to protect the Poneglyphs.

    Ch. 272, p. 3

  5. Robin says the poneglyph is housed deep down in an underground chamber.

    Ch. 202, p. 5

  6. Robin says she sought the Rio Poneglyph.

    Ch. 218, p. 3

Still unknown

4 questions
  • Where are all four Road Poneglyphs hidden throughout the One Piece world?

  • How were the Poneglyphs made indestructible by the Kozuki clan?

  • What specific information does the Rio Poneglyph contain about the Void Century?

  • Which characters have read or translated the Road Poneglyphs so far?

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Timeline of mentions

6 key chapters
  1. First mentionCh. 193, p. 12
  2. Robin describes poneglyph locationCh. 202, p. 5
  3. Robin states her goalCh. 218, p. 3
  4. Caption recounts Shandora defenseCh. 272, p. 3
  5. Robin defines the Rio PoneglyphCh. 301, p. 13
  6. Mink counts Road PoneglyphsCh. 818, p. 4