For almost thirty years, the One Piece manga has been created in a traditional style. This means fans reading it today might be experiencing it differently than intended. Like many weekly manga in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump, One Piece typically includes at least one large, two-page spread per chapter. While newer manga are moving towards formats better suited for digital reading on phones and tablets, One Piece still uses these larger spreads frequently.
Fans recently raised a concern in the SBS section of One Piece Volume 113 – specifically, in SBS 113 – about the width of the manga’s panels. A fan account on X (@pewpiece) shared a translation of the latest SBS, showing Oda’s reply. A reader pointed out that the wider panels can be hard to view on smartphones and other vertically-oriented digital devices. Oda admitted this is an issue, but suggested readers try viewing One Piece horizontally for a better experience.
Eiichiro Oda Encourages Fans to Read One Piece in a Horizontal Direction
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— Pew (@pewpiece) October 31, 2025
Eiichiro Oda recently addressed how fans read his manga, explaining that while everyone can choose their preferred method, he designs each chapter as a two-page spread. He strongly recommends reading on devices that allow a horizontal view, like iPads or computers, to fully appreciate his work. Oda detailed his formatting technique, noting that he places important moments and punchlines on the right side of each spread, and less critical dialogue on the left. He acknowledged that reading on smartphones, which are typically viewed vertically, doesn’t lend itself to this intended format and apologized for any inconvenience this may cause.
Eiichiro Oda recently explained that he designs his manga, One Piece, specifically for print. Many newer manga are created with smartphones in mind, using long, vertical panels and fewer large, double-page spreads. One Piece is different – it still relies on the classic manga layout. After nearly 30 years, this commitment to tradition is rare, as most readers now scroll through manga on their phones. To truly appreciate One Piece, Oda suggests reading it in its original, horizontal format—not on a smartphone. It seems One Piece may be one of the last big manga series to do things this way, so fans should enjoy it while they can.
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