One Piece’s epic conclusion is unfolding in both the manga and anime, and fans are eager to see what happens next for the Straw Hat Pirates. However, manga readers will have to wait a bit longer for the next chapter due to a recent announcement. Weekly Shonen Jump has confirmed that creator Eiichiro Oda has been experiencing health problems, causing a delay in the release. This news has understandably worried fans of Luffy and the entire series.
This week, the Shonen Jump Editorial department released an official statement explaining the reasons behind a pause in the release of One Piece. They stated: “To our valued readers, thank you for always reading One Piece. Unfortunately, the author, Oda, has been experiencing health issues, and therefore, One Piece will not be published in this issue. We sincerely apologize to everyone who was eagerly anticipating it. We also regret that the printed postcards and contents list still show One Piece as being released; this correction couldn’t be made before printing. We apologize again for the inconvenience. The story will continue in issue forty-six, which goes on sale October 14th. We appreciate your continued support of One Piece.”
Eiichiro Oda’s Health Issues
As a huge One Piece fan, I was definitely worried when I heard about Eiichiro Oda’s health! While the exact issues haven’t been shared, it’s really reassuring that the series is only taking a one-week break in Weekly Shonen Jump – that should put most Straw Hat fans at ease. Honestly, Oda’s work ethic is the stuff of legend! He’s always been known for pushing himself incredibly hard, routinely spending almost all his time working on the amazing world of the Grand Line. But, sadly, that intense schedule has caught up with him before, leading to health complications in the past.
I remember last year when Weekly Shonen Jump announced that One Piece would be taking a break for a few weeks. It turned out Eiichiro Oda was dealing with some health problems. Even though the current story arc is being presented as the big ending, there’s a good chance we could still see the Straw Hats’ adventures continue for years. That’s why fans are really hoping Oda feels better and can finish this amazing story. It’s also worth remembering that the One Piece manga isn’t the only thing Oda’s been working on lately.
Next year, Netflix is releasing the second season of the live-action One Piece series. Eiichiro Oda was heavily involved in this project as an Executive Producer. Because many choices about bringing the story to life needed his okay, it likely added a lot to his already busy schedule. Hopefully, the One Piece creator gets enough time to rest and stays healthy as Luffy’s adventure on the Grand Line continues.
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2025-10-02 17:40