One Piece Announces Hiatus: Concerns Raised About Eiichiro Oda’s Health

The One Piece Manga Takes a Hiatus: Oda’s Health Raises Concerns

Recent developments indicate that the One Piece manga will be going on a hiatus, causing waves of concern among fans regarding the health of its creator, Eiichiro Oda. Official announcements suggest that Oda is facing health challenges that necessitate this break.

Change in Release Schedule

Just a few days prior, Manga Plus had revised the release date for Chapter 1132 to November 17, 2024, leading many to believe a mistake had occurred regarding a potential hiatus extending to December 1. However, further announcements have clarified that a three-week hiatus is indeed confirmed.

Official Statement from Shonen Jump

An official statement from the editorial team at Shonen Jump acknowledged Oda’s health issues as a primary reason for the interruption. The statement expressed gratitude to the readers and emphasized the necessity of the break:

“To our beloved readers, thank you for always reading One Piece. Because of the author’s poor physical health condition, One Piece will take a break in this week’s issue.”
– Pew November 14, 2024

Apology and Resumption Schedule

The editorial team expressed their apologies to readers looking forward to new content, noting that the series is expected to resume in the upcoming New Year’s Issue #1, scheduled for release on December 2.

Oda’s Workload and Health Concerns

Though Oda has historically taken infrequent breaks, the length of One Piece has led to more regular hiatuses over recent years, aimed at preventing burnout. This is especially significant considering Oda’s involvement in other projects, including collaborating on Season 2 of Netflix’s live-action adaptation of One Piece, after returning from filming in South Africa.

Fan Reactions

The announcement has prompted a variety of reactions on social media. Fans expressed their worries, with one user commenting, “Feels really sudden. I hope it’s nothing serious,”while another urged, “Please not today guys, we need him so much!”

Still from the One Piece live-action series — Image from the Netflix adaptation of One Piece

Others shared more optimistic perspectives, with one fan suggesting that Oda might simply be experiencing travel fatigue. “If I had to guess, Oda is probably having a recoil from traveling to South Africa and back to Japan,”they commented. Another noted, “Can’t be too bad if he’s going back to work so soon. It’s likely just travel sickness. Speedy recovery, my guy!”

This situation highlights the importance of prioritizing health, especially for those with demanding creative schedules. One Piece fans are unified in wishing for Oda’s recovery, eager to see their beloved series continue thriving.

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