The Real Reason for the One Piece Manga’s Two Week Break

The official One Piece account has clarified that Eiichiro Oda has taken a break to do research for Season 2 of the live-action One Piece and not the manga’s Elbaph Arc.

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　2号連続！愛読御礼特別企画🎊
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実写版シーズン2の作者取材のため
週刊少年ジャンプ48号＆49号は
『ONE PIECE』休載とさせていただきます。

そこで！
休載号では尾田っちの特別企画を実施！
詳しくは続報をチェック。#ONEPIECE pic.twitter.com/NOQWdxy56Y

— ONE PIECE スタッフ【公式】/ Official (@Eiichiro_Staff) October 20, 2024

However, there will a special project from Oda for One Piece fans while the hiatus is ongoing, the details of which have yet to be announced.

During the hiatus there will be a special project from Oda for OnePiece fans. pic.twitter.com/ElhM40HKhw

— Pew (@pewpiece) October 20, 2024

This means that Oda will be in South Africa, the filming location, and he will even share souvenirs that he received from the filming set.

Oda announced that this week he will be sharing the souvenirs he got from visiting the One Piece live-action filming set in South Africa. pic.twitter.com/fx8UD6KfES

— Pew (@pewpiece) October 20, 2024

Some users on Twitter have commented that the move to do research for the live-action and not the manga makes sense since Oda already had his plans set for the Final Saga and might have been more prepared than fans who reacted to his break have realized.

It actually makes sense that Oda is taking time to research the One Piece live action and not Elbaf, because he already has plans for the final saga. I hope he rests well so we can get the full glory of Elbaf pic.twitter.com/AmVK7Nfh14

— Pew (@pewpiece) October 20, 2024

Others have commented on Twitter that the break could compromise the pace and even quality of the One Piece manga

Oda's passion is remarkable, but I don't think OPLA is worth this. https://t.co/dqqHHfOT0x

— Liam Does Things (@GrandLineReview) October 20, 2024

However, the angle of “researching for the live-action” is somewhat unheard of for a mangaka of an ongoing series as that would usually be taken care of by the staff.

This could indicate a greater level of involvement and commitment to the success of the live-action adaptation, especially in realizing the grandeur of Oda’s storytelling.

The One Piece manga is currently on break and will return with Chapter 1131 on November 11, 2024.

Source: Twitter.

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