September 21 Will Be A Sad Day For One Piece Fans

This article contains spoilers for the One Piece manga.

One Piece fans will have to wait a little longer for the next chapter. Eiichiro Oda, the author of the popular manga, is taking a break. It was announced at the end of chapter 1160 that there won’t be a new chapter released on September 21st, meaning a delay for readers. This news might be frustrating for some, especially since breaks are happening more frequently.

The manga is building towards big reveals about the God Valley incident, making the current break particularly frustrating for fans. This event has been highly anticipated for a long time, and while it’s already started, chapter 1161 of One Piece will continue the story after a short pause, resuming on September 28, 2025.

No New One Piece Chapter On September 21

One Piece Chapter 1161 To Be Released on September 28 Instead

The latest chapter of One Piece, number 1160, was released on September 14th and was very popular with fans. Now, everyone is waiting for chapter 1161. Originally, it was scheduled to come out on September 21st, but the release date has been changed.

Chapter 1160 has concluded with news of a one-week break. As a result, One Piece chapter 1161 will be released on September 28th instead of the usual September 21st. This will be the final chapter published in September.

Why Has Oda Been Taking So Many Breaks?

  • Oda’s Health Issues Compel Him To Take More Breaks
  • Fans Should Be Patient

Eiichiro Oda, the creator of *One Piece*, has been taking more frequent breaks lately, which has worried fans. He now typically pauses publication after every three chapters, leading to about one or two breaks each month. This pattern is a recent change; Oda didn’t used to take breaks this often, and it’s only become common in the last few years.

One Piece often pauses publication for a few reasons, but the biggest one is Eiichiro Oda’s health. Creating One Piece every week – both writing and drawing – is incredibly demanding, and Oda needs time to rest and recover.

Even putting those usual breaks aside, there are other times when One Piece doesn’t release a chapter because of decisions made by Shueisha, the publisher. These often coincide with holidays, like the break in August.

One Piece Chapter 1159 is scheduled for release this week, typically on Sundays. While it becomes available in Japan at midnight on Monday (JST), most international fans will be able to read it on August 31. The official release date is September 7, 2025, and the chapter will be available for free on Manga Plus.

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2025-09-17 06:34