Oda Shocks Fans: Final Chapter of One Piece Coming Sooner Than You Think!

This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Final Saga.

Summary

Oda aims to end One Piece in 3 years, but it won’t wrap up before 2030.
Luffy has one more Road Poneglyph to find before discovering the One Piece.
Jump may try to prolong the series, but Oda is determined to end it on his terms.

The ongoing manga series, “One Piece,” is currently immersed in its Final Saga, a stage that leaves fans on the edge of their seats as the story becomes more thrilling with each new chapter. Just recently, “One Piece” concluded the first arc of its Final Saga, known as Egghead, and since then, Oda has made significant strides in the second arc of this epic saga, titled Elbaf.

Despite the fact that One Piece has a lot more content ahead, it’s evident that Eiichiro Oda has a specific timeline in mind for when he intends to conclude the series and what follows afterward.

One Piece Enters The Final Saga: Oda Wants To End The Story

Oda Has Previously Shown Readiness To End One Piece
The Final Saga Will Target The Biggest Mysteries

It’s not unexpected news that Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, believes the story is nearing its conclusion now. Previously, Oda mentioned he aimed to wrap up One Piece by 2025, but this prediction turned out to be quite off-base, as One Piece is merely touching upon Elbaf at present, and there’s much more yet to unfold. However, one thing fans can be certain of is that One Piece has entered the Final Saga, and from hereon it will be intriguing to watch how Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates advance towards the vast treasure that lies ahead.

I will try to end One Piece in 3 years. — Oda in 2022

In essence, Luffy still needs one more Road Poneglyph to locate, which will lead him to Laugh Tale and ultimately the One Piece. This discovery will set off the Final War, causing a significant shift in the One Piece universe. However, despite creator Oda’s readiness to conclude the series, it’s unlikely that One Piece will come to an end before 2030 at the earliest, marking the absolute minimum timeframe for this grand adventure.

Oda Will End The Manga When He Wants

Oda Believes He Won’t Crumble Under Pressure

From my perspective as an observer, it’s common knowledge among One Piece enthusiasts that the creators behind One Piece, including Shueisha and all other involved parties, are determined to extend the series for as long as they can. In fact, Nakano, who was Jump’s Editor-in-Chief in 2019, openly expressed his desire for One Piece not to conclude, but instead to continue indefinitely, much like Dragon Ball and Naruto.

In terms of its size and longevity, One Piece surpasses both Dragon Ball and Naruto in Japan combined. Given its extensive scope, One Piece could potentially persist for many years across different mediums. However, Oda has pledged to resist the pressure and not prolong the series unnecessarily. Here’s what he had to share about when One Piece might conclude:

Given that it’s larger than both Dragon Ball and Naruto combined in Japan, One Piece has the potential to last for decades. Despite this, Oda has promised not to give in to pressure and overextend the series. Here’s what he had to say about when One Piece might come to an end:

Eiichiro Oda stated in 2018 that he will conclude One Piece when it’s appropriate, regardless of any requests to extend the series from his editors. The final decision rests with him.

Can Oda Hold Out Against Shueisha?

It Will Not Be Easy

It seems quite possible that Eiichiro Oda has already mapped out how to conclude the story of One Piece, but whether or not he can bring his vision to fruition is uncertain. For instance, the editorial team at Shonen Jump might attempt to persuade him to delay the ending. They have done this in the past and may do so again. However, Oda has made it clear that he intends to stand firm on his decision.

Apart from concluding the main tale, there’s much more to explore within One Piece. With the conclusion of the primary storyline, Jump will have ample opportunities to delve deeper into the One Piece universe by creating spin-offs, prequels, and sequels. Oda might even be supportive of such endeavors since he wouldn’t necessarily need to actively participate in their creation, much like Toriyama did. However, it’s certain that One Piece won’t come to an end, even when the main story does, which is good news for fans, but it does bring up some intriguing questions. In any event, One Piece is destined to persist in one form or another.

One Piece Chapter 1146 is coming up soon, specifically this week. As per the regular schedule, we can expect it to be released on Sunday. In Japan, it will be released at 12AM JST on Monday, but most international readers will have access to it on April 20. The official release date for One Piece Chapter 1146 is set for April 20, 2025. Excitingly, fans can read the chapter free of charge on Manga Plus.

2025-04-10 00:24