You Won’t Believe What Manga Eiichiro Oda Wants to Draw AFTER One Piece!

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

Summary

  • One Piece began serialization in 1997, marking its 28th anniversary.
  • Oda has faced failures but has persevered in creating a masterpiece.
  • Oda’s interest in drawing more robot manga was incorporated into One Piece.

The acclaimed author of One Piece, Eiichiro Oda, is renowned as one of the greatest and most widely read authors in history. In Japan, he stands as the top mangaka, and even globally, he ranks among the best. Remarkably, Oda has achieved this level of success with a single manga, One Piece. Typically, Jump authors create numerous series throughout their careers. When they conclude a story, they often move on to another after several years. However, many well-known mangaka usually have at least two series under their name; yet it’s not uncommon for an author to have just one.

Fans are aware that Oda has only published a single manga up until now, yet he has expressed his desire for creating another manga once he concludes the ongoing story he is working on at present.

Oda Has Been Working On One Piece For 28 Years Now

  • One Piece Began Serialization In 1997
  • Oda Met A Lot Of Failures

For over two decades now, Eiichiro Oda’s creation, One Piece, has dominated a significant portion of his life. Starting its serialization in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump in 1997, it has run consistently without interruption ever since. As we approach its 28th anniversary in 2025, just two years shy of its 30th, One Piece shows no signs of slowing down. Fans eagerly anticipate at least another 6-7 years of the story’s continuation. This extensive series is undoubtedly a worthwhile investment of anyone’s time. Oda has crafted a masterpiece in One Piece that stands unique and unparalleled, leaving fans in awe that they are experiencing what could very well be the greatest story ever told.

Intriguing secrets that the world holds… I shall unravel each and every one, here and now! – me, pondering the Grand Finale of One Piece.

Initially, Eiichiro Oda’s concept for One Piece didn’t immediately take off. For One Piece to grow into the massive phenomenon it is today, Oda faced numerous challenges for three years. He experienced setbacks after setbacks until eventually, One Piece gained traction. Now, 28 years later, we find ourselves in the Final Saga, with the story nearing its conclusion within a few more years. Naturally, fans are curious about what will follow once One Piece comes to an end, and Oda has hinted at his desire to create something new as well.

Oda Is Interested In Drawing More Robot Manga

Oda Can Incorporate Anything Into One Piece

Initially, fans might not be aware that at one stage, the creator of “One Piece,” Oda, planned for this series to conclude within five years, a notion that may seem astounding. Yet, here we are, 28 years later, and “One Piece” is still thriving, which is simply unbelievable. At one point, Oda envisioned wrapping up “One Piece” swiftly to move on to another manga centering around robots. His plans were extensive, but the longevity of “One Piece” eventually made it impossible for him to proceed with his second manga. Here’s what Oda shared about his planned sequel:

Eiichiro Oda has completed all the drawings he intended to create. Although there were plans for future robot sketches, these ideas were already realized in a series. All that he ever wished to draw is contained within ‘ONE PIECE’, so if asked to draw again, he would replicate ‘ONE PIECE’ once more.

The Implications Of Oda’s Statement About Drawing More One Piece

In a somewhat melancholic yet thrilling manner, it’s clear that Oda can no longer create his robot manga. However, what fans have learned is that he will channel all his desires into the ongoing series, One Piece. Characters like Cyborg Franky might be a reflection of Oda’s initial plans for a robot manga. Notably, Oda has recently introduced an Iron Giant in One Piece, dating back 800 years, and has begun to explore its connection with Joy Boy. Without a doubt, these intriguing concepts are likely to become part of the future development of One Piece.

Essentially, Oda expressed that if he were to resume drawing, it would be for more episodes of One Piece. In other words, should the Jump editors decide they want the story of One Piece to continue, Oda is ready to carry on with additional episodes. However, this doesn’t imply that One Piece will never conclude.

Essentially, this implies that he plans to carry on producing additional standalone episodes and series, as long as he believes it aligns with what should be done.

One Piece’s latest chapter, number 1146, will be released soon, specifically this coming Sunday for most readers around the world. In Japan, it’s set to debut at midnight on Monday (JST). But don’t worry if you’re not in Japan, as the chapter is scheduled to become available globally on April 20, 2025. Excitingly, you can read One Piece Chapter 1146 for free on Manga Plus!

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2025-04-14 23:36