Eiichiro Oda Reveals His Dream: The Final Saga Will Be One Piece’s Highest Peak

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This article contains spoilers for One Piece’s Elbaf arc.

Summary

  • Oda dreamed of drawing One Piece’s Final Saga since 1999
  • Major characters like Shanks and Dragon will play a role
  • The Final Saga will be the series’ highest peak & reveal mysteries

As a devoted fan, I’ve been utterly captivated by the thrilling twists and turns of One Piece’s final saga! The last three years have been nothing short of mesmerizing, with chapters that have left fans on the edge of their seats. Eiichiro Oda hasn’t missed a beat in this final stretch, and as we’re just getting started in this arc, it’s no wonder the excitement is building. I can hardly wait to see what mind-blowing moments lie ahead in the heart of the Final Saga!

Recently, Eiichiro Oda’s remarks about the Final Saga have re-emerged, making it clear to fans that this segment of the narrative is meant to be its most epic climax. In essence, Oda has openly divulged a grand ambition he harbors for his followers.

Oda Has Always Wanted To Draw The Final Saga The Most

  • Oda Wanted To Draw The Final Saga Since 1999
  • The Final Saga Will See Major Characters Play A Role

It’s not unexpected that Oda is crafting amazing chapters for the final arc of One Piece, given his long-standing eagerness to illustrate this story’s finale since 1999. As a matter of fact, Oda expressed his excitement about the Final Saga from the beginning, but he also acknowledged a significant challenge: the time it would take to reach the Final Saga.

From now on, it’ll be the One Piece! — Oda

Oda, since the beginning, has consistently underestimated the duration required to conclude arcs or reach specific points in the One Piece storyline. Initially, he anticipated wrapping up the series within five years of its debut in Jump, but here we are, 28 years later, and the tale is far from reaching its conclusion.

Indeed, as Oda has made clear, following the conclusion of the Wano Country storyline, the series has indeed progressed into its concluding chapter, which is now underway.

Oda Shares His Vision With One Piece Fans

The Final Saga Will Be One Piece’s Peak

Fans of “One Piece” won’t be taken aback to learn that the Final Arc of the series is predicted to reach its zenith. After all, this is the stage where creator Oda will unveil the grandest mysteries of the world, and at the same time, long-awaited characters such as Shanks and Dragon are expected to take action. The Final Arc of “One Piece” promises to be on an entirely new level as it unfolds, aligning with Oda’s vision of crafting a story where the final act serves as its crowning achievement. Here’s what Oda mentioned about it:

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As a youngster, I harbored a dream: “I yearned to create a manga series with the climax being its pinnacle! Will I have the ability to accomplish it?!” Now, we’re nearing the end of the Wano Country Arc, and all the groundwork is set. It took me 25 years to get here, chuckle. Don’t worry if you start reading from now, though… From this moment forward, this will be ONE PIECE! I will reveal all the secrets hidden within this world that I have been saving up until now. Get ready for an exciting ride ahead. Please strap in. Thank you so much, and I hope you stay with me a little longer!

Will The Final Saga Live Up To The Expectations?

The Final Saga Will Go Above And Beyond

The question of whether the Final Saga will exceed all anticipations is yet unanswered, but fans can certainly form their own opinions about One Piece given what has been presented to them thus far. So far, both Egghead and Elbaf have been nothing short of extraordinary, with many viewers already deeming Egghead as the finest arc in One Piece. Elbaf, meanwhile, exhibits a strong potential to outshine all other arcs in the series, promising even greater heights ahead. With Oda’s proven ability to meet and surpass fan expectations, it would be imprudent to doubt that the Final Saga won’t reach new heights. Prepare yourself for an exhilarating journey – this is going to be One Piece at its best!

One Piece Chapter 1148 is due out next week, specifically on May 11. As always, we can expect it to be released on Sunday. For our Japanese readers, the chapter will go live at midnight JST on Monday. However, most international fans will have access to it on May 11 itself. So mark your calendars for May 11, 2025, as that’s when One Piece Chapter 1148 is officially dropping! If you’re a fan, you can read it for free on Manga Plus.

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2025-05-10 00:20