Eiichiro Oda’s Latest Update Confirms One Piece Is Ending Soon

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This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Elbaf Arc.

Following the exciting conclusion of the Wano Country Arc, Eiichiro Oda delivered incredible action and major story reveals, officially launching the final saga of One Piece. Oda had previously hinted that the end of Wano would begin to show fans what One Piece is really about, and now that’s happening as the series enters its final stages.

Now that the first part of the Final Saga is finished, the Elbaf arc is nearing its end. Once Elbaf concludes, One Piece will be very close to finishing, and fans are eagerly anticipating what’s to come. The series has been running for nearly 29 years, and with Eiichiro Oda’s recent announcement, it seems the ending is closer than ever before.

One Piece Is In The Final Saga Right Now

  • Final Saga began with the end of the Wano Country Arc
  • Elbaf paves the way for the Great War to come

After the epic battle in Wano Country, the final chapter of One Piece started. During that arc, Luffy unlocked the full power of his Devil Fruit, revealing the legendary Sun God Nika. With the defeat of two powerful Emperors, new leaders emerged – Luffy and, surprisingly, Buggy. This marked the start of a new age for the One Piece world, making the already dangerous seas even more unpredictable as everyone braced for the ultimate war.

Get ready – from now on, One Piece is going to reveal all of its biggest secrets! I’m finally going to show everything I’ve been holding back. It’s going to be a wild ride, so buckle up! Thanks for sticking with the story, and I hope you enjoy what’s coming. — Eiichiro Oda, One Piece

The Egghead arc kicked off the final part of the One Piece story, and it was a huge moment for revealing secrets about the series’ world. Through the character of Vegapunk, creator Eiichiro Oda explained how Devil Fruits came to be and shared more details about the mysterious Void Century. Importantly, Oda also introduced the main villains for the story’s conclusion: Imu and his powerful army, including the Five Elders and the Holy Knights.

Currently, the story in One Piece is focused on Elbaf, where the Holy Knights and Imu are the primary antagonists. The final arc is already proving to be thrilling, but fans also realize that with each new chapter, the series is moving closer to its end as Luffy progresses towards his ultimate objective.

Oda Confirmed The Next Arc Will Take Luffy To The Place Where The Pirate King Went

  • The Elbaf Arc will end in 2026 according to Oda
  • The next island takes Luffy to the island that only the Pirate King reached

The Elbaf arc in One Piece is likely nearing its end, with fans estimating we’re already past the halfway point. Having started in late 2024, about half of the arc’s story has already unfolded. Now that the Loki flashback is complete, the major conflicts of the arc are about to begin. As these battles heat up, the end of Elbaf will come into view, and it’s expected to be a thrilling experience. This conclusion will mark the beginning of One Piece’s final saga, as recently confirmed by the author, Oda.

Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, has revealed that the story will soon focus heavily on characters reconnecting after the Elbaf arc. However, these reunions won’t always be happy; while some, like Luffy and Shanks, will be joyful, others might involve conflict, such as a potential clash between Shanks and Blackbeard. After Elbaf, Luffy and his crew will journey to a location that only the Pirate King has ever reached.

Could this be the island only the Pirate King has ever found? A mysterious, flame-marked man makes his entrance! Two people who were complete strangers are about to meet, and another unexpected collision is happening! Will next year bring a series of incredible encounters?

Things are happening so quickly in the story, it’s hard to keep up! I’m not getting any younger, so while I’m prioritizing my well-being, I’m planning to continue watching One Piece next year at the same fast pace. I’m really looking forward to what’s coming – it sounds like a big celebration is on the horizon!

Please look forward to it!!!” — Eiichiro Oda

Whether it’s Laugh Tale, the legendary Final Island, or Lodestar, the last island in the Grand Line, the end of One Piece is approaching quickly, and many fans feel unprepared.

One Piece’s End Is Very Close According To Oda

  • Luffy’s journey will end after Laugh Tale
  • Laugh Tale could be within reach after Elbaf

Now that the final arc of One Piece has started, the series is likely to end within a reasonable timeframe.

As a huge One Piece fan, I’ve been thinking about how the story’s shaping up. The last big arc, the Four Emperors Saga, gave us four awesome story arcs, starting with Zou. So, it feels pretty safe to say this final saga will probably also have around four major arcs! We’ve already had one, and another one is wrapping up soon. If that pattern holds, we might only have two arcs left after Elbaf, which really drives home the feeling that we’re getting close to the end of this incredible journey!

Oda has stated that the arc following Elbaf will lead Luffy to the legendary island only the Pirate King has visited, suggesting the series is nearing its conclusion. If Luffy reaches Laugh Tale after Elbaf, it would leave only the final, climactic war to be fought, potentially ending One Piece sooner than many fans anticipate.

Oda’s Story Should Wrap Up By 2032

Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, currently believes the series will likely end in around five years. However, Oda hasn’t always been accurate with his predictions about the ending. He previously said he aimed to finish the story by 2025, but that deadline has passed with the series still ongoing. Because of this, while Oda now suggests a 2030 end date, fans should probably expect the conclusion to arrive sometime in the early 2030s.

Currently, 2032 appears to be a reasonable prediction, giving fans a couple more years to enjoy the story. However, with the series entering its final saga, time is still limited as Luffy and the Straw Hat crew work towards achieving their ultimate goals.

It’s important to remember that Eiichiro Oda is getting older and has spent most of his life creating One Piece. He’s given fans many years of enjoyment, and while the main story will eventually conclude, it will be a significant moment. However, the end of the One Piece story doesn’t mean the entire franchise will disappear; it will simply mark the close of a remarkable chapter.

Fans widely believe One Piece has a lot of story left to tell, and the author, Oda, has hinted at creating side stories after the main series ends. This has fans feeling both eager and anxious about how the epic tale will conclude.

Eiichiro Oda’s popular manga, One Piece, follows Monkey D. Luffy and his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, as they search for the legendary treasure, the One Piece. The story is currently in its final arc. A new chapter, 1172, will be released in this week’s issue of Weekly Shonen Jump on February 1, 2026. In Japan, it will become available at midnight on Monday, which is 11:00 AM Eastern Time or 8:00 AM Pacific Time. Fans can read the chapter for free on the Manga Plus and Shonen Jump apps, and by doing so, they directly support the creator.

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