Oda’s Exciting New Spinoff: Garp’s Untold Story Revealed!

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This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Egghead arc.

Summary

  • One Piece’s massive success ensures future spin-offs are likely due to its legendary status in Japan.
  • Oda plans to draw a spinoff manga focusing on the character of Garp to delve into his relationships.
  • Even after the main story ends, Oda will continue to expand on the One Piece world with new characters and stories.

Eiichiro Oda, the mastermind behind “One Piece,” has constructed a vast world filled with endless creative inspiration to keep the narrative engaging. Over almost three decades, Oda has demonstrated exceptional storytelling skill and consistency, yet it seems that the epic journey of “One Piece” is gradually nearing its end.

The epic tale of One Piece has advanced into its Final Arc, and in a few years, this captivating story is expected to draw to a close. After the conclusion, fans might find themselves at a loss for excitement, but creator Oda has undoubtedly been brewing unique ideas that will keep them on the edge of their seats.

Why One Piece Will Continue With Spin-offs

  • One Piece Is A Massive IP
  • Oda Plans Some Big Spinoffs

Observing closely, it’s clear that the current saga of “One Piece” marks its journey towards conclusion, implying that the grand tale won’t last forever but rather wind down in the coming years. Despite the fact that this final stretch promises a wealth of content for fans, extending over several more years, given Oda’s increasing number of breaks, it’s undeniable that the series is nearing its end.

After pouring his life into the serialization of “One Piece,” it’s reasonable to expect that once Oda completes the story, he’ll cherish some well-deserved rest and time with his family. Yet, it’s likely that he’ll occasionally return with side stories, a decision driven by two key factors.

I will end One Piece when I want to. — Oda

One compelling factor is that “One Piece” holds the title of Japan’s largest manga series ever created. This tale has earned legendary status in every aspect, and fans are well aware of Shueisha’s treatment of its major projects. Series like Dragon Ball and Naruto have long since concluded, yet they continue to thrive today. Compared to these, One Piece is significantly more influential within Japan, and it’s clear that this massive popularity will not be overlooked. Essentially, “One Piece” seems almost invincible and unlikely to fade away.

Absolutely, this doesn’t imply that there will be unnecessary content related to “One Piece” or that Oda will not participate in future projects. On the contrary, as previously announced, Oda plans to create additional stories for the series himself.

Oda’s Plans For A Garp Story

Oda Has Many Characters He Wants To Elaborate Upon

Although the main narrative of One Piece may conclude someday, its universe continues to grow, ensuring an endless journey for us readers. It’s been hinted by Eiichiro Oda himself that we can anticipate more side stories from him, and this is something he has mentioned previously.

In reference to spin-offs, I’ve developed an intriguing tale centered around the character Garp. I wish to explore his connections with Akainu, Aokiji, Smoker, Hina, Coby, Cipher Pol, and Roger. – Eiichiro Oda

It’s apparent that Oda is keen on creating spin-off tales, and he believes that Garp could be a fantastic main character for such a story. In fact, Oda admires Garp deeply, and he thinks that Garp’s intricate personality would be ideal to advance the plot of this side story according to his perspective.

In various aspects, Oda plans to deepen the character of Garp. Contrary to being a Marine, Garp doesn’t align with the Celestial Dragons; he views them as the lowest of the low in society. He has his own interpretation of justice and enforces it in a manner that is true to himself. Garp holds significant importance not only for Oda but also for fans. His intricate relationships with numerous characters set him apart, and as Oda hinted, this side story will offer fans an insightful look at how he cultivated his bonds with key figures like Kuzan and Sakazuki, high-ranking Navy members, as well as emerging figures such as Smoker and Hina.

Garp And The Roger’s Relationships Explored

Interestingly, Oda is keen on delving into Garp’s connection with the Cipher Pol, a group that operates under the Celestial Dragons. It’s quite clear that he doesn’t hold them in high regard. Above all, Oda plans to focus on Garp’s bond with Roger, a topic that fans are eagerly anticipating.

Investing in this story is definitely worthwhile due to these elements alone, and it’s clear that even after One Piece concludes, Eiichiro Oda will explore fresh perspectives using various characters and thus enrich the universe of One Piece even more.

One Piece Chapter 1145 will be published soon, most likely this coming Sunday in many regions. For those in Japan, it will appear at 12AM JST on Monday. But for the majority of global readers, they’ll get to read it on April 6. The exact release date for One Piece Chapter 1145 is April 6, 2025. Excitingly, fans can access this chapter without charge on Manga Plus!

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2025-04-03 02:11