On March 17, 2025, the wait officially ended for fans as One Piece chapter 1143 commenced its release week. This development, coupled with an unofficial confirmation that the series won’t take a break after the upcoming chapter, was shared by respected leaker and news source @pewpiece (Pew) on X (formerly known as Twitter). This information is a staple of Pew’s updates as each release week approaches.
Consequently, this update clarifies the manga’s release schedule for the remainder of March 2025. One Piece chapter 1143 is set to drop on Monday, March 24, 2025, in Japan, with chapter 1144 scheduled to follow on March 31, bringing the month to a close without any anticipated interruptions.
Anticipating Another Cycle of Releases for Eiichiro Oda
Although the confirmation regarding no breaks following chapter 1143 isn’t officially sanctioned, Pew’s track record lends credibility to this forecast. Fans are hopeful there won’t be a pause in publishing from mangaka Eiichiro Oda and his team following this forthcoming issue. The only likely disruption could stem from unforeseen health issues affecting Oda himself.
This news is particularly thrilling as it could signify a return to Oda’s established release rhythm. Recent years have seen a shift to a predictable pattern where three chapters are released consecutively followed by one week off. Thus, the absence of a break after chapter 1143 implies that the manga could have releases extending through April 7, 2025.
While still speculative, this scenario serves to heighten excitement for the current narrative developments within the Elbaph Arc. With characters like Loki and the Holy Knights making significant moves, the tension within the Giant nation is palpable. As Oda gears up to provide three consecutive chapters, fans eagerly await significant advancements in the unfolding storylines, unless an unexpected break arises.
First serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine back in July 1997, Oda’s One Piece continues to capture audiences today, now entering its final saga. Meanwhile, the television anime adaptation by Toei Animation began airing in October 1999 and, while currently on hiatus to upgrade production quality, is due to resume on April 6, 2025, at 11:15 PM Japan Standard Time.
Additionally, Netflix is producing a live-action adaptation of the beloved series, with a second season in production and hints of a third in pre-production stages. Furthermore, a new animated adaptation titled THE ONE PIECE is being co-developed with Wit Studios, illustrating the vast and continuing influence of Oda’s original work.