On Monday, March 31, 2025, the countdown began for One Piece chapter 1145 as the first spoilers emerged, indicating that the series will observe a break following this release. This information was shared by the reputable leaker @pewpiece on X (formerly Twitter) on the same day.
Although the information is unofficial, the leaker community surrounding Eiichiro Oda‘s acclaimed manga has established a reputation for reliability. Scheduled for an official release on Monday, April 7, chapter 1145 will be followed by a break in the subsequent edition of Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, which will be published on April 14.
Understanding Oda’s Release Strategy: The Three-on-One-Off Pattern
Fans might find the news of a break after chapter 1145 unexpected; however, such pauses have become commonplace in Oda’s routine. The last hiatus occurred between the releases of chapter 1142 on March 10 and chapter 1143 on March 24, suggesting that the upcoming break aligns with his well-known release pattern.
For several years now, Oda has adhered to a structured publishing rhythm: three chapters followed by one break week. Essentially, this translates to one planned break approximately every month. Though this pattern is typically consistent, it can be disrupted by publisher breaks or Oda’s own decision to take a breather.
Assuming Oda returns to his regular schedule post-break, readers can anticipate the release of chapter 1146 on April 21, 2025, and chapter 1147 shortly thereafter on April 28.
Beyond this point, predicting the series’ schedule becomes more complex due to Japan’s Golden Week celebration, commencing on April 29. Traditionally, Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump takes a publishing hiatus during this holiday, which suggests that the release of chapter 1148 may be postponed until mid-May. Fans should stay tuned for updates as this holiday approaches.
One Piece made its debut in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump back in July 1997 and continues to capture the hearts of readers to this day. Meanwhile, its anime adaptation, produced by Toei Animation, began airing in October 1999 and will return from a six-month hiatus on April 5, sporting a new timeslot and fresh production quality. Additionally, Netflix is set to release both a live-action adaptation and a revamped anime version, produced in collaboration with Wit Studio.