This article contains spoilers from the Egghead arc of One Piece.
Overview of One Piece’s Future
- The phenomenal success of One Piece makes future spin-offs highly probable, given its iconic standing in Japanese pop culture.
- Eiichiro Oda has revealed plans to create a spin-off manga centered on the character Garp, providing further insight into his relationships.
- Even after the conclusion of the main narrative, Oda intends to enrich the One Piece universe with new characters and further storylines.
Eiichiro Oda, the brilliant mind behind One Piece, has crafted an expansive world filled with imaginative narratives and compelling characters. Despite maintaining high-quality storytelling for nearly 30 years, we are slowly approaching the series’ end.
As One Piece embarks on its Final Saga, it is evident that the main storyline will conclude within a few years. However, Oda has devised plans to ensure that fans will still have plenty to anticipate even after the final chapter is penned.
The Future of One Piece Spin-offs
- One Piece as a Cultural Icon
- Oda’s Ambitious Plans for Spin-offs
With One Piece entering its last saga, fans can expect the series to reach its conclusion in a relatively short timeframe. Nonetheless, this final chapter is anticipated to be a lengthy and intricate journey. Given Oda’s recent trend of taking more breaks, readers can expect to enjoy years of content yet to come. Upon completion, Oda may choose to relax and spend quality time with his family after dedicating most of his life to the saga. However, he is likely to revisit the world of One Piece through side stories in the future.
I will end One Piece when I want to. — Oda
One significant reason for this continuation is that One Piece is considered Japan’s most esteemed manga series. Its legendary status assures that Shueisha, the publisher, will want to continue capitalizing on its success. Similar to iconic series like Dragon Ball and Naruto, which have seen new material released post-conclusion, One Piece will likely follow suit given its immense popularity.
Importantly, any continuation will not feature aimless or unnecessary content; Eiichiro Oda has confirmed that he will be involved in creating future side stories.
Oda’s Vision for a Garp-Centric Story
Expanding Character Narratives
While the principal storyline of One Piece may conclude, the universe that Oda has created will remain alive and dynamic. Oda has expressed intentions to introduce side stories that continue to enrich the lore.
Regarding the spin-offs under consideration, Oda has been particularly inspired by Garp’s character. He aims to delve into Garp’s interactions with key figures such as Akainu, Aokiji, Smoker, Hina, Coby, Cipher Pol, and even Roger. This narrative focus highlights Oda’s desire to further explore Garp as a lead character shaping the story.
Unlocking Garp’s Relationships
Furthermore, Oda aims to highlight Garp’s connections with Cipher Pol and particularly his camaraderie and rivalry with Roger, a narrative aspect fans are eager to explore. This focus on relationship dynamics promises to deliver deeper insights and new angles to the established lore of One Piece, ensuring its legacy continues beyond the main saga’s conclusion.
The eagerly awaited One Piece chapter 1145 is set to be released soon, with the official launch occurring on April 6, 2025. Readers can access this upcoming chapter for free via Manga Plus.