Please be advised that this article contains significant spoilers regarding One Piece’s Final Saga.
Key Takeaways
- Oda intends to conclude One Piece within three years, although a complete resolution won’t occur until after 2030.
- Luffy is on the brink of locating the final Road Poneglyph, crucial for uncovering the One Piece.
- While Jump may push for an extension, Oda remains resolute in his vision for the series finale.
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- Entering the Final Saga: Oda’s Vision for the Conclusion
- Oda’s Commitment to Ending the Manga on His Terms
- Oda’s Stalwart Stand Against Shueisha
The One Piece manga is currently engrossed in its Final Saga, thrilling fans more with each chapter. Having recently wrapped up the inaugural arc—Egghead—Oda has promptly shifted focus to the exciting second arc, Elbaf.
While the tale is far from complete, and a wealth of content still awaits exploration, it’s evident that Oda has a clear vision for the story’s conclusion and a strategy for what follows afterward.
Oda’s Intentions for Concluding One Piece
- Oda has previously expressed his readiness to conclude One Piece.
- The Final Saga is set to address the most significant mysteries within the story.
It’s no secret that Eiichiro Oda, the mastermind behind One Piece, believes the narrative is nearing its finale. Though he initially aimed to wrap things up by 2025, this timeline has proven overly optimistic. As the Elbaf saga unfolds, it becomes evident that there’s still much more to come. Nevertheless, fans can take solace in knowing that we’re within the Final Saga, heightening anticipation for how Luffy and his crew navigate the path to the legendary treasure.
I will try to end One Piece in 3 years. — Oda in 2022
Logically, Luffy is in pursuit of just one remaining Road Poneglyph, critical for accessing Laugh Tale and ultimately, the One Piece itself. This will also initiate the much-anticipated Final War, setting the stage for dramatic changes in the One Piece world. Importantly, while Oda expresses a desire to conclude the series, it is unlikely to reach its conclusion before 2030 at the earliest.
Oda’s Determination to Conclude the Manga
Oda’s Confidence Against External Pressures
Every true One Piece enthusiast understands that Shueisha and collaborating parties will likely endeavor to extend the series as long as feasible. In fact, Nakano, Jump’s Editor-in-Chief, expressed in 2019 his wishes for One Piece to continue indefinitely, akin to Dragon Ball and Naruto.
Given its immense popularity, One Piece possesses the potential for an extended lifespan surpassing both Dragon Ball and Naruto combined. Yet, Oda remains committed to his timeline for concluding the narrative. As he asserted:
I’ll put an end to One Piece when the time has come, no matter what my editors ask me to prolong the series. It depends on my decision. — Eiichiro Oda, 2018.
Will Oda Be Able to Resist Shueisha’s Influence?
Anticipated Challenges Ahead
While it’s likely that Oda has a vision for how to conclude One Piece, the challenge lies in maintaining his integrity against pressures from Jump to defer his plans. Given their history, it’s plausible Jump may push for extensions to the series. However, Oda’s resolve appears steadfast.
Beyond the main storyline, should One Piece conclude, Jump is poised to explore numerous possibilities within its universe through spin-offs and other storytelling avenues. Oda may even be supportive of such projects, allowing him the freedom to step back from direct oversight, much like Akira Toriyama did after Dragon Ball. What remains clear is that the One Piece universe will persist well beyond the conclusion of its primary narrative, which presents both exciting opportunities and certain uncertainties for fans.
In exciting news, One Piece chapter 1146 is set to debut soon. The chapter is scheduled for release on April 20, 2025. International readers can expect to access the chapter via Manga Plus the following Sunday at 12 AM JST.