The Manga One Piece Recently Returns with a New Chapter After a Brief Hiatus
Recently, the One Piece manga has made a return with a new chapter after a short break lasting a few weeks, and it seems that this time, there are specific details indicating that the storyline will undergo a surprising twist.
This marks a critical moment for fans of One Piece, as the manga is currently in a significant arc, yet there are unexpected developments coming at the end of this year.
The anime is currently on a break to allow the production team time to prepare for the next installment of the Egghead arc. Therefore, the anime will not return with entirely new episodes until sometime in April next year.
Eiichiro Oda’s manga just resumed after a two-week break, during which the author is using this time to work on the second part of Netflix’s live-action One Piece series. Now, specific details about the upcoming chapter will be revealed in a few weeks before the next manga chapter is released, as One Piece chapter 1132 is scheduled to be published on December 1st in Japan, instead of its usual publication date of November 17th.
Why is the One Piece manga taking another hiatus?
One Piece recently concluded its hiatus with the release of chapter 1131 on November 10th. According to the schedule on Shueisha’s MangaPlus website, chapter 1132 of One Piece is now listed for release on December 1st.
This means that the manga will continue its hiatus for another two weeks, but no explanation has been provided for this timing. It could also be a scheduling issue, as Shueisha may have unexpectedly changed the publication date, yet the Shonen Jump library, under Viz Media, still lists the next release date as November 17th.
The One Piece manga is currently in the early days of the Elbaf arc. The legendary island has been hinted at for many decades, and it has sparked excitement among fans, as this long-anticipated location is finally being revealed. However, it may take quite a while for the story to unfold, but Oda is known for meticulously taking care of his work, as that is a priority for him.
Why do manga creators need to take breaks?
Although it can be frustrating for fans when a beloved series goes on hiatus, the core reason is that it’s best for the health of the creators.
As many famous authors like Yoshihiro Togashi of Hunter x Hunter have noted, the intense production cycles of a Shonen Jump manga can severely impact the health of the creators. Having new chapters every week while balancing personal time and work-life balance can be extremely challenging. For popular series, especially those with long-running titles like One Piece, this schedule can become even more demanding.
Therefore, while it is indeed disappointing to see a series go on hiatus, the decision ultimately serves the greater good for the future. Oda is still here, meaning he can continue to create new stories.
