The MangaPlus website recently announced a two-week hiatus for One Piece following chapter 1131, which seemed to set the release of chapter 1132 for December 1, 2024. However, only the English release displayed this delay, while other language versions continued to show the November 17 release date.
This inconsistency led to confusion among fans, as the hiatus wasn’t officially confirmed by the author or MangaPlus itself, sparking speculation over whether it was a website glitch or an error by the administrators.
The two-week delay initially surprised fans, given that One Piece had recently returned from a similar break. This previous hiatus was due to series creator Eiichiro Oda’s involvement in the second season of One Piece’s live-action adaptation, which required his presence in South Africa.
MangaPlus and One Piece Hiatus Confusion
This message only appears with the English release on Mangaplus. All other languages list the next chapter on November 17th (this next week with no break), which suggests this is likely a mistake. Here's hoping! pic.twitter.com/pEapWeParI
— Artur – Library of Ohara (@newworldartur) November 11, 2024
As a result, an additional break caused some fans to worry, speculating whether Oda had unexpectedly returned to South Africa for urgent live-action work. Others questioned whether the hiatus notice was simply a misunderstanding from MangaPlus’s English team.
On November 12, the English release date was reverted to November 17, indicating that chapter 1132 would indeed release on its original schedule. With this update, fans could breathe a sigh of relief, as the delay was potentially just an administrative mix-up. The inconsistency, however, has left fans awaiting an official explanation from MangaPlus to clarify the issue and confirm the release schedule.
This mishap was notable given One Piece’s status as one of the world’s most popular manga series. Even a slight delay can create significant ripple effects, as the manga’s global fanbase eagerly awaits each new chapter. This episode highlighted the importance of clear and consistent communication from streaming and distribution platforms to avoid fan disappointment and backlash.
With the One Piece anime itself on a six-month break, fans are already feeling the effects of the manga’s production pace. Many hope this incident was a one-time error rather than an indication of future scheduling inconsistencies. For now, readers are advised to monitor MangaPlus for updates and await any official statements that may clarify the cause of this recent confusion.
