The year 2024 has been challenging for One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda, as his health complications have caused frequent breaks in the manga’s usual publication schedule. Despite delivering incredible chapters and continuing to push the story forward, Oda’s workload, combined with his ongoing health issues, has affected his ability to maintain his usual pace.
This year, fans have seen more breaks than ever, with Oda taking a two-week hiatus following a trip to South Africa for One Piece’s live-action season 2 production. Although this break seemed to be due to a busy schedule, a recent sudden health scare has forced Oda to take an even longer pause.
Oda’s Health Struggles Delay One Piece Releases: Fans Anxiously Await Return
Oda’s health struggles, which include diabetes, high blood pressure, and gout, have worsened over the years, and the intense demands of weekly serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump have taken their toll. Fans have grown concerned about Oda’s well-being, as the grueling schedule and long hours he dedicates to his work have led to exhaustion and physical deterioration.
With the announcement of a break until December 1, 2024, fans are left with uncertainty, unsure if this marks the beginning of a longer pause in the series’ regularity. Oda has already reduced the number of chapters he produces each month due to his health, and many fans are now calling for him to consider a less demanding schedule, such as bi-weekly or monthly releases.
Oda has been open about the toll his work has taken on his body, often working with only a few hours of sleep each night. His commitment to One Piece is unwavering, but the series’ future may depend on finding a balance that preserves his health. Fans of the series are hopeful that Oda will recover quickly and that One Piece can return to its regular flow, but they are equally concerned about the creator’s ability to continue at such a relentless pace.
For now, fans will have to wait until December 1, 2024, for the return of One Piece’s latest chapter, hoping that the series can continue its epic journey without further interruptions to Oda’s health.
