Fans of Eiichiro Oda’s globally renowned manga, “One Piece,” will notice a brief absence in the latest issue of Weekly Shonen Jump. The official accounts for the series announced today that the highly anticipated manga will be taking an unexpected hiatus, missing the October 6 issue.
The reason for this unscheduled break is none other than the health of the legendary creator, Eiichiro Oda. The good news is that Oda is reportedly “recuperating well,” bringing relief to countless fans worldwide.
Due to the tight deadlines of the printing process, readers might still spot “One Piece” listed in the table of contents and reader surveys for Weekly Shonen Jump’s 45th issue. However, the chapter itself will not be included. This is a common occurrence given how far in advance physical magazines are prepared.
The official statement clarified the situation: “Weekly Shonen Jump Issue 45 (on sale Monday, October 6) will not feature a new chapter of ONE PIECE due to the author’s poor health. Although ONE PIECE appears in the contents page and reader survey postcard for Issue 45, we were unable to make corrections in time due to the printing process. We sincerely apologize for this. The next chapter will be published in Weekly Shonen Jump Issue 46 (on sale Tuesday, October 14). The author is recuperating well. We sincerely appreciate your continued support for ONE PIECE.”
Enthusiasts won’t have to wait long for Monkey D. Luffy’s next adventure, as the manga is scheduled to return with a brand new chapter in Weekly Shonen Jump issue 46, set to be released on October 14. The entire “One Piece” community wishes Eiichiro Oda a swift and full recovery.