After the sudden death of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, more and more manga artists have decided to look after their health. One Piece manga artist Eiichiro Oda is the latest figure who has decided to go on a lengthy health break.
One Piece is currently at the peak of the Egghead Island arc with the climax close, but fans of the manga will have to be patient, with creator Eiichiro Oda announcing that after the release of chapter 1111 on March 24, he is going to be taking a break to focus on his health.
This comes after the passing of fellow manga artist and icon Akira Toriyama. Working conditions for manga artists are harsh and the loss of one of the most impactful artists has hit the community hard. So, will manga artists be taking more breaks to focus on health in the future?
One Piece Creator To Take Break After Release Of Chapter 1111
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Eiichiro Oda is currently working on the peak of the Egghead Island arc, with this insane arc coming to an end very soon. Especially after the Five Elders arrived in the latest chapter, prompting Luffy and the Giants to collaborate to take them down. All this will culminate in the upcoming manga chapters, something that fans are extremely excited for.
Now, the community will have to be a bit more patient, with Eiichiro Oda going on a 3-week hiatus after the release of the latest chapter. The next chapter is set to release in April 22, with another break set for the series right after due to Golden Week, which is a cluster of national holidays in Japan all set around the end of April and beginning of May. This means that there should only be two updates of the manga within the next 5-weeks or so.
Because of news of Toriyama-senseio I've been excessively worried about my health. It's not an illness by the way. But I thought I want to take a break to do some self-maintenance on myself. Maybe take some time to think about what is One Piece.
This is going to be Oda's longest break since June and July 2023, when he took some time off due to an eye surgery. But it's good that he is prioritizing his health, and he will likely bring even better chapters to conclude this epic arc of the One Piece tale on a high note.
Fans have also sent nothing but well-wishes for Oda, understanding that taking a break from a grueling manga schedule is needed at times as well.
Chapter 1111 is set to release March 24, 2024 you can read it on the official Shonen Jump website and if you're not into reading manga on a screen, you can also always pick up a hard copy of the manga , though you'll have to wait for the volumes to be printed.