Oda seeks out the One Piece
Eiichiro Oda, the creator of 'One Piece,' is taking a three-week break to mourn Akira Toriyama, attend to his health, and ponder the essence of his series' main treasure.
He expressed on X/Twitter that this decision might stir up some concern but clarified it's a necessary pause. Oda reassured fans this break is for a bit of self-care, not due to illness, emphasising it's more about "self maintenance." He also hinted at using the time to dive into the mystery of the One Piece, stating it will be a busy period but not a cause for alarm.
This break follows a previous hiatus in 2022 for various professional commitments, highlighting the intense workload of manga creators. Oda encouraged fans to explore related Netflix series during this period.