The One Piece manga has seen a series of interruptions over the past few months, largely attributed to Eiichiro Oda’s commitments with the live-action adaptation. This had led to concerns about Oda’s well-being among the fanbase.
The live-action debut on August 31 was meant to allow the manga to resume its regular publication rhythm. True to that, chapters 1092 and 1093 followed in quick succession. Yet, Oda’s packed agenda meant a delay for chapter 1094.
As the manga enters a pivotal phase with a new arc on the horizon, readers are eager to know about any subsequent breaks.
One Piece 1095 Release Date
So, is there a hiatus between chapters 1094 and 1095? Chapter 1094 is set to drop on October 8, with the following chapter, 1095, slated for October 15. This means fans can breathe easy as there’s no scheduled gap post the upcoming release. As per Shonen Jump’s calendar, the magazine will run uninterrupted for the rest of the year. Any potential delays post chapter 1095 would be a result of Oda’s personal timeline.
Wearing the hat of the executive director for the live-action show, Oda was deeply involved in its creation and promotional activities. The hard work bore fruit, as the series received global acclaim and a second season is in the pipeline, though details are scarce.
Post the inaugural season’s launch, Oda pledged to refocus on the manga. Historically, he’d take periodic breaks, in line with most manga artists, every 3-4 weeks. Henceforth, only sporadic pauses are anticipated. The manga’s first arc in the Final Saga is nearing its conclusion.
In the storyline, Egghead Island is under siege from a massive fleet helmed by Admiral Kizaru. In an earlier face-off, Kizaru had scattered the Straw Hat crew for two years. But times have changed. The team, especially Luffy, is considerably mightier, standing toe-to-toe with the Admiral. The narrative is also zeroing in on characters like Gorose and Kuma, hinting at some impending major twists.