According to the latest One Piece news reports, the One Piece manga is on a two-week hiatus due to creator Eiichiro Oda’s health concerns with Chapter 1132 set to release on December 1, 2024. The anime is also on an extended break until April 2025 pausing the Egghead arc.
The One Piece manga is on a two-week hiatus with the next chapter (Chapter 1132) scheduled for release on December 1, 2024. This break follows a return after a two-week pause during which creator Eiichiro Oda worked on the production for Season 2 of the Netflix live-action adaptation.
The One Piece anime will also be on hiatus until April 2025 pausing the Egghead arc. During this period, fans can look forward to a special-edited version of the Fish-Man Island arc and other content including a new episode titled “One Piece Fan Letter” airing soon.
The manga is in the Elbaph Arc, where the Straw Hat Pirates are exploring Elbaph Island known for its giant inhabitants. This arc is part of what is being referred to as One Piece’s Final Saga. Although no official end date has been announced.
According to the latest One Piece news reports, the One Piece anime is also on an extended break until April 2025 as it prepares for the next half of the Egghead Arc. This is one of the longest gaps in new episodes during its 25-year run.
Eiichiro Oda’s health has become a point of discussion as he balances multiple projects including the Netflix live-action adaptation. The editorial staff has addressed the importance of Eiichiro Oda’s well-being, stating that he needs time to recover properly before continuing with the manga.
The year 2024 is the 25th anniversary of the One Piece anime, which originally aired on October 20, 1999. One Piece Day was celebrated on August 9-10, 2024.
The Jump Festa 2025 set for December 21-22 will feature major announcements related to One Piece and other popular series.
One Piece has achieved year-over-year growth of over 33%. The franchise generated approximately 112.1 billion yen around $721 million in media sales.
According to the latest One Piece news reports, One Piece has overtaken Dragon Ball to become Toei Animation’s top-grossing anime franchise earning 22.2 billion yen about $142 million during the fiscal year from April 2023 to March 2024.
This is a shift as Dragon Ball earned approximately 19 billion yen around $121 million in the same period.
Top 10 Most-Watched Episodes in 2024, As of One Piece News Reports
- Episode 1112: Clash! Shanks vs. Eustass Kid – Rating: 9.8/10
- Episode 1089: Entering a New Chapter! Luffy and Sabo’s Paths! – Rating: 9.7/10
- Episode 1090: Straw Hat Luffy! The Man Who Will Become the King of the Pirates! – Rating: 9.7/10
- Episode 1088: Looking for the Answer – Fire Fist Ace Dies on the Battlefield – Rating: 9.7/10
- Episode 1091: Ending the Matter! Whitebeard vs. The Blackbeard Pirates! – Rating: 9.7/10
- Episode 1111: The Power that Burns Even Fire – Akainu’s Ruthless Pursuit – Rating: 9.6/10
- Episode 1092: Eliminated Friends – The Final Day of the Straw Hat Crew – Rating: 9.6/10
- Episode 1093: A New Era! The Straw Hat Pirates’ New Journey Begins! – Rating: 9.5/10
- Episode 1094: The Legendary Treasure Revealed! – Rating: 9.5/10
- Episode 1095: The Battle for Wano Continues! – Rating: 9.4/10
One Piece: Record-Breaking Sales and Awards, As of One Piece News Reports
By December 2023, One Piece had surpassed 523.2 million copies sold across 61 countries. This number cements its status as the best-selling manga and also positions it ahead of other major franchises such as Harry Potter, which has sold over 500 million copies worldwide.
In July 2024, One Piece Volume 109 sold approximately 811,541 copies within just four days of its release.
One Piece first debuted in December 1997 and since then, it has consistently topped sales charts. It was recognized by the Guinness World Records for having the most copies published for a single comic book series by an individual author.
As of 2023, Eiichiro Oda’s work has broken its own record with over 500 million copies sold.
Awards:
| Year | Award Name | Category/Description | Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Tezuka Award | Second Place | Eiichiro Oda (for Wanted!) |
| 1993 | Hop☆Step Award | Best New Manga | Eiichiro Oda (for Ikki Yakō) |
| 2000 | Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize | Finalist | One Piece |
| 2001 | Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize | Finalist | One Piece |
| 2002 | Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize | Finalist | One Piece |
| 2005 | Sondermann Award | International Manga Category | One Piece |
| 2006 | Japanese Media Arts Festival | 100 Manga Selection | One Piece |
| 2008 | Sondermann Award | International Manga Category | One Piece, Volume 44 |
| 2009 | Sondermann Award | International Manga Category | One Piece, Volume 48 |
| 2012 | Japan Cartoonists Association Award | Grand Prize | One Piece |
| 2015 | Guinness World Record | Most copies published for a single comic book series | One Piece |
| 2018 | Kumamoto Prefecture Honorary Prize | Recognition for contributions to culture | Eiichiro Oda |
| 2019 | Yahoo! Japan Search Awards | Most Searched Author | Eiichiro Oda |
| 2019 | Newsweek Japan | Included in 100 Globally Respected Japanese People | Eiichiro Oda |
| 2022 | Napoli Comicon | Special Lifetime Achievement Award | Eiichiro Oda |
| 2022 | Guinness World Record | Most copies published for a single comic book series | One Piece |
| 2023 | Shin Watanabe Award | Major contribution to popular entertainment culture | Eiichiro Oda |
Awards Related to One Piece Film
| Year | Award Name | Category/Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Awards of the Japanese Academy | Best Animation Film (Nominee) |
| 2023 | Awards of the Japanese Academy | Special Award for the music team |
| 2023 | Tokyo Anime Award | Animation of the Year (Winner) |
| 2024 | Crunchyroll Anime Awards | Best VA Performance (Castillan, Nominee) |
| 2024 | Crunchyroll Anime Awards | Best VA Performance (Italian, Nominee) |
| 2023 | Crunchyroll Anime Awards | Best Film (Nominee) |
| 2023 | Crunchyroll Anime Awards | Best Anime Song (Nominee) |
One Piece Brand Partnerships in 2024, As of One Piece News Reports
PUMA x One Piece was Launched on March 23, 2024, this collaboration features a collection that merges PUMA’s sporty aesthetic with the adventurous spirit of One Piece. The range includes T-shirts, hoodies and accessories like backpacks and bucket hats. Footwear highlights include PUMA Suedes inspired by the Four Emperors with design elements representing characters like Luffy and Shanks.
Lacoste x One Piece: This exclusive capsule collection debuted in August 2024 in Japan and includes T-shirts, polos, hoodies, caps and socks. The designs blend Lacoste’s crocodile logo with One Piece themes inspired by Chapter 1106 of the manga.
DIM MAK x One Piece: Steve Aoki’s fashion brand presented a collection at New York Fashion Week in September 2024. This partnership features clothing inspired by the One Piece universe referencing recent arcs like Egghead. Items include character-themed bomber jackets and graphic jerseys.
Vans x One Piece: Vans launched a collection that celebrates friendship and adventure within the One Piece narrative. This includes shoes like the Sk8-Hi Punk Hazard and Classic Old Skool featuring designs inspired by various elements from the series such as devil fruits and nautical themes.
CASETiFY x One Piece: In August 2024, CASETiFY released a tech accessories collection. This line includes phone cases and laptop sleeves featuring character designs and motifs from the series.
FR2 x One Piece: The streetwear brand FR2 collaborated with One Piece for their fourth collection in January 2024. This limited-edition drop includes apparel featuring designs inspired by iconic elements from the series such as WANTED posters.
One Piece Live-Action Series Updates, As of One Piece News Reports
According to the latest One Piece news reports, Filming for One Piece Season 2 officially began in July 2024 taking place in Cape Town, South Africa. This location was chosen for its landscapes that can represent the various islands and settings from the One Piece universe.
The production is a collaboration between Netflix, Tomorrow Studios and Shueisha with Matt Owens and Joe Tracz serving as co-showrunners for the upcoming season.
Eiichiro Oda has been actively involved in the production process. Oda hinted at the huge production costs associated with adapting several story arcs including Loguetown, Reverse Mountain, Whiskey Peak, Little Garden and Drum Island.
The Original Cast Will Reprise their Roles:
- Inaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy
- Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro
- Emily Rudd as Nami
- Jacob Romero as Usopp
- Taz Skylar as Sanji
New Characters Will Also be Introduced:
- Lera Abova as Nico Robin
- Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9
- Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5
- Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine
- David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3
Additional characters include Brendan Sean Murray as Brogy, Clive Russell as Crocus, Julia Rehwald as Tashigi and others.
Oda teased that the cast for key characters like Vivi and Chopper would be revealed over a series of announcements in August 2024.
According to the latest One Piece news reports, official release date has not been confirmed, One Piece Season 2 is expected to premiere sometime in 2025.
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