‘One Piece’ Manga Goes On Hiatus As Artist Eiichiro Oda Undergoes Eye Surgery

On June 6th, the official website of the popular manga series ‘One Piece‘ (known as ‘Vua hải tặc’ in Vietnamese) made an announcement regarding the author, Eiichiro Oda. It revealed that Oda would be taking a four-week hiatus from his work due to the need for eye surgery to address a visual disorder.

The Hiatus Details and Impact on the Publication Schedule

As per the website’s notification, the renowned manga magazine Shonen Jump, which publishes the latest chapters of ‘One Piece,’ will temporarily halt the release of new chapters from issue 29 to issue 32. This hiatus period will last from June 19th to July 10th, allowing Eiichiro Oda to undergo the necessary eye surgery for his visual disorder.

Eiichiro Oda’s Struggle with the Visual Disorder and Decision for Surgery

Eiichiro Oda, the talented artist behind ‘One Piece,’ shared that his visual disorder has significantly affected his ability to concentrate on his work. He experienced blurred vision and noticed a decline in the quality of his art, potentially hampering his creative process. After extensive discussions with the editorial team throughout 2022, he ultimately made the decision to undergo surgery to address the issue.

The Current Status and Future Release of ‘One Piece’

Shueisha, the publisher of ‘One Piece,’ recently released Volume 105 on March 3rd. The eagerly anticipated Volume 106 is scheduled to be unveiled to readers on July 6th. In terms of the magazine’s publication schedule, ‘One Piece’ will resume serialization in Shonen Jump starting from issue 33, set to be released on July 18th. Issue 28 of Shonen Jump, prior to Eiichiro Oda’s hiatus, will still feature ‘One Piece’ and hit the stands on June 12th.

Since Eiichiro Oda first published ‘One Piece’ in Shonen Jump on July 19th, 1997, he has devoted himself tirelessly to the series for the past 26 years, delivering a captivating story that has now surpassed 1,000 chapters. The dramatic journey of Monkey D. Luffy is currently approaching a thrilling climax.

 Eiichiro Oda’s Increasing Frequency of Breaks and His Message to Fans

At the age of 48, Eiichiro Oda has been taking more frequent breaks from his work. He previously went on hiatus in the years 2010, 2013, 2021, and 2022. In a heartfelt letter addressed to his devoted fans, which was published on the ‘One Piece’ website, Oda expressed his heartfelt gratitude for their unwavering support. He reassured them that he will make every effort to return to his work as soon as possible.

Stay tuned for updates on the resumption of ‘One Piece’ and Eiichiro Oda’s recovery progress following his eye surgery.

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