One Piece Manga Takes a Sudden Break This Week Due to Oda’s Health Issues

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In Short
  • The One Piece manga goes on an unexpected break this week due to Oda's poor health.
  • Therefore, One Piece chapter 1162 won't be released this weekend on October 6, 2025.
  • The new release date of One Piece chapter 1162 is October 13, 2025.

Lately, One Piece manga is on a roll with the long-awaited reveal of the God Valley Incident unfolding before our eyes. Garp fearlessly took on the pirates, and Rayleigh saved his future partner, Shakky, in the previous chapters. As we were waiting with our fingers crossed for the next chapter, One Piece chapter 1162, to further unravel the battle between Roger and Garp against Rocks. However, it seems like we will have to wait longer for One Piece chapter 1162, as reports suggest Author Eiichiro Oda is taking a sudden break this week.

Is One Piece Manga on Break This Week?

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The One Piece manga was on a break right after chapter 1160’s release. One Piece chapter 1161 was released last Sunday after the break, and it was confirmed that there is no break going forward. As there was no break expected this week, fans were excited to read and learn more about the God Valley incident in chapter 1162. However, the latest reports suggest that author Eiichiro Oda is taking an unplanned break all of a sudden this week, and the release of One Piece chapter 1162 will be postponed.

Upon hearing the news, we tried to find the reason behind this sudden break in the One Piece manga. The reason behind Oda’s unexpected break is now confirmed to be the author’s health issues, as per the message from Shonen Jump’s Editorial Department.

One Piece Chapter 1162 New Release Date Revealed

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Usually, Oda takes a break for a week in between the chapters. However, as there is an unexpected break this week, fans are beginning to worry whether the ongoing break will extend into the upcoming weeks. Thankfully, the Editorial Department of WSJ magazine has confirmed that the upcoming One Piece chapter 1162 will be released next, i.e., on October 13, 2025.

We wish the author a speedy recovery and let the author take as much rest as needed to be back in good health. In the meantime, let’s continue to wait for the author’s return, who will keep delivering fantastic chapters. Thus, stay tuned for more information about the One Piece manga chapter 1162.

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