After the announcement regarding the temporary suspension of the manga One Piece, the official X account (previously Twitter) has provided updates on Eiichiro Oda’s health condition.
Updates Indicate Improvement in Eiichiro Oda’s Health Condition
Fans of One Piece are relieved to learn that Eiichiro Oda is recovering. When the announcement of the temporary suspension was made, fans were understandably worried about Oda’s health, which had been declining rapidly, and this was the first time such a serious situation had occurred. Therefore, the recent information has come at the right time to ease fans’ concerns.
Should Eiichiro Oda Consider Taking a Longer Break to Focus on His Health?
Long-time fans of One Piece have been aware of Eiichiro Oda’s health issues for some time now. Earlier this year, the One Piece creator had to take a break for a few weeks. Throughout the year, Oda has taken several short breaks, largely due to health reasons.
According to various reports, Eiichiro Oda is experiencing high blood pressure and fatigue. These issues stem from his poor eating habits. Oda often skips meals while working on scripts, as he believes that eating while writing makes him feel sleepy. He maintains a routine of eating late and only after completing a draft. Prolonged periods without food and subsequent fatigue can significantly impact health.
Additionally, it has been reported that Oda has to monitor his blood pressure daily and often finds his levels are higher than normal. The creator has mentioned that his typical blood pressure can vary significantly from person to person.
Given the concerning health issues, it is completely understandable for Eiichiro Oda to temporarily suspend his work on the One Piece manga to focus entirely on improving his health. Many manga artists have voiced the adverse effects of the weekly manga creation process. Yoshihiro Togashi, the creator of Hunter x Hunter, has also had to take significant breaks due to health reasons. If Oda takes care of his health now, he may be able to prevent similar situations to those faced by Togashi.
One Piece Fans Hope Oda Will Take a Break to Focus on His Health
Most fans of One Piece hope that Oda will take a break to concentrate on his health, but there is a possibility that he may not do so. The One Piece anime will continue airing until April 2025, which may lead the manga creator to feel compelled to keep working.
The One Piece anime is currently airing a remake of the “Sabaody Archipelago” arc. Prior to this, fans had expressed concerns about the pacing of this arc, which led Toei Animation to decide to shorten the episode count from 51 to just 21.
