Concerns Arise Over Oda’s Health Amidst Weekly Manga Releases

Eiichiro Oda is renowned for maintaining a high release rate for his manga, consistently releasing weekly chapters for over 20 years. However, recent chapters have not been fully complete, with Chapter 1116 being a mere 13 pages long, and Chapter 1117 also extending only to 13 pages. To add to the concern, there was a delay of a week in the release schedule.

In November 2023, Oda was unable to provide a complete chapter, reminiscent of the circumstances surrounding Chapter 1098. This particular chapter was distributed with lower quality and had several inconsistencies. As a result, fans expressed heightened concern about Oda’s ability to maintain the high standards he has established over the years.

As has become a recurring theme, this situation has sparked discussions about the working conditions of manga artists, with many arguing that artists can only work up to 20 hours a week, which is quite limited given the industry’s intense demands.

Fan concerns about the declining health of creator Oda may not be unfounded. Fans had previously expressed considerable worry when there were reports of Oda’s serious health issues. This situation has undoubtedly impacted the overall quality of his work.