Eiichiro Oda is a renowned and wealthy manga artist, best known for his successful comic series *One Piece*, which he created. In this article, let’s explore some fascinating facts about the mangaka Eiichiro Oda!
1. Eiichiro Oda’s Father
Eiichiro Oda’s father is Seiichiro Oda. There isn’t much information available about him. However, it is known that he worked as a civil servant. Seiichiro’s hobby is painting with oil paints.
2. Oda Has His Own Studio at Home
Unlike most other manga artists who have their own studios, Oda established a dedicated workspace within his home. This allows him to work without needing to leave the house.
3. Oda’s Average Daily Work Hours
Eiichiro Oda usually works an average of 5 hours a day on the manga, dedicating time to elaborate details and settings for the comic pages.
4. Oda Prefers a Quiet Working Environment
When Eiichiro Oda is serious about his work, the atmosphere in the room must be extremely quiet. No loud noises or sounds are permitted. Oda even prefers not to speak while he is focused on his work.
5. Oda Has Considered the Ending of One Piece
The *One Piece* fandom has often doubted the length of the story, leading to speculation that Eiichiro Oda himself does not know how it will end. However, this assumption is incorrect. Oda has confirmed that he has a clear conclusion in mind for *One Piece*, which will be revealed as the story progresses.
6. If Anyone Predicts the Ending of One Piece, Oda Will Change It
What would happen if someone were to guess the ending of *One Piece*? Once again, Oda has stated that he would change it if someone were to accurately predict the conclusion he has planned.
7. Eiichiro Oda Only Sleeps 3 Hours a Day
Eiichiro Oda typically sleeps only from 9 AM to 12 PM. Meanwhile, most of his staff members sleep from 5 AM to 12 PM.
What this means is that from 5 AM to 9 AM, the “father of One Piece” works alone. After that, he and his staff members start working together at 12 PM.
8. In 2019, Eiichiro Oda Mentioned He Wanted One Piece to End in 5 Years
In 2019, Eiichiro Oda revealed that he wanted the *One Piece* manga to conclude within 5 years.
Subsequently, in 2020, during a program with the band Arashi, Oda reiterated that he was still planning to wrap up the story within 4 to 5 years. Now, it’s up to us to see if Oda’s timeline holds true.
9. Eiichiro Oda’s Sources of Inspiration
Eiichiro Oda’s desire to become a manga artist was inspired by Akira Toriyama’s *Dragon Ball*. His interest in creating manga is also influenced by the popular animated series *Vicky The Viking*.
10. Eiichiro Oda’s Favorite Characters
Many fans wonder who Eiichiro Oda’s favorite villain is in the *One Piece* anime/manga. Oda has previously stated that his favorite villain is Buggy the Clown. He also enjoys the powers of the Bara Bara no Mi fruit.
An interesting note is that Buggy the Clown also serves as a representation of his favorite villain, the user of the Bara Bara no Mi fruit.
11. Eiichiro Oda’s Favorites
– Favorite manga artist: Hiroyuki Takei
– Favorite rapper: Eminem
– Favorite singers: Avril Lavigne, Bryan Adams, Izumi Katou, and Brook Benton
– Favorite actors and actresses: Quentin Tarantino, Tim Burton, Akira Kurosawa, Hayao Miyazaki, and Baz Luhrmann
– Favorite game: Dragon Quest
– Favorite movies: *Seven Samurai*, *Young Guns*, and *Nightmare Before Christmas*.
– Favorite food: Mexican cuisine
