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AsOne Piecesails toward its final destination, fans are bracing themselves for the end of an epic journey that has spanned over two decades. The series has been a huge cultural phenomenon in addition to being the foundation of Shonen Jump. As the series’ eventual climax draws near, many fans and industry insiders have the same question: wouldOne Piececontinue even after Luffy discovers the legendary One Piece and fulfills his dream of becoming the Pirate King?
Similar to other major Shonen heavyweights continuing with new stories,One Piecehas the potential to live on through spin-offs or sequels after the conclusion of its main story. However, the creator of this massive tale, Eiichiro Oda made it clear that any continuation of the series would solely be his decision; a statement that places a question mark onOne Piece‘s future trajectory.
Eiichiro Oda’s Vision for the End ofOne Piece
Amidst the final saga ofOne Piece,Eiichiro Odawill probably bring readers closer than ever to Luffy’s showdown with the World Government and the secrets of the One Piece itself. The topic of the story’s endgame, however, brings mixed emotions for fans. While many recognize Oda’s need for well-deserved rest, they struggle with the thought of bidding farewell to such an iconic series.
And it’s not only the fans; even Shonen Jump Editor-in-Chief Hiroyuki Nakano once shared his desire forOne Pieceto continue forever, due to the series’ everlasting legacy and influence. However, Eiichiro Oda refuses to succumb to that pressure.
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Despite the enormous popularity ofOne Piece, Oda remains resolute about one thing: the series will end on his terms. Ina candid statement, he revealed,
I will end One Piece when the time comes, no matter how much Shuiesha asks me to extend the series. It all depends on my own decision.
He further added that despite the creators’ reluctance, series likeYu Yu HakushoandDragon Ballwere basically forced to be extended; a decision which, however, the editor of Dragon Ball editor, Kazuhiko Torishima regretted it.
The Potential forOne PieceSpin-Offs
Eiichiro Oda’s reluctance to prolongOne Pieceafter Luffy’s journey does not entirely dismiss the idea of extending the world ofOne Piece. In fact, although not directly,Oda has often shared a willingnessto explore certain character backstories through spin-offs. For instance, the possibility of one-shot stories or shorter manga dedicated to beloved characters like Garp or Luffy’s father, Dragon could be released after the series’ conclusion. But that would obviously not be for the editorial pressure, but rather his passion for the world ofOne Pieceitself.
These spin-offs could provide fans with new content in theOne Pieceuniverse while allowing Oda to simultaneously enjoy a more flexible schedule and spend time with his family. A selective approach to creating one-shots could ensure quality and continuity, giving fans periodic glimpses into theOne Pieceworld without the demand of a full-fledged series.
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Regardless of what the future holds, there’s no doubt that Eiichiro Oda has already secured an indelible legacy in manga history. If Oda does decide to craft spin-offs, they will likely echo his original vision,exploring uncharted territoriesof theOne Pieceuniverse with the same level of creativity and depth. WhileOne Pieceas fans know it may end, the world Oda built is vast enough to continue evolving, whether through brief one-shots or explorations of side stories that fans have yearned to see.
One Pieceis currently available to read and watch on Viz Media and Crunchyroll, respectively.
Moumita Chakraborty
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