One Piece Manga Takes 3-Week Break in April
Fans of the long-running manga series One Piece received news of a temporary hiatus as creator Eiichiro Oda announced a three-week break starting with the 18th issue of Weekly Shonen Jump , releasing on April 1st. The hiatus will conclude with the manga's return in the magazine's 21st issue on April 22nd. However, readers can still anticipate the upcoming 17th issue of the magazine, set to release next Monday . Oda took to the official One Piece Twitter account to address fans directly, reassuring them about his health and the reason behind the hiatus. In a handwritten statement shared on the platform, Oda expressed his concerns, particularly after the recent passing of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama . He emphasized that while he understands fans may be worried, he is not facing any health issues. Instead, Oda described the break as a period of self-reflection and maintenance, stating his intention to contemplate the essence of One Piece during this time....