For over two decades, Eiichiro Oda has captivated readers with the greatest manga series of all time, One Piece. The series is immensely popular as Oda captivated his readers with intricate world-building, round characters with a complex personality, and unanticipated plot twists. His unwavering dedication to his craft is beyond comparison, as the artist rarely takes any break from his manga, and works through the immense pressure and deadlines.
It is the immense commitment of Eiichiro Oda that has gained him global fame and fans often pray for the well-being of the artist. However, to think that something unthinkable happened to the creator of One Piece, fans would be devastated as that would mean the end of the popular manga series. But Oda is one step ahead as he had already thought about this hinting at the future of his series.
Eiichiro Oda Shares The Future of One Piece If Something Happened To Him
Popular news account Sandman (@sandman_AP) is a popular news account that would often translate Eiichiro Oda’s interviews. The news account had recently dropped another massive information from the mangaka artist’s 2017 interview, where he had answered the pressing question of what would happen to the popular series if something bad happened to him.
The mangaka artist stated that a large team of artists support him in creating the One Piece manga and anime. Hence, it vastly relieves him of the pressure that he might feel while continuing the series. He continues that if something happened to him his assistants would take over the popular series, and they would be responsible for the continuation of the manga, as he does not have “any responsibilities other than the manga.”
Oda: A lot of staff are involved in the One Piece industry, but I don’t feel any pressure at all because I don’t have any responsibilities other than the manga. It wouldn’t have a big impact even if OP were to suddenly come to an end due to my health.😥 (2017)
— sandman (@sandman_AP) April 1, 2023
While Eiichiro Oda has not shared the ending of One Piece, he has shared what will be the ultimate fate of Monkey D. Luffy and his crewmates with his editors and assistants. Hence, Oda ensures that had something bad happened to him, his readers would be able to continue to experience the story and enjoy the story’s intended ending.
Eiichiro Oda’s Involvement Is Crucial For The Loyal Fans of One Piece
The tweet by Sandman stirred the loyal fans of the One Piece manga and anime series, as they love the creator, and it has sparked some discontent among the fans. Since Oda is a major part of the series, fans have shown mixed feelings that range from anger to sadness, and concern for the artist’s health, as they can not believe that he could say this without thinking about his fans.
However, it is quite possible that Oda might have said this due to the stress he would be feeling since he suffers from sleep deprivation and other health problems. Regardless, the fans express their concern, as they have devoted countless hours following the series for years. And who knows if Eiichiro Oda would see the reactions of his fans and start taking his health more seriously.
That’s what people said about Berserk but it will never be the same
— Christina Adams (@christina_625) April 1, 2023
Another fan tweets that they can not understand the translation of the tweet as Oda has a massive involvement in the series, and if the creator dies the series would suffer.
what wouldn’t have a big impact? I fail to understand the translation of this. Obviously it would have a BIG impact if OP and the creator are gone the whole IP would suffer. What does he mean?
— Matt Gray (@MattGray66) April 1, 2023
Another loyal fan tweets that they would stop reading the manga series if something happened to Oda.
I will stop reading a manga if author does not involved. Not big impact?
— Alex Vu (@robberviet) April 2, 2023
Another fan expressed concern for Eiichiro Oda’s health and stated that this is not the first time that the creator does not take care of himself well.
Why Oda doesn’t care about his health ? This is not the first time .
— F (@iii_kuzan) April 1, 2023
Another user tweeted that the fact that Eiichiro Oda is rushing with One Piece showcases that the series is probably closer to its end. However, they added that they would not mind if Oda took a break for his health and the series comes to an end before its expected date.
The fact tht One piece is going to end sooner than we think, which we don’t want is sad. We can’t lose Oda, if he has to take a break n get well..i will be fine with tht. I wouldnt feel satisfied if the show gets rushed and ends earlier than it should
— Xero (@Xero25591979) April 6, 2023
Another fan tweeted that One Piece is nothing without its creator.
one piece is not one piece without oda
— Zot🌟 (@zotiIy) April 1, 2023
From the reactions, it is true that most fans are concerned for the health of the manga artist. Despite assuring the fans that his magnum opus will be in capable hands, who will give the intended ending to the story, and boldly claiming that there will be “no significant impact,” has deeply hurt the fans. The loyal fans of One Piece love Eiichiro Oda, as they believe that he is deeply connected to One Piece
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