For the first time in One Piece history, Eiichiro Oda has publicly apologized to fans for not being able to complete a chapter before its release. The legendary mangaka who has been known for his consistency since the release of the first chapter in December 1997 wrote ‘Sorry’ in one of his illustrations in Chapter 1098.
Oda is admired by both fans and writers alike for his dedication to developing One Piece. Monkey D. Luffy’s story was supposed to have ended years ago but the mangaka developed several backstories and subplots, while also comprising his family life, to cater to the readers. The unfinished chapter may have tainted his consistency streak but it isn’t disconcerting for fans, who have long been aware of the mangaka’s hardships.
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Eiichiro Oda Apologized To Fans For Unfinished Manuscript In the One Piece Series
Writer of one of the longest-running manga franchises, One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda has written over 1000 Chapters compiled into 107 tankōbon volumes until November 2023. He has a commendable ability to develop backstories, subplots, and deliver top-quality artwork, regularly for release on Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump.
Fans were stunned when the news about Oda being unable to complete the manuscript for Chapter 1098 hit social media. Twitter user @newworldartur mentioned how the sketches/coloring in the chapter will be incomplete. The One Piece writer had to release the chapter in its unfinished state because of the ‘time slot’ expiry for publication in Shuesiha magazine.
Chapter 1098: Birth of Bonney begins with an apology note by Eiichiro Oda. The cover art showcases Brook using a shark-themed guitar with the words, “This chapter’s manuscript is unfinished. I am sorry. – Oda”, written on his pants. The manuscript will be completed with the release of the next chapter.
For the first time in the 26-year history of One Piece, Oda submitted an unfinished manuscript. He wrote a message of apology on Brooke's pants, saying, "I could not complete the manuscript. I am sorry.😥" pic.twitter.com/Z6hTXjUb92
— sandman (@sandman_AP) November 12, 2023
Besides being busy with the Final Saga of One Piece, Oda had to attend the 25th Anniversary celebrations of the anime’s release. November has been hectic for Oda such that fans have become overly concerned about his well-being and work schedule.
When Will One Piece Chapter 1099 Be Released?
One Piece Chapter 1099 is slated to release on November 27, 2023, at 12 AM JST. Given that it went into a break this week, the upcoming chapter is expected to contain more pages detailing the background of Bonney and Monkey D. Dragon. Fans interested in reading the Shonen series require a Shonen Jump subscription.
In the previous chapter, Bartholomew Kuma learned that his beloved comrade, Ginny, was forced into marriage by a noble of the World Government. She died before entrusting the responsibility for her daughter, Jewelry Bonney, to Kuma. Ginny suffered from an incurable disease that was transmitted to Bonney upon birth.
Bonney is suffering from a condition called ‘Sapphire Scales.’ The manga shows how the young Bonney was ostracized from the community because of the sapphire-like lumps on her skin, with children calling her ‘vampire’ for not being able to be exposed to sunlight. Kuma and Jewelry Bonney’s backstory is considered one of the darkest, in a literal sense, and the theme may continue improving as Oda gets serious about the Egghead Arc.
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