The manga and anime of One Piece is currently in the Final Saga. This is the last part of the story surrounding the Straw Hat crew. The beginning of the Final Saga is marked by the Egghead Island Arc, followed likely by the Elbaf Arc. MeinMMO reveals when the end of One Piece might be reached.
Does One Piece already have an end date? Eiichiro Oda has postponed the end date of One Piece multiple times. He admits this himself in an interview from 2022 (via X):
I am really ready to finish One Piece. As for the question of how many years it will take to complete the final saga, I have answered this question so many times that I have lost credibility, so I probably shouldn’t answer it. But I aim for 3 years.
This is the latest statement from Oda. If the mangaka adheres to his planned goal, the story will likely end in 2025.
However, the anime will continue for a while longer. Currently, the series is lagging behind several events. Therefore, we estimate that the anime could run about a year after the last chapter.
However, we do not expect that the manga will end this year as predicted by Oda. He made his statement three years ago, and a lot has happened since then. Even his editor Takuma Naito did not believe him back then that he could meet the deadline he mentioned in 2020:
From what I have heard from Mr. Oda about his plans for the future, I have to admit that I wonder: “Will this be over in five years?”. I must admit that I don’t believe so. But if Mr. Oda says he will finish it in five years, then he probably will finish it exactly in five years.
Takuma Naito, via Oricon
Events like the Covid-19 pandemic, his eye surgery or his general health condition might have thrown a wrench in the works. Additionally, he takes sufficient time for every important character to portray them accurately.
Currently, the Straw Hat crew is at Egghead Island:
When does One Piece end? MeinMMO’s assessment
What is still missing? There are still many secrets in One Piece that need to be revealed. Additionally, we are expecting several events that Oda still needs to draw (caution, some story spoilers exist!):
These points could still appear in the One Piece story
- Elbaf, the island of giants, is the current stop for the Straw Hat crew. If the arc stretches as long as Wano Kuni, it could last for several years.
- The Cross Guild has been in the background for far too long. Therefore, we assume they will also have an important appearance.
- In the final battle, where Luffy will face off with his Grand Fleet, the Marine, the Revolutionary Army, and strong pirates like Blackbeard could also participate.
- Urogue is the only one from the Worst Generation who has not had a major appearance yet. It may well be that the monk will be seen either in Elbaf or in a subsequent arc.
- There will likely be a complete resolution to the mystery surrounding the Lost Century. There could be some flashbacks in the manga focusing on that time. We will likely also learn Imu’s identity, who will also play a bigger role.
- The Straw Hat crew must find the fourth Road Poneglyph to know the location of the One Piece. In the end, they will probably head to Laugh Tale. There, they must retrieve the great treasure that makes Luffy the King of Pirates.
When could One Piece end? Therefore, we believe that the manga will run at least until 2026, if not until 2027 or 2028. We hope that the points mentioned above will receive their respective time in the manga and not be rushed through.
Another project that Eiichiro Oda might not have been able to keep in mind timing-wise is the Netflix series. Due to the great success of season 1, another season is now following, in which Oda will again be involved. This means he has less time to work on his manga. We already know which new character will be seen in season 2: One Piece celebrates Luffy’s birthday, hints at the story of season 2, and the return of a familiar enemy
