One Piece Manga Set for October 4 Break, Eiichiro Oda Confirms
Eiichiro Oda has confirmed that One Piece will pause again beginning October 4. The break comes right after chapter 1194 arrived on September 27 in Weekly Shonen Jump Issue 44. The manga has faced several recent interruptions, and this next pause is attributed to the author.
Chapter 1194 arrived on September 27, 2026, in Weekly Shonen Jump Issue 44. It ran 13 pages, fewer than the usual 17, and ended with word that Eiichiro Oda would pause the series. The manga will skip Issue 45, so chapter 1195 is set for October 11, 2026.
The pause follows a stretch of repeated interruptions. The article attributes this break to Oda's health. Chapter 1193 had shifted focus from the Imu battle toward Holy Knights fights involving Zoro and Sanji. Fans had expected 1194 to continue that thread.
This break may affect Weekly Shonen Jump readers, anime-only fans awaiting adaptation, and communities that follow release schedules. A shorter chapter and repeated pauses could dampen weekly discussion, fan theories, and subscription engagement, while giving Oda recovery time. The series' global popularity means even a brief gap may ripple through manga forums, video coverage, and merchandise cycles. The impact could remain temporary if the return date holds.