How many episodes will One Piece end?

One Piece’s author talks about when the manga will end, clarifies how the ending will be and promises the greatest battle ever in OP history.

Eiichiro Oda wants to finish One Piece in three years. "I have answered this question so many times already I have lost credibility,” the author declared in an interview on the occasion of the manga's 25th anniversary, “so I don’t think I should answer. I shouldn’t really say this out loud, because so far I have been pretty off, but as of now it’s a three year end goal.”

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And although we all always joke about Oda's curious timing (it's as if one of his years is equivalent to many more of ours), there are several analyses of his statements that show that the author's forecasts are not usually as far from reality as we think. Well, yeah, he said that Wano would start in 2017 and ended up starting until 2019. He also promised, for example, that Shanks would make "his big move" at the end of 2021 and did not do so until this very week, already in the middle of 2022. But all in all, the differences are not that wide. Maybe his three years will turn into five, but the end already seems near and unavoidable.

In 2002, Oda talked about 20 years (until 2022). In 2014 he estimated that One Piece would last 10 more years (until 2024). And in 2020 he predicted about 4 or 5 years to go (again, 2024 or 2025). The roadmap seems clear, although you never really know since there is so much story left to tell and the characters keep moving and evolving. "We are all navigators," Oda joked.

Obviously Oda saying he plans to end One Piece in 3 years doesn't mean he necessarily will. but at the same time, he's been fairly accurate in the past and he's not a liar like some rumors say he is. Here's a chart of Oda's estimates in the past:https://t.co/oHehFgJIMN pic.twitter.com/dTZBEiccel

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How will One Piece end?

Speaking about the ending, the author has repeated once again that he is very clear about it. He admits that some specific aspects of it have been changing, but insists that in his head he knows perfectly well how he will draw the final chapter of One Piece. And keep in mind that he also made it clear that the series will end when it is known what the One Piece is.

This is an important detail, as many theories suggested that Luffy would arrive at Laugh Tale and find the One Piece before the end. These speculations, with millions of followers, were based on the fact that the great mystery of the Void Century would be discovered there and that it would trigger the final battle against the Marines. However, if it happens, all that will be before.

“Things are heating up in the Wano Contry right now, but if Luffy can set sail from here safely, there will be developments on a global scale, a thrilling story the likes of which no one has ever read before, I’ll draw the ‘greatest battle ever’ in OP history,” commented Oda. “it will be exciting! In other words, I made such an statement so readers could be mentally prepared to understand that even a story as long as this one is properly heading towards its end. That said, for now just take your time and enjoy Wano while it’s hot. I’ll be drawing with all of my strength!”

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As the series has been airing for more than two decades once 2020 hit, Oda has been getting more concrete in his statements about when the series will reach its end. However, throughout the years, it's fun to look back and see what he has stated in the past.

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10/10 He Already Planned The Ending

It looks like Oda isn't the type to write a story without having an ending in mind. In July 0f 2006 in of One Piece with an interview included, he stated that he had originally planned the ending to the series.

Fans won't have to worry about having the ending feel like a cop-out or being rushed, as he properly thought about it before inking the pages of One Piece.

9/10 He Liked The Story Too Much To End It

Every author should adore their story and characters as if they were their own children, and it seems like Oda had a soft spot for the seriesーso much so that he stated he enjoyed drawing and writing the story too much, so he didn't want to end it.

This was stated back in July 2006 like the previous entry, and during a point in time where he changed his mind about the direction of the story by adding in more arcs.

8/10 There Is Still Plenty Of Content To Add

As well as Oda not wishing to end the series and elongating the story, the quality just continued to grow better. This is because Oda plans his stories, and there is a lot of content to add.

Because there is so much content to add, Oda can elongate the story as well as keep the quality too, at least, a good standard.

7/10 He Would Change The Ending If It Was Too Predictable

Oda is not only a madman when it comes to writing storylines and character development, but he is also one when it comes to surprising his devoted One Piece fans.

For following the story for so long, fans would feel disappointed if the story ended on a predictable note. It seems Oda shares these thoughts, as he has stated he would change the ending if fans could easily predict the conclusion in a television special. This is a surprise, but considering Oda is able to constantly come up with storylines and plots, he can surely change the ending if he so wished.

6/10 He Wants One Piece To Have Over 100 Volumes

Oda is a very ambitious man—and someone who wishes One Piece to be ended in over 100 volumes. There are currently 97 volumes of One Piece, which means he will surely reach his goal.

This will put One Piece in the running for a Shounen Jump, as well as manga series, that has been running the longest and having the most amount of volumes.

5/10 The One Piece Manga Was 65% Done In 2016

Oda loves giving fans percentages when it comes to explaining how close or far-off he is in completing One Piece. He stated in 2016 that the One Piece manga was 65% done, as well as how he had told only 65% of the story he wanted to tell.

By 2020, who knows what percentage One Piece will be at in the end, as long as which characters will be alive, and which ones will die.

4/10 He Was 80% Finished With The Story In 2018

Continuing on with the percentages, Oda updated his fans once again in 2018 when he stated the manga was 80% done. This means he has 20% of a story left to tell, but who knows?

Because of how much more content Oda has added, 20% may be way longer than fans may think. With a few disruptions in 2020, then the percentage may have been stretched out once again.

3/10 He Wanted It To End Within 5 Years In 2018

As well as stating he is 80% done with the story, he also stated he wished to end the One Piece manga within 5 years.

He has even done the calculations, as well as said he does not wish for the editorial department to tell him to continue on with the story. This is a good thing, as some fans do not wish for it to be stretched out and milked for money.

2/10 He Wants To Reach 1,000 Manga Chapters By The End Of 2020

Oda's 2020 One Piece goal is to reach 1,000 manga chapters by the end of the year. Despite constant uphill battles during the year, Oda is not losing hope and wishes to reach this goal.

Either Oda will reach his goal this year, or he will reach it at the beginning of the new year, 2021.

1/10 According To His Predictions, The Manga Will End Between 2024 and 2025

In August 2019, Oda predicted One Piece ending between 2024 and 2025 together with his editor, Takuma Naito.

His editor has also stated that if Oda has a concrete date or time period, then it will surely end. Considering Oda has been able to constantly pump out One Piece chapters, if he has set a due date, then fans surely hope he will stick to it until the end.

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