One Piece Manga Chapter 1183 is facing a delay after Eiichiro Oda's update

After a two-week hiatus for Golden Week following the release of Weekly Shonen Jump Issue 22-23, One piece officially returned on May 10, 2026 with Chapter 1182. This chapter was certainly highly anticipated, especially as it continued the battle between Nero Imu and Loki at the climax of the Elbaph arc. It also focused on setting up all the main battles of the arc, which increased the anticipation One piece 1183 in process.

Unfortunately, One piece fans will have to wait for all of these big battles to unfold in Elbaph, mainly due to author Eiichiro Oda taking another hiatus, as officially confirmed in Weekly Shonen Jump Issue 24. As the author decided to skip the next issue of Shonen Jump, One Piece will not be readable on May 17, 2026.

Eiichiro Oda confirms new hiatus for one piece after the release of chapter 1182

One piece creator Eiichiro Oda has officially confirmed in the latest issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump that he will be taking a break right after chapter 1182. With the Golden Week break lasting two weeks, most fans expected One piece continue for at least a few more weeks before Oda takes a break. Unfortunately, that was not the case. The manga is now officially set to skip the upcoming issue of Weekly Shonen Jump magazine and won't return until a week after that with chapter 1183.

Upcoming break One piece is fundamentally different from the previous break. When One Piece went on hiatus after the April 27th, 2026 chapter was released, it was for Golden Week in Japan. This time of year is always marked by breaks for Shonen Jump magazine, which are not specific to it One piece. All manga running in Weekly Shonen Jump are going on hiatus. The upcoming hiatus on May 17th, 2026 comes from Oda himself and is no different from the usual hiatus he often takes to recharge while polishing story elements. Eiichiro Oda is quite old now and doesn't have the same energy as before. Frequent breaks give him a break and allow him to plan even better for the upcoming batch of chapters.

How Eiichiro Oda's break schedule works

For those interested in how Eiichiro Oda's break schedule works, the author doesn't necessarily have a defined pattern. At the moment, it can be said that he takes a break after every three chapters. After successfully releasing three chapters, Oda is taking a break to then return with three more chapters in Weekly Shonen Jump. Sometimes Oda takes a break after only two chapters, and while it's rare, it happens more than a few times a year.

A few years ago, Eiichiro Oda used to take breaks every five chapters, and then that number dropped to four. Right now, that number has dropped to three, indicating that the author is suffering from the immense pressure and fatigue that comes with working at Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump.

One Piece Manga will officially return with chapter 1183 on May 24, 2026

Oda's One piece the breaks are never too long. Unless an extended hiatus is announced, One Piece hiatuses only last for two weeks. As such, given that One piece Chapter 1182 released on May 10, 2026 in Weekly Shonen Jump Issue 24, the next chapter, that is One Piece 1183, will officially released on May 24, 2026in Weekly Shonen Jump Issue 26.

This chapter is sure to be exciting as the final battles for Elbaph are now looming. Saint Sommers and Killingham are likely to be the focal points of the next few chapters of One Piece. At the same time, a bit more attention could also be given to the likes of Loki, Imu and of course Monkey D. Luffy, the protagonist who is eager to enter the fray.

Sommers, I was wrong! I summoned the wrong thing! What am I afraid of…I'm overzealous! —Saint Killingham, One Piece Chapter 1182

With the return of One Piece on May 24, 2026, the manga will take a step closer to finally closing the Elbaph arc, which has been going on for almost two years now. This arc is incredibly exciting, with its final stretch pushing the intensity through the roof, especially with the recent reveal of Rain God Zaza in chapter 1182.

One Piece is scheduled to break again after chapter 1185

After the official release of One Piece chapter 1183, Eiichiro Oda is expected to continue with three chapters as usual. This means that One Piece Chapter 1184 will be released a week after 1183 on May 31, 2026. One Piece 1185 should then follow on June 7, 2026. This will also mark the last chapter before Eiichiro Oda goes on another hiatus. This schedule is not absolute and can be changed by the author himself, who can take a break whenever he wants. Unless otherwise noted, One Piece will continue hiatus after Chapter 1185 on June 7, 2026.

What to expect from one piece in the next section of chapters

In the upcoming edition of the manga, fans will see Eiichiro Oda focus heavily on the Pirate King's Wings — Zoro and Sanji. As seen in chapter 1182, the two are now trying to save Elbaph from Nero's subordinates Imu. Both Sommers and Killingham were heavily charged to the point where no one in Elbaph could even remotely match them. The only ones who can do such a big job are Zoro and Sanji and they need to step up. This is their moment to gain full control of their Conqueror Haki and take their overall abilities to the next level, and that's what they'll be looking forward to.

Zoro: Hey, do the job right!!!

Sanji: Right back at you!

— Zoro and Sanji's exchange, One Piece Chapter 1182

If fans are lucky, Eiichiro Oda might also illustrate a bit more of Luffy and Loki vs. Im. This fight is ongoing, with Imu by far the dominant force. With the clock ticking, Imu's body continues to deteriorate in the world below. It's basically a race against time for the Straw Hats and their allies. As long as they can hold out for a long time, they can claim victory despite being the weaker side of the two. This and much more is set to be illustrated over the next month in the manga as Eiichiro Oda moves the Elbaph arc to its final conclusion, paving the way for another arc to officially introduce Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates to an island where only the Pirate King has previously set foot.

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