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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
One Piece announces break, here's when Eiichiro Oda's manga will be back
One Piece is going on a break, something manga readers have come to expect, as author Eiichiro Oda frequently takes pauses between chapters. However, this break comes at a particularly intense moment in the story. In Chapter 1150, a major twist unfolded as Imu took control of Gunko to join the battle, sending shockwaves through the fandom. Naturally, excitement is building for Chapter 1151, which is set to release on June 8. Following its release, the manga will go on another break. Here's everything you need to know about what's coming next One Piece set to go on a break, when will chapter 1152 release? First of all, let's note that One Piece Chapter 1151 is set to be released on June 8 in most countries. After that, the manga will be going on a break. One Piece Chapter 1152 will be released on June 22, 2025, so yes, it's going to be a bit of a wait but it will definitely be worth it! OFFICIAL : Break next week after onepiece chapter 1151 . Eiichiro Oda's health issues Eiichiro Oda, as most of you might know, has been struggling with his health for a while, and because of these issues, the manga has been going on frequent breaks. Many people have been genuinely concerned about Oda's health and have been understanding of the delays and interruptions. While it's certainly difficult to wait for new chapters, fans have been patient, knowing that Oda's health can't be put at stake. How did Eiichiro Oda make One Piece? Eiichiro Oda developed an interest in pirates during his childhood after watching the animated series Vicky the Viking, which sparked his desire to create a manga about pirates. Additionally, reading pirate biographies inspired him to infuse many One Piece characters with traits based on real-life pirates.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
One Piece creator may change the ending—Here's what fans need to know
It's now the highest selling anime and manga series of all time. Developed by Japanese artist Eiichiro Oda, the series centers on Monkey D. Luffy, a boy whose body has been magically transformed into brown rubber who wishes to earn the title of Pirate King by finding the world's greatest treasure—the One Piece. The ground-breaking manga One Piece is speeding towards its concluding chapters—but in a jaw-dropping turn of events, creator Eiichiro Oda has announced he may entirely alter the story's ending. With Luffy making his way toward the fabled One Piece and the Final Saga underway, Oda's audacious claim has sent fans into a frenzy. One Piece is ending soon—And the story is more intense than ever As of now, One Piece is in its Final Saga, with the most recent chapters set in the Elbaf arc. This arc is packed with huge changes. Luffy is about to finally claim the title of Pirate King, and the final antagonist of the world government, Imu, has at last been revealed. With three of the four Road Poneglyphs already in hand, Luffy is only one step away from reaching the final island, Laugh Tale, where the legendary treasure he seeks awaits. With the arrival of the Elbaf Mural and very recently, the Poneglyphs, we've had confirmation that Oda is indeed setting the stage for One Piece's grand finale. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Unbelievable: Calculator Shows The Value Of Your House Instantly (Take a Look) Instant Home Value Search Now Undo On one big hotel wall, for example, were the colorful scrawled words, 'The mysteries of the world—I'll draw them all.' Fans feel that time is coming very soon. Oda doesn't want fans to predict the ending Oda has a reputation for being fond of plot twists and shocks. It's only recently that he came clean on the fact that he doesn't like it when fans guess correctly on big plot points. Per an interview on Japanese radio, Oda really hates how close some fan theories have come and it's costing him dearly in plans he can't use. In fact, as he's claimed on more than one occasion that if anyone correctly guesses the show's ending, he will change it completely. That certainly doesn't exclude fan theories on Reddit, YouTube essays, or Twitter discourse. This caused some of the big theory sites in Japan to preemptively erase their One Piece theories. This has caused even well known content creators to refocus the way they need to present their ideas. Oda has had the ending planned for years Eiichiro Oda actually came up with One Piece's ending when he was in college, according to a 2018 interview. That means he's been assured of how the story will end since long before the first chapter was ever published. He's shown the complete ending to a select few, including his full-time staff, his editors, and to Goro Taniguchi, director of One Piece Film: Red. Oda has made it clear that if fans get it, he won't stop rewriting it. This is alarming. Would altering such a fundamental, historical plan make the final act a toothless one? At least, that's what a lot of fans are hoping for. When will One Piece chapter 1150 be released? One Piece Chapter 1150 drops on Sunday, June 1, 2025 (Saturday night for US readers). In Japan, it will be available starting at midnight JST on Monday, June 2. Unlike many comics, you'll have a hard time avoiding One Piece legally — you can read it for free on official platforms like Manga Plus or the Shonen Jump app. What this means for One Piece fans around the world With One Piece now officially in its final stretch, the pressure is greater than ever. Luffy nearing the One Piece that's been alluded to for 25 years, Imu officially entering the battlefield, and fans finding out the most sordid secrets of the world. Now, there's a new surprise—the ending itself hasn't been written in stone now after all. While Oda's decision here will upset many, it goes to show just how highly he prizes shock, how much he treasures creativity, and just how badly he wants to keep his audience on their toes. Whether you've been with Luffy since the start or are new to the series, now is an amazing time to get aboard. The Pirate King's legacy is being rewritten—one page at a time. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
One Piece hints at Sanji's future power-up with major reveal in chapter 1149
credit- Fandom Conqueror's Haki and Future Sight are coming for the Straw Hats' cook—and it's officially being teased by Oda One Piece Chapter 1149 just released, and it's got longtime fans rolling on the floor in excitement—particularly those who've been waiting for Sanji's next major power-up. While the Elbaf arc is currently heating up with absolutely insane and awesome battles, the biggest surprise actually came with one huge reveal related to maybe the most mysterious and coolest legend from Gol D. Roger's crew: Scopper Gaban. This might suggest that Sanji is on the verge of manifesting two of the most powerful abilities possible in One Piece lore, just in time for the big battle against the World Government's going to get heated. Sanji's future power boost: Conqueror's haki and future sight explained What makes these powers so important in the One Piece world? In One Piece, Haki (a form of energy all strong fighters are able to manipulate and utilize in combat) comes in three different flavors. Two of them – for an order of RICO, and for an electronic filing – are incredibly rare: Conqueror's Haki: This kind of Haki is only possessed by those who are strongest and most powerful of will. Imagine Point Luffy, Point Shanks, and now… Point Sanji? Observation Haki – Future Vision—ClimateForward Allows you to look a few seconds into the future in combat. Only the elite fighters like Katakuri and Luffy have truly mastered it. So far, Sanji has pushed through solely with his insane speed, stealth, and Observation Haki. If the popular manga's latest chapter is any indication, One Piece character Chopper's abilities are set to increase in a big way. Scopper Gaban reveals conqueror's haki—and it's a clue for Sanji's path The Pirate King's left-hand man mirrors Sanji's growth In Chapter 1149, Scopper Gaban – one of Gol D. Roger's closest crewmates – displays enough Conqueror's Haki to radiate across an entire island, proving without a doubt that he's one of the most powerful warriors in the series. He uses it to convincingly defeat Sommers and destroy the Holy Knights' forces, while indicating he has Future Sight level Observation Haki (Future Sight). Why does this matter? There's an active contingent of One Piece fandom that insists Gaban is the left-hand man of Roger, the 'Sanji' if you will, as Zoro parallels Rayleigh on the right. If that theory is accurate, then Sanji is well on his way to acquiring both Conqueror's Haki and Future Sight, just like Gaban. This is the clearest evidence so far that Sanji's power-up is more than fans' wishes coming to life. It's in the development of the canon itself. Sanji's power-up: Why conqueror's haki makes sense for his character The cook of the Straw Hats is more than comic relief—he's royalty with the will of a king Sanji's backstory has strongly implied that he is not what he seems. He's a prince of the evil Germa 66 family, but turned his back on their brutality and decided to live according to his own ideals. That same spirit of rebellion and independence? It's the very same quality needed to even awaken Conqueror's Haki. During the recent Wano arc, we saw Sanji pull the trigger on his genetic enhancements. Now, at a point where the world is plunging into chaos and the Straw Hats are fighting against the Celestial Dragons and Imu, it would fit the narrative as beautifully as an Oda panel that Sanji will awaken both Conqueror's Haki and advanced Observation Haki. When does One Piece chapter 1150 release? Fans anxiously awaiting to find out what happens next won't have to wait too long to enjoy One Piece Chapter 1150, which officially releases at the following times: June 1, 2025 (Global) May 31, 2025 (US/UK timezones on Manga Plus early) Read online for free on Manga Plus Sanji's time is almost here With Elbaf being raided and the Holy Knights making the headlines, One Piece is undoubtedly preparing for its final war. If this arc plays out like the Pirate King's adventure, then Sanji's awakening isn't just on the way. It's fated. It's the kind of thing that fans should be on the lookout for, as even bigger moments await in these next six chapters. For Sanji fans, this is the most thrilling development in years. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
Oda Kaori's 'Underground': Sound and Images Open New Doors to Perception
At the Movies Oda Kaori is a young film director with a handful of works to her name, but she has received the support of major names like the Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr and the Japanese musical giant Sakamoto Ryūichi. Her latest work, Underground, sees her exploring subterranean spaces for a third consecutive outing. Filmmaker. Born in 1987 in Osaka Prefecture. Noizu ga iu ni wa (Thus a Noise Speaks), her graduation project at the film program at Virginia's Hollins University, garnered her a prize at the 2011 Nara International Film Festival. Two years later she was invited by the Hungarian director Béla Tarr to take part in the program he organized, becoming part of the first class to earn graduate degrees from the program in 2016, Her 2015 Aragane won a special prize in the New Asia Currents division of the Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival that year. In 2020, the year she released Cenote, she won the inaugural Ōshima Nagisa Prize; in the following year she took the Minister of Education's Art Encouragement Prize for New Artists. Her latest full-length feature, the 2024 Underground, premiered at the Tokyo International Film Festival in October that year and appeared in theaters across Japan the following spring. An Indecisive Auteur (© 2024 Trixta) Oda Kaori's films are often thought of as documentaries, but their format diverges from the documentary style viewers are accustomed to. Oda's filming method and approach to her subjects incorporate documentary elements, but her films are closer to art films or experimental films in the emphasis they place on observing, pondering, and expressing. Few Japanese film directors have made a name for themselves with this method. Two of her previous films, Aragane (2015) and Cenote (2019), have been shown at international film festivals and won a number of prizes. But the most notable aspect of Oda's career is winning the inaugural Ōshima Nagisa Prize, named for the celebrated director, in 2020. Even though she did not meet the criteria for selection—three theatrical releases and having directed a film in the previous year—she was strongly recommended for the prize by the judging panel chair, the musician Sakamoto Ryūichi. Despite Sakamoto's unwavering conviction that Oda had talent, she was surprisingly indecisive about a filmmaking career. Join us as we describe her path from the start of her work through Aragane, Cenote, and her latest film, Underground. Underground, Oda's most recent film. (© 2024 Trixta) 'What Should I Shoot?' In high school, Oda was mad about basketball; she even considered joining a corporate team after graduation until an injury put paid to those plans. Traveling to the United States, she attended Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia, where she studied filmmaking, although that was not a subject she chose out of any strong conviction. Undecided about a future career path, she took her academic advisor's advice to choose a graduation project topic that aroused the most conflict in her. Ultimately, she settled on making a film about coming out to her family as a member of a sexual minority. This 38-minute-long work, Noizu ga iu ni wa (Thus a Noise Speaks), was her debut as a director. In it, she did not record what actually took place; instead, she had her family reenact scenes in front of the camera, an approach tackling the boundary between documentary and fiction. (© Igarashi Kazuharu) 'It all started with that film,' says Oda. 'Coming out was the biggest thing on my mind at the time, but once the film was done, I had no idea what subject I would take up next.' Meeting a Master The next stop on Oda's filmmaking journey was Bosnia-Herzegovina. Béla Tarr, a Hungarian film producer and director whose last film before retiring was The Turin Horse (released in Japan with the English title Nietzsche's Horse), was setting up the film school at the University of Sarajevo and had begun recruiting students from around the world in 2012. Oda got wind of this through a contact at the Nara International Film Festival, an opportunity that came her way after winning a student division prize at this festival for Thus a Noise Speaks. Her work met Tarr's approval and she joined his first cohort of students. Although she had not been conscious of it at the time, her debut work opened many doors to her later, setting her course toward a filmmaking career. Underground. (© 2024 Trixta) Oda reflects on that period, saying, 'At the time, I didn't feel as though I had anything to give, so I resolved to go to an unfamiliar place, meet new people, and explore the world through the lens of my camera. That became the aim of my filmmaking.' Oda lived in Sarajevo from 2013 to 2016, where she developed a new approach to filmmaking as a composition of images and sounds. She followed a trial-and-error process, assembling fragmentary images into what became the full-length feature Aragane, her graduation work. Aragane. (© Oda Kaori) She had intended Aragane to be fiction based on Franz Kafka's novella The Bucket Rider. Coal features in the story, so she decided to visit an actual coal mine nearby for background. She chose Breza, a village 30 kilometers northwest of Sarajevo, where coal mining has been going on for over 100 years, descending 300 meters into the mine to shoot there. The film was made in documentary style, but without narration, on-screen captions, or interviews. By the dim light of the headlamp attached to her helmet, Oda recorded the miners working in the almost impenetrable gloom and captured the roar of the mine's heavy equipment. The unparalleled experience she captured in images and sound resonated worldwide. From the Balkans to Mexico Two years later, Oda set out for Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, where she planned to shoot footage in the area's many subterranean springs. In addition to conducting location research, she studied documents relating to Mayan myths, and talked with local inhabitants. She also acquired a scuba diving license in order to film underwater. These endeavors culminated in Cenote and helped to make her name. Oda describes her basic approach to the filmmaking process, from research to shooting and editing, in the following words. Cenote. (© Oda Kaori) 'Similarly to Aragane, the story begins through human connection. That's not something you can will into being. So, if you're blessed with establishing a connection, you need to meet people and research their environment. That gives me ideas about how much I can actually shoot.' Oda regrets having caused pain to her family, particularly her mother, with the shooting of Thus a Noise Speaks. She is very conscious of the 'violence' the camera can inflict and is strongly attuned to her responsibilities and ethical behavior toward her subjects. 'The people who appear in front my camera and speak share only a limited commonality with us, and from our perspective, we can only express ourselves within that commonality. I really believe that we shouldn't digest a story as if we were genuinely involved, when we haven't experienced or understood what our subjects have experienced themselves.' In Underground, Oda's camera chases the shadows appearing underground. (© 2024 Trixta) Underground Again After the release of Cenote, Oda's work became broadly recognized when she was awarded the Minister of Education's Art Encouragement Prize for New Artists in 2021. This led to her subsequently receiving commissions for public art projects. These included film projects commissioned by Sapporo, Hokkaidō, and the Osaka Prefecture municipality of Toyonaka. In her agreements with those cities, she secured the right to use footage shot during those assignments as material for a feature film, which helped finance her newest work. Dancer Yoshigai Nao brought opened new horizons for Oda's cinematographic vision. (© 2024 Trixta) Oda's Underground gradually became a more ambitious project, involving the largest staff she had ever worked with. Shot on 16-millimeter film, her first attempt at using this medium, she left filming up to a shooting director, a major departure from her filmmaking method. She commissioned a sound artist to create music for the film, attempting to develop a new perspective balancing sound and image equally. Oda's 53-minute-long medium-length feature Gama was filmed mainly inside a cave (gama in the local tongue) in Okinawa. (© 2024 Trixta) Oda's attempts to probe the depths of memory through the underground world are linked at a fundamental level with her previous works Aragane and Cenote. To this she added the new element of greenery as she explored the underground depths of Sapporo's subway system, the gama of Okinawa, and other subterranean voids here and there in Japan. The gama were where many Okinawan civilians fled in the final months of World War II and where they perished. The connection that led her to the gama is that the city of Toyonaka, which had previously commissioned a project with her, is a sister city of Okinawa. Matsunaga Mitsuo, a storyteller of Okinawa's war experience, guided Oda to the gama. Since 1988, he has been a peace education guide and has worked to recover human remains on the island. (© 2024 Trixta) Although Underground evokes subterranean images, it also features scenes above ground. In contrast to extreme conditions—the suffocating atmosphere of a coal mine or the underwater world—Oda seems to have surfaced into the world of everyday life and is breathing more freely. In Aragane and Cenote, Oda wanted to discover what could be filmed in difficult environments but denies, smilingly, that she wanted to become an 'auteur of the extreme.' 'I just wanted to see what was underground; the act of physically descending underground with a camera was no doubt connected with something buried in my subconscious. I was creating a world based on physical sensations. But in my latest work, I began feeling that it wasn't necessary to actually go underground.' (© 2024 Trixta) Oda only began thinking of making Underground the third work of a three-part series after Aragane and Cenote, once the work was finally completed. She says that even while shooting and editing Underground, she made no connection between it and the two previous works. She explains, though, that 'one of my major themes is collective memory; that is a common thread running through the three works. They share many things—descending underground, probing memory, and shooting strata and so on—but it was only after a trial viewing of Underground in complete form and having a bit of downtime that I realized that. The films form a three-part series, and I feel I'm now 'done' with the 'underground' theme.' Oda does not believe that completing a film means her work on it is finished. She feels that engaging in conversation with her films' viewers is an important stage in the expressive undertaking. Taking those exchanges as her next departure point, Oda, straining to hear voices previously unheard or see scenes not clearly apprehended before, will undoubtedly use those experiences to generate new ideas. (© Igarashi Kazuharu) Trailer (Japanese) (Originally published in Japanese. Banner photo: Oda Kaori, director of Underground. © Igarashi Kazuharu.)
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Zoro's left eye mystery: Oda finally hints at the truth behind One Piece's biggest secret
One Piece is well known for its extensive worldbuilding and long form mysteries. From Devil Fruits to ancient weapons, Oda's made fans wait for over 20 years and counting. One of the biggest discussed enigmas is none other than the Straw Hat Pirates' swordsman — Roronoa Zoro and his left eye. Stemming from the two-year timeskip, ever since then, Zoro has been seen with a noticeable, deep scar across his left eye, which he has never opened. Since then, fans have been trying to guess what might be behind it. Is that merely a battle scar? Or is it concealing something mighty underneath. Recently, Oda provided potentially the smallest clue on record. It happens to be one of the most important and it might suggest something huge is coming soon. Zoro's left eye – Accident or secret power revealed? During the two-year timeskip after the events of Marineford, Zoro traveled to Kuraigana Island to train with Dracule Mihawk, the world's strongest swordsman. When he did come back, he left fans stunned with his new scar and a now permanently closed left eye. Even after all this time, Oda has never clarified how Zoro came by the scar and not a single character in the entire series has made mention of it. It is that silence alone that is causing fans to think it's more than just a random injury. Here's the kicker: according to Oda's fellow manga artist Nobuhiro Watsuki, Oda had decided on Zoro losing an eye starting back in the early 2000s — long before it actually did happen. That heavily implies that this moment was never spontaneous, rather an event Oda planned far in advance with the intention of executing at this specific time. Fan theories: Demonic powers & A secret final form? For more than a decade, fans have created some of the craziest, most creative theories… Perhaps the most famous fan theory at this point is that Zoro's left eye is closed to contain some sort of demonic power. Zoro has previously been presented as somewhat of a demonic presence in combat, particularly with techniques such as 'Asura,' which manifests him in a scary, multi-armed apparition. Some fans theorize that Zoro's eye may be the key to him achieving a final form — a development where Zoro would enter battle using mystical, supernatural abilities that far surpass his present level of strength. It may even be related to his self-declared nomenclature—King of Hell. If it is indeed the case, then Zoro's eye may be his final trump card — an ability he'll only bring out in his last fight, presumably against Mihawk. Or is it just a scar? Naturally, there's the possibility Oda is simply trolling fans — something he's done more than a few times in the past. That would add some depth to a scar that, up until the wearer's revelation in the last episode, could easily have just been an effect of Zoro's brutal training under Mihawk. It could be something that denotes sacrifice, discipline, or even restraint, indicating that Zoro has learned to master his fury and strength. There's historical precedent for Oda avoiding the most loaded questions. Zoro's backstory and Wano origins were largely excluded from the Wano arc, only to be revealed years later in SBS interviews. If Oda feels the eye scar isn't integral to Zoro's development, then he could leave it ambiguous or only show it in an extra. Will Zoro's eyes open in the final saga? With the final saga of One Piece now underway, it's only a matter of time before Oda addresses the mystery. Zoro is closer than ever to facing Mihawk again—his ultimate rival and the current World's Strongest Swordsman. It would be the perfect time for the truth about the eye to be revealed, whether it's a hidden ability or simply a battle scar that shaped him. Even if the eye holds no supernatural power, it still represents the sacrifices Zoro has made to protect his crew and pursue his dream. Whether Oda reveals it in the main story or in a future SBS (Q&A column), fans are sure to get an answer soon. Oda's final saga may hold the answer The good news? One Piece is now in its final saga. All the biggest mysteries — including the Will of D, the Void Century, and yes, even Zoro's eye — are expected to be revealed before the story ends. Fans believe that when Zoro finally faces Mihawk again, the truth behind his left eye will come out. Whether it's a power, a curse, or simply a scar with deep meaning, it will likely play a role in Zoro's final steps toward becoming the world's greatest swordsman. Until then, the mystery lives on — and fans wouldn't have it any other way. Where to watch One Piece One Piece is available to stream on Crunchyroll. New episodes and manga chapters are released regularly, and fans can also read the manga for free via the Shonen Jump and Manga Plus apps. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
