Chapter 1160 of One Piece was released on September 15, 2025, and we knew the manga would be going on hiatus once again, but what some people don’t know is that Eiichiro Oda takes frequent breaks due to his health issues. The creator suffers from diabetes, high blood pressure, and gout, forcing him to prioritize his health from time to time.
The reason behind Oda’s health decline could be attributed to the taxing life of a mangaka, especially one as popular as One Piece. The weekly chapter release is enough to take a toll on anybody. He reportedly sleeps very little, around 3 hours per night, and maintains a poor diet.
Thus, while the break for Chapter 1161 isn’t out of the ordinary for Oda, it does make One Piece fans worry about him. So, when is the next chapter publishing, and what can we expect?
What’s the New Release Date for One Piece Chapter 1161?
The updated release date for Chapter 1161 is Monday, September 29, 2025, at 12 am Japanese Standard Time. Without the break, we would’ve gotten it on Monday, September 22, 2025, instead. However, Oda’s health issues must have gotten worse, and he rightfully decided to take a break.
Here’s a complete breakdown of when One Piece Chapter 1161 will release for each time zone, as the date and time will vary in your region:
There are three main options for fans to watch One Piece Chapter 1161. It will be available on VIZ Media and Shueisha’s Manga Plus platform for free, but only for a limited time after its initial release. Fans can also read it on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ with a monthly subscription fee.
The God Valley Incident Will Continue in One Piece Chapter 1161
Chapter 1160 confirmed that Blackbeard and Xebec weren’t the only members of the Davy Clan. Plenty were residing in God Valley, but they were used as “Super Rare Rabbits” to gain points for the Native Hunting Competition. Meanwhile, Shamrock and Shanks’ mother pleads with Dragon to save her children before she passes away.
Dragon fulfills her wish and runs away with the twins, but witnesses the horrors of God Valley. We see Celestial Dragons mercilessly killing civilians. When one almost shoots Kuma, Dragon tranquilizes him first, saving his future comrade. The Rocks Pirates arrive and disrupt their hunt.
Later, the Roger Pirates arrive, vowing to save Shakuyaku. Garp also enters the scene, blasting pirates away, with the Marines cheering him on. Chapter 1161 will continue to reveal the truth behind God Valley, perhaps finally telling us how Rocks was defeated, how Dragon saved the twins, or how the island vanished. There are still many mysteries to be answered.
Are you excited for One Piece Chapter 1161? Let us know your thoughts and predictions in the comments below!
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