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.

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.