The immensely popular manga series, One Piece, has confirmed its release schedule for early February 2025. Chapter 1137 marks the series’ return to a regular serialization schedule after a somewhat disrupted holiday period. This news comes as a welcome relief to fans eagerly awaiting the next installment of Eiichiro Oda’s epic saga.
Return to Regular Serialization
Following a series of breaks, both planned and unplanned, One Piece is set to resume its typical release pattern. This confirmation arrived via a tweet from the reputable series leaker @pewpiece, known for providing early updates on the manga’s schedule. The news indicates that mangaka Eiichiro Oda is back to his usual cadence, which typically involves publishing three chapters consecutively followed by a one-week break.
Chapter 1137 and Beyond
One Piece Chapter 1137 officially began its release week on Monday, January 20, 2025. The chapter itself is scheduled to be available to most international audiences on Sunday, January 26, 2025, with a Japanese release on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 12 AM JST. This particular chapter’s release is significant as it signifies the return to a more consistent publishing schedule for the series.
The confirmation of no break following chapter 1137 also means that the series is expected to follow the usual three-on, one-off approach. Given this pattern, fans can anticipate a break after the release of chapter 1138. This would mean the manga will be on break the week of Monday, February 10, 2025, and will return on Monday, February 17, with chapter 1139. The month of February is expected to conclude with the release of chapter 1140 on Monday, February 24.
February 2025 Release Schedule:
- Chapter 1137: January 26/27, 2025 (depending on time zone)
- Chapter 1138: February 3, 2025
- Break Week: Week of February 10, 2025
- Chapter 1139: February 17, 2025
- Chapter 1140: February 24, 2025
Anticipation for New Chapters
The return to a regular release schedule comes as exciting news to the One Piece fan base. The series had been moving slowly due to several circumstances, including planned holiday breaks by Shueisha, as well as planned and unplanned breaks by Oda himself. This consistency will allow the story to progress more smoothly, much to the delight of fans. The chapter releases will be available through the official MANGA Plus website.
With a fight seemingly brewing in the Underworld, where the Romance Dawn Trio is headed, readers are eagerly awaiting a string of exciting issues. Although specific spoilers for chapter 1137 are unavailable as of this article’s writing, they typically surface closer to the middle of the release week.
One Piece: A Global Phenomenon
One Piece, created by Eiichiro Oda, is one of the most popular manga series worldwide. It follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, as they seek the treasure of the King of the Pirates, Gol D. Roger. The series is published in the long-running manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump and has also been adapted into a popular anime series, a second anime adaptation titled “The One Piece”, and a live-action show on Netflix.
Unique Release Schedule
The One Piece manga maintains a unique release schedule, typically including a one-week break each month to allow Eiichiro Oda time to rest and work on the manga. Oda has also taken longer breaks in the past for health reasons and to plan for future arcs, such as the final saga of the series. Keeping track of the new chapters can be tricky, but resources such as this article and others are here to keep you updated.
Where to Read
New installments of One Piece are published online, and also in the Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine. For those who prefer a physical copy, the series is also compiled into tankōbon volumes, with 110 volumes already released. This large collection is a testament to the series’ longevity and widespread popularity.
Manga in 2025
As the series progresses into 2025, fans are looking forward to a consistent release schedule. Based on historical patterns, it is expected that around 35 chapters will be released in 2025. However, this is subject to change depending on Oda’s health and other circumstances. The serialization of One Piece is set to continue into 2026 with an expected 21 chapters, matching the number of chapters released in 1997.
Other One Piece News and Events
Beyond the manga, there are several other exciting One Piece events and releases to anticipate.
- One Piece Card Game: The official site for the One Piece trading card game is hosting a series of “Treasure Cup” events in February 2025. These events will take place online throughout the month with the following schedule:
- February 1, 2025: CoreTCG
- February 8, 2025: 401 Games
- February 15, 2025: Versus Games
- February 22, 2025: Top Cut Events
- Anime: The One Piece anime series is also ongoing, with the “Fish-Man Island Saga” scheduled for release throughout February and March 2025. New episodes are planned for release each week throughout this period, beginning on February 2, 2025, with episode 14 and concluding on March 23, 2025, with episode 21.
- Merchandise: There is a range of One Piece merchandise available, including the “ONE PIECE” Comic Calendar 2025, and various magazines, books, and collector’s edition comics.
Conclusion
The confirmation of the One Piece manga’s early February 2025 release schedule is welcome news for fans. With the series returning to a more predictable cadence, readers can look forward to enjoying new chapters regularly. The upcoming chapters promise exciting developments in the storyline, keeping fans engaged in the ongoing adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates. As always, the schedule is subject to change, but for now, the early February schedule appears solid and should bring a return to normalcy for the One Piece fanbase.
