When it comes to One Piece manga, fans have a lot to say, and that includes various theories that they share. Some fans go the extra mile to create special accounts solely dedicated to discussing fan theories, which adds to the already intense speculation surrounding the series. While some fans dislike reading fan theories, citing that it disrupts the flow of the story being told, One Piece manga creator Eiichiro Oda is aware of these theories and does not prohibit them.
In an interview a few years back, Oda stated that he would alter the story if a fan theory was credible enough. However, on a different TV show, Oda disclosed that he would not change his plans for One Piece’s final arc, even if fan theories proved correct. Oda stated that he had decided on the last panel and chapter of One Piece since 1999. This announcement made many fans wonder whether Oda is reading fan theories or not. The answer is no. At the time, he admitted that if he ever came across a fan theory that turned out to be true, it would make him want to change the storyline.
It is important to note that Oda avoids reading fan theories altogether. Oda, in fact, has denied the fan theory that suggests One Piece is not about gold or jewels, but about the bond shared by the pirate crew. In his response, Oda emphasized that One Piece is not about the bond between Straw Hat pirates. He stressed that he disliked this approach, citing his childhood experience with The Wizard of Oz, which suggested that the whole adventure was a treasure. He revealed that he would rather give Luffy, the protagonist, an appropriate treasure for the fantastic journey he has experienced.
Currently, One Piece is on hiatus, as Oda is undergoing eye surgery to improve his health. Fans are anticipating the next developments in One Piece 1087. For those who enjoy reading fan theories or potential storyline considerations, Patriot our site has various articles you can check out while anticipating the return of the One Piece manga.
