One Piece chapter 1136 will not be released this week, contrary to what many fans may have anticipated. The entire magazine will be on break, which is not a decision made by Oda himself. Fans familiar with the Shonen Jump release schedule are well aware that this time of year is often chaotic for all manga published in Weekly Shonen Jump and other magazines. Typically, after the last issue of the year is released, fans receive one chapter, followed by a break, and then another chapter followed by yet another break. It’s a pattern that One Piece follows as well.
Release Schedule
The last official chapter of 2024 was One Piece Chapter 1134, with Chapter 1135 scheduled for release on January 3. While fans might expect One Piece Chapter 1136 to drop on January 12, that won't be the case. Instead, it will officially be released on January 19, 2025, resulting in a nearly three-week wait for the next chapter. This extended waiting period is particularly challenging for fans, especially since the first chapters of 2025 often leak a week in advance. However, this is a shared experience for all fans, and given the compelling content Oda has been delivering in the Elbaf Arc, it’s expected to be worth the wait.
What to Expect During the Break
Fans can utilize this time to revisit the initial chapters of Elbaf and speculate on various theories surrounding the mysterious Shanks look-alike. Additionally, characters like Loki and King Harald, along with the legendary Devil Fruit of Elbaf, present exciting discussion topics. This break allows fans to absorb the story's developments and theorize about future plot twists.
Future Breaks
It’s important to note that once One Piece Chapter 1136 is released, Oda is likely to take another break shortly after. Oda typically adheres to a three-chapter break schedule, meaning he takes a break after every three chapters, regardless of magazine breaks. Since Chapter 1134 was released after an Oda break, Chapter 1135 counts as the second chapter in the current schedule, making Chapter 1136 the third.
Unless Oda alters his schedule, fans can expect another break following Chapter 1136. This indicates that only one more chapter will be released this month, with the series likely resuming a consistent publishing schedule in February, which is still some time away.