Countdown to One Piece Volume 115 Cover: Special Drawing Video from Eiichiro Oda and Chapter Surprise
Legendary mangaka Eiichiro Oda has shared a fascinating timelapse video showing the preparation process for the cover of the upcoming 115th volume of his worldwide phenomenon series, One Piece. Released on June 24, 2026, this video offers fans a rare glimpse into Oda's creative process while revealing a surprising detail about the new volume's content. Contrary to the standard volume structure, which usually consists of 10 or 11 chapters, volume 115 will contain a full 13 chapters. This is interpreted as a sign of the desire to collect the series' recent intense story flow into a single volume.
In the shared video, the evolution of the cover illustration, which reflects the latest adventures of Luffy and his crew, can be watched second by second from the sketch stage to the coloring stage. Seeing how Eiichiro Oda blends digital tools with traditional touches has created great excitement, especially for followers interested in the artistic side of the series. This massive 13-chapter content will likely bring together critical turning points in the story's Final Saga, offering readers a quite thick and satisfying issue.
Starting its journey in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in 1997, One Piece has maintained its position at the top of the manga world for over 25 years. Eiichiro Oda always keeps his bond with his fan base fresh, not only with the massive universe he created but also with his work discipline and such interactive shares. The series holds the Guinness World Record for the "best-selling comic book series by a single author," having surpassed the 500 million copies sold mark in recent years. Volume 115 serves as an important milestone that will push this record even further.
So, what does this 13-chapter giant volume mean for fans? Usually, an increase in the number of chapters indicates that the cliffhanger at the end of the volume is intended to be cut at a more strategic point. This volume, which will be at the center of events developing after Egghead (likely the Elbaf arc), will also have a special place for collectors. All eyes are on the official One Piece social media accounts for the official release date of volume 115 in Japan and the final version of the cover illustration. Followers of the series have already started warming up to the atmosphere of the new volume by watching this video shared by Oda.
