This Is Why One Piece Is So Long

Summary by Krater

This video examines why the manga "One Piece" has become so long, concluding that the story's length is primarily driven by the massive narrative role of the Seven Warlords of the Sea and the Supernovas, combined with pacing issues and a declining annual chapter output.

From the video

Answers: Why is One Piece so long?

• Manga pacing and serialization
• The Seven Warlords of the Sea
• The Supernovas introduction and impact
• Oda's plotting and editing process

What it concludes

• The Seven Warlords of the Sea storyline accounts for approximately 29% of the One Piece manga so far.
• The introduction of the Supernovas added 410+ chapters, representing 41% of the series.
• Annual chapter output in Weekly Shonen Jump has declined from 48 chapters per year down to 32 chapters in recent years.
• At the current pace, One Piece has only 50 to 60 chapters left and is projected to conclude around its 30th anniversary in 2027.