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Ever since becoming the Player of the System, Sung Jinwoo has gathered several shadows in a very short span. These shadows have proven to be extremely invaluable to his success as a Hunter. In the second season of Solo Leveling, Jinwoo acquires Beru, the fallen ant king. Like all shadows, Beru is stronger than his living version. On top of that, he has the potential to grow stronger.

But even if Beru stays at the same level, he can easily take down most S-rank hunters without any problems. Since there is no lack of strong characters, one can’t help but wonder what Beru’s ceiling is like. With that in mind, here are the strongest Hunters that Beru can defeat on his own.

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Choi Jong-In

Choi Jong-In is widely considered to be the strongest hunter in Korea. He also serves as the guild master of the Hunters Guild. Choi Jong-In and his guild have been responsible for dealing with countless threats. As a result, his fame has skyrocketed, and people all over the country adore him.

Choi Jong-In specializes in fire magic. He can unleash potent fire attacks that incinerate the target in seconds. Since the scale of his attacks is so enormous, he cannot go all out if his allies stand close to him. At the same time, he is ill-equipped for close-range combat. Needless to say, Choi Jong-In is truly a remarkable fighter, but he cannot compete with someone like Beru.

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Yuri Orloff

Yuri Orloff is the strongest hunter from Russia. He prides himself on barrier techniques, and he strongly believes that no one else comes close to him. Despite his arrogance, Yuri is actually a competent fighter, as people across the world know about him. In fact, he was approached by the Japanese government when an S-rank gate opened up in the country.

When the creatures started to emerge from the gate, Yuri’s barriers were able to stop them for a few seconds, but soon it became clear that he was out of his depth, proving that he is not entirely infallible. If he got in the same room as Beru, the shadow would have absolutely no problems decimating him and sending him to an early grave.

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Hwang Dongsoo

Hwang Dongsoo is a Korean S-rank hunter. He is an extremely arrogant individual who genuinely believes that he is a cut above the rest. Hwang Dongsoo was so blinded by arrogance that he was confident that Jinwoo didn’t pose a threat to him. But he wasn’t all talk either. As an S-rank hunter, he has a great deal of physical strength.

However, he is nowhere close to being the strongest hunter in Korea. Considering Beru was able to defeat the strongest Japanese hunters, he will demolish Hwang Dongsoo in minutes. The best outcome that the hunter can expect is a quick and painless death.

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Cha Hae-In

Cha Hae-In is one of the youngest S-rank hunters in the world. She is renowned for her incredible speed, which allows her to blitz opponents. Her blistering pace allows for last-minute dodges of otherwise lethal attacks.

Cha Hae-In combines her speed with elegant swordplay to bypass her enemies’ defenses and deal a critical blow to them. Despite her accomplishments, she is nowhere near Beru’s level, as evidenced by her performance during the Jeju Island raid. In the fight, Cha Hae-In suffered multiple injuries, leaving her on the cusp of death. It’s safe to say, without Jinwoo’s timely intervention, she would not have survived.

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Go Gunhee

Go Gunhee is the chairman of the Korean Hunters Association. He was one of the first people to ever reach S-rank, but unfortunately he could not stay on the field for too long because of his deteriorating health. Eventually, he decided to retire, after which he assumed the position of chairman.

While Go Gunhee didn’t get a proper opportunity to show off, it is highly likely that he could take on most S-rank hunters. In fact, he could have fought national-level hunters if his body could have withstood the power of the Rulers. But in his current state, he cannot fight Beru. If he does, the shadow would get rid of him in minutes.

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Goto Ryuji

Goto Ryuji was the strongest S-rank Japanese hunter. He debuted in the second season of the anime as the leader of the Japanese hunters. Going to Ryuji was a cunning and dangerous person who had several tricks up his sleeve. During the sparring session between the Japanese and Korean hunters, he was the only one who was completely unbothered, as he knew the true extent of his strength.

Upon making landfall on Jeju Island, Goto Ryuji immediately got down to work and began slaughtering the ants, and in a short span he proved that none of the Korean hunters could match him. However, he could not do anything against Beru, who beheaded the hunter before he could even ready himself.

The Straw Hat Pirates are the primary protagonists of One Piece, led by Monkey D. Luffy. This crew was created in One Piece chapter 6, which was released on September 1, 1997, in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump Issue 40. It was in this chapter that Roronoa Zoro joined Luffy on his adventure, and thus began this legendary crew from the East Blue.

Up until this point in the story, Luffy and the Straw Hats have amassed many powerful members, and they now stand as one of the Emperor crews of the seas in the New World. At the same time, they have also made countless friends and gained many allies, some of whom might even go on to join the Straw Hat Pirates in the future. One such character is the legendary protector of Wano, Yamato. Surprisingly, Eiichiro Oda, the creator of the series, most recently confirmed to us that, in a potential future that may or may not come to pass, Yamato could end up dying at the age of 60 under very tragic circumstances.

Eiichiro Oda Confirms The Death Of Yamato At 60 In A Bad Future

Yamato was introduced as Kaido’s child in One Piece chapter 971, released on February 17, 2020, in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump Issue 12. Immediately after, it was established that Yamato was actually an ally of Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates and hated Kaido just as much as the people of Wano.

“If I don’t fight for the sake of this country against you, then I won’t be able to call myself Oden!” — Yamato fights Kaido, One Piece Chapter 1024

Yamato originally idolized Kozuki Oden, the prodigal son of Wano who went on to sacrifice his life for his country. Unfortunately for them, imprisonment meant that they could not leave Onigashima and carry out their role as the protector of the country. When Luffy liberated the land of Wano after defeating Kaido in One Piece chapter 1049, Yamato, just like many other people of Wano, was fully freed from their shackles. This set up a new adventure for them, as they decided to stay back in Wano and protect the country from any threat.

At this point in the story, many expected Yamato to join the Straw Hat Pirates, and even Luffy wasn’t against the idea of Kaido’s very own child joining. However, due to Wano’s weakness post-war, Yamato decided to stay behind and embark on a journey across the country, just as Oden once did.

“You know what happened, right? When the Woodsman attacked, it was someone’s incredible Haki that kept him at bay and saved the country. Kaido isn’t around anymore, but it’ll be someone like him who will attack the country next. I can’t turn my back on Wano right now!” — Yamato stays behind, One Piece Chapter #1059

Yamato’s journey is not only a pilgrimage but also a journey of self-acceptance, where they go on to truly understand what it means to embody the spirit of Kozuki Oden and defend the country of Wano. Interestingly enough, in One Piece volume 114, which was officially released in Japan on March 4, 2026, and is set to be released on March 2, 2027, in the U.S., Eiichiro Oda describes the death of Yamato in a bad future. On many occasions, Eiichiro Oda shows what each Straw Hat or an ally would look like at 40 and 60 years of age in both a good and a bad future. Yamato’s case was no different, but while the vast majority of the characters survive in either future, Yamato’s case is different. In Yamato’s bad future, they would be dead at 60, burned alive to a crisp and fully embodying Kozuki Oden. In other words, the obsession with Oden could get to the point where Yamato could die.

Why Yamato Must Embrace Themself To Avoid Death

Eiichiro Oda showing Yamato’s tragic death at 60 in a bad future makes a lot of sense when considering the fact that there are multiple ways to go about embodying Oden. Yamato admires Oden a lot, and that was evident in the Wano Country arc, but they did not do it in a way where they were completely obsessed with the idea of becoming Oden. Yamato recognizes the fact that, at the end of the day, they are their own self and not Kozuki Oden.

Kaido: If you want to bear the name Oden, you must be ready for war. This isn’t a game, Yamato!

Yamato: What is the crime in admiring someone? I loved Kozuki Oden! But I also know there are people who believe in me and have accepted me! Who are you to steal my freedom? Who are you to steal Wano’s freedom?

— Yamato explains their true identity, One Piece Chapter #1024

Yamato’s admiration for Oden comes from a place of love, and their hate for Kaido comes from the trauma that they endured as a kid. All these things make Yamato the person that they are, and if their future continues along the same line, Yamato would most certainly not die at the age of 60. However, in an alternate reality where Yamato were to become obsessed with the idea of being Oden, they would eventually burn to a crisp at the age of 60.

Yamato has already embraced themselves, so for them to meet a tragic end at 60 is not plausible. The proof of the fact that Yamato has embraced themselves and separated admiring Kozuki Oden and wanting to be like them from being obsessed with them is the fact that they wield the Color of the Supreme King.

“The unshakable essence that fuels Conqueror’s Haki is one’s sense of self!” — Dracule Mihawk, One Piece Chapter #1194

In the Elbaf arc of One Piece, specifically in One Piece chapter 1194, it was officially confirmed that the Color of the Supreme King is essentially one’s sense of self. If one does not possess this sense of self, they cannot wield the Color of the Supreme King. In other words, Yamato distinguishes being like Oden from being themselves and fully understands what it means to embody their own self.

Yamato’s Role Alongside Luffy In The Future

Interestingly enough, One Piece Volume 114 also confirms that Yamato and Luffy will reunite and sail together as part of a pirate crew in the future. In Yamato’s good future, which is what we are currently following in the story, they end up sailing together with the Pirate King, Monkey D. Luffy, at age 40.

“Luffy, look! It’s Wano! It’s been a while; let’s stop by!” — Yamato sails with Luffy at Age 40, One Piece Volume 114

The two pass by Wano Country while sailing on the seas, and Yamato asks Luffy to stop by Wano to pay a visit. By the age of 60, Yamato seems to have retired from being a pirate and resides in Wano once again. It is at this point that Yamato is offered a big role in the country, which Oda did not describe. Just like Oden, embodying his spirit in a positive manner, Yamato rejects this opportunity, not wanting to become a big shot and embracing their freedom instead. For now, Yamato remains in Wano Country, but we can only hope that Eiichiro Oda brings this legendary character back to the story and expands upon them significantly in the months and years to come.

All chapters of Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece are available to read via Manga Plus and Viz Media.

Black Clover Season 2 officially revived the series after a 5-year-long and tedious hiatus. Yet, despite this new revival in October 2026, we are bidding farewell to the series far earlier than previously anticipated. While fans previously assumed Black Clover Season 2 would only cover the Spade Kingdom Raid arc as well as the Hino Country arc, the current pace of the season indicates otherwise. With Studio Pierrot adapting around 4 to 5 manga chapters per episode and with 26 total releases on the way, Black Clover is set to end with its second installment.

As things stand, Black Clover chapter 392 is set to be adapted as part of Season 2, which means that the story is ending here and that the third season for the series, which many fans wanted, is being cancelled. After years of amazing battles, Black Clover anime will see its conclusion either in 2027 or 2028.

Black Clover Season 2 Is Extremely Fast-Paced With 4 to 5 Chapters Adapted Per Episode

The Black Clover anime, which was aired globally on Crunchyroll, went on hiatus in 2021 after the release of Episode 170. The main reason why the series was forced to go on hiatus was due to the manga by Yuki Tabata, which it had almost caught up with. At the same time, Studio Pierrot was undergoing some major restructuring, and all things combined forced the anime on a long hiatus. With that being said, at Jump Festa 2025, the return of Black Clover was officially announced by Studio Pierrot.

Now, over a year later, we’ve witnessed the debut of Black Clover Season 2, the latest installment of the series. This new Black Clover Season kickstarted on October 3, 2026 with its first episode, which brought us to the Spade Kingdom Raid Arc’s main action.

Since the debut of the first episode, we’ve been treated to the release of four more episodes, bringing us to the latest Black Clover Season 2 Episode 5, released on October 31, 2026. So far, with each new release, we’ve seen consistent pacing. Studio Pierrot, the giant behind Black Clover, has been adapting what would equate to around 4 to 5 chapters per episode. Here is the exact breakdown of every episode so far:

• Black Clover Season 2, Episode 1, released on October 3, adapted 4.5 chapters from 270 to around 275. It showcased the true beginning of the raid on Spade to save Yami and prevent the opening of the Gates of the Tree of Qilpoth.
• Black Clover Season 2 Episode 2, which premiered October 10, adapted 4 chapters from 275 to 279. Yuno’s new transformation stole the show in this release.
• Black Clover Season 2 Episode 3, which was released on October 17, took on 4.5 chapters and brought to life chapters 280 to 284 as Asta’s new Devil Union set the stage for the battles to come.
• Black Clover Season 2 Episode 4 from October 24 covered 4 chapters. With Nacht’s backstory and a new battle, we saw the adaptation of chapters 285 to 289.
• The latest Episode 5 adapted 4 chapters in total. The full battle of Dante versus Magna and other conflicts were brought to life, spanning Chapters 290 to 294 of the manga.

This pattern is likely to continue with episode 6 and all the releases moving forward.

Black Clover’s Pacing And Final Season Label Confirms Season 2 Will Wrap Up The Story

Adapting 4 to 5 chapters per episode is definitely not something that would be considered ideal for most anime series. Typically, as a rule of thumb, the perfect pacing for 20-minute episodes is around 3-3.5 manga chapters’ worth of content. Black Clover is clearly over that, but since the content adapted is incredibly battle-heavy, it doesn’t impact the pacing and flows perfectly.

As things stand, Black Clover Season 2 will comfortably adapt the entire manga within the remaining episodes. The pacing itself isn’t an issue, but what especially confirms Black Clover Season 2 being the end of the road for the series is the seasonal title. Based on information revealed to us via TV Tokyo, Black Clover Season 2 is going to have a total of 26 episodes split over 2 cours. On top of that, the second cour carries the label of “Final Season,” which confirms that Yuki Tabata’s story is going to be wrapped up in this very installment.

For context, Black Clover’s manga ended in chapter 392, which was released officially on May 1, 2026, in Jump GIGA’s Spring edition. In addition, an extra chapter was released on August 4, 2026, bringing the total to 393 chapters. At the current pace of 4 to 5 chapters, 26 episodes are more than enough to cover the remaining content.

Why Black Clover Season 3 Was Cancelled

Based on everything we know, Black Clover is ending soon after its revival. While many fans had hoped for Black Clover Season 3 after the conclusion of the second season of the anime, that is, unfortunately, not going to happen. The Judgment Day arc of the series is officially set to be adapted in the second cour of the series, which means Black Clover Season 3 has been officially cancelled.

Based on the pacing, the adaptation of Judgment Day in the second part of the second season makes perfect sense, and while this might seem rushed to some fans, it works out for Studio Pierrot according to their current pacing plan and adaptation of Yuki Tabata’s work. With Judgment Day ending the season, there is no need for Season 3, and its cancellation is basically imminent.

All things considered, Black Clover Season 2 is truly the end of the road for the anime series, and its second part will also deliver the amazing epilogue that we’ve all been waiting to see the adaptation of. For now, we still don’t have an exact ending date for Black Clover. Black Clover Season 2 Part 1, covering the Spade Kingdom Raid arc, should end sometime in January 2027. Afterwards, a hiatus is likely to take place, giving Studio Pierrot more time to polish Black Clover Season 2 Part 2.

Black Clover Season 2 Part 2 is teased to return sometime in 2027. It might reach its ending either the very same year, in 2027, or sometime in 2028. It all depends on the release date of this finale. Since Yuki Tabata currently has no plans to return with new manga content, apart from a new artbook this November, this is the end of the road for Black Clover. Naturally, this is a sad time for fans of the series who were just eager to see Asta and the team back after a 5-year-long break.

For now, we can enjoy the ongoing run of Black Clover Season 2. All episodes of Black Clover Season 2 are released weekly on Crunchyroll, every Saturday. Black Clover Season 2 Episode 6 is set to be released on November 7, 2026, covering Noelle’s exciting battle against Megicula. Fans in the U.S. can catch this episode upon its premiere at 8:00 am PT or 11:00 am ET.

Demon Slayer has become one of the most impactful anime series of the last decade. Its initial success as an anime series has been clear to see from day one, but what has truly allowed the series to stand out in unique ways and revolutionize the medium as a whole is its theatrical movie release.

The success streak of Demon Slayer started with the Mugen Train, and it’s now being carried forward by the new Infinity Castle Saga. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 was released back in July 2025, and its success surpassed all expectations. Now we await Demon Slayer’s return with the next movie project, currently referred to as Infinity Castle Part 2. In the meantime, however, a new Demon Slayer release is ongoing in Japan, giving fans free content from Koyoharu Gotouge’s story to enjoy and get ready for the release of Infinity Castle Part 2. All four seasons of Demon Slayer are available to watch in the form of a rerun to usher in the release of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 2.

Demon Slayer Rebroadcasts All TV Anime Episodes In Japan

Demon Slayer has become a household name known all around the world when it comes to anime. Of course, it’s greatly popular in North America, like the U.S., but in its home country, Japan, it’s a massive phenomenon as well. Japanese fans have fallen completely in love with the Demon Slayer series, and that is clearly reflected in the performance of its theatrical releases, as well as manga sales over the years.

The demand for Demon Slayer is undying, and that is especially the case after its most recent blockbuster hit, titled Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1, which first saw its premiere in Japan in July 2025. Because of the movie’s popularity, it became the Number 1 highest-grossing Japanese movie of all time, and the Demon Slayer franchise as a whole has been impacted positively.

Additionally, because of the high stakes set up by Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1, fans in Japan and all around the world have been eagerly awaiting the sequel, which will continue the raid on the Infinity Castle and see the defeat of more of Muzan’s powerful underlings. For now, this sequel movie has no title, but it’s generally referred to as Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 2.

To keep fans just as excited as they were when they watched Infinity Castle Part 1, Japan has employed a very interesting tactic to keep the hype alive. The huge Japanese broadcast channel Fuji, and its affiliated networks, have decided to completely rerun the Demon Slayer series. This process already started back on April 5, 2026, with the first episode of Demon Slayer having aired.

Now, a few months in, Japan has reached the Mugen Train arc, with episode 4 of the second season debuting on November 8, 2026. At the current rate of the anime, we can expect this series to keep going until next year, specifically June 13, 2027. This is, of course, assuming the series takes no breaks and keeps broadcasting consistently week by week, as usual, on Sunday at 9:30 AM Japan Standard Time.

All Episodes Covered In The Demon Slayer Rebroadcast And What It Means For Infinity Castle Part 2

The currently ongoing Demon Slayer rebroadcast is definitely interesting for the fans of the series. It is very uncommon for a full series to be rebroadcast, which goes to show Kimetsu no Yaiba’s great impact on Japan and its unwavering popularity. For fans who are curious and would like to rewatch the series side by side with Japan from the comfort of their own home, using various streaming platforms like Crunchyroll is a good idea to enjoy all four seasons of Demon Slayer in one go.

For context, Demon Slayer features 63 episodes in total. Season 1 of the series covers the Final Selection Arc, the First Mission Arc, the Asakusa Arc, the Tsuzumi Mansion Arc, the Mount Natagumo Arc, and the Rehabilitation Training Arc. In total, it has 26 episodes. Then, there’s Season 2, which is currently airing in Japan.

This season covers the Mugen Train Arc and the Entertainment District Arc. In total, there are 18 episodes to catch up on, and this could be considered the most popular TV installment of the series. For Season 3, there’s the Swordsmith Village Arc, made up of only 11 episodes in total. There’s also the final season of the series, Season 4, made up of the Hashira Training Arc, which is the shortest of the series, with only 8 episodes in total. By taking on a rewatch, fans will be up to date with all information regarding the series, which will allow them to go into Infinity Castle Part 2 with a refreshed memory and updated knowledge that might’ve needed brushing up after a while.

Demon Slayer Rebroadcasts Pave The Way For Infinity Castle Part 2

The Demon Slayer rebroadcast in Japan is interesting for more than one reason. While it shows how popular Demon Slayer is, it is also a clue concerning the release date of the next Demon Slayer movie, the highly anticipated Infinity Castle Part 2. That is because, logically, it makes no sense for Japan’s major broadcasting channels to kickstart a rebroadcast of Demon Slayer that they cannot finish in time. As previously mentioned, the broadcast started on April 5, 2026, and is set to end on June 13, 2027, airing 63 episodes in total. This means that Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 2 isn’t releasing before mid-June. Likely, the release date of the next movie will coincide very closely with the end of the TV broadcast.

With these assumptions made, we can logically conclude that Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 2 is releasing sometime in Summer 2027 for Japan, which is also the peak season for big blockbuster hits to be positioned. It’s also likely that Ufotable Studio is trying to release the movie in July 2027 to coincide with the 2nd anniversary of Part 1, but recent confirmed reports also suggest that the movie’s release could be set a couple of months later in September 2027, specifically on September 17, 2027, under the licensing of Sony.

For now, we can only make assumptions about the release date of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 2. However, one event that might shed more light on the matter is the upcoming Jump Festa 2027. Demon Slayer has already been confirmed as a major participant for their event, taking center stage as part of the Super Stage Red on December 19, 2026. New movie information is sure to be unveiled here, which could include a concrete release date as well.

Demon Slayer has four TV anime seasons out, as well as three movies. All TV seasons and movies are available to stream on Crunchyroll.

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The most iconic and well-known quirk in the entirety of the My Hero Academia story is the One For All. This legendary Quirk relies on the inherited powers of its predecessors, which, with each generation, build up its strength and potential. This Quirk previously belonged to the iconic Number One Hero of Japan, All Might. However, All Might ended up passing the Quirk to his successor, Izuku Midoriya, the protagonist of the series, at the very beginning of the series. Izuku Midoriya then went on to master the Quirk as no one had done before him.

At the end of My Hero Academia, specifically in Chapter 430, it was confirmed that the embers of One For All had burned out and he lost the Quirk, leaving him completely powerless. This was expected after his final confrontation against Shigaraki. However, he has come back stronger than ever before with a power-up that surpasses even that of All For One. Deku has now acquired a new Hero Armor with powers that replicate One For All and one that is constantly developing with newly advanced technology.

Izuku Midoriya Lost the One For All Quirk In The Final War Arc

Izuku Midoriya, the main character of My Hero Academia, has proven himself to be a skilled fighter from the get-go. We have followed his journey since the very first chapter of Kohei Horikoshi’s story, and through it, we have seen tremendous growth and character development for him. For one, when Izuku Midoriya started his journey, it was revealed that he was born Quirkless, which, in this world, is a rather uncommon occurrence. By being Quirkless, Deku had little chance of becoming a Pro Hero. However, that would all change when he ran into the Number One Hero of Japan, All Might. It was All Might who took him as his successor and eventually gave him his own Quirk after he proved himself worthy.

With One For All, Izuku Midoriya’s progress was slow. While he initially could not fire damage without injuring himself, by the end of the story, he mastered this power and used all its vestiges to great success, all the while managing to put out 45% of OFA without injuring himself. Sadly, Deku’s Quirk powers ended up being very short-lived. About a year after he acquired these powers, he ended up losing them. In the Final War arc of My Hero Academia, Izuku Midoriya came face to face with Shigaraki, who was boosted by his Decay and All For One at the same time. In an attempt to both rescue and defeat Shigaraki, Deku decided to sacrifice the One For All and give him a new chance at life.

Ultimately, this attempt of his failed, and Shigaraki died. With the sacrifice of the One For All quirk, Izuku has become Quirkless once more. By becoming quirkless, his dreams of becoming a Pro Hero had been shattered, and that’s also why he took on teaching at UA High and instead guided the new generation forward. In the final chapter of My Hero Academia, released on August 5, 2024, in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump Double Issue 36-37, Izuku was given a new power-up in the form of a Hero Armor.

Deku Received A Bigger Power-Up In The Form Of An Armor Suit

Upon the release of My Hero Academia Chapter 430, many fans were initially upset due to Horikoshi’s decision. A lot of readers believed that Izuku Midoriya, after all he’d achieved over the years, deserved a better ending where he accomplishes his dream of becoming the Greatest Hero there is, with the power of One For All in hand.

Deku never got One For All back, but he did ultimately receive a new power-up in the last chapter released of the story on August 5 in the form of a Hero Armor. In this chapter, Horikoshi confirmed that Izuku Midoriya has a new power-up, technically even better than his former One For All. This new power-up is a Hero armor. Armor suits in My Hero Academia were first introduced in the Final War arc by All Might himself. After having become powerless, All Might used his money to develop an Armor Suit in hopes of defeating All For One.

Now, Deku himself has a similar suit, gifted to him by All Might and funded by Class 1-A. With its powers, we can see Deku finally join the other Pro Heroes and reach new heights of strength as an active fighter. He even becomes Japan’s Number 4 Hero, as revealed via the special August episode “I Am a Hero Too,” released on August 2, 2026.

How Deku’s Armor Copies One For All And Surpasses Its Powers

One For All is Deku’s most iconic power, but the armor suit that he obtained at the end has the potential to be even better. As confirmed by Kohei Horikoshi, over the 8-year timeskip, technology has come quite far and is far more advanced than what we saw against All For One in the Final War. In a way, this power-up is technically an even greater gift than One For All ever was. In the My Hero Academia guidebook, Horikoshi, the author of My Hero Academia, reveals that the new armor suit can actually replicate the powers of One For All. At its base, it gives Deku the very same powers he had from his now eradicated Quirk. But on top of that, his vestige powers like Black Whip, Gearshift, and Fa Jin, as well as all the others, are all within his grasp once more, and they can be combined as well.

The main thing that puts this armor ahead of One For All is the potential for constant evolution of technology in My Hero Academia. In just 8 years, technology made it so that even a Quirk like One For All could be replicated. In a few more years, the hero armor suit can basically replicate any power to perfection. It could even be said that Armor Suits will, in a few more years, render most Quirks useless and give even the weakest fighters great powers.

In a way, the power of the new armor suit is comparable to All For One, without the harm that the latter caused. It would be interesting to see Izuku Midoriya’s armor suit in action, which is something that, even today, 2 years after the ending of the series, we haven’t seen. There’s a chance of finally seeing Deku in his armor suit take center stage, as we’re headed for Jump Festa 2027. On December 19, 2026, a big event has been lined up for MHA, which could include a new movie announcement.

My Hero Academia’s manga by Kohei Horikoshi ended in 2024. All chapters are available to read on Manga Plus or Viz Media. The anime by Studio Bones has also ended with Season 8, with all episodes available to stream on Crunchyroll.

Broly has been part of the Dragon Ball franchise for many years, with his first appearance coming in the 1993 film Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan. Although he went on to become one of the most beloved characters in the broader series, it wasn’t until 2018 when he was finally made canon.

Just like his non-canon counterpart, Dragon Ball Super’s Broly held incredible potential, which allowed him to surpass just about everyone else. However, with his new forms, his strength is far above that of his deranged Z counterpart, and these memorable anime transformations could rival Broly’s Full Powered Super Saiyan state.

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Imu’s Devil Form Outputs Unparalleled Haki

Series: One Piece

As the ruler of the One Piece world, Imu’s strength exists on a scale far beyond the others in his universe. While it may be laughable to put him on the level of some Dragon Ball characters, especially Broly, Imu’s hybrid Zoan form has shown some pretty substantial feats of power, particularly in regard to his immense Conqueror’s Haki.

While Broly easily out-stats him in just about every category, Imu’s access to Maki and the World Weapons certainly makes this match-up more interesting, especially when considering powerful armaments like Bohu, which was shown to eradicate the living things in its surrounding area once summoned. Broly certainly has the win here, but it may not be as easy as most people think.

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Ichigo’s Horn of Salvation + True Bankai State Is Incredible

Series: Bleach

Out of the Big 3 of shonen anime, Bleach is perhaps the series that comes closest to Dragon Ball in terms of overall power scaling, with the main characters easily reaching the highest tiers of power towards its ending. The protagonist, Ichigo, is certainly not an exception to this rule, as his True Bankai + Horn of Salvation state makes him truly overpowered.

By giving Ichigo the ability to merge his Quincy, Shinigami, and Hollow powers, the resulting transformation gains enough Spiritual Pressure to become entirely unchallenged in the verse, as it was the state that Ichigo used to defeat Yhwach. Due to the incredible firepower that Ichigo boasts in this form, many believe he could give Broly a run for his money.

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Madara Became the Jinchuriki for the Ten Tails

Series: Naruto

Although Kaguya is the actual big bad of the Naruto series, the strongest transformation in the entire timeline of the show came at the hands of Madara, who used his incredible strength, experience, and knowledge to bring forth a form that was almost impossible to defeat, and so had to be written out in a controversial way.

Madara’s strength in his base state was already incredible, as few in the world could even challenge him. However, his Ten-Tails Jinchuriki form gave him access to some of the most broken Jutsu and hax that could be quite interesting against Broly, which is why he was only defeated in a very roundabout way through a betrayal by Black Zetsu.

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Cosmic Garou’s Strength Destroyed Many Galaxies

Series: One Punch Man

Although the One Punch Man franchise follows the strongest being in the universe, Saitama, the most broken transformation of them all goes to Cosmic Garou. Upon receiving untold cosmic power from the enigmatic God, Garou’s strength grew to match Saitama’s own, which eventually led to the greatest battle ever put to the manga format.

Unlike the others before it, Cosmic Garou could very directly fight against Broly’s Full Powered Super Saiyan state in an all-out brawl due to his incredible latent power. Against Saitama, Garou was able to move massively faster than light, and a clash against the Caped Baldy was great enough to create a void in space that was millions of light-years across, so a fight between him and Broly may be quite even.

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Jinwoo’s Shadow Monarch Form Is Broken

Series: Solo Leveling

Many consider Solo Leveling to be the spiritual successor to Dragon Ball, and its power scaling is a very big reason for this. Originally starting off as a measly and weak Hunter, Jinwoo eventually gained access to the System, which allowed him to level up his stats almost infinitely to eventually become the greatest force in his universe.

Just like Cosmic Garou, Jinwoo’s incredible strength allows him to fight quite well against Broly. Due to his Shadow Monarch state giving him full control over shadows and darkness itself, as well as countless soldiers in his Shadow Army, Jinwoo becomes one of the greatest Broly is ever likely to fight, with some even believing that he would beat the Legendary Super Saiyan.

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Beast Gohan Has Already Fought Broly

Series: Dragon Ball Super

For many years, fans have wanted Gohan to return to the forefront of the series. This prayer was finally answered in the Super Hero Arc, during which Gohan underwent an incredible new transformation that made full use of his boundless potential in order to finally bring him to the level of Ultra Instinct Goku and Ultra Ego Vegeta.

Although all five of the heroes in this tier are equal in terms of strength, Beast Gohan is of particular interest due to his striking similarities to Broly. Not only are both of their ultimate forms brought forth through their potential, but they are both spoken of as being very similar in terms of fighting and powering up, so they essentially represent the same kind of rivalry as Goku and Vegeta.

All these series can be streamed on Crunchyroll.

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  Dragon Ball Super

  
  

  Release Date

  2015 – 2018

  Network

  Fuji TV

  • Masakazu Morita

    Whis (voice)

  • Masako Nozawa

    Son Goku/Goku Black/Son Gohan/Son Goten (voices)

  
  

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  One Piece

  
  

  Release Date

  October 20, 1999
  

  Network

  Fuji TV

  • Mayumi Tanaka

    Monkey D. Luffy (voice)

  • Kazuya Nakai

    Roronoa Zoro (voice)

  
  

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  Bleach

  
  

  Release Date

  2004 – 2012-00-00

  Network

  TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, TVh, TVQ, TSC, BS TV Tokyo

  Showrunner

  Tite Kubo

  Directors

  Mitsutaka Noshitani, Junya Koshida, Hodaka Kuramoto, Yasuto Nishikata, Hiroaki Nishimura, Kazunori Mizuno, Akira Shimizu, Rokou Ogiwara, Kazunobu Shimizu, Akane Inoue, Hikaru Murata, Tomoko Hiramuki, Kazuo Nogami, Taiji Kawanishi, Shigeki Hatakeyama, Eiko Nishi, Takushi Kimura, Koji Aritomi, Ogura Shirakawa, Kiyomu Fukuda, Yukio Okazaki, Mitsue Yamazaki, Yasuhiro Matsumura, Eitarou Ano

  Writers

  Masahiro Okubo, Masashi Sogo, Kenta Shimoyama, Genki Yoshimura, Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, Rika Nakase, Michiko Yokote, Natsuko Takahashi, Kento Shimoyama

  
  

  • Masakazu Morita

    Ichigo Kurosaki (voice)

  • Fumiko Orikasa

    Rukia Kuchiki

  
  

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  Naruto: Shippuden

  
  

  Release Date

  2007 – 2017-00-00

  Network

  TV Tokyo

  • Junko Takeuchi

    Naruto Uzumaki (voice)

  • Noriaki Sugiyama

    Sasuke Uchiha (voice)

  
  

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  Solo Leveling

  
  

  Release Date

  2024 – 2025-00-00

  Network

  Tokyo MX, Gunma TV, BS11, Tochigi TV

  • Genta Nakamura

    Yoo Jin-ho

  
  

Solo Leveling: Ragnarok Season 3 has just debuted. The story sequel following Sung Suho has made its grand return with a brand-new artist, Sanjimseung, replacing the previous artist Jin, who had worked on the first two seasons. With Season 3’s big debut, the story events have been heating up, and with them comes the return of numerous previously well-established characters, including S-Rank Hunters.

One such character is Cha Hae-In, a character any fan of Solo Leveling will instantly recognize. Cha is a Korean S-Rank Hunter and Sung Jinwoo’s wife in the sequel story. She is also the mother of Ragnarok’s new protagonist, Suho. While somewhat neglected in the original story, Solo Leveling: Ragnarok has been giving Cha Hae-In the spotlight that she deserves. In the new chapter 70, released on November 4, 2026, this Korean S-Rank Hunter reemerges with her new, reawakened Hunter power, cementing herself as one of the most powerful Hunters of this universe, with overwhelming strength and powerful abilities that rival Jinwoo.

Solo Leveling Ragnarok Season 3 Returns With Cha Hae-In As New Reawakened Hunter

Solo Leveling: Ragnarok is a sequel story that exists as a part of the Solo Leveling universe. Instead of Sung Jinwoo, we follow the story of his son, Sung Suho, in this story. While the novel for Solo Leveling: Ragnarok ended in 2025 with the release of Daul’s final chapter, Chapter 375, the manhwa adapted by Redice Studio is still ongoing. Earlier this year, Jin departed from the project on January 7, 2026, due to his South Korean military enlistment. Now, finally, on November 4, 2026, the story returned with Solo Leveling Ragnarok Season 3 under the penmanship of a brand-new artist, Sanjimseung, who took over the role of main illustrator.

Jin’s work previously stopped at Solo Leveling: Ragnarok Chapter 68, and with Sanjimseung’s debut, we saw the simultaneous release of three new chapters — Chapters 69, 70, and 71. Over the span of three chapters, we were naturally expecting big things to happen in the story. Amidst all the chaos of the new release, we finally saw the return of one of Solo Leveling’s most iconic characters, Cha Hae-In, who finally reappeared in Solo Leveling Ragnarok chapter 70. In this chapter, Choi Jong-In and many other Hunters of South Korea reunited with Cha Hae-In inside the dungeon that she’s been stuck in for the last 5 years.

After so long, we got to see the S-Ranks of South Korea back together, but power-wise, the gap has only widened between Cha and her previous allies. Cha, through her hardships and her reawakened powers in the dungeon, has grown tremendously in strength. It could even be said that she has surpassed her previous rank and become akin to the National-level Hunters of the Solo Leveling world.

Cha Hae-In’s Previous Power Level In The Ragnarok Sequel

Cha Hae-In has been, since the very beginning of Solo Leveling, quite a powerful Hunter. In the Solo Leveling anime, we were first introduced to her in Season 1 Episode 1, but her proper introduction followed only in Season 2 Episode 4. Immediately upon her debut, it was made clear that Cha Hae In is one of the strongest Hunters of South Korea and that, when she awakened her powers, she became the 9th S-Rank of the country.

Her powers were clear from the very get-go. She was a swift Hunter with acrobatic skills and powerful swordsmanship. She also showed her talent and resilience during the Jeju Island arc. There, she, alongside the other S-Ranks of South Korea, took on the previous main boss of that island, the Ant Queen. The Ant Queen was powerful, and Cha was the one to land the final strike on her. It wasn’t an easy task, but it was one she managed to accomplish with great finesse.

Unfortunately for her and the other strong Hunters of South Korea, their victory was short-lived as the entrance of the Ant King immediately rendered all their efforts useless. Cha, as well as the others, were easily defeated, and had it not been for Sung Jinwoo’s entrance, with his Shadow Monarch powers, her life would have ended there, and the battle would have been lost.

While she featured amazing power in the original series, it is clear that past the Jeju Island arc, Cha’s powers were underwhelming, as the scale of strength of the Solo Leveling world quickly increased. As such, she couldn’t hope to rival even Jinwoo’s shadows, as we saw when she attempted training against Beru and easily lost. It is only through Ragnarok that we see Cha Hae-In rise to power in new ways never previously envisioned.

Cha Hae-In Gains New Powers As Korea’s Strongest S-Rank Hunter

In the Solo Leveling world, typically, when a Hunter awakens to their power, they are never able to grow in strength afterwards. Only Jinwoo and Suho can level up and naturally grow in strength after their initial awakening as Hunters. With that being said, there is still one way in which Hunters can develop and become stronger, and that is known as Reawakening. Reawakening allows a Hunter’s power to change. This can be triggered by various events, and we’ve seen it happen on a few occasions in the Solo Leveling world.

In Cha’s case, her rise in rank started when she got married to Sung Jinwoo and became pregnant with Sung Suho. Because Sung Jinwoo is the Shadow Monarch, she received some of his powers while she was pregnant with their child over the course of 9 months. This pregnancy thus increased her overall potential, and her strength would continue developing with the war against the Itarim and the entrapment with the elves in the new dungeon. There, she faced tedious challenges and fought many difficult battles. Over 5 years, her strength made her far stronger than ever before.

On top of all that, Solo Leveling Ragnarok is officially pushing Cha Hae-In to an even higher level. Based on the Solo Leveling Ragnarok novel, she is set for a full reawakening. Thomas Andre, the number one USA National-level Hunter, is going to be possessed by one of the Apostles of the Itarim, and Cha Hae-In will be the one to take him on in battle. Through this battle, Cha will come to absorb Mana from the Itarim, the Outer Gods of the Solo Leveling world. With new Godly Mana, her strength will increase to such a degree that she will bypass even the threshold of the average National-level Hunter and become more akin in strength to a Monarch.

Solo Leveling Ragnarok Season 3 is currently ongoing. The new episodes, as well as previous chapters, are all available to access on Tapas before the shutdown on March 31, 2027.

The Uzumaki clan is one of the most powerful ninja clans to have ever existed in the Naruto world. The protagonist of the series, Naruto Uzumaki, directly stems from the Uzumaki clan through his mother, Kushina. Unfortunately, the Uzumaki clan was destroyed by neighboring countries in the original Naruto series, and it took quite a while for this clan to be resurgent.

Thankfully, in the modern era in the Boruto series, the Uzumaki clan has been resurrected by none other than the Seventh Hokage and the protagonist of the franchise, Naruto Uzumaki. By marrying Hinata Hyuga and taking her into the Uzumaki Clan, this group was already expanded. But the two had two kids, namely Boruto Uzumaki and Himawari Uzumaki, which expanded the Uzumaki clan even further. On top of that, Naruto also went on to adopt Kawaki, who was taken into the Uzumaki household, giving yet another member to this legendary clan.

Now, in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, two legendary Uzumaki clan members are officially set to make their comeback, especially after the events of the Post Mamushi arc, as confirmed on October 20, 2026, with the release of Two Blue Vortex chapter 38. These two Uzumaki are none other than Naruto and Hinata, whom the entire ninja world believes to have died.

Masashi Kishimoto Declared Naruto and Hinata Dead In Boruto

Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto has worked closely with Mikio Ikemoto in the Boruto series and has supervised every single major plot detail in the stories. Nothing happens in Boruto without it passing through Kishimoto and receiving his approval. As such, Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of the series, gave Ikemoto the thumbs up when he revealed his plan to kill off Naruto and Hinata. In a traditional sense, both Naruto and Hinata are alive, but they have been sealed away in the Daikokuten dimension by none other than Kawaki. This major development took place with the release of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations chapter 77, which was officially released on January 19, 2023, in V-Jump Issue 3 as part of the Prophecy Arc of the series.

“The Seventh died at Boruto’s hands. That’s what you’ll tell them! Got it?” — Kawaki spreads the news of Naruto’s death, Boruto Chapter #79

This sealing plotline took a completely different turn when, in Chapter 79, released on March 19, 2023, in V-Jump Issue 5, Kawaki relayed to the ninja world that both Naruto and Hinata had died. By declaring the death of the Hokage and his wife, Kawaki essentially made Boruto Uzumaki out to be a killer. When Omnipotence struck and their places were swapped, this put Boruto in a very tough spot, and he was left with no choice but to run away from the village. Thankfully for him, Sasuke Uchiha was around and helped him escape.

“I don’t know what to believe in anymore. So I decided that even if I doubt myself, I’d believe in my daughter Sarada. I shall help you because my daughter wishes it. That is worth risking my life and reputation.” — Sasuke saves Boruto, Boruto Chapter #80

Naruto And Hinata’s ‘Revival’ in Boruto Is On The Cards

Three years have passed since Omnipotence struck, and the entirety of the ninja world believes both Naruto Uzumaki and Hinata Hyuga are dead. These are two of the strongest members of the Uzumaki clan, with some of the most dangerous abilities at their disposal. For the Uzumaki clan to lose them was a massive blow, especially when this clan was once again on the rise. However, now, both Mikio Ikemoto and Masashi Ikemoto are carefully working towards the revival of these two Uzumaki clan members. In Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 38, which was officially released on October 20, 2026, as part of the post-Mamushi arc of the series, Kawaki was seen conversing with both Naruto Uzumaki and Hinata Hyuga in the Daikokuten dimension, while he apologized for keeping them there for so long.

“I’m sorry…for keeping you sealed away for so long!” — Kawaki apologizes to Naruto and Hinata, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter #38

He clearly said that he would complete his mission soon and then finally create a world order where they can be free once again. Clearly, Kishimoto and Ikemoto are moving towards the unsealing of Naruto and Hinata, and the steps for it have already been taken as part of the post-Mamushi arc. This arc pits Sarada Uchiha and Boruto Uzumaki against Hidari and Code, and the fall of Shinju Hidari will essentially bring back Sasuke Uchiha to the series after two long years of absence. With Sasuke’s return, all eyes will then be on Naruto Uzumaki and Hinata Hyuga, who will then be freed from the Daikokuten dimension not too long after. With legendary figures of the old once again present in the Boruto series, the story is going to be far more exciting than ever before, and we absolutely cannot wait to see that.

The Timeline For The Return Of Naruto And Hinata Uzumaki

We are all desperate for the return of Naruto and Hinata in the Boruto: Two Blue Vortex series. Unfortunately, there is still some waiting for the fans to endure before their return. Right now, the post-Mamushi arc is set to facilitate the return of Sasuke Uchiha. This new arc is set to continue for at least 7 to 8 more months, and at the end of it, Hidari is going to die. Hidari’s death will allow Boruto and Sarada to reclaim his Thorn Soul Bulb and then use it to free Sasuke Uchiha from his tree prison. In other words, at the end of the ongoing arc of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, Sasuke Uchiha will officially make his comeback.

Hidari: You could’ve collected their Thorn Soul Bulb if you wanted, so why didn’t you? Or, rather, why did you bring me back?

Jura: Good question. I’ve never pondered the issue, but just now, when I tried to imagine a world without you in it, I experienced feelings of sadness.

— Ikemoto sets up Hidari’s death, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter #35

This also means that the subsequent arc that follows will focus on the return of Naruto Uzumaki and Hinata Hyuga as an important plot point. Traditionally, Naruto and Sasuke are both added and removed from the story at the same time. If Sasuke returns at the end of this arc, then logically, the next arc should facilitate the return of Naruto as well as Hinata alongside him. Given that Boruto is a monthly manga and that arcs can span anywhere between 8 and 15 chapters, Naruto Uzumaki’s return is most likely not going to happen in 2027. Instead, 2028 is a more realistic timeline for his and Hinata’s return, which means that the Uzumaki clan will finally be revived at full strength sometime around 2028, and that’s something that we are all eagerly waiting to see.

All chapters of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex by Mikio Ikemoto, supervised by Masashi Kishimoto, are available to read via Manga Plus and Viz Media.

The prologue is officially over as Dragon Ball Super: Beerus begins in earnest. Goku has finally become a literal God and is ready to do battle with the most powerful opponent he’s ever fought: the God of Destruction, Beerus. Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Episode 5 is going to be action-packed from top to bottom, remaking one of the greatest battles Akira Toriyama has ever written. The best part? Super Saiyan God Goku VS Beerus is only the tip of the iceberg.

Dragon Ball Super: Beerus is going to get crazier from here on out, as Goku and Vegeta break their limits, unlock new God forms, and battle the strongest warriors across the multiverse. Before the series starts changing the status quo forever, however, Goku and Beerus’ battle is going to shake the entire universe in Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Episode 5.

When Does Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Episode 5 Come Out?

Goku has become a God, the fate of the universe is at stake, and the greatest battle in Dragon Ball history is about to begin. Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Episode 5 will be available for streaming on Crunchyroll with English subtitles on October 25, 2026 at 7:15 AM PT / 10:15 AM ET. New episodes of the remake will also be available to stream on Hulu the same day and time. Netflix subscribers will have to wait six days until Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Episode 5 premieres on the streaming platform, however.

Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Episode 5 is expected to adapt Super Saiyan God Goku VS Beerus, one of the best fights in the series on a pure choreography level. Both Battle of Gods and the original Dragon Ball Super anime suffered from shoddy animation at certain moments (especially the movie), which is something DBS: Beerus is sure to fix. Considering how slowly paced Episode 4 was, there’s a chance that Episode 5 will only be Goku’s fight, with Episode 6 adapting the end of the Beerus Saga.

Considering Beerus has already used 10% of his Power Level against Vegeta, Dragon Ball Super: Beerus will need to make some changes to the series’ power scaling. The remake is based on Akira Toriyama’s original outline, which placed Beerus at roughly 70% of Super Saiyan God Goku’s full power. It’s possible that DBS: Beerus will be keeping the power scaling more in line with Toyotarou’s manga, where the power gap from arc to arc isn’t nearly as massive as in the Dragon Ball Super anime.

It’s not until the Dragon Ball Super 2 sagas that Goku and Vegeta’s Power Levels start getting out of control, which would honestly track with the remaining 30% of Beerus’ power. If Super Saiyan God is 70% of Beerus’ strength, then Super Saiyan Blue is realistically 75%, Ultra Instinct Sign is close to 80%, and Perfected Ultra Instinct is anywhere from 85% to 90% depending on Goku’s mastery. With that in mind, Beerus using 10% of his power against Super Saiyan 2 Vegeta in Episode 3 actually makes perfect sense.

Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece is a legendary shonen manga that has been running in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump for almost 30 years now. One Piece began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump on July 18, 1997, in the 34th issue of the magazine for that year. Since then, it has consistently been one of the best manga in the magazine and has now become its strongest pillar in the modern era.

That said, One Piece is edging closer to its conclusion with each new release. Currently, Eiichiro Oda’s story is in its Final Saga, and now, with the upcoming release of chapter 1198 on November 8, 2026, in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump Issue 50, it has officially been confirmed that the series’ ending is being pushed back by Eiichiro Oda even further due to the new release schedule of the manga.

Eiichiro Oda Confirms Series Extension As New Break Announced After Chapter 1198

One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda first announced the beginning of the end of the series with the Final Saga, which the Straw Hat Pirates embarked upon following the conclusion of the Wano Country arc. One Piece chapter 1058, released on August 29, 2022, in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump issue 39, marked the beginning of the Final Saga and thus the beginning of the end for the series as well. Four years have passed since then, and One Piece is nowhere close to its conclusion. While Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece has ended the Egghead arc, the Elbaf arc is still currently in its climax and is now facing significant interruptions due to frequent hiatuses by the author of the series.

One Piece received its latest chapter, 1197, on November 1, 2026, as part of the 49th edition of the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine for the year. Currently, fans are awaiting the release of chapter 1198, which is set to be released on November 8, 2026, in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump issue 50. However, as has been confirmed officially, One Piece is headed for another break after the release of chapter 1198.

Over the last three months, Eiichiro Oda has been consistently taking breaks after every two chapters, which comes as a massive surprise to the fans. Previously, Oda used to take a break after the release of every three chapters, which meant that every month fans used to get three chapters at the very least. Now Eiichiro Oda is releasing significantly fewer chapters, and this has now become his new publication schedule for the manga. With One Piece chapter 1198 set to be released on November 8, 2026, the series will not get any new chapter in the following week on November 15. Instead, One Piece chapter 1199 will be released officially on November 22, 2026.

One Piece’s New Break Schedule Confirms The Manga Won’t End Anytime Soon

With the climax of the Elbaf arc, it has now officially been confirmed that One Piece has a new publication and break schedule directly from the author, Eiichiro Oda. This new break schedule has officially delayed the ending of One Piece significantly and pushed it back by many years. On the surface, it might not look like a big deal to the fans, but when looking at how many chapter releases Oda drops a year, this difference becomes significant.

When it comes to the average year, Eiichiro Oda delivers anywhere between 35 and 38 chapters based on his latest manga production schedule, which he has stuck to since the climax of the Wano Country arc. Based on this new production schedule by Eiichiro Oda, which officially kickstarted at the climax of the Elbaf arc, Oda will drop fewer than 25 chapters in a year. This means that each year, fans will now get around 12 to 15 fewer chapters, slowing down the series significantly.

Over a period of 5 years, One Piece will have around 60 fewer published chapters, which could account for an entire arc of the series and thus take more years to cover. For instance, if Oda had projected to end One Piece by 2030 at his previous rate, the new schedule adds years to the life of the manga, effectively delaying the ending even further. But this is something that fans aren’t particularly worried about either, as it gives them more One Piece content.

Why Oda’s One Piece Will Slow Down Further With Time

As things stand, One Piece is in the climax of the Elbaf arc. Based on the current progression of the story, this arc isn’t ending before 10 to 15 more chapters. Based on the current pace of the story, One Piece’s Elbaf arc will end sometime in spring to summer of 2027, and the series will then head deeper into the final saga. It is also quite clear that, at this rate, One Piece is not going to end the story anytime soon. Whereas Oda previously wanted to end the story by 2025, we are already way beyond that mark, and the series will most definitely continue for at least a decade longer, if not more, based on how many breaks Oda is taking.

The reason behind these breaks has never been explained to us, but it comes down to two main reasons. The first reason is Oda’s deteriorating health, which is a natural consequence of writing manga for almost 30 years. This is also something that fans should accept and respect. A biweekly release schedule of One Piece only serves to help Oda get even better. The second reason is Oda’s involvement with a multitude of side projects. Oda is constantly working together with Netflix on the One Piece live-action project.

On top of that, he has now started working together with Toei Animation for new movie projects, such as Film God Valley and Film Baad. With Oda’s side project involvement increasing even further, he has less time for the manga and for himself. As such, One Piece is experiencing a lot of hiatuses this year, which is most certainly going to continue into next year as well. In fact, in a couple of years, it is entirely possible that One Piece will instead receive just a single chapter release a month. This would slow down the story even more significantly and see the ending pushed back indefinitely. For now, we are still enjoying biweekly releases for the Elbaf arc, and hopefully, Eiichiro Oda will update us further on the current production rate of the manga soon.

All chapters of One Piece by creator Eiichiro Oda are available to read via Manga Plus and Viz Media.