One Piece author reveals health problems caused by constant lack of sleep

Legendary One Piece author, Eiichiro Oda, has revealed his struggle with sleep deprivation and the health problems that follow.

A post from the Facebook group, Daily Dose of Anime, updated the One Piece author’s health information. The post states that the iconic artist is suffering from sleep deprivation issues, sleeping only three hours a day. It further clarifies that his routine is that he goes to bed at 9am and wakes up at noon. The report also discusses his assistants’ sleep schedules, marked as 5 a.m. to noon.

Oda’s many sacrifices for One Piece

This case is not the only adverse effect that One Piece production has had on Oda, as the report also discusses his ongoing physical problems. It says that he often skips meals to focus on producing the series. In addition, he has diabetes and moderate gout due to spending a lot of time sitting in the illustration chair. Oda has been working on One Piece since 1997, with the series still active in Weekly Shōnen Jump.

The production of comics has previously caused health problems for many artists. Hunter x Hunter experienced famous troubles during development due to the creator’s constant back-end issues, which resulted in many long delays. In addition, the lesser known Teppu series, a manga based on women’s mixed martial arts, was forced to end early, rushing the final part after a long hiatus due to the author’s battle with strength. their health. Finally, the World Trigger manga had to take several breaks last year, again due to the author’s poor physical health.

Fans show interest in One Piece’s creator

Comments on the post were filled with support for Oda, with many discussing his impact on their lives and hoping that he would get well soon. However, some users also discussed their fears towards him, worried that he might get over it before he had a chance to finish the series. This fate befell the dark fantasy series Berserk, whose author, Kentaro Miura, tragically passed away in 2021.

One Piece is a mainstay of the manga/anime community, which has been around for decades, with Oda taking frequent breaks during that time. The latest chapter, 1079 – “The Emperor’s Crew, The Red-haired Pirates,” was released on March 26, 2023. Chapter 1080 has an expected release date of April 9, giving Oda a week. to rest. Additionally, the anime adaptation recently went through a hiatus, which ended on March 19 with the arrival of episode 1054.

Source: Daily Dose of Anime, via Facebook