Listen up, fellow pirates. If you’ve been refreshing your manga app every five minutes waiting for One Piece Chapter 1163, I’ve got news that’ll make you want to throw your phone across the room. The chapter’s been delayed. Yeah, I know. Right when the God Valley flashback is hitting peak insanity with Rocks, Whitebeard, and Kaido squaring up against Imu, Oda hits us with a break. But here’s the thing: this delay actually makes sense, and I’ll tell you exactly when you can finally read the chapter, what’s causing the holdup, and what mind-blowing stuff we can expect when it drops.
After Chapter 1162 landed on October 12, 2025, most of us expected the next chapter to roll out right away. Instead, Shueisha confirmed that One Piece is taking a scheduled break this week. Before you panic and start doom-scrolling Twitter for health updates about Oda, let me put your mind at ease: this isn’t another emergency situation.
The delay is part of Oda’s standard work cycle where he takes a short break after every two or three chapters. Think of it like this: the man’s been delivering weekly chapters for over 25 years while building one of the most complex fictional worlds in manga history. These breaks aren’t laziness, they’re survival. The dude’s schedule is absolutely brutal between weekly chapters, storyboarding, world-building, and overseeing anime production.
While Oda recently recovered from earlier health issues, he’s taking another short rest to ensure he doesn’t overwork himself. And honestly? We should all be grateful for these breaks. The alternative is way worse, trust me. We don’t want another situation where a legendary mangaka burns out before finishing their story. Plus, these planned breaks usually mean Oda’s cooking up something absolutely fire for the next chapter.
Alright, mark your calendars and set your alarms. One Piece Chapter 1163 officially releases on Sunday, October 26, 2025. That’s the last Sunday of October, which means we’re closing out the month with what could be one of the most explosive chapters in the entire God Valley arc.
Here’s the breakdown by region so you know exactly when to start reading:
North America:
Europe:
Asia:
You can read Chapter 1163 for free on MANGA Plus and Viz Media. Both platforms drop the chapter simultaneously, so pick whichever interface you prefer. Just a heads up though: servers might get slammed right at release time because everyone and their mom will be trying to read this chapter at the exact same second.
Before we dive into predictions, let’s recap the absolute chaos that was Chapter 1162, because that cliffhanger has the entire One Piece community losing their minds.
Rocks D. Xebec stormed God Valley to rescue his wife Eris and their son Teach (yes, young Blackbeard) from the Celestial Dragons’ sick Native Hunting Competition. Just when you think that’s heavy enough, things got way darker.
Kaido pulled the ultimate backstab by ambushing Big Mom and stealing the Azure Dragon Devil Fruit she’d gotten for Katakuri, then immediately chomped it down. This wasn’t just any betrayal, this was the birth of one of the most powerful pirates in history and the beginning of a rivalry that would last decades. The moment Kaido transformed into that massive blue dragon for the first time? Pure cinema.
But the real gut-punch came at the end. Imu showed up and possessed Saint Jaygarcia Saturn’s body, fusing with his spider-demon form to create something absolutely horrifying. When Rocks looked at this abomination and said “This is The World itself,” you could feel the weight of that statement. This wasn’t just a boss fight, this was an ideological war between freedom and absolute control.
Meanwhile, Garp witnessed the Celestial Dragons’ atrocities firsthand and realized the World Government was complicit in mass slaughter. That moment planted the seeds for everything we know about Garp’s complicated relationship with the Marines. Plus, Kuma and Ivankov were out there risking their necks to save civilians, showing us the origins of the Revolutionary Army’s moral foundation.
The chapter ended with Rocks, Whitebeard, and dragon-form Kaido forming this insane alliance to face Imu. Three legendary conquerors teaming up against a godlike entity? That’s the kind of matchup that makes Marineford look like a warm-up exercise.
Based on that cliffhanger and everything we know about Oda’s storytelling, Chapter 1163 is shaping up to be absolutely massive. Here’s what I think we’re gonna see (and what the community’s been theorizing):
The Fall of Rocks D. Xebec
This is it. After years of mystery, Chapter 1163 could finally show us how Rocks met his end. But here’s the thing: I don’t think it’s gonna be a simple “bad guy gets defeated” situation. Rocks chose to stay and fight instead of escaping with his family. That tells us he understood something bigger was at stake.
There’s a wild theory floating around that Rocks might actually sacrifice himself to save everyone from Imu. Imagine if the “villain” of this story turns out to be more heroic than the World Government ever admitted. That would explain why they erased his name from history so thoroughly. It wasn’t because he lost, it was because he saved the world and they couldn’t let that truth get out.
Imu’s True Power Revealed
For the first time ever, we’re gonna see Imu actually fight. The fusion with Saturn and all that demonic imagery suggests power beyond any Devil Fruit we’ve seen. Some fans think this might connect to the Mother Flame weapon or some ancient Haki technique from the Void Century. Either way, Chapter 1163 should give us our first real look at what makes Imu the sovereign of the world.
The possession ability alone is absolutely busted. If Imu can just body-hop whenever they want, that changes everything about how you’d fight them. No wonder it took three legendary pirates just to challenge this entity.
Whitebeard and Kaido’s Defining Moments
Whitebeard’s decision to stand beside Rocks despite the odds shows the beginning of his “family over everything” philosophy. Chapter 1163 will probably expand on this, showing us why Edward Newgate became the man who valued his crew above all else.
For Kaido, this is his first real battle in dragon form. Imagine being able to transform into a massive dragon and immediately having to fight a god. That kind of baptism by fire would definitely explain his later obsession with strength and his whole “if you can’t beat me, you’re not worth my time” attitude.
Garp’s First Rebellion
After witnessing the Celestial Dragons’ cruelty, Garp might take his first real stand against the World Government. Maybe he saves civilians against direct orders. Maybe he confronts a Celestial Dragon. Whatever it is, Chapter 1163 could show us the moment that defined Garp’s entire career, the moment he realized the system he served was fundamentally broken.
Eris and Teach’s Fate
Here’s where it gets tragic. Eris promised to meet Rocks in Lulusia, the same kingdom that Imu completely erased in the present timeline. That can’t be a coincidence. Chapter 1163 might reveal whether Eris and young Teach survived God Valley, and if they did, what happened to them afterward. This could have massive implications for understanding Blackbeard’s motivations in the current story.
Look, I get the temptation to hit up sketchy scanlation sites, but hear me out: official platforms are the way to go. MANGA Plus by Shueisha offers the latest three chapters completely free and drops them simultaneously with the Japanese release. That means you’re reading at the exact same time as fans in Japan, no delays.
Viz Media also provides the latest three chapters free, and if you want access to the entire One Piece library, their subscription is only $1.99 per month. For the price of a candy bar, you can read over 1,100 chapters whenever you want. That’s an insane deal.
Plus, using official platforms means Oda and his team actually get paid for their work. These aren’t some faceless corporations, these are the people pouring their lives into creating the stories we love.
Alright, for those of you who absolutely cannot wait and need spoilers immediately: early spoilers typically emerge between October 21 and October 22, 2025. These usually come from early magazine leaks or fan translation groups who get their hands on leaked material.
But here’s my hot take: spoilers kind of ruin the experience. Reading scattered text summaries and out-of-context panels doesn’t compare to experiencing Oda’s full chapter as intended. The pacing, the panel layouts, the way he builds tension, all of that gets lost when you’re just reading bullet points on Reddit.
If you do check out spoilers, take them with a massive grain of salt. Early leaks are often incomplete or straight-up wrong. Remember that time spoilers said something completely different than what actually happened? Yeah, it happens more than you’d think.
This flashback isn’t just some random side story. The God Valley incident shaped the entire modern world of One Piece. Everything from the current power structure to the relationships between major characters traces back to what happened on that island 38 years ago.
Think about it: this single event influenced Garp’s entire career, created the rivalry between Kaido and Big Mom, established Roger’s reputation, and apparently involved the direct intervention of Imu. The fact that the World Government tried so hard to erase this incident from history tells us there’s something they absolutely don’t want people knowing.
Chapter 1163 isn’t just showing us a fight. It’s revealing the foundational mythology of the One Piece world. How Imu’s fear of chaos led to an age of oppression. How the ideals of Rocks, Roger, and Garp shaped the next generation. This chapter could recontextualize everything we thought we knew about the series.
The One Piece community has been cooking up some wild theories about Chapter 1163. Here are the most popular ones making the rounds:
The Noble Sacrifice Theory: Some fans believe Rocks will sacrifice himself heroically, which would explain why the World Government worked so hard to paint him as a pure villain. Can’t have people knowing the “bad guy” actually saved everyone, right?
The Imu Identity Theory: There’s growing speculation that Imu might be connected to the ancient civilization that created the Ancient Weapons, or even be an immortal being from the Void Century itself. Chapter 1163 might drop hints about Imu’s true origins.
The Blackbeard Bloodline Theory: With all the focus on young Teach and his family, fans think Chapter 1163 will reveal something special about his bloodline. Maybe that’s why he can wield multiple Devil Fruits. Maybe he inherited something from Rocks beyond just ambition.
The Roger and Garp Alliance Theory: Even though Chapter 1162 showed Rocks facing Imu, some fans think Chapter 1163 will reveal that Roger and Garp eventually joined the fight too. That temporary alliance between supposed enemies would explain why the Government credits only them for “stopping” Rocks.
Everything happening in the God Valley flashback has direct parallels to the present story. Luffy’s challenging the World Government just like Rocks did. The Straw Hats are uncovering truths that powerful people want buried. Even the themes of freedom versus control mirror what we’re seeing in Elbaf right now.
When Chapter 1163 finally reveals Imu’s powers and motivations, that information will become crucial for understanding the final war that’s coming. Luffy’s eventually gonna face Imu, and what we learn in this flashback will set up that confrontation.
Plus, understanding Blackbeard’s connection to Rocks and God Valley helps explain his current actions. The dude’s not just randomly collecting Devil Fruits and hunting Ancient Weapons, he’s following some kind of blueprint, possibly one influenced by what he witnessed as a kid on God Valley.
Real talk: these scheduled breaks might actually improve the manga’s quality. When mangaka push themselves to the absolute limit week after week, the art suffers, the story suffers, everything suffers. Oda taking regular breaks means:
Yeah, waiting sucks. But would you rather wait an extra week for an amazing chapter, or get a rushed chapter that doesn’t do justice to this massive moment in One Piece history? I’ll take the wait every single time.
Look, I know waiting sucks, especially when we’re right at the climax of the God Valley flashback. But October 26 will be here before you know it. In the meantime, go reread chapters 1161 and 1162. You’ll catch details you missed the first time, I guarantee it. Oda always hides foreshadowing in plain sight.
When Chapter 1163 finally drops, it could fundamentally change how we view the entire One Piece world. The battle between Rocks and Imu isn’t just a fight, it’s the clash of ideologies that shaped generations. It’s the moment when the modern world was born from the ashes of the old one.
So grab some snacks, catch up on the chapters you might’ve rushed through, and get ready. Because when Oda comes back from his break, he’s gonna deliver something absolutely legendary. The wait will be worth it.
Stay strong, nakama. October 26 is coming.
