The publication of chapter 1000 of the One Piece manga has a very strong symbolism, in different aspects. It is not only about the extensive work of a mangaka and his team, but also an adventure full of epic and emotional moments, with sacrifices and losses that have been difficult to overcome for both the characters and their loyal readers. And with the milestone of the thousandth chapter, author Eiichiro Oda reveals that Luffy’s journey and his Mugiwaras have stepped onto the threshold toward his denouement.
In an effusive letter appended to the recently published chapter, Oda expressed his sincere thanks to all who have followed Luffy’s story up to that point. The mangaka expresses how embarrassed he felt to think that those who read his manga would abandon him after a few years, and that is why he refrained from calling them fanatics. And he confesses how moved he was to discover the enormous reception that One Piece has had, which gave him the strength to continue drawing and creating the story that he longed for.
The mangaka closes his letter by assuring that there is no going back, and that the epic journey of the Mugiwaras will soon reach the end that he envisioned many years ago before reaching the thousandth chapter. Oda calls out to all One Piece fans, begging them to support Luffy and his crew as they travel the last few miles to their destination.
As part of the celebration, a worldwide popularity poll has been organized that will end on February 28, 2021. In it, fans will be able to vote for their favorite character every day, one vote at a time. At the end, the winning characters will be exhibited on the official page of the event, each representing the values and beliefs of those who chose them.
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