Highlights

Marineford is a pinnacle in One Piece history, but Oda believes the Final Saga will surpass it in intensity and excitement.
The depth of storytelling and writing in recent arcs like Wano and Egghead make fans eager for what's to come in One Piece.
As the Final Saga unfolds, fans can expect an escalation in intensity and the resolution of long-standing mysteries in One Piece.

Over the years, Oda has written numerous arcs in One Piece, and of course, they hold a special place in the hearts of the fans. One particular arc that many fans consider to be the pinnacle of One Piece is Marineford.

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This arc was at the very end of the Summit War Saga, and it saw Luffy attempting to save his brother, Ace, from the clutches of the Government. This arc was absolutely incredible in many ways, and now, it appears that Oda has set his eyes on surpassing it with what is to come in the Final Saga.

Why Marineford Is Popular

Marineford Saw The Popularity Of One Piece Skyrocket

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The consensus among One Piece fans is that Marineford is one of the best arcs in the entire series. In fact, this particular segment of the story is considered to be one of the very best in not just One Piece, but in the entirety of anime and manga itself. Marineford is a masterpiece written by Oda, and this is largely down to the incredible intensity of th story. In this particular Saga, Oda tugs at the heartstrings of the fans by making Ace, a beloved character, the goal for Luffy to rescue. Luffy finds out about his brother's condition, and he tries his best to save him. The incredible tension in this arc shoots through the roof, and with each passing chapter, fans know that they are in for a treat.

This arc managed to keep the fans on the edge of their seats, right from the beginning to the end. It introduced them to some of the biggest legendary figures, more importantly, it has explored the characters of Luffy, Ace, and caused a dilemma for other characters such as Garp. Added to the mix is the fact that this arc showcases Luffy what he isn't and gives him a reality check. This arc is absolutely sensational in many ways, and what makes it even more special is the fact that Luffy fails at the end of his hard-fought battles, which is why this serves as a reason for him to grow stronger. The reason why the post-timeskip is as intense as it is right now is partially down to the Marineford arc of One Piece, and for that reason, along with many more memorable instances, such as the death of Portgas D. Ace, this arc is held in high regard by the fans over the years.

Oda's Thoughts On The Final Saga

Oda Believes One Piece Has Higher Heights To Hit

It can be said that Marineford is one of the very best arcs in One Piece, and in the eyes of some fans, it is the very best. However, in the post timeskip of One Piece, Oda has already written arcs that can be considered to be better than Marineford. As such, it isn't much of a surprise for the fans to know that Oda believes what he is going to write in the Final Saga is going to be vastly superior. For instance, Oda recently wrote the Wano Arc, which many consider to be the very best in the entire series. In fact, the incredible depth of writing, as well as storytelling in itself in this Arc is arguably better, and One Piece has never looked as exciting. Furthermore, to take thanks a step further, the very beginning of the Final Saga, with Egghead Island, has been absolutely sensational. Egghead has seen one event after another take place, and this is what has kept the fans on the edge of their seats already.

This is just the beginning of the Final Saga, and fans know that what comes next is going to be even more intense, and that just means they are in for a treat. Oda himself agrees with this and has admitted that the Final Saga of One Piece is going to be far better than anything that the fans can imagine. Here's what Oda had to say about One Piece's Final Saga:

One thing that motivates me to keep drawing One Piece is that I want to draw the Final Saga. The Final Saga will be so amazing that it makes the Marineford arc look like nothing. Marineford arc was just a side trip to me. I didn't expect it to be so popular.

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There's one part of a story that Oda always wanted to draw the most, and it is the Final Saga. This can be true for many reasons, however, above all, it is because this arc is filled with some of the most important characters, and of course, it will tackle the deepest secrets of One Piece, which is what makes it truly special. It is in this arc that fans will get to see Luffy fulfill his dream, and more importantly, tie all the loose ends that have been dangling for decades.

Why The Final Saga Will Be One Piece's Greatest Stretch

One Piece Is Only Going To Get Better

One Piece's Final Saga is most definitely going to be its best stretch. In fact, it has already proven itself to be an incredible arc. There is absolutely no surprise in knowing the fact that many fans consider Egghead to be the best arc in One Piece already. When one takes into consideration the absolute scale of events that have taken place in the Egghead Arc, this doesn't come as a surprise to anyone. In fact, this is even crazier, knowing that Egghead is just the beginning of the Final Saga. Usually, the first few arcs in a saga are tamer, and as the story picks up, Oda delivers the best arcs towards the end. This can be observed in practically every saga in the story.

For instance, in the East Blue Saga, things got more exciting towards Arlong Park. Similarly, Water Seven and Enies Lobby had a mind-blowing conclusion in the second half, and of course, the Summit War Saga heated up with Marineford, which was its very peak. Similarly, in the post-timeskip, fans witnessed the Four Emperor Saga, which concluded with Wano.

Fans are now in the final stretch of One Piece, and this saga is going to be absolutely incredible in more ways than one. Egghead is just the beginning and from here onwards, each arc will start getting more intense. Fans will eventually head into Elbaf, and after that, most likely, the series is going to tackle the biggest of secrets, and of course, a massive war as well. One Piece is only going to get crazier from here onwards, which means that there's absolutely no doubt that Marineford will be far surpassed by the time the series is done. All fans need to do is sit back patiently and watch Oda do what he does best and illustrate his story in the most incredible manner.

One Piece is available to read via Viz Media. The series can be read by the fans officially and for free on the Shonen Jump and the Manga Plus app. The release date for the next chapter of One Piece, One Piece 1112, is set to be April 21, 2024.