Here is my summary of Oda's TV interview in "Arashi Tsubo".
Oda said he would like to finish OP in 4-5 years (again).
He rarely goes to Jump office where today he witnessed his manuscript of chapter 1 for the first time in 23 years.
Oda googles words such as “interesting manga” to find manga to read. lol
ONE PIECE was rejected before serialization in editors’ meeting. Editor Asada told Oda that he was surprised to this news.
Oda replied he was more surprised than anyone else because he was very confident with OP.
Oda didn’t plan to bring his OP manuscript to Shonen Magazine or Sunday
because he wanted to work on the same magazine as Akira Toriyama whom Oda has been respecting a lot.
Oda doesn’t have an idea to draw another manga after OP.
Oda’s meeting with editor via phone lasts at least 3-4 hours (12 hours at most).
The meeting was so long that editor Hattori happened to fall asleep…
When editor Sugita introduced to Oda as a new editor, Oda jokingly told him that he’d rather have an editor someone else.
Oda loves spending money to smartphone game apps. For example, he spent much money to obtain “super rare Shanks”.
Editor Sugita was frustrated due to the delay of manuscript, but when he read it, he couldn’t help crying.
It was the chapter where Rebecca met Kyros. Oda said he also cried when drawing the chapter.
He says his audience would not be moved to tears unless mangaka himself cries.
Oda considers it genius about
1 Shimohuri Myojo Seiya (Japanese comedian)
2 Taiyo Matsumoto (mangaka)
3 Anime staffs of “The World of Golden Eggs”
Oda feels happy when
1 He goes to health spa. Oda believes anyone who lives near health spa would be happy..
2 He can successfully cook rare meat.
3 Anime staffs have good relationship as if they are family members.
Oda's favorite scene
1 Wano opening
2 Robin puts Mangrove’s tree sap to Usopp. Oda says it helps audience to feel as if OP world is real.3 Campfire scene in Skypiea arc.
It was the scene Oda wanted to draw most in that arc.
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Here is my translation of Oda's message about upcoming ONE PIECE books next month.
Oda: Volume 97 will be on sale on 16th, September!! We'll soon reach volume 100!!
Actually volume 97 was supposed to be out on 4th, September, but it was delayed due to COVID-19. Oops (・ω<)
Illustration book "Tiger" (Color Walk) and "ONE PIECE Magazine" will be released on 16th, September as well.
In short, 3 OP books will be out on the same day!!
By the way, "Straw Hat Big Theater" will be released on the same day. It contains 13 3-page-short mangas I drew long ago.
It will be available only via digital book. It costs only about 2 dollars, but it's entertaining to read!
Also, "ONE PIECE Comics Box Set" will be out on 4th, September without delay.
Thus, those 3 books I mentioned above will be delayed!! Thank you for your support!!
Oda and 2 Japanese idols named Takuya Kimura and Kazuya Kamenashi make a collaboration drawings for LINE (message app) stamp in "Johnny's Smile Up! Project".
The project is supposed to be a donation for health care workers regarding COVID-19. Here is my translation of Oda’s comment.
Oda: Drawings reflect his/her personality. I'm "Smile Up!" (happy) about the heartwarming drawings by Kimura and Kamenashi,
both of whom would rarely draw illustrations. Thanks to their kindness, we are able to make a collaboration via ONE PIECE! I hope my audience will use our LINE Stamps!
A week ago, Oda sent a message to the students of his hometown, Kumamoto.
The purpose was to encourage students who are suffering from this current situation about COVID-19.
Here is my translation of his message.
Oda: There is something called "backlash" in this world. Even though our time is currently being stopped, I'm sure it will restart intensely.
Stop reading manga and prepare for your own future. (TN: entrance examination, sport competition etc) You can do it!!