The excitement for One Piece Chapter 1162 continues to build following the emotional storm of Chapter 1161.
Eiichiro Oda’s God Valley flashback arc keeps pushing boundaries, mixing heartbreak, nostalgia, and jaw-dropping action among some of the most legendary pirates and Marines in history.
The upcoming chapter is now scheduled for release on October 13, 2025 (October 14 in Japan). With Rayleigh’s heroic comeback,
Dragon’s inner struggle, and new revelations about Shanks’ mysterious past, this chapter promises yet another unforgettable entry in Oda’s saga.
Chapter 1161, “The Song of Love that Blew Through the Shower of Arrows,” was one of Oda’s most cinematic works to date. It delivered 19 pages of pure intensity — featuring a rare combination of a color spread and cover story. The Straw Hat crew lightened the mood with a whimsical claw-machine scene, while Yamato’s cover story continued the “Golden Harvest Pilgrimage,” honoring Wano’s fallen heroes.
Amid these tender moments, the main story plunged back into chaos. Dragon, gravely injured after saving two infants — Shanks and Shamrock — confronted the terrifying Saint Maffey, a Tenryuubito knight armed with a Pacifista-like laser beam. Just as defeat seemed inevitable, Whitebeard stormed in, slicing Maffey in half and reigniting the Rocks Pirates’ glory days alongside Big Mom, Kaido, and Shiki.
Garp soon joined the fray, his mighty punch shaking the battlefield as Big Mom unleashed her “Heavenly Fire Breeze.” Amid the destruction, one emotional highlight stood above all — Rayleigh and Shakky’s reunion. Rayleigh’s arrival, using a new sword technique “Billhook of the Beyond (Higanbana),” brought tears to both his allies and readers alike, marking one of the flashback’s most heartfelt moments.