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.
Chapter 1162 is titled “God Valley Battle Royale.”
The cover story finally concludes, showing Yamato’s return to the Flower Capital and reunion with her companions.
In the main story, Rocks D. Xebec saves and assists Eris and Marshall D. Teach in their escape, with Eris later telling Rocks to meet her in the Lulusia Kingdom.
Meanwhile, Big Mom discovers the Azure Dragon Fruit and plans to gift it to Katakuri, but Kaido ambushes her and consumes the Devil Fruit himself.
A fierce clash follows as Rocks defeats Saint Figarland Garling, while Imu takes possession of Saint Jaygarcia Saturn’s body in his monstrous spider form. The remaining Davy Clan has already been transformed into demons, setting the stage for the ultimate showdown.
In the climactic scene, Whitebeard and Kaido (in dragon form) join forces with Rocks to confront Imu-sama — a confrontation that could redefine the power balance of the entire world.
The manga will take a one-week break after this explosive chapter, giving readers time to process the magnitude of events unfolding in God Valley.
One Piece Chapter 1162 promises to be a turning point — blending emotional payoffs, shocking betrayals, and the grand mythos of the God Valley Incident. Oda’s storytelling shows no sign of slowing down as the battle for history itself reaches its boiling point!