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One Piece’s Manga’s Latest Cover Hints that Eiichiro Oda Might be Preparing a Sequel for the Best Arc

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Emily Schmidt

Updated on April 03, 2026

The new One Piece manga cover suggests Eiichiro Oda might make a sequel to the popular Marineford arc.

One Piece is a super popular manga and anime. It has many cool story arcs, each with its own special stuff. Fans like different arcs because they make them feel different things. Even though people have different favorites, the best arcs are really good at doing what they’re supposed to.

One Piece by Toei Animation
One Piece

The latest One Piece manga cover could suggest that the creator, Eiichiro Oda, is considering a sequel to the best arc, building anticipation for upcoming manga chapters.

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Will There be a Sequel to the Marineford Arc Like ‘Marineford 2.0’?

As shared by _goatbradon, the newly released cover for One Piece’s upcoming Volume 107 bears some similarities to the fan-favorite Marineford Arc.

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The new cover displayed on the right belongs to Volume 107. We can see Luffy running in the same manner as he did on the Marineford Arc cover, which could be a hint for the upcoming Volume 107.

One Piece Volume 107 cover
One Piece Volume 107 cover

This has sparked anticipation among fans for the upcoming chapters of One Piece. However, do you think there will be a sequel to the Marineford arc, maybe something like a Marineford 2.0?

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The Potential for Marineford 2.0 and Its Impact on Future One Piece Chapters

Marineford is a very important part of One Piece. It’s a big turning point in the story, with lots of characters from the series.

In this arc, Luffy’s brother, Ace, is in danger of being executed at Marine HQ. To save him, the Whitebeard Pirates and their allies start a big war.

Luffy tries to rescue Ace and does succeed, but Ace sadly dies protecting Luffy. Many fans think that the Marineford arc is one of the best parts of One Piece and made the story even better.

Portgas D. Ace Death
Portgas D. Ace Death

The Marineford arc shows how powerful some of the major characters in One Piece are. Also, two important characters, Whitebeard and Ace, die, which changes the story a lot.

If there is a possibility of Marineford 2.0, it’s conceivable that another character may face a similar fate in future One Piece chapters. If that happens, it will surely create more anticipation among fans.

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