One Piece Chapter 1160: Release date and everything we need to know

Monkey D. Dragon as seen in manga
Monkey D. Dragon as seen in manga (Image credit: Shueisha)

One Piece Chapter 1160 is just a week away, and fans are hyped for it. With Eiichiro Oda finally peeling back decades-old mysteries that have loomed over the series for decades, every chapter has become an event. The recent developments in One Piece Chapter 1159 completely altered our understanding of the God Valley Incident, the Rocks Pirates, and even the origins of characters like Shanks and Blackbeard.

Now, all eyes turn toward One Piece Chapter 1160, and fans can barely contain their excitement. According to official sources, the new chapter arrives on Sunday, September 14, at 20:30 JST.

It will be available digitally via Shonen Jump, Manga Plus, and Viz, ensuring fans worldwide can dive into the next piece of history as soon as it drops.


Recap of One Piece Chapter 1159

News of Shakky being kidnapped (Image credit: Shueisha)
News of Shakky being kidnapped (Image credit: Shueisha)

The chapter opened with Gloriosa, then leader of the Kuja, was devastated when Shakky was kidnapped, while Ouchoku reveled in the chaos he unleashed. But the most visceral response came from Gol D. Roger, who tore apart the newspaper in fury alongside Rayleigh.

The chapter also revealed an unsettling truth about Figarland Garling. Yet instead of embracing his family, Garling stabbed the woman in cold blood, declaring that his “true wife” would be chosen for him at the upcoming God Valley tournament.

Fans were floored to see Monkey D. Dragon as a young Marine. Even then, Dragon’s sense of morality stood apart; he used tranquilizers rather than bullets and openly questioned the morality of the God Valley mission.

The biggest reveal arrived when Rocks introduced himself as Davy D. Xebec, confirming speculation about his ties to the mythical Davy Jones. This revelation tied Rocks to a persecuted bloodline, the Davy Clan, which the World Government sought to erase. His true goal at God Valley wasn’t mere conquest; it was to save his family.

The looming God Valley Tournament only heightened the cruelty. Shakuyaku herself was displayed as a prize, paraded in Kuja attire before the Tenryuubito, who treated her as nothing more than property. This spectacle turned her into the centerpiece of history, tying her fate to Rayleigh’s rage, Rocks’ desperation, and Garling’s villainy.


What to expect from One Piece Chapter 1160 (Speculative)

Rocks as seen in One Piece Chapter 1159 (Image credit: Shueisha)
Rocks as seen in One Piece Chapter 1159 (Image credit: Shueisha)

With so many narrative threads in play, One Piece Chapter 1160 has countless directions to go. Based on Chapter 1159’s setup and fan theories, here are some of the most likely developments: The God Valley Tournament is about to begin, and fans are bracing for the moment when Rocks, Roger, and Garp all converge. One Piece Chapter 1160 may finally deliver on this long-awaited clash, showing the first sparks of the battle that shaped the pirate era.

Now that Rock’s heritage as Davy D. Xebec has been revealed, the focus could shift to his desperate attempt to protect his family. Fans speculate we may even see glimpses of his wife and child in God Valley, further humanizing the pirate warlord once portrayed as pure evil.

Young Dragon’s morality has already been teased, but Chapter 1160 may push him to his breaking point. If he is forced to witness the atrocities of the Celestial Dragons firsthand, this could mark the exact moment that planted the seeds of rebellion.

Figarland Garling is poised to become one of the most loathed characters in the series. Additionally, One Piece Chapter 1160 could show him asserting dominance in the tournament, staking his claim over Shakky, and clashing with other Tenryuubito. His cruelty may also provide a direct contrast to Rock’s hidden humanity.

With both Shanks and Teach present as children, fans are waiting to see exactly how their lives were forever altered in God Valley. Moreover, One Piece Chapter 1160 could show the tragic loss of their mothers, a trauma that shaped them into rivals destined for a legendary clash.

Some believe that the chapter may begin with King Harald reading a newspaper about Rocks’ death, teasing us before showing the full battle. Others argue that Oda has set up too much for the flashback to stall now. There’s also speculation about how the God Valley Incident might be spread across multiple flashbacks.

Whatever happens, One Piece Chapter 1160 is guaranteed to be one of the most important chapters in series history. Fans better be ready, the past of God Valley is about to collide with the future of the Grand Line.

Edited by Nisarga Kakade