During the Jump Festa 2026, One Piece mangaka Eiichiro Oda took the stage and delivered a message that shook the whole fandom in excitement. According to Oda’s message, the iconic Laugh Tale Island, where the One Piece treasure is hidden, will finally be revealed in 2026.
Oda’s Message Confirms One Piece’s Most Anticipated Moment in 2026
One Piece was the last anime series to be featured on Shueisha’s Jump Festa 2026, with none other than the mangaka Eiichiro Oda himself taking centre stage. While the other theatrics took place, including the announcement of the new season of the anime, the Elbaph Arc is set to begin on April 5, 2026, with a teaser video; the major reveal was from Oda-san.
Every year, Eiichiro Oda takes the stage and reveals some exciting news for the One Piece fandom, and this year was no different. While his actual message was in Japanese and a bit cryptic, we found a rough translation a fan did (on X), and here’s what it translates to:
We are heading to **that island** which only the Pirate King was ever able to reach!!? The man marked by flame will also appear. Characters who never had the chance to meet will finally encounter each other. Those two will meet, and those two will meet as well.
Oda’s message regarding “that island” was clearly pointing towards Laugh Tale, as it is the island that only the Pirate King Gol D. Roger has been to and is unexplored. Furthermore, Oda being Oda also left another teaser for the fans, mentioning the “Man Marked by Flame”, which refers to Hinokizu, who might have an appearance in 2026.
Why Is the Laugh Tale Island So Iconic in One Piece?
The Roger Pirates from One Piece | Credits: Toei Animation
The Laugh Tale island is one of the most iconic spots in the One Piece series, with several pieces of lore behind it. First and foremost, it is the location for the One Piece, which is the whole base narrative of the entire series. Upon Roger’s announcement during his execution, an era of Pirates began who set sail to uncover the treasure.
Furthermore, all the mysteries in the world regarding the Will of D, Void Century, and the Ancient Kingdom; all of these can only be uncovered once someone reaches Laugh Tale. The island is essentially the final destination for every pirate. It is more than just an island; it is the end goal.
A few pieces of information about the One Piece anime series:
TITLEOne PieceSTUDIOToei AnimationGENREShonen, Action, Fantasy, AdventureRELEASE DATEOctober 20, 1999IMDb RATING9/10MAL RATING8.73WHERE TO WATCHCrunchyroll, Netflix
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All episodes of One Piece are currently available to stream on Crunchyroll and Netflix.
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