Road To Laugh Tale

Road To Laugh Tale (Road to Laugh Tale（ロードトゥラフテル）, Rōdo Tu Rafuteru^?) is a booklet series published with Shonen Jump issues in 2022 during the month-long hiatus of One Piece between chapters 1053 and 1054. It contains Eiichiro Oda's previously unseen rough sketches and storyboards that did not make it into the final work.

It is similar to One Piece Grand Countdown, which was published during previous month-long hiatus of One Piece in 2010, between chapters 597 and 598.

Vol. 1

The cover of Road To Laugh Tale Vol. 1.

The first booklet was published with issue 30 of Shonen Jump on June 27, 2022. It contains the following sections:

• One Piece Next: A brief introduction to Gol D. Roger, his life, and his final words that kicked off the Great Age of Pirates.
• One Piece Deep
  • The Way to Laugh Tale: An in-depth timeline of Roger's voyage as well as information about the Poneglyphs, with special focus on the Road Poneglyphs and their locations. The location of the missing final Road Poneglyph is speculated to possibly be Elbaph, Vira, or Hachinosu.
  • "Rocks" -The Taboo Pirate-: A feature about Rocks D. Xebec, his ambitions, the history of his crew, and what became of his subordinates after his downfall. The potential connection between Rocks and Blackbeard, who captains the ship "Saber of Xebec", is noted.
• Concept Gallery Treasures Vol. 1: Oda's sketches for the Straw Hats' outfits and new techniques during the Raid on Onigashima are shown, as well as early sketches and concepts for Oden, Momonosuke, the Nine Red Scabbards, Shimotsuki Kouzaburou, Shimotsuki Ushimaru, Fugetsu Omusubi, and Uzuki Tempura.

Vol. 2

The cover of Road To Laugh Tale Vol. 2.

The second booklet was published with issue 31 of Shonen Jump. It contains the following sections:

• One Piece Next: A statement about the fall of Kaidou and Big Mom, as well as speculation on its impact on the world and the New Generation.
• One Piece Deep
  • A Broken Balance — The World in Chaos: A feature about three big scoops surrounding the Levely: 1) Sabo's status following the clash with Fujitora and Ryokugyu, 2) An incident involving the Arabasta Kingdom, 3) The abolishment of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.
  • "Two Emperors" — Blackbeard & Red Hair: A description of the two remaining emperors, Marshall D. Teach and Shanks, and how their fates intertwine.
• One Piece Data
  • "Sword" Grade Catalog: A list of Meito and their grades.
• Concept Gallery Treasures Vol. 2: Concept art for Kaidou, the All-Stars, Tobi Roppo, and Big Mom in Wano Country.

Vol. 3

The cover of Road To Laugh Tale Vol. 3.

The third booklet was published with issue 32 of Shonen Jump. It contains the following sections:

• One Piece Next: A brief description of the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika.
• One Piece Deep
  • Nika & Joy Boy: An overview of the histories for "Sun God" Nika and Joy Boy.
• One Piece Data
  • Devil Fruit Compendium: Lists of Devil Fruits and their users, as well as descriptions of the Devil Fruit types' traits and awakenings.
• Concept Gallery Treasures Vol. 3: Concept art for Yamato, and a Wano Country Map with locations of major characters before the Raid on Onigashima.

Vol. 4

The cover of Road To Laugh Tale Vol. 4.

The fourth booklet was published with issue 33 of Shonen Jump. It contains the following sections:

• One Piece Data
  • Bounty Rankings: A list of the top 66 known bounties in the series as of Chapter 1053, ending with Dorry and Brogy
• Concept Gallery Treasures Vol.4: Concept art for Gear 5, and the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika's Awakening
• Secret Tale: Storyboards from cut and modified scenes from the Wano Country Arc.
  • Tales of Oden 1: Denjiro returning from buying a pot for Kouzuki Oden, reworked into Chapter 960
  • Tales of Oden 2: Alternate storyline with the Mountain God and Kurokoma
  • Tales of Oden 3: Alternate introduction panels for Izou and Kikunojo, with their family name being given as "Hanayagi" instead of being ommitted
  • Tale of Yamato: The meeting between Fuga and Yamato, and how they became friends, confirmed to be canon in SBS Volume 103