Toei Animation’s global anime sensation One Piece has officially made its comeback with the Elbaph Arc, marking the beginning of a new adventure for the Straw Hat Crew. The simulcast resumed on April 5, with new episodes being released weekly on Sundays.
The narrative now centers on Luffy and his friends as they navigate towards the fabled Land of Giants in the company of the Giant Warrior Pirates, unveiling new meetings, long-awaited reunions, and an unprecedented adventure as they continue their quest for the ultimate treasure.
This latest arc represents a major milestone for the long-standing series, which has now exceeded 1,150 episodes while further extending its global influence.
One Piece can be watched in simulcast across various platforms, including Animation Digital Network (France & Germany), AnimeBox (Spain), Anime Generation (Italy), RTS (Switzerland), MBC Shahid (Middle East), Crunchyroll (EMEA), and Netflix (Global).
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Furthermore, Toei Animation is gearing up to enhance the franchise with One Piece Heroines, a special anime episode set to premiere on July 5. Inspired by the One Piece novel series Heroines, the project highlights the franchise’s renowned female characters, providing a fresh viewpoint beyond the main narrative.
Focused on Nami, the episode encompasses an original plot featuring characters like Robin, merging well-known elements with innovative content. The storyline is adapted from One Piece Magazine.
Take a look at the new teaser below.
Toei Animation’s announcements coincide with Netflix’s report that it is broadening its own One Piece universe with an upcoming LEGO animated special and WIT Studio’s anime reboot The One Piece.
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