One Piece’s animated series has confirmed an extended hiatus following the broadcast of its latest episode.
The show, which is adapted from the classic manga and has been running since 1999, aired its 1,122nd episode over the weekend.
Toei Animation has now announced that the show will take a break in its ongoing Egghead Arc, returning in April 2025.
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However, fans eager for their One Piece fix need not worry, as the show will air a new edited version of the One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga in the meantime, which will broadcast in an abridged 21 episodes.
The new version features “enhanced contemporary visuals” and “updated opening and ending themes” – which includes a special guest collaboration (via Crunchyroll).
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On top of that, a special 25th anniversary episode will premiere on October 20, honouring “the enduring legacy of One Piece with a 30-minute ensemble depicting the reunion of the Straw Hat crew from the perspective of non-pirate characters, all taking place after the Summit War in the Sabaody Archipelago”.
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“A young girl who admires Nami is in the lead and ready to set off on an adventure of her own,” the teaser adds.
The animated series was recently acquired by the BBC in the UK, with ten sagas being released before the end of 2024.
Meanwhile, the live-action Netflix adaptation of One Piece is prepping for its second season, with filming commencing over the summer.
New additions to the cast include Magic Mike’s Joe Manganiello as villain Mr 0, Lera Abova as Miss All Sunday, Bridgerton’s Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday and The Conners' Katey Sagal as Dr Kureha.
One Piece is streaming on BBC iPlayer in the UK. Season one of the live-action series is streaming now on Netflix.
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