One Piece Anime Officially Reveals Elbaf Arc’s Release Date

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The One Piece anime is now showing the Egghead Arc, which marks the beginning of the series’ final storyline. Many viewers are excited to see what happens next, and the upcoming arc – Elbaf – is shaping up to be one of the best yet. This arc has been hinted at for a long time, even before the significant time jump in the story. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the Elbaf arc, and a release date has just been announced!

The Elbaf arc is expected to begin in the One Piece anime in April 2026. However, before that happens, there will be a significant break in the series. This break will start at the end of December, after the Egghead arc finishes. Breaks like this are likely to become common, as One Piece has been airing weekly for nearly 30 years, and the production schedule is changing.

Elbaf Is Coming To The One Piece Anime

  • On April 5, 2026
  • One Piece Episode 1156 Masks The Beginning Of The Elbaf Arc

Wow, the Egghead Arc in One Piece has been absolutely incredible! Seriously, getting Kuma’s history, learning about Vegapunk, seeing what’s going on with Jewelry Bonney, and then those reveals with the Five Elders and Imu… it’s all been amazing. It wasn’t the longest arc, but it was just stuffed with so much good stuff, and we fans have been loving every minute. But sadly, it looks like Egghead is officially wrapping up now.

I won’t argue that’s unfair, but attacking those young, hopeful pirates who are changing things? Isn’t that going too far? Are you really scared of what’s coming next?

Now that the Egghead arc has concluded, One Piece fans are eager to see what comes next. Those familiar with the manga know the next story will take place in Elbaf, the land of the Giants. This arc is highly anticipated, as the island was first teased over twenty years ago during the Little Garden arc.

The long-awaited Elbaf arc from One Piece is officially scheduled to premiere in animated form on April 5, 2026, with episode 1156. Fans have known it was coming in April, but now the specific date has been confirmed.

One Piece’s Elbaf Arc Also Received a New Key Visual and Teaser

I was so excited for Jump Festa 2026, and it totally delivered! One of the biggest reveals was definitely new info about the Elbaf arc. But it wasn’t just the release date – they also dropped a stunning new Key Visual! It shows the Straw Hats sporting their looks for Elbaf, and the art style is really unique – it’s almost like everything is built from LEGOs! It’s a really cool look and got me even more hyped for what’s to come.

Beyond the main visual, Toei Animation released a new teaser trailer for the Elbaf arc. The short trailer gives a sneak peek at upcoming events, and viewers familiar with the manga will likely recognize scenes from the story.

Before The Elbaf Arc Begins, The One Piece Anime Will Go On A Long Break

One Piece fans are eagerly anticipating the start of the Elbaf arc, but they’re also worried about the upcoming break in the series. Now that the Egghead arc is finishing up, a significant pause is on the horizon. The final episode of Egghead, episode 1155 titled “The Promised Horizon At Long Last, Towards The Long Awaited Elbaf!”, is scheduled to air on December 28, 2025.

After finishing the Wano arc, Oda-sensei said he’s going to reveal all the world’s secrets and finally tie up all the loose ends. It sounds like ‘The Final Saga’ will really explain everything that’s been building up in One Piece!

Unfortunately, One Piece fans will have to wait until April for new episodes. Toei Animation is changing its release schedule, and One Piece will now be a seasonal anime, meaning only 26 episodes will air each year. With the old schedule, the Elbaf arc would have started in January.

I’ve been following Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece for a long time now, and it’s amazing to see the story of Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirates nearing its end. They’ve been sailing the seas searching for the legendary treasure, the One Piece, and we’re now in the Final Saga! It’s hard to believe, but the very last episode will be released this weekend, on December 28, 2025. If you want to watch it, Crunchyroll is the place to go. For those who prefer reading, you can find the manga for free on Manga Plus and the Shonen Jump apps, which is a great way to support the author and keep the adventure going.

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2025-12-24 00:34