One Piece Fans Face Disappointment on May 11: Anime and Manga Breaks

This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Egghead arc.

Summary

One Piece Anime is going on a break on May 11, disappointing fans with a recap episode.
One Piece manga is also on a break, with chapter 1148 dropping on May 11 and returning on May 26 with chapter 1149.
One Piece Episode 1129, featuring Kuma’s past, will be released on May 18, with more exciting episodes to follow.

Fans of One Piece are in for some disappointment with the latest news regarding both the anime and manga. The eagerly awaited episode that delves into Kuma’s past is being postponed, and once again, the One Piece anime will take a hiatus. However, there is a silver lining as we do have a date for the return of episode 1129, which isn’t too far off.

The One Piece Anime Is Going on a Break On May 11

One Piece Episode 1129 Is Pushed Back

The One Piece anime has taken another short break a month after returning from a six-month hiatus. This sudden pause might have been unexpected for some viewers. However, don’t fret as the current break is not very prolonged.

On May 11, 2025, originally slated for release was a new episode of the beloved series One Piece, specifically, episode 1129. Unfortunately, what fans will receive instead is a recap episode, which isn’t particularly thrilling and isn’t met with much enthusiasm. This recap episode will revolve around Tony Tony Chopper, delving into the relationship between Kuma and Bonney, and the title of this episode is “Dr. Chopper’s Medical Records – A Father and Daughter’s Ballad.” Naturally, many fans are disheartened by this unexpected turn of events. Recap episodes are generally disliked, and many viewers see them as a waste of time. The disappointment intensifies among fans as the anime has only recently returned, making a break seem unnecessary to them.

And one more thing! I want Vivi, right now. — Imu to the Five Elders

One Piece Manga Goes On Another Break

One Piece 1148 Drops May 11
One Piece 1149 Drops May 26

11th of May isn’t just a melancholic day for anime enthusiasts, but also for manga lovers. This is because One Piece manga is going to take another two-week hiatus as well. The 1148th chapter of One Piece will be released on Sunday, May 11, 2025. However, following this release, the manga will once again pause its publication for another fortnight, even though it recently resumed from a previous break. This shouldn’t catch fans off guard, as it is common for One Piece to take a break after every three chapters. Since the last pause was due to the magazine and not Oda, the author is taking his personal break after completing his third chapter.

When Will One Piece Episode 1129 Be Released?

May 18 is The New Release Date For The Anime

Due to a delay, fans may be questioning when they can expect to see One Piece episode 1129. The following week will see a slight hold-up for the Egghead episode, but patience is advised. The eagerly awaited episode One Piece Episode 1129, titled “Kuma’s Past. A world where you’re better off dead,” will air on May 18, 2025, following a break. This episode will finally reveal Kuma’s long-awaited flashback. The upcoming episodes, including One Piece episode 1129 and those following it, promise to be thrilling, with no apparent breaks in the anime schedule after May 11 for the time being.

One Piece Manga Return Date

On May 26, 2025, the One Piece manga will resume with its 1149th chapter. In Japan, this chapter is released at midnight JST every Monday. But most international readers will get to read it on the same day, May 26. Excitingly, fans can access and read this chapter for free on Manga Plus!

2025-05-06 03:54