It’s The End Of An Era For The One Piece Anime

As a huge One Piece fan, I’m honestly a little shaken up by the recent news! It looks like the anime is going through a massive transformation. For over 26 years, we’ve been getting new episodes almost every week, but starting in 2026, it’s switching to a seasonal format – meaning longer gaps between releases. It’s a big change, and a lot of us are worried, especially since the anime has already been taking long breaks. What’s really frustrating is that this production shift doesn’t seem to be fixing the issues with pacing or quality. It feels like One Piece is stepping into a whole new era, and while it could be amazing, it’s definitely a bit nerve-wracking!





