One Piece Anime Confirms Elbaph Arc Premiere Date With First Look Trailer

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The anime series One Piece will return next spring with the Elbaph Arc, as revealed in a new trailer. However, One Piece is also making a significant change to its release schedule, moving to a new system of releasing only 26 episodes per year starting in 2026. This change comes as the current Egghead Arc concludes later this week.

The next anime season will begin with the One Piece: Elbaph Arc. The One Piece anime is taking a break and will return in April with a new season, promising a faster adaptation pace than previous seasons. Fans can get a first look at the Elbaph arc with a new trailer and poster revealed at Jump Festa 2026.

When Does One Piece: Elbaph Arc Come Out?

The One Piece: Elbaph Arc anime will begin airing in Japan on April 5th, 2026, as part of the spring anime season. It’s planned to have 26 episodes and continue throughout the year. Toei Animation has announced that each episode will cover at least one chapter of the original manga by Eiichiro Oda, aiming to keep the anime’s pace closer to the source material. It’s still unclear exactly how this faster pace will play out.

The recent changes to the One Piece anime’s release schedule are huge for the anime world. It was one of the last big series still putting out new episodes every week, and its switch to seasonal releases could signal a new trend. We’re likely seeing the end of weekly anime episodes, though it will take time to fully understand the consequences of this shift.

What’s Next for One Piece in 2026?

Fans of One Piece have a lot to look forward to! The Elbaph Arc will premiere next April, and Netflix will release the second season of the live-action series in March (with Season 3 already being made). Plus, new manga chapters will continue to come out weekly, advancing the story further into its final saga. It’s shaping up to be an exciting Spring for One Piece fans after a short break.

At Jump Festa 2026, Eiichiro Oda announced that a new One Piece movie is planned. However, he cautioned fans that it’s still early in development. In a message to fans, Oda jokingly said progress hasn’t been smooth, but he hopes the announcement will motivate the team. He assured fans the movie will be about a topic they’ll be excited about, and asked for their patience.

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2025-12-21 22:11