One Piece’s Anime Hit With Another Surprising Delay

The anime adaptation of ‘One Piece’ has faced another unexpected postponement this summer, as it gears up to conclude its extensive flashback arc. In a brief diversion from the ongoing Egghead storyline, ‘One Piece’ delved into the shared past of Bartholomew Kuma and Jewelry Bonney. The recent episodes have offered glimpses into the immense hardships endured by Kuma throughout his life, and shed light on the reasons behind some of his series-long decisions. However, it’s now time to resume Luffy and the Straw Hats’ adventures in the upcoming episodes.

In the recently aired episode of One Piece, Kuma’s flashback arc concluded as we discovered that Bonney was delving into his memories, and the anime hinted at a reentry into current events with the ongoing battle against Saturn on Dr. Vegapunk’s future island lab. However, this month has brought a setback to the anime, causing fans to wait until July 27th for the next episode. This means an additional week of patience before we find out what happens next.

One Piece Episode 1137 Release Date Revealed

Due to election coverage in Japan, it has been announced that the broadcast of “One Piece” Episode 1137, which fans were looking forward to on July 20th, will now air a week later, on July 27th. This isn’t the only anime affected by an unexpected delay this Summer due to election coverage; “Gachiakuta” is another example. However, the postponement may be felt more keenly by fans of “One Piece”, given the numerous breaks and delays the series has experienced since the start of the “One Piece: Egghead Arc Part 2” earlier this Spring.

Recently, the anime series “One Piece” has faced criticism for its intermittent airing over the past few months. The “Egghead Arc Part 2” returned this Spring following a six-month hiatus to produce upcoming episodes. Although the series has been delighting fans with every new moment, it has also sparked significant backlash when the anime temporarily pauses its broadcast to air recap specials instead. However, this time the delay is not due to any fault of “One Piece”; let’s hope the fans remain understanding during this additional waiting period.

What’s Next for One Piece?

Thank goodness, it appears that Kuma’s flashback storyline in One Piece Episode 1137 concludes, signifying a return for fans to the suspenseful cliffhanger where Bonney was captured by Saturn. Recall that Bonney, furious, assaulted Saturn even though he unveiled his complete devil form on-screen for the first time in our last encounter. However, this is just the beginning of the turmoil that will unfold throughout the rest of the arc.

The “Egghead” storyline in “One Piece” has quite a bit unraveling before it reaches a resolution, as Luffy and the Straw Hats find themselves hemmed in by the Marines who aim to annihilate the island. However, their objective is to devise a way out while also securing Dr. Vegapunk and moving on to their next destination on their voyage. As the series gears up for its climactic ending, viewers are advised to stay tuned for more updates on “One Piece,” with fresh episodes available through Crunchyroll and Netflix streaming services.

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2025-07-15 19:42