The ‘One Piece’ fans were in celebratory mode as their beloved anime was to complete 25 years on October 20. However, ahead of the same, disappointing news has broken out – ‘One Piece’ to go on a six-month hiatus. The news has been confirmed by the makers, who shared that the anime will return in April 2025.
“Heads up, One Piece watchers! New episodes of Egghead Arc are taking a break and will return in April 2025.Beginning October 26, a special version of the Straw Hats journey to Fish-Man Island will air, titled One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga!” the post read.
Heads up, One Piece watchers! New episodes of Egghead Arc are taking a break and will return in April 2025. Beginning October 26 a special version of the Straw Hats journey to Fish-Man Island will air, titled One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga! pic.twitter.com/UzgNExLB3o
— One Piece (@OnePieceAnime) October 13, 2024
Chief Producer Ryuta Koike, through a live stream, shared that a new time slot will also be announced once the anime returns. This will allow the team to gear up for the next phase of the Egghead Arc and beyond, states ComicBook.
Further, Koike explained that the team will be utilizing this time to enhance the series. The aim is to improve the impact of the story with each episode that will start airing in April 2025. The production quality of episodes, especially certain scenes, is being taken into consideration. The producer also announced that all the details regarding the new schedule are expected to be revealed during Jump Festa 2025 in December this year.
Meanwhile, fans can tune into ‘One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga.’ It is a remade version of the original Fish-Man Island arc. Also, a fresh new episode of ‘One Piece Fan Letter’ will be available for streaming on Sunday.
