The a piece The anime is currently airing the Egghead arc, which kick-started the final saga of the series. While it has been a fun ride, fans are ready to move on to the next arc of the series. The next arc of a piece Would be one of the best in the entire series, especially since it was set up so long ago, before the timeskip. This new arc is, of course, Elbaf. Fans are hyped for the start of the Elbaf arc anime, and luckily, its release date has just been revealed.
One Piece: Oda confirms a new timeskip after the Elbaf arc
Elbaf is a major arc, and after its end, One Piece will get a new short timeskip.
Elbaf will appear in the One Piece anime in April 2026. However, the Elbaf arc will be preceded by a long break that many fans are not prepared for. This break begins at the end of December, after the conclusion of Egghead. A long break like this will be the norm from now on, and many fans will get used to it after a piece that has been a weekly series for nearly 3 decades.
Elbaf is coming to a One Piece anime
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On April 5, 2026
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One Piece Episode 1156 Mask The Beginning of the Elbaf Arc
a piece The Egghead arc has become a sensation among fans. Kuma's backstory, the reveal of Vegapunk, Jewelry Bonnie's character arc, and of course, the five elders and the emu, are all major highlights of this arc. Egghead isn't the longest arc of One Piece, but it's one of the most packed that fans thoroughly enjoyed. Now, however, Egghead is officially ending.
I'm not saying it's not fair, Navy man. But raiding the shabby new green leaves that changed the age of piracy forever? Don't you think you are doing too much? Are you afraid of the new age? – Shanks
With the end of the Egghead arc, fans are already waiting for the next arc of One Piece, and fans who have read the manga already know that this arc is Elbaf. Featuring the land of giants, Elbaf is one of the most anticipated arcs of the series.. After all, the island was first mentioned two decades ago during the events of the Little Garden.
Elbaf is finally getting animated, and while fans have known for a while that it will be coming in April, an exact release date has finally been revealed. One Piece's Elbaf arc will finally be released on April 5, 2026, starting with One Piece Episode 1156.
One Piece's Elbaf arc also received a new key visual and teaser
New information revealed about Elbaf came to fans through Jump Festa 2026. Jump Festa was long awaited, and it was definitely one of the biggest pieces of information fans got from the event. Interestingly, the Elbaf Arc release date isn't the only thing fans got to see during the event. Fans also got a new key visual. This key visual features the Straw Hat Pirates in their Elbaf designs, surrounded by a LEGO-like aesthetic.
One Piece: The 7 arcs that follow Elbaf
Elbaf is great, but even bigger arcs are coming in one piece after it.
There's more to it than just a key visual, though. Fans also got a new teaser trailer for Elbaf by Toei Animation. This short teaser hints at events that will soon unfold, and fans who have read the manga may recognize which scenes are shown.
Before the Elbaf Arc begins, the One Piece anime goes on a long break
Fans are excited for the Elbaf arc of One Piece to finally begin, but many fear the break that comes before it. In fact, with the conclusion of Egghead, a long break is now coming. Egghead's final episode, One Piece Episode 1155, titled “The Promised Horizon at Long Last, Towards the Long Awaited Elbaf!” Will air on December 28, 2025.
In the final saga, I will draw it all, the mysteries of the world! – Eiichiro Oda, After the End of Wano
after that, One Piece fans won't get any new episodes until April. This, unfortunately, is the new strategy that Toei Animation will use moving forward. One Piece is essentially becoming a seasonal anime, releasing only 26 episodes a year. If a piece was running on its old system, Elbaf would kickstart in January.
Eiichiro Oda's One Piece focuses on the journey of Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates as they travel the seas to claim the great treasure known as One Piece. The anime and manga are currently in their final saga. One Piece will drop its final episode this weekend. The official release date of One Piece Episode 1155 is December 28, 2025. Fans can stream the episode on Crunchyroll. Meanwhile, the One Piece manga can be read for free on the Manga Plus and Shonen Jump apps. Doing this will ensure that fans will always support the author.
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