Globally popular anime One Piece has announced an unexpected six-month hiatus in the broadcast of its ongoing Egghead Arc. The series is expected to resume its storyline in April 2025, marking the longest delay in its history. The shocking news was announced through a press release and One Piece’s Chief producer Ryuta Koike also explained during a special live-stream event why it will be absent until next April.
Fans know that Eiichiro Oda’s original manga is getting more exciting with each new release and now the anime team wants to “take this opportunity to make the anime even more powerful.” So, when it begins to air new episodes in its new time slot, fans can expect to see a revamped version of the much-beloved series.
🚨BREAKING NEWS!!
ONE PIECE ANIME GOING ON A LONG BREAK AND WILL RESUME IN APRIL 2025 !!!! pic.twitter.com/a36Lpx80bE
— Pew (@pewpiece) October 13, 2024
Also, One Piece followers don’t be disheartened. To make up for the hiatus, Toei Animation will broadcast a reimagined edition of the Fish-Man Island Arc, which is reportedly updated and enhanced with new audio and visual touches. This special cut, which is supposed to be 21-episode long will consist of new animation sequences with an opening theme “We Go” by Kitadani Hiroshi, and the ending theme “Sailing” by BE:FIRST.
When the One Piece anime returns in April 2025, it will be moving to a brand-new timeslot, completely changing the time it has aired for years ! pic.twitter.com/coYZFTPNk4
— Pew (@pewpiece) October 13, 2024
When One Piece returns in April 2025, we will get :
– Better pacing for a smoother, more exciting watch.
– Upgraded animation and production quality.
– Fresh music and sound effects to boost the action and emotions!
– A better timeslot, which could lead to less censorship. pic.twitter.com/nP1pRRu98T
— Pew (@pewpiece) October 13, 2024
One Piece follows the life of Monkey D. Luffy, a boy who gains the properties of a rubber after accidentally devouring a Devil Fruit. With Straw Hat Pirate crew at his side, Luffy wants to become the King of the Pirates
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