After more than 1,100 episodes, One Piece shows no signs of slowing down. The anime, based on the manga series by Eiichiro Oda, has become an indispensable part of many viewers’ lives, maintaining its popularity for longer than many other series.
To maintain consistency over such a long period, the creators have had to take breaks occasionally. Now, one of the longest gaps in the history of One Piece has been announced.
As episode 1122 of One Piece is set to air, this upcoming hiatus is happening immediately, marking a significant moment in the series’ narrative.
The storyline will focus on the middle of the Egghead arc, which is also the first part of the Final Saga, where Eiichiro is hinting at the approaching conclusion of the Straw Hat Pirates’ journey.
One Piece anime is set to air replacement episodes after a hiatus lasting more than six months, until April 2025.
This break is part of an improvement process, enhancing the quality of Luffy’s adventures on screen. When it returns in April next year, One Piece is expected to feature improved production quality, with revamped visuals and sound, making for a more engaging viewing experience. The new format is designed to address previous issues encountered in the anime’s production. The new frame format has yet to be fully detailed.
Currently, a new version of the Fish-Man Island arc is scheduled to start airing on October 27, 2024. Originally produced in 2011, this arc is undergoing another round of edits and will span 21 episodes, instead of the original 58 episodes.
The new version of the Fish-Man Island arc will kick off following the episode titled ‘Fan Letter’, set to air next week.
Toei Animation has extensive experience in creating “remastered” versions for long-running anime. This has previously been seen with the “Dragon Ball Z” series, which was remastered as “Dragon Ball Kai.” The remastered version features improved visuals, enhanced audio, and a new soundtrack. Additionally, some filler episodes were cut, reducing the original 291 episodes down to just 159.
Now, the remastered version of the Fish-Man Island arc is expected to surpass the quality achieved in Dragon Ball Kai, boasting improved graphics and a more contemporary feel, with the sound also being updated.
