When will the One Piece anime return?

Fans of the One Piece anime have been waiting for the anime's return for months now. While there's still a bit more waiting to go, it won't be for long. After all, the One Piece anime will be resuming with the Egghead Arc this April. The anime started its six-month hiatus in October last year, citing a need to recharge as the reason. However, fans weren't left hanging. During the break, the well-received One Piece Fan Letter special and a remastered version of the Fishman Island Arc was aired in the anime's usual time slot. Image via Crunchyroll The upcoming return Unlike the momentous 3D/2Y change in the franchise, the anime will follow the original plan. It will resume airing the Egghead Arc on April 6. Furthermore, Crunchyroll confirmed that the platform will be simulcasting the return in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Latin America. All previous episodes are also available to stream on the platform. IGN also released the English-subbed teaser trailer for the anime's upcoming return, giving us a glimpse of what the recharged production team will deliver. Furthermore, we will be hearing Subaru Kimura as Franky for the first time as the series resumes. Image via Crunchyroll About the Egghead Arc Egghead Island is unlike any location the Straw Hat Pirates have visited before. Dubbed the "Island of the Future," it is home to the genius scientist Dr. Vegapunk and his many creations. The arc promises thrilling encounters as the crew navigates a technologically advanced world filled with new allies and dangerous enemies. One of the central plotlines of the Egghead Arc is the revelation of crucial information regarding the Void Century — the mysterious past that the World Government has long tried to suppress. Additionally, the arc finally reveals the power the enigmatic Five Elders hold. The post When will the One Piece anime return? appeared first on Destructoid.

Mar 15, 2025 - 15:26

Fans of the One Piece anime have been waiting for the anime's return for months now. While there's still a bit more waiting to go, it won't be for long. After all, the One Piece anime will be resuming with the Egghead Arc this April.

The anime started its six-month hiatus in October last year, citing a need to recharge as the reason. However, fans weren't left hanging. During the break, the well-received One Piece Fan Letter special and a remastered version of the Fishman Island Arc was aired in the anime's usual time slot.

Bartolomeo and Otama in One Piece — Image via Crunchyroll

The upcoming return

Unlike the momentous 3D/2Y change in the franchise, the anime will follow the original plan. It will resume airing the Egghead Arc on April 6. Furthermore, Crunchyroll confirmed that the platform will be simulcasting the return in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Latin America. All previous episodes are also available to stream on the platform.

IGN also released the English-subbed teaser trailer for the anime's upcoming return, giving us a glimpse of what the recharged production team will deliver. Furthermore, we will be hearing Subaru Kimura as Franky for the first time as the series resumes.

One Piece cast in Egghead Arc anime — Image via Crunchyroll

About the Egghead Arc

Egghead Island is unlike any location the Straw Hat Pirates have visited before. Dubbed the "Island of the Future," it is home to the genius scientist Dr. Vegapunk and his many creations. The arc promises thrilling encounters as the crew navigates a technologically advanced world filled with new allies and dangerous enemies.

One of the central plotlines of the Egghead Arc is the revelation of crucial information regarding the Void Century — the mysterious past that the World Government has long tried to suppress. Additionally, the arc finally reveals the power the enigmatic Five Elders hold.

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