While the One Piece anime is on hiatus, a special episode is released on YouTube, bringing Luffy and Law on a new adventure
The iconic One Piece franchise is going through a unique moment in its history. For the first time in over 25 years, the anime has entered a temporary hiatus as the team prepares for the return of episodes from the Egghead Arc, scheduled for April this year. However, to ease fans’ wait, a special episode was released on YouTube, which takes place shortly after the events of the Wano Arc.
In this short, the protagonists Monkey D. Luffy and Trafalgar Law team up to rescue a Sea Lord, who has a sword stuck in his throat. Although the episode was released without English subtitles, it was a welcome surprise for fans eager for the plot to continue. The decision to release this special during the hiatus brought relief to fans of the franchise, who have been facing months of waiting for the arrival of the Egghead Arc.
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When does One Piece return from hiatus?
Eiichiro Oda’s anime had announced a six-month break in October 2024, giving the team time to prepare the second part of the Egghead Arc airing, which will begin on April 6, 2025. Episode 1123 will be broadcast at 11:15 am on Brasília time, but there is still no information about the impact of this change on international broadcast times.
It is worth mentioning that the Egghead Arc is one of the most anticipated of the One Piece Final Saga, promising to reveal new mysteries and bring significant advances in the search for the legendary treasure. Meanwhile, the live-action version of the series, produced by Netflix, also remains in the spotlight, with its first season now available and renewed for a second.
The One Piece special episode, released on the franchise’s official YouTube channel, offers fans a glimpse into Luffy and Law’s adventures as they await the return of the main anime.
One Piece is available on Crunchyroll, Max and Netflix.
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