Ok Straw Hat fans, it’s almost time for new episodes to start airing! Toei Animation and Crunchyroll have officially announced the return of the One Piece anime simulcast this spring, kicking off one of the most anticipated storylines in the series: the Elbaph Arc.
After years of build-up in the manga and endless fan speculation, the legendary Land of Giants is finally coming to the anime — and it promises to be a massive turning point for Luffy and the crew.
The Elbaph Arc Begins April 5, 2026
The new arc premieres April 5, 2026, marking the start of an all-new chapter in the Straw Hats’ journey. Picking up after their high-stakes escape from the futuristic chaos of Egghead Island, the crew charts a course toward Elbaph, a place that’s been teased since the early days of One Piece.
Joined by the fearsome Giant Warrior Pirates, the Straw Hats finally arrive in the long-rumored homeland of the giants. New allies, powerful enemies, and emotional reunions await as the scale of the adventure grows larger than ever.
Egghead Arc English Dub Arrives in March
There’s also great news for dub fans. Crunchyroll confirmed that the final English dub batch of the Egghead Arc will begin streaming March 24, 2026, covering episodes 1144–1155. This release completes the entire Egghead storyline in English, just in time to prepare viewers for Elbaph.
Where You Can Watch
Both the Elbaph Arc simulcast and the Egghead Arc English dub will stream on Crunchyroll across multiple regions, including:
- United States
- Canada
- Australia & New Zealand
- South Africa
- India
- Southeast Asia
- Latin America
A Giant Step Forward for One Piece
Elbaph has long been one of the most mysterious and hyped locations in the One Piece world, and its arrival signals that the series is charging full speed toward its endgame. With larger-than-life battles, deep lore, and the continued pursuit of the ultimate treasure — the One Piece itself — this arc is shaping up to be one fans will be talking about for years.
Whether you’re a longtime weekly watcher or catching up through the dub, spring 2026 is about to be a huge moment for One Piece. The giants are waiting — and the adventure is only getting bigger.
