when does one piece come back

The One Piece anime is currently on a planned hiatus and is scheduled to come back in April 2026 , with the new season kicking off the long-awaited Elbaph Arc on April 5, 2026 in Japan.

Quick Scoop: Anime Return

• The weekly broadcast format is ending; One Piece is shifting to a seasonal structure from 2026 onward.

• The TV anime went on break after finishing the Egghead Incident arc and will return on April 5, 2026 with the Elbaph Arc.

• From 2026, the anime will aim for up to 26 episodes per year , split into two cours (two seasonal batches).

In other words, if you’re waiting for new anime episodes: mark early April 2026 (specifically April 5 in Japan) as the comeback date.

What About the Manga?

If you meant the manga instead of the anime:

• After breaks in January 2026, chapter 1172 is scheduled for February 1, 2026 , following a short pause after chapter 1171.

• These breaks are mainly for Eiichiro Oda’s health and schedule, and things are expected to stabilize again from February onward.

So:

• Anime comes back in April 2026 (Elbaph Arc, starting April 5).

• Manga resumes from its current break with chapter 1172 on February 1, 2026.

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