Great news for ONE PIECE enthusiasts! A wealth of updates has been unveiled, covering next year's anime, the Elbaf arc, and the much-anticipated continuation of the Netflix live-action series.
The ONE PIECE anime is set to return in April 2026 with the Elbaf arc, with up to 26 episodes airing throughout 2026.
Additionally, Netflix's live-action ONE PIECE series Season 2, titled "INTO THE GRAND LINE," will premiere on March 10, 2026. The sneak peek at character designs for the upcoming anime, ONE PIECE HEROINES, was also revealed.
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Anime ONE PIECE to Resume in April 2026 with Elbaf Arc!
The Egghead Arc of the anime ONE PIECE is set to conclude in December 2025, with the Elbaf Arc beginning broadcast in April 2026.
To deliver a more concise story and delve deeper into the ONE PIECE world, the production team has announced a new strategy. This involves adapting "one manga chapter per anime episode" and limiting broadcasts to a maximum of 26 episodes per year, starting in 2026.
In anticipation of the April 2026 broadcast, "ONE PIECE NEWS" has released a teaser visual for the Elbaf Arc, along with new costume designs for the Straw Hat Crew.
▲Anime ONE PIECE Elbaf Arc - Straw Hat Crew Costume Designs
(c)Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha,Fuji Television,Toei Animation
Netflix Live-Action Series ONE PIECE Season 2 "INTO THE GRANDLINE" Release Date Set for March 10, 2026!
Netflix's live-action ONE PIECE Season 2, titled "INTO THE GRANDLINE," is officially setting sail on March 10, 2026, streaming exclusively worldwide! Iñaki Godoy, who plays Monkey D. Luffy, shared the exciting release date news on "ONE PIECE NEWS."
This highly anticipated season sees the Straw Hat crew finally venturing into the treacherous Grand Line. Prepare for an adventure with even more intense action and stunning visuals that promise to surpass the first season!
Iñaki Godoy's message video URL:
https://youtube.com/shorts/EmqK6_fmiwg
Fans will also be thrilled to hear that the Japanese dubbed version, a hit in Season 1, is confirmed for production. An enthusiastic message from "that person" who voices Monkey D. Luffy will also be revealed on "ONE PIECE NEWS."
Character Designs for Anime "ONE PIECE HEROINES" Partially Revealed!
The anime "ONE PIECE HEROINES" is an animated adaptation of the novel series "ONE PIECE novel HEROINES," which was serialized in "ONE PIECE magazine." This anime focuses on female characters from "ONE PIECE" as protagonists, depicting their journey to "being true to themselves." The character designs for Nami and Nico Robin have now been revealed for the first time.
Anime "One Piece in Love" to Launch A Mini Album!
The anime "One Piece in Love" is set to be screened at the "12th New Chitose Airport International Animation Film Festival," taking place at New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido. The event previously announced that three main cast members would appear on Sunday, November 23rd. It has now been confirmed that voice actor Hiroshi Kitada-san, who plays Minamiyama Semashi, will also join them on stage, sparking speculation about a live performance of the legendary song.
Additionally, a mini-album will be released on Monday, November 24th (Japan Time). It will feature the opening theme song "Attoteki Kaigo" (lyrics, composition, and arrangement by original creator Daiki Ihara), the ending theme song "Himitsu no Date," and "Gome~~n...," a track that received positive feedback in the "ONE PIECE DAY '25" special video.
Event Details
Event Name: 12th New Chitose Airport International Animation Film Festival
Date: November 21–25, 2025
"One Piece in Love" Anime Screening
Venue: NEW CHITOSE Anime Park (New Chitose Airport Portom Hall)
Free Screenings: November 22–24, 2025 / 11:00 AM JST daily
"Love One Piece" Cast Appearance & Talk Show Special Program
Date & Time: Sunday, November 23, 2025 / 2:00 PM JST – Portom Hall (Main Hall)
Details: https://airport-anifes.jp/programs/park-koisuru-op/
▲The International Animation Film Festival Poster
© Daiki Ihara,Eiichiro Oda / Shueisha,Toei Animation
Mini Album Details
▲Mini Album Cover
© Daiki Ihara,Eiichiro Oda / Shueisha,Toei Animation
Title: Koi Pi
Release Date & Time: Monday, November 24, 2025 / 12:00 AM JST
Streaming Link: https://avex.lnk.to/koipi_onepiece
Track List:
- "Attoteki Kaigo"
- "Himitsu no Date"
- "Gome~~n..."
- "Gome~~n..." (ONE PIECE DAY '25 EDIT)
All Latest Updates Published at "ONE PIECE NEWS"
The latest information mentioned above has been officially announced in detail on the "ONE PIECE NEWS" segment of the official ONE PIECE YouTube channel.
"ONE PIECE NEWS": https://youtube.com/live/iLPbUTYUg9A
© Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha
© Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, Fuji Television, Toei Animation
Netflix Series "ONE PIECE" Season 2: Premiering worldwide exclusively on Netflix from Tuesday, March 10, 2026
© Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha
© Jun Esaka, Sayaka Suwa/Shueisha, Fuji Television, Toei Animation
© Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha
© Daiki Ihara, Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, Toei Animation
*Some parts of this text have been translated using machine translation
