It looks like fans of the hit anime adaptation of the One Piece manga will have to wait a considerable time to see the story of the series, as it was confirmed today that the anime will take a break to start other projects.
According to the information presented in Toei Animation’s X account, the ‘Egghead’ arc will have a pause to resume in April 2025. However, the One Piece anime will continue with ‘One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga’, a special edited version of the original arc of the series, which will begin airing at the end of October and a visual image was unveiled.
One Piece to pause Egghead arc until April 2025
Additionally, the official One Piece anime media announced that the ‘One Piece Fan Letter’ special will air next week, while the edited version of Gyojin Island Arc will begin airing on 27 October. In addition, it was specified that this special version of the Gyojin Island Arc will be shortened to 21 episodes and will feature recreated scenes, retouched art, special effects, colour shading, among other things.
The One Piece manga, written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda, began publication in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in July 1997. The manga has published 108 collected volumes in total, and a few days ago it was reported that the work surpassed 500 million copies in circulation.
On October 20, 1999, the One Piece manga premiered an anime adaptation that is currently still airing and consists of 14 movies, various OVAS and specials. The anime is produced by the animation studio Toei Animation under the direction of Konosuke Uda.
The anime One Piece has the following description: In a vast ocean where seas roar and islands hide unimaginable secrets, an epic tale of bravery, friendship and the pursuit of absolute freedom unfolds. One Piece transports us to a world where pirates fight not only for the legendary treasure known as One Piece, but for their deepest and most ambitious dreams.
At the centre of this saga is Monkey D. Luffy, a fearless young man with a heart as big as the ocean he sails. Spurred on by the promise of becoming the King of Pirates and discovering the most coveted treasure, Luffy embarks on a journey full of danger and excitement, defying those who stand in his way with a smile on his face and unwavering determination.
Accompanied by an eclectic crew of exceptional individuals, each with unique skills and an intriguing past, Luffy ventures through treacherous seas, mysterious islands and epic confrontations with other pirates, marines and supernatural beings. His journey is not only about the search for treasure and power, but also about discovering the true meaning of camaraderie and sacrifice.
With a vast and diverse world populated by memorable characters, One Piece is an odyssey that has captivated millions of fans around the world. Through its thrilling storytelling and inspirational messages, this saga invites us to immerse ourselves in a universe of adventure and fantasy where dreams can come true, as long as we are willing to fight for them.
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