Kuma’s Long-Awaited Punch on Saturn Brings Egghead Island Arc to a Powerful Climax
A post-credit teaser promises a father-daughter reunion in episode 1138 scheduled for August 3
Overview
- One Piece Episode 1137 concluded the flashback arc with Bartholomew Kuma delivering a decisive blow to Saint Jaygarcia Saturn that fans had anticipated for months.
- Saturn’s status as the Egghead Island arc’s primary villain was reinforced by his cruel experiments on Jewelry Bonney and Ginny.
- Toei Animation heightened the episode’s impact by omitting the opening theme and using a black-and-white sequence during Kuma’s strike.
- Viewers and critics lauded episode 1137 for its emotional depth and top-tier animation quality.
- The post-credit teaser for episode 1138, titled “Thank You, Dad – Bonney and Kuma’s Warm Embrace,” confirms an August 3 release on Crunchyroll and Netflix.