Overview

• Episode 1136 concluded Kuma and Bonney’s multi-episode flashback on July 13, delivering deep emotional resonance that moved many fans to tears.
• The installment earned a 9.9 rating on IMDb, making it the highest-rated anime episode of 2025 and the top-ranked entry in One Piece history.
• Critics and viewers lauded director Yasunori Koyama’s visual storytelling but noted that the eight-episode arc felt overly protracted.
• Toei Animation announced a one-week delay for episode 1137, shifting its premiere from July 20 to July 27 due to national election coverage.
• Fans are now awaiting the series’ return to the present-day Egghead Island conflict once the hiatus ends.