Overview

• Episode 1136 marks the conclusion of Bartholomew Kuma’s eight-episode flashback in the Egghead Island arc.
• The episode delivers an emotional resolution to Kuma’s storyline, reshaping viewers’ understanding of his character.
• It achieved a record 9.9 rating on IMDb, becoming the highest-rated One Piece episode ever and the top anime installment of 2025.
• Fans praised director Yasunori Koyama’s work and the episode’s soundtrack for heightening its emotional impact.
• Critics highlighted pacing concerns over the extended flashback as the anime prepares to resume the Egghead Island conflict with episode 1137 on July 27.