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One Piece Nears Egghead Finale as Anime Sets Three-Month Hiatus and Seasonal Return in April 2026

Toei says the pause will support a new 26-episode-per-year plan that restructures production for the Elbaf arc.

Overview

  • Episode 1149 premiered on November 9 in Japan with same-day international streaming on Crunchyroll, with Netflix carrying new episodes in some regions on a delay.
  • Episode 1150 is slated for November 16 at 11:15 p.m. JST on Fuji TV, with Crunchyroll streaming following the broadcast.
  • FandomWire reports the Egghead arc is expected to end with episode 1155 by late December if weekly releases continue.
  • Toei has confirmed a break from January through March 2026, with the anime returning in April under a seasonal format of 26 episodes per year.
  • A popular fan account has shared tentative titles for episodes 1149–1152 and a November 23 recap listing, which outlets are citing as unconfirmed scheduling details.