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It has only been six months since the One Piece anime returned after a six-month hiatus, and now it will again be on a break for a couple of weeks. Unfortunately, the One Piece fandom won’t be able to experience the Egghead Island arc in the first two weeks of October due to the break. Unlike the six-month hiatus, this break won’t be for maintenance. While the first week is officially a break, the second will see a recap of one of the episodes. On September 28, 2025, episode 1145 of One Piece will be released before it resumes again on October 19.
Why Is One Piece Anime Taking A Break?
The franchise has not explicitly revealed the reason behind the break, but the fandom is speculating one of the two things that could be a probable reason. The first reason is that the anime is catching up to the manga, which is a well-known factor since each episode covers 2.5-4 chapters on average. The second reason is more interesting since it involves improving the animation.
With the Gorosei and the giants having arrived on Egghead, the upcoming battle will be on a larger scale, and there will be tons of characters showcasing their Haki. Also, these animations are speculated to be top-notch, similar to Aokiji vs. Garp and King vs. Zoro. To achieve such high quality, the animators need significant time, which might be a reason for a break.
A Recap Episode Will Be Featured
On October 5, 2025, there will be no One Piece episode, but on October 12, 2025, a recap episode will broadcast. The recap episode will feature CP0, who has had quite a bit of screen time since the Reverie arc. It is a special one-episode recap, and its content remains unknown. CP0 had a major role in Wano and Egghead, and the episode might provide more insights into them.
The Announcement Came As A Shock To The Fans
The One Piece fandom was eager to see Monkey D. Luffy in action against the Gorosei, but the latest announcement came as a shock. Everyone was eagerly waiting to see it, but due to some unforeseen reasons, the episodes have been postponed. Fans were not shy about showcasing their feelings on social media.
@piratepath wrote, “Either they can’t maintain the quality of the animation weekly, or they’re trying not to catch up with the manga.”
@mangahood said, “It’ oda fault for taking so many breaks.”
@Demontics22 posted, “They waited till after they released a good episode to announce this so it would calm people down just a bit lol.”
@GreatOldTweets shared a picture to relay his emotion, which said, “It’s Fine.”
Source: Pewpiece X
Priyanko is currently pursuing his Master’s in Economics. He loves to read manga or watch anime in his spare time. He is a massive fan of One Piece, Naruto, and Haikyu. Amidst the Great Pirating Era, he wishes to become the greatest Hokage, even though he is short.
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