9 Big Changes Coming To 'One Piece' Anime In April

This covers the 'New Broadcasting Schedule' in the '9 Big Changes Coming To 'One Piece' Anime In April' list.'s return shifts the schedule in Japan for the first time in 18 years. New episodes now start at 11:15 p.m. JST every Sunday night on Fuji TV and its stations, dropping the old Saturday morning slot that ran for almost two decades.

This schedule change lines up fans who follow both the anime and manga perfectly. New episodes air minutes before new manga chapters drop. Crunchyroll keeps its simulcast schedule, making episodes available shortly after airing in Japan; Netflix subscribers face a one-week delay.

Fans get a special double episode premiere weekend starting April 5. Episode 1123 starts the return on Saturday, followed by episode 1124 on Sunday, April 6. This two-day event lets viewers re-enter the Straw Hat Pirates' world.

Viewers can watch an 83-minute Egghead Arc Part-1 Recap Special before new content. This recap refreshes memory of story events. It lets both old fans and newcomers grasp the arc's continuation without getting lost after the break.

The story continues where episode 1122 ended. Luffy and his crew still explore Dr. Vegapunk's lab. Specific plot details for Egghead Arc Part 2 remain secret, but the story will likely focus on the science and secrets of this genius scientist.

Industry observers guess the Egghead Arc will run for about 50 more episodes, suggesting viewers have many adventures planned through 2025 and later.

The anime return features new music. GRe4N BOYZ plays the new opening theme song, giving each episode a different energy. Muqes performs a new ending theme for the closing credits. These musical changes usually signal new story arcs or big shifts for long-running shows like This covers the 'New Opening And Ending Themes' in the '9 Big Changes Coming To 'One Piece' Anime In April' list..

Fans can watch a unique spin-off alongside the main series return.Koisuru One Piece is the 'One Piece' Romance Comedy Spin-off.(One Piece in Love is the 'One Piece' Romance Comedy Spin-off.). This romance comedy parody uses a vertical format for social media. Episodes debut on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram over the five days before the main anime returns, starting April 1.

Short-form content shows gag versions of familiar characters in romantic comedy scenes. This offers a lighthearted add-on to the main story. Toei Animation already showed a visual poster of the new characters in this spin-off.

The six-month break lets Toei Animation regroup and possibly change production methods. Specific animation team shifts remain unannounced. This pause lets the studio maintain quality while building episodes for the broadcast schedule.

The series return aligns with new theme songs from GRe4N BOYZ and muque. This signals a fresh creative direction for the story's next stage.

As of March 18, 2025, the English dub matches the subtitled release. Viewers who prefer watchingOne PieceViewers can watch all 1,122 existing episodes of One Piece dubbed on Crunchyroll.

This sync is a big win for the production team. Dubs usually lag months behind subtitled versions. BBC iPlayer in the UK carries the English dub, currently at episode 1,088, and it is not yet on Crunchyroll.

Netflix's live-action One Piece adaptation sees major behind-the-scenes shifts.Matt Owens, co-showrunner for seasons one and two, left to focus on his mental health. Owens shaped the creative vision and long-term plan for six years; his impact remains.The live-action adaptation faces big behind-the-scenes changes. Matt Owens, co-showrunner for seasons one and two, just announced he is leaving to focus on his mental health. Owens shaped the creative vision and long-term plan over six years; his influence remains.

Production wrapped the live-action show's second season last month. It will not return until 2026 because of heavy post-production. Even with Owens gone, reports suggest this does not hurt the show's chance for a third season.

Netflix streams new episodes too, possibly one week after the Japanese broadcast. UK viewers can access over 1,000 episodes through BBC's iPlayer, giving international audiences another platform.One PieceThe series returns. Crunchyroll confirmed it will simulcast the show, making new episodes available soon after Japan. The platform holds over 1,100 episodes, offering both subtitled and dubbed versions.

Netflix will stream new episodes, possibly one week after the Japanese broadcast. UK viewers can access over 1,000 episodes through BBC's iPlayer, adding another option for international audiences.