Something special is in store for the One Piece anime, with Toei Animation announcing a break for the Egghead Arc along with the return of a classic storyline. The hiatus officially begins after today’s airing of Episode 1122. While we wait for new simulcast episodes adapting Eiichiro Oda’s sprawling manga, fans will be treated to the weekly broadcast of One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga. The special edited version of the original arc presents Fish-Man Island in an abridged 21-episode story with enhanced contemporary visuals. Crunchyroll has confirmed plans to stream the episodes as they air in Japan.A key visual was revealed along with the news.
One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga
Start Date: October 27, 2024Synopsis:
The Straw Hats reunite at Sabaody! The promised day has arrived. The Straw Hats have made it back to Sabaody Archipelago after two arduous years of separation. In the very same place where they once lost to Pacifista, the Straw Hats have proven themselves to be stronger and ready to begin their journey to the New World. With the Thousand Sunny now equipped to travel underwater, the next stop is the Fish-Man Island. “One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga” is a special edited version of the original arc from “One Piece”, in an abridged 21-episode story with an enhanced contemporary visual look.
In addition to the new animation sequences, One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga will feature updated opening and ending themes. The opening theme, “We Go!” by Hiroshi Kitadani, will have a special guest collaboration, with more to be announced soon. There will also be an “exciting new touch” added to BE:FIRST ending song “Sailing.” One Piece fans can also look forward to a special 25th Anniversary Episode, which is set to premiere on October 20. The episode will honor the enduring legacy of One Piece with a 30-minute ensemble depicting the reunion of the Straw Hat crew from the perspective of non-pirate characters, all taking place after the Summit War in the Sabaody Archipelago. A young girl who admires Nami is in the lead and ready to set off on an adventure of her own.The special episode will also be available to stream on Crunchyroll. Egghead Arc Part II is currently scheduled to air in April 2025.
