One Piece Anime Confirms April 2026 Return for Highly Anticipated Elbaph Arc

Toei Animation has officially confirmed the broadcast date for the highly anticipated Elbaph Arc of the One Piece TV anime. The new storyline is set to premiere on April 5, 2026.

This confirmation arrived late last month, specifically on December 21, 2025, via a new trailer drop. The Elbaph Arc will immediately follow the events of the Wano and Egghead arcs, sending Luffy and the Straw Hats directly to the legendary homeland of the giants.

The teaser footage emphasized the massive scale of the settings, suggesting a dramatic shift in tone as the crew enters this new territory.

While the trailer locked in the broadcast date, Toei has yet to release specifics regarding the total episode count for this massive undertaking or the full production staff roster. Fans should anticipate the core voice cast and returning animation leadership to carry over from the recent arcs.

This announcement positions the Elbaph adaptation as one of the studio's most ambitious projects in years. More concrete production updates, including detailed scheduling, are expected to surface from Toei early next year through official announcements and industry events.