One Piece is slowing down: early 2026 anime hiatus will lead to a new schedule with a "maximum" of 26 episodes a year to better match the pacing of Eiichiro Oda's manga

This new release schedule will follow a three-month production hiatus spanning January through March 2026. The One Piece ...
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The Death of Long Running Anime: Why One Piece Is Ending Its Weekly Run and How It Changes Everything

One Piece anime is going through a shift as it is being changed into a seasonal anime from next year with 26 episodes per ...
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It's Official: The One Piece Anime Is Going On A Long Break

While the One Piece anime’s next big break is confirmed, it isn’t the last one to expect. Among everything else that was ...

One Piece Anime Shares First Look at Elbaph Arc Coming After Major Hiatus

One Piece ‘s anime schedule is about to go under a major change for the first time in its 26 year history, and the anime ...

One Piece will end a 27-year tradition in 2026

Going forward, One Piece will produce two seasons every year for a maximum of 26 episodes. Toei says this will help the anime "dive even deeper into the heart of the ONE PIECE world — incorporating ...
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One Piece Chapter 1164 Preview: Domi Reversi Rocks

With Rocks D. Xebec having turned into a demon, fans will, undoubtedly, be witnessing a deadly battle between him and the ...

One Piece Will Make Major Change For 2026 (And Anime Fans Might Not Be Thrilled)

As part of the recent livestream, which revealed some major news surrounding One Piece, Toei Animation revealed that moving ...