One Piece is set to return from its recent hiatus with the Elbaph Arc, streaming on Crunchyroll from April 5, 2026, and this time it will also be available in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu dubs.
The comeback will begin in the Spring 2026 season, picking up after the events of the Egghead Arc and continuing the Straw Hat Pirates’ journey into a long-teased part of the story.
The break was announced last year after Episode 1154 aired on December 21, followed by Episode 1155 on December 28, 2025. After that, the anime paused its weekly run.
When One Piece returns, the series will follow a revised release structure confirmed by Toei Animation and the production staff. One Piece will now air around 26 episodes per year, split into two cours, with each episode adapting roughly one chapter from Eiichiro Oda’s manga. The shift is aimed at improving pacing and keeping the adaptation closer to the source material.
The Elbaph Arc has been part of the story’s background for years. Known as the land of giants, Elbaph has been referenced since earlier arcs like Little Garden. It connects to several long-running plot threads, including the history of giants and larger mysteries tied to the Final Saga.
With the anime returning and regional dubs added, this next phase of One Piece arrives with both a new setting and a broader reach for viewers in India.
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