The current arc, the Egghead Incident, is particularly captivating for One Piece fans. The plot is dense, the revelations are endless, and the emotion is running high. But this new announcement is likely to disturb more than one.
A break that comes at a very bad time
This part notably includes the flashback of Bartholomew Kuma, which began in episode 1129. The former Shichibukai, long considered an antagonist, reveals a tragic and deeply human past.
The story unfolds through the eyes of his daughter, Bonney, who relives the memories of her adoptive father. She discovers a childhood marked by pain, impossible choices, and a final act of love: protecting the Thousand Sunny until Luffy and his crew return.
A Badly Timed Announcement
But just as the drama reaches its peak, Toei Animation decides to take a break. Worse still, this break comes right in the middle of the flashback. Indeed, episode 1134, originally scheduled for June 22, 2025, will not air as planned. Instead, viewers will be treated to a recap episode. They will therefore have to wait another week to find out what happens next.
On June 22, fans will discover a special episode titled:
"Dr. Chopper's Adventure Checkup - The Life Crossroads of Close Friends". Chopper, who already hosted the previous recap, takes on the role of narrator. He will be accompanied by a guest character, whose identity remains unknown. The exact theme has not been revealed, but it could concern key characters like Kuma, Vegapunk, Kizaru, or even Dragon.
Why so much frustration?
The fact is, Kuma is not a secondary character. He has been central to the mythology of One Piece since the Sabaody arc. What the public is currently discovering radically changes the perception we had of him.
Interrupting this story in the middle breaks the narrative rhythm. It also risks breaking the emotional momentum that the anime has spent weeks building. Some even fear that this strategy will become recurrent: alternating flashbacks and recaps to stretch out the broadcast.
Moreover, during the last recap, broadcast shortly before the start of the flashback, fans had already expressed their dissatisfaction. On Crunchyroll, the episode had accumulated thousands of dislikes.
What will happen next?
According to sources close to the production, including the @pewpiece account, Kuma's flashback should conclude with episode 1136. Then, the anime will return to the present, with the continuation of the fight against the Marines and Saint Jaygarcia Saturn.
In the meantime, Bonney remains in great danger and Kuma's fate continues to haunt viewers.
Some may see this as a week's respite that will allow latecomers to catch up on the latest episodes. But for the majority, this interruption remains a disappointment.
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