One Piece Anime: Elbaph (and On) Talkback (Spoilers)

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Talkback for the One Piece anime from Elbaph Arc and On!

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Cour 1 - April 5, 2026 to June 28, 2026

Episode 1156 - "The Long-sought Elbaph! The Big Reunion Banquet!"

After leaving Egghead, the Straw Hats and the Giant Pirate Crew celebrate their reunion with a big banquet.

Episode 1157 - "Nami in a Fix! An Adventure in Block Kingdom"

Nami awakens to find herself in a completely unfamiliar place. Giant creatures attack one after another, driving her into a corner. At that moment, she hears a voice calling her name.

Episode 1158 - "A Quest in the Land of Mystery! The Secret of the Sun God"

Luffy and the others come across a warrior riding a grasshopper.

Episode 1159 - "Destroy the Miniature Garden - Escape Block Kingdom!"

Pursued by the Sun God, the Straw Hats flee across Block Kingdom at full speed. Amidst the chaos, the Sun God's true objective begins to surface. But as they run, another wall blocks their path. Their breakthrough rests on Luffy’s fists.

Episode 1160 - "An Encounter on a Snowfield - Loki, the Accursed Prince"

Leaving the Block Kingdom behind, Luffy and the others find themselves facing a vast snowy landscape and a massive suspension bridge. They resolve to move forward, only to be halted by approaching figures and a mysterious roar.

Episode 1161 - "A Dangerous Deal! Loki of the Underworld and Luffy"

Luffy encounters Loki, the Accursed Prince, who offers him a deal. He hints at a connection to Shanks, all while savage beasts crowd around, staring Luffy down. Meanwhile, Zoro and the others on the suspension bridge realize someone is following them.

Episode 1162 - "A Gargantuan Wave of Emotion - The Dreamlike Scenery of Elbaph"

As the Great Erik, carrying Robin and the others, reaches the island of Elbaph, a breathtaking rainbow stretches out before them. Yet even greater astonishment awaits them in the direction the ship is traveling.

Episode 1163 - "I Want You to Praise Me - The Reunion of Robin and Saul"

Robin and the others finally arrive at the port of the Western Village in Elbaph.

Episode 1164 - "Saul's Resolve - The Inherited Will of Ohara"

Robin formally introduces Luffy and the others to Saul. Then his assistant, Ange, shows them around the school, where Usopp is shocked by the education being provided there. Meanwhile, Robin is taken to the library by Saul, where she is met with an incredible sight.

Episode 1165 - "A Welcome with Friends' Cups and Intruders Seeking Loki"

Robin, Chopper, Bonney, and Lilith enjoy the Owl Library.

Episode 1166 - "Encountering Loki - Gunko of the Knights of God"

Amidst the roaring banquet with the Giants, Luffy hears the legend of the Sun God passed down in Elbaph and learns why Loki is being held captive. In the Underworld, two mysterious guests appear before Loki, expressing their desire to recruit him into their order of knights.

Episode 1167 - "Shamrock Appears - Commander of the Knights of God"

Luffy and some of his companions snuck out of the banquet to explore the deceased king's castle.

Episode 1168 - "Ancient History - The Harley Passed Down by Elbaph"

Leaving behind a brutal parting gift, Shamrock and Gunko of the Knights of God abandon Loki and move on to their next strategy. Meanwhile, Franky is shown old wall paintings, and Robin reads an important religious text passed down since ancient times in Elbaph.

External Links
-Crunchyroll

Related Threads
-Manga Talkback
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One Piece Heroines - July 5, 2026

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Episode: Nami

After failing to stop the thieves due to ill-fitting shoes, Nami storms into the shop where she bought them for a refund. However, the head designer offers to make her a new pair from scratch on one condition: she must walk in their upcoming fashion show.

Animation by: 小島崇史 - Takashi Kojima
Screenplay: 豊田百香 - Momoka Toyoda
Directed by: 鎌谷悠 - Haruka Kamatani

 

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I don't follow One Piece but just from seeing the teasers and trailers, knew it was something special. Luckily, it is a stand alone story set between arcs so I wasn't lost. The different art style was amazing and the animation was flawless. Just felt heartwarming to watch Miucha's story from start to end. I hope they adapt the rest of Heroines.

Nami and Robin teaming up was worth the price of admission alone. Nice hook that while it was a heist story, it was a heist to recover what was stolen from them, and within it the DNA of One Piece with them helping a minor character over that hurdle in their life and meeting their life goal and what they always wanted, usually by getting rid of a total jerk that's had a hold of them. The recurring theme of standing up against adversity. in this case, the assistant being the real talent and the famous fashion designer seemed to have lost their way, obsessed with the glamour of the fashion world and only cares about the looks of his brand.

It was amusing it was a pair of heels that was all flash and no substance for fighting - uh, fighting in heels? - but still a logical way to tie in Nami's love of fashion and money.

The only thing I found curious and maybe it's because I don't keep up is how nobody in that town seemed to recognize Nami and Robin were infamous pirates. And you have to suspend disbelief the Straw Hats got so easily robbed in the first place.

Neat to learn they changed things up this adaptation like the stolen jewels added to a chandelier. Makes sense to have a visual set piece for the anime version. Or added to Robin's part with her infiltrating the runway show as a guard.