Anime Series "One Piece" Temporarily Stops Production and Undergoes Remastering
Hey there, One Piece fans! Buckle up, because we've got some exciting news and a minor setback for you. The anime is taking a pause from its current "Egghead" arc until next spring, but don't sweat it - they're making up for the extended gap by revisiting the past with visually stunning updates.
So, what's happening? Toei Animation has announced they're putting the brakes on production and airing new episodes of the present saga after today's episode. The series won't resurface until April 2025, sporting a fresh timeslot moving forward. The exact comeback date? Toei will reveal it on Sunday, December 22 during Jump Festa 2025.
But fear not, the break doesn't mean One Piece is disappearing entirely from our screens. On October 20, a special 25th anniversary episode will air, focusing on the Straw Hats reuniting following a two-year separation. The plot twist? The reunion will be seen from the perspectives of various non-pirate characters, including a young admirer of navigator Nami.
Next up, on October 27, a condensed re-edit of the "Fish-Man Island Saga" (episodes 517-541, then 543-574) will run until Sunday, March 30, 2025. This shorter version will feature revamped scenes, new animations, a new opening ("We Go!" by Kitadani Hiroshi), and a new ending ("Sailing" by BE:FIRST) in the show's current style.
Interestingly, this trimmed-down "Fish-Man" adaptation seems unrelated to the upcoming One Piece remake in the works at Netflix. This Netflix project is also intended to offer a concise retelling of this mammoth 1,122-episode story, though the production house, WIT Studio, hasn't yet shared their condensation strategy. At least there'll be some One Piece to enjoy between now and the show's full revival in April.
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- In the year 2025, Toei Animation plans to reveal the exact comeback date of One Piece during Jump Festa 2025, following a pause in production and airing of new episodes.
- To fill the gap created by the delayed return of One Piece, a special 25th anniversary episode will air on October 20, focusing on the Straw Hats' reuniting following a two-year separation.
- On October 27, a condensed re-edit of the "Fish-Man Island Saga" will run until March 30, 2025, featuring revamped scenes, new animations, and new openings and endings in the show's current style.
- The upcoming Netflix One Piece remake, scheduled to offer a concise retelling of the mammoth 1,122-episode story, seems unrelated to the shortened "Fish-Man" adaptation currently airing on television.
