Chapter 1153 of the manga One Piece, titled "The Birth of Loki," develops an emotional and somber flashback about the giants of Elbaf. In these spoilers, Oda expands the manga's Norse mythology by revealing the tragic roots of central characters such as Hajrudin, Harald, and the newly introduced Loki.
Yamato meets Kiku, and Elbaf's past begins to be revealed
The first spoilers for One Piece chapter 1153 reveal the cover of Golden Harvest Pilgrimage Vol. 37.Yamato reunites with Kiku, now named daimyo of Ringo, alongside the yakuza boss O-Cho. Meanwhile, the chapter delves into Harald, showing his childhood with Dorry and Brogy and his evolution into a strong and impulsive giant.
Ida, the giant of the east, and the beginning of change in Elbaf
During a visit to a human village, Harald sees Ida, a giantess captured in a circus. Overcome with rage, he destroys the city to free her. Ida surprises him with a slap and warns him: she wasn't imprisoned—she had been saved by humans after a shipwreck and was working there out of gratitude.
This revelation transforms Harald. He falls in love with Ida and takes her to Elbaf, where he begins to modernize the kingdom and establish relations with other peoples, such as the Ryugu Kingdom.
A forbidden love and the birth of Hajrudin
Although Harald wanted to marry Ida, the elders of Elbaf forbade the union because she was not of pure blood. Ida then decides to live apart, while Harald continues trying to integrate Elbaf into the outside world. Years later, she gives birth to Hajrudin, but Harald is forced to marry another woman: Estridd, the daughter of a noble family and obsessed with dark omens.
Loki is born — and is rejected by the darkness he carries
Estridd, dressed as a dancer and influenced by "Di Feng," gives birth to a baby with demonic eyes— Loki. Terrified, she orders him thrown into the underworld and lies to Harald, saying the baby was stillborn. This scene marks the beginning of Loki's curse, a name now associated with tragedies that plague Elbaf.
Loki and the Tree of Adam: A Climb Against Destiny
The chapter ends with baby Loki crying and crawling among fallen beasts in the underworld. Wounded, he attempts to climb the legendary Tree of Adam's Treasure, seeking to return to the castle—a scene that symbolizes his struggle against fate and prejudice.
Loki's Curse: Prophecy, Betrayal, and the Wrath of the Gods
Further dialogue reveals that a prophecy foretold that King Harald would die at the hands of his own son. However, Estridd believes this vision and orders Loki to be eliminated. Nevertheless, the narrator confirms that all subsequent disasters that plague Elbaf are attributed to "Loki's Curse".
Meanwhile, we see Ida and Hajrudin traveling, and Harald facing the dilemma of the borders imposed by the World Government. The political critique of freedom between countries resonates strongly in this arc.
Elbaf, the World Government, and the fate of Loki
One Piece chapter 1153 delivers one of the densest flashbacks of the final saga, adding depth to the culture of Elbaf and introducing conflicts that will undoubtedly affect the war against the Knights of God. Loki, marked by a cruel and mysterious origin, is set to emerge as a key player in this game.
One Piece Spoilers 1153: Release Date
According to the official MANGA Plus website, the new chapter will be released in Japan at midnight on June 30, 2025 (JST). Therefore, with the battle between the Straw Hat Pirates and the Holy Knights in full swing, expectations are high for new confrontations to unfold.
See below for approximate release times by region:
- 🇺🇸 8am (PST) / 11am (EST) – Sunday, June 30
- 🇬🇧 4 PM (BST) – Sunday, June 30
- 🇧🇷 12 PM (Brasilia time) – Sunday, June 30th
- 🇯🇵 00:00 (JST) – Monday, July 1st
You can read the chapter officially on the Viz Media or Manga Plus for free, although with limited access. However, for those who want to follow the entire series without restrictions, the Shonen Jump+ offers a monthly subscription with full access.
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