After a long wait, the One Piece is back in full force! Last weekend, fans were surprised with two episodes of the highly anticipated Egghead Arc . And as if that wasn't enough, the series also gifted readers with a beautiful color illustration to mark this return in grand style.
In the illustration, we see the Straw Hat Pirates gathered on a sofa, excitedly watching various TVs showing Luffy . A curious detail is the digital clock next to them, which indicates the new nighttime broadcast time for the anime in Japan.
However, the artwork accompanying chapter 1145 of the manga was created by Midori Matsuda , a key animator and animation director who has worked on the main episodes of the series, including all the openings of the Wano Arc and the most recent Egghead opening with music by Gre4n Boyz .
Unlike Eiichiro Oda , this illustration adopts the anime's visual style, offering fans a fresh perspective. Midori Matsuda is also responsible for the series' adorable new eyecatchers, and we hope to see more of her work soon.
However, episode 1123 resumes with a brief recap and the return of the action, while episode 1124 — “Total Siege! Egghead Escapes!” will air on Sunday, April 6, 2025 , at 10:15 AM (Brasilia time) . Both will be available on Crunchyroll , maintaining the traditional weekly Sunday release schedule.
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