Toei Animation has confirmed that the One Piece will announce the new opening theme song for the Elbaf arc on March 28, 2026. This information was officially released on the series' social media channels.
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The new phase marks the adaptation of the Elbaf , one of the most anticipated stories in the manga created by Eiichiro Oda, returning on April 5, 2026. The work is an adventure manga published in Weekly Shonen Jump since 1997 and follows the journey of Monkey D. Luffy .
The Elbaf arc introduces the island of giants, an important element in building the world of the series. Furthermore, this part of the story expands connections with already known characters and recent events from the manga.
The choice of a new opening theme usually indicates changes in the narrative tone and pacing of the adaptation. Therefore, the reveal of the song should provide clues about the style of this new phase of the anime.
Finally, it's worth remembering that One Piece continues to be produced by Toei Animation and airs weekly in Japan, following the current events of Eiichiro Oda's original work.