Along with the new of the One Piece hiatus news comes information one a new series to fill in for now.
Toei Animation, the company behind One Piece and other popular anime series announced that One Piece will be going on a hiatus after the release of Episode 1122, which was recently released. The series will return in April 2025 with episodes from the current Egghead arc. During the hiatus, Toei says fans can look forward to new content, including One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga, a special re-envisioned edition of the arc streaming on Crunchyroll. These episodes will be available in select regions for one month before becoming accessible on other platforms worldwide.
From the press release:
This special 21-episode cutdown will showcase the Fish-Man Island Arc with a fresh look and feel, bringing a contemporary visual style and new animation sequences, including opening and ending themes. The new opening theme, “We Go!” by Kitadani Hiroshi, will include a special guest collaboration to be announced soon, while the ending theme, “Sailing” (TV version) by BE:FIRST, adds an exciting new touch. Designed to capture the essence of this fan-favorite storyline in a concise format, One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga is set to captivate One Piece fans, worldwide, all over again!
Additionally, on October 20, a special 25th Anniversary Episode will premiere, honoring One Piece’s enduring legacy with a 30-minute ensemble depicting the reunion of the Straw Hat crew from the perspective of the non-pirate characters. Set in the Sabaody Archipelago after the Summit War, the story follows its protagonist, a young girl and admirer of Nami, as she sets off on a small adventure. Fans can look forward to the episode being available on Crunchyroll, too.
“One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga” Official Synopsis
The Straw Hats reunite at Sabaody! The promised day has arrived. The Straw Hats have made it back to Sabaody Archipelago after two arduous years of separation. In the very same place where they once lost to Pacifista, the Straw Hats have proven themselves to be stronger and ready to begin their journey to the New World. With the Thousand Sunny now equipped to travel underwater, the next stop is the Fish-Man Island. One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga is a special edited version of the original arc from One Piece in an abridged 21-episode story with an enhanced contemporary visual look.
Check out the preview images below, provided by Toei animation and Crunchyroll.
