‘One Piece’ Episode 1180 Release Date, Time, Where to Watch and Preview
Fans of ‘One Piece’ have another wait behind them as the anime pushes further into the Elbaph Arc’s climactic stretch. The next installment, episode 1180, is set for Crunchyroll on September 27, 2026, with Netflix subscribers picking it up the following week on October 3, 2026. The gap between the two platforms has become a familiar rhythm for viewers juggling different streaming services this season.
The live-action adaptation aside, the flagship anime remains one of the longest-running adventure series on television, and its current arc is drawing particular attention as it edges toward a major turning point. With the story now hurtling toward a confrontation involving one of the series’ most mysterious antagonists, the timing and content of each new episode carry extra weight for longtime readers and newer viewers alike.
Next Episode Release Date
New episodes of ‘One Piece’ arrive every Sunday on Crunchyroll before making their way to Netflix the following Saturday. That staggered rollout means episode 1180 premieres first for Crunchyroll subscribers, while those relying on Netflix continue watching on a short delay. Episode 1179, for comparison, reached Netflix on September 26, illustrating how closely the two release windows now track each other.
The broader production schedule has also shifted for 2026, with the show reverting to roughly 26 episodes for the year rather than the 40 to 50 episodes fans had grown used to in previous seasons. That adjustment appears designed to give the source manga more room to stay ahead of the anime and to smooth out pacing issues that can arise when adaptations catch up too quickly to their source material.
The Elbaph Arc itself is structured as 26 episodes split into two cours of 13 episodes apiece, with 24 having already aired on Crunchyroll heading into this latest release. That structure suggests the current stretch of episodes is building toward a natural pause point once the first cour wraps.
Episode Release Time and Schedule
Episode 1180 is scheduled to hit Crunchyroll at 7:15 AM Pacific Time, which translates to 10:15 AM Eastern Time in the United States. For viewers in the United Kingdom, that same release lands at 3:15 PM British Summer Time.
The episode is also confirmed to broadcast in Japan on Sunday, September 27, 2026, keeping the simulcast timing consistent with the show’s usual weekend pattern. Viewers who track the countdown closely will find the international rollout follows the same general sequence fans have come to expect throughout the Elbaph Arc.
Those still catching up on the prior chapter should note the timing difference for Netflix. While Crunchyroll had episode 1179 available well ahead of time, Netflix viewers only received it on September 26, meaning some fans are effectively one episode behind depending on which service they use.
Where to Watch
‘One Piece’ is available on Crunchyroll for paid subscribers across a wide swath of regions, including North America, Central America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. That broad footprint makes Crunchyroll the primary destination for most international viewers following the series week to week.
For fans outside those territories or without a Crunchyroll membership, the Elbaph Arc remains accessible on Netflix, though on a slight delay compared to Crunchyroll’s simulcast schedule. This two platform arrangement has become the standard release model for the anime throughout its recent seasons.
Viewers weighing which service to use should factor in both access and timing. Crunchyroll offers the earliest possible viewing window, while Netflix provides a reliable, if slightly delayed, alternative for those already subscribed to that platform for other content.
Episode 1180 Preview and What to Expect
Episode 1180 carries the title “Elbaph in Despair, Diabolical Covenant, ‘Domi Reversi.'” It is officially listed as the 25th episode of the current season and corresponds to a chapter well into the ongoing Elbaph storyline.
The teaser summary for the episode indicates that Gunko takes on a demonic appearance while the crew remains held captive and monsters continue to multiply around them. Consumed by rage, the giants’ crew reportedly clashes with the Divine Knights as darkness tightens its grip on an already crisis stricken Elbaph.
The setup follows directly from the previous chapter’s major developments. Episode 1179 saw Gaban seriously wound Sommers and ultimately defeat the Knight of God, cementing the reputation that earned him the nickname Roger’s “left hand,” though the victory came at a steep personal cost. Gaban ultimately surrendered after Gunko threatened his son Colon, and the episode closed with the entity Imu possessing Gunko, a twist that sets up much of what episode 1180 is expected to explore.
That possession ties into a larger narrative thread, as Nerona Imu has already revealed a true form within the arc, with the character’s full power expected to factor heavily into the storyline moving forward. Given how much ground the previous episode covered, fans anticipating episode 1180 are bracing for a chapter that pushes Elbaph’s crisis toward its next major turning point, and it seems fair to ask how deep into despair the giants’ homeland will sink before any relief arrives for Luffy and his crew.
