ONE PIECE has revealed the preview for Episode 1129, along with a special visual teasing Kuma’s tragic backstory. The anime had a recap episode for Kuma and Bonney last week, while the next episode is set to premiere on May 18.
You can see the new visual below.
The title of the episode is “Kuma’s Past – Better Off Dead in This World,” and you can watch the preview video below.
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The ONE PIECE manga by Eiichiro Oda first began in July 1997, and the legendary series exceeded 500 million circulating copies worldwide in August 2022. It also celebrated the 25th anniversary in 2022, while the anime adaptation started in October 1999 and is also still going strong.
The manga currently has 1148 chapters, with Chapter 1149 set to release on May 25. The anime is at 1128 episodes, having recently returned from a 6-month hiatus to improve quality. VIZ Media licensed the manga in English, while Crunchyroll streams the anime.
Upcoming Projects
- The live-action adaptation recently wrapped filming for Season 2 and is expected to arrive soon
- The ONE PIECE BASE app launched in English in February, giving fans a new way to engage with the manga
- The franchise also has the upcoming remake anime by WIT Studio
- The POP MART collaboration launched last month, with other collabs including LEGO, Baskin-Robbins, and Moose Toys
- ONE PIECE has also recently featured numerous sports collaborations, including ones with the NBA (Los Angeles Lakers), MLB (Seattle Mariners), and Bundesliga (Borussia Dortmund).
Source: ONE PIECE Official YouTube, Official X
© Eiichiro Oda / Shueisha / Toei Animation
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