‘One Piece’ Fans Gear Up for a Major Surprise Reveal
The One Piece anime is gearing up for an exciting moment for fans. With the sudden appearance of the Five Elders, it’s clear the Egghead arc is coming to a close.
Anime-only viewers may be unsure of what comes next, but manga readers have long awaited the Straw Hat Pirates’ journey to Elbaf, the land of giants.
Toei Animation has confirmed that One Piece will have a special presence at New York Comic-Con 2025.
The official One Piece account on X announced that the series will host a panel on October 10 at 12:45 PM ET on the Empire Stage. Fans can expect updates about the Egghead arc finale, but there’s also a hint of something bigger. According to the official account, attendees will get a first look at the Elbaf arc in the anime, along with a special surprise announcement.
ONE PIECE takes over #NYCC2025!
— ONE PIECE スタッフ【公式】/ Official (@Eiichiro_Staff) September 29, 2025
Join Toei Animation’s official ONE PIECE panel on Friday, Oct 10 @ 12:45 PM (local time) on the Empire Stage!
🍎 Egghead Arc
🌲 Elbaf Arc sneak peek?
🎤 Special guests
Don’t miss it🏴☠️#OP_globalinfo#ONEPIECE#NYCC pic.twitter.com/bDCJ6SQa2a
The Elbaf arc is expected to premiere in January 2026, joining other popular winter anime like Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 and Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End season 2. During the NYCC panel, fans might see a teaser or a poster showing new character designs, giving them a taste of what’s to come.
The anime is currently on a two-week break before returning with the final episodes of the Egghead arc. This pause makes the upcoming reveal even more anticipated. With the NYCC event just around the corner, fans are eagerly speculating about what Toei Animation will share.
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