Are you a fan of One Piece? Then you know it’s an experience, at the very least, frustrating. After a break of several months, One Piece has returned with a shocking flashback that has moved its followers, focusing on the past of Bartholomew Kuma and his daughter, Bonney. However, the joy of its return will be interrupted due to a significant event in Japan: the parliamentary elections. This weekend, Japanese television programming will be adjusted to cover the event, which means that One Piece will not air at its usual time.
We are on the election
The delay will specifically affect the airing of episode 1137, which is now scheduled for July 27. This pause is not a reflection of production issues or the re-airing of a recap episode, but a normal measure in situations of electoral coverage. Being a popular anime, its absence will also impact fans who access the content through streaming platforms worldwide.
Not only One Piece will see its programming altered. Other series like Gachiakuta, City the Animation, and Toilet-bound Hanako-kun will also have to make adjustments to their airing schedules to make way for the coverage of the parliamentary elections. This type of interruption is common in the Japanese television industry, although it remains frustrating for fans eagerly awaiting new episodes.
Once the airing of One Piece resumes, the anime is expected to continue its narrative regularly, bringing fans back to the intriguing Arc of Egghead. In the current context, some rumors suggest that the wait for the anime’s return could be longer, although a firm return to the air is anticipated. Followers of One Piece and other affected animes will need to be patient while these changes are implemented.