One Piece anime announces delay before major fight

One Piece fans were eagerly anticipating the highly anticipated showdown between Shanks and Kid, but the anime has unexpectedly announced a delay.

The upcoming One Piece episode will showcase Shanks’ greatest moment to date as he once again confronts the Kid Pirates. In their previous encounter, the Kid Pirates were quickly defeated by the Yonko without even getting a chance to see him. Additionally, Kid suffered the loss of an arm and was forced to retreat.

After their short-lived alliance in Wano, the Straw Hat, Heart, and Kid Pirates went their separate ways. The Kid Pirates later journeyed to Elbaf where they once again faced off against the Red Hair Pirates, but this time with much more devastating results. During the battle, Shanks utilized Roger’s signature move, known as ‘Divine Departure,’ and effortlessly defeated both Eustass Kid and his loyal first mate, Killer, who had bravely intervened to protect his captain.

The conclusion of One Piece Episode 1107 will see the Red Hair Pirates and the Kid Pirates gearing up for their impending battle. Shanks is ready to depart from Elbaf, but Eustass Kid issues a challenge before he can do so. Viewers can anticipate the upcoming intense fight, although it may be momentarily postponed due to an unexpected obstacle.

🚨 Next week, there will be no new One Piece episode. Instead, there will be a special episode about the Yonko titled “Engraved History! The Turbulent Old and New Four Emperors!”(Translation by: @TheWillOfMarco). pic.twitter.com/DPZhAl3W0y

— Pew (@pewpiece) June 6, 2024

One Piece Episode 1107 will follow its regular schedule and air on June 9, 2024. However, on June 16, 2024, a special recap episode will be broadcasted focusing on the four Yonkos. Luffy and Buggy have recently gained their titles, while Blackbeard became a Yonko after the Summit War. On the other hand, Shanks has held the title of Yonko for several years now.

One Piece stands out from other long-running series with its significantly lower number of filler episodes. The anime periodically includes recap episodes to stay slightly behind the manga, which allows Toei to have ample source material for future adaptations and avoid the need for filler content.

To find out about the release date and potential spoilers for One Piece Chapter 1117, take a look at our list. Additionally, learn about the reasons behind the Roger Pirates’ inaction after discovering the truth, and discover who the top 10 strongest characters in One Piece are.