One Piece’s Elbaf Arc release window teased by Shonen Jump

A small hint on Shonen Jump’s official website hints at the potential release timeframe for the highly anticipated Elbaf Arc of One Piece in the manga.

Despite being serialized for over 25 years, One Piece has now reached its Final Saga. The manga is currently in the midst of the Egghead Arc, which is approaching its climax as the Straw Hats battle against their most formidable opponents yet – the Gorosei and the World Government.

Despite the lack of written confirmation, it is widely believed that the Elbaf Arc will be the next installment in the Final Saga. This highly anticipated arc has been hinted at since 2000, when the name of the island was first mentioned in the Little Garden Arc. With much anticipation, it appears that the Straw Hat Pirates will finally embark on their journey to this renowned island.

According to the official website of Shonen Jump, character figurines based on the Elbaf arc of One Piece will be released in November 2024. This suggests that the arc will most likely commence in November or earlier, as the figures will feature the official designs for the characters in the arc.

Despite the lack of an official announcement, the information further supports the speculation that One Piece’s Elbaf Arc will commence this year, with the Egghead Arc being its subsequent arc.

According to Shonen Jump official website, One Pice character figures about Elbaf will be released in November. So it is officially confirmd that Straw Hats will arrive in Elbaf by then.🔥 (source: https://t.co/ntVlE4j0pa pic.twitter.com/oZMP05yvF0

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Elbaf is a highly significant location in the world of One Piece. It is the homeland of the giants, a place that both Luffy and Usopp have longed to visit. During the Little Garden Arc, the Straw Hats encounter Dorry and Broggy, two giants who later reappear in the Egghead Arc to assist the Straw Hats and help Luffy reach Elbaf.

Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, has been dropping hints about the start of the Elbaf Arc for some time now. In the Egghead Arc, there is a significant moment where Shanks appears on Elbaf and defeats the Kid Pirates. Additionally, the introduction of Dorry and Broggy on Egghead Island foreshadows the Straw Hats’ upcoming journey to this new destination.

Additionally, the latest One Piece chapter, 1114, unveiled that the Sun God Nika’s origins lie in Elbaf, further solidifying the connection between Luffy and the giant homeland. It is also speculated that Usopp will experience growth in his character and strength during this arc.

It remains to be seen if One Piece will indeed enter the Elbaf Arc in November. However, based on the progress of the current arc, the timeframe appears entirely feasible.

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