As of February 2026, there are 1,155 episodes of the One Piece anime.

If you’ve noticed the count hasn’t moved in a while, there’s a big reason for it: the anime is currently on a major three-month hiatus.

Current Status & Future Schedule

Toei Animation recently shifted the show’s production strategy to improve quality and pacing. Here is the breakdown of what’s happening:

• Current Hiatus: The anime concluded the “Egghead” arc in late December 2025 and went on break starting January 2026.
• The Return: New episodes are scheduled to return on April 5, 2026, starting the highly anticipated Elbaph Arc.
• New Release Format: Moving forward, the show will no longer air year-round. It is shifting to a “seasonal” style with 26 episodes per year, split into two blocks (cours).

Summary Table

Category	Details
Total Episodes	1,155
Current Arc	Egghead (Concluded Dec 2025)
Next Arc	Elbaph (Starts April 2026)
Status	On Hiatus (Jan – March 2026)