The world of One Piece is about to welcome back two fan-favorite characters. Episode 1140, set to premiere on August 17, will feature the return of the iconic Elbaf warriors Dorry and Broggy. Their reappearance comes just as the anime concludes the emotional backstory of Kuma and Bonney, shifting focus once again to the intense showdown between the Straw Hat Pirates and the World Government.
Fans were treated to a preview trailer that offered a glimpse of the giants’ return, sparking waves of excitement across the fandom. The episode follows directly from Episode 1139, titled “An Admired Hero – The Warrior of Liberation Who Saves Bonney,” which delivered high emotional stakes and set the stage for even greater confrontations ahead.
Adding to the buzz, One Piece also introduced brand-new opening and ending theme videos starting with this week’s episode. The opening is performed by ELLEGARDEN, while CHAMELEON LIME WHOOPIEPIE delivers the energetic ending theme, both enhancing the anime’s fresh chapter.
As the anime nears 26 years since its debut, One Piece continues to stand as one of the most celebrated series in the world. Since Eiichiro Oda’s manga began in 1997, it has sold over 500 million copies globally, a testament to its enduring influence and massive fanbase. The anime adaptation, which began in 1999, has now reached Episode 1139, with the next installment promising a blend of nostalgia and action with Dorry and Broggy’s return.
Beyond the ongoing anime, the franchise has a packed slate of projects. Netflix recently unveiled the first trailer for its live-action adaptation and confirmed production for Season 3. WIT Studio is also working on a remake anime, and the One Piece: Heroines novel, focused on the female characters of the series, is set to receive its own anime adaptation.
With Episode 1140 bringing back two of the series’ most memorable giants, longtime fans and new viewers alike have every reason to tune in. The clash ahead is set to be a thrilling mix of high stakes, powerful alliances, and epic battles that only One Piece can deliver.
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