Toei Animation has released the official trailer for the upcoming Elbaph arc in the long-running anime series ‘One Piece’. The new storyline follows the Straw Hat Pirates as they arrive on the giant-inhabited island of Elbaph. Visuals showcase massive warriors, Viking-inspired architecture, and intense confrontations involving Luffy and his crew.

The arc adapts chapters from Eiichiro Oda’s manga focusing on Norse mythology elements within the Grand Line. Key sequences highlight Road, Dorry, and Brogy, the giants previously encountered during the Little Garden saga. The trailer emphasizes expanded world-building in the New World portion of the journey.

Production maintains the series’ updated animation style introduced in the Egghead arc. Staff includes director Tatsuya Nagamine and series director Megumi Ishitani for select episodes. The voice cast returns with Mayumi Tanaka as Monkey D. Luffy and Kazuya Nakai as Roronoa Zoro.

The Elbaph arc commences April 5, 2026, on Japanese broadcasters including Fuji TV. Netflix handles international streaming with weekly episodes following domestic airings. Crunchyroll simulcasts the series globally outside Asia.

Oda’s original manga continues serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump with over 1,100 chapters published. The Elbaph storyline advances the Final Saga leading toward the series conclusion. Recent volumes have exceeded 500 million copies in circulation worldwide.

The trailer features dynamic action sequences involving Gear 5 transformations and Haki clashes. Supporting characters from the Giant Warrior Pirates receive prominent screen time. The announcement aligns with the anime’s ongoing 25th anniversary celebrations.

‘One Piece’ remains the highest-grossing media franchise with combined manga, anime, and film revenue surpassing $25 billion. The live-action Netflix adaptation renewed for a second season covering further East Blue arcs. The anime series approaches 1,100 episodes broadcast since 1999.

Fan reactions highlight anticipation for long-awaited giant lore expansion. The trailer’s orchestral score incorporates motifs from previous sagas. Toei Animation confirmed no production delays for the scheduled rollout.