After a
lengthy hiatus in late 2024 , the One Piece anime resumed
airing in April with the highly anticipated Egghead Arc . However, just
when it seemed that one of the arc's most emotional moments— Kuma and
Bonney's flashback — was finally approaching , fans have been hit
with another interruption: an unexpected compilation episode.
A
summary before the drama
Episode 1129 , which was scheduled to air on Saturday, May 11 at 10:00 AM ET (CET) , has been replaced with a special episode titled Dr. Chopper's Adventure Checkup - The Ballad of a Father and Daughter . This episode will be a recap narrated by Chopper , focusing on reviewing Kuma and Bonney 's previous appearances throughout the anime.
Fans'
reaction has been swift. Many have expressed their disappointment on social
media, criticizing the fact that after only six new episodes, the story has
been halted once again. “ A six-month break only to come back with
compilation episodes is crazy, ” commented one user on X. Others took
the situation with humor: “ The real episode we've been waiting for six
months: Chopper recapping Bonney and Kuma! ”
Divided
opinions among the community
However,
there were also those who defended this decision. Some fans pointed out that,
for those who follow the anime weekly, it had been years since they'd seen
these scenes, so a well-structured review could be helpful before delving into
such an intense flashback. " This is the most well-deserved recap
in a long time ," another fan asserted.
However,
the long-awaited flashback of Kuma and Bonney , which many
describe as one of the most heartbreaking of the entire franchise ,
already has a date: Saturday, May 18 , when episode 1129 will
finally premiere in its original version.
Another
week of waiting, but the promise of intense emotions seems to justify the
patience.
