Attention Pirates! One Piece Anime Faces Unexpected Delays This October

Ahoy, Straw Hat fans! Prepare yourselves for a bit of a bumpy voyage this October, as the highly anticipated One Piece anime schedule is about to hit some choppy waters. While we've all been on the edge of our seats following the Wano arc's thrilling conclusion and the journey into the Egghead Island saga, a recent announcement from Toei Animation reveals that our weekly dose of adventure will be interrupted.

Get ready for a slight shift in your viewing plans, as both One Piece Episode 1080 and Episode 1081 are slated to be delayed.

The broadcast schedule for October reveals a special broadcast taking the slot of Episode 1080, pushing back the next main installment. Following that, Episode 1081 will also experience a delay, seemingly due to a scheduled break in the anime's production cycle.

Originally, fans might have expected to see Episode 1080 on October 8th, followed by Episode 1081 on October 15th.

However, the updated schedule indicates that October 8th will instead feature a special episode – likely a recap or a themed broadcast – meaning the canonical Episode 1080 will now air on October 15th. Consequently, Episode 1081 will then be broadcast on October 22nd.

This isn't the first time One Piece has adjusted its schedule, and it certainly won't be the last.

Anime productions often incorporate special broadcasts, recap episodes, or take brief hiatuses to ensure quality and manage production timelines. While a week-long delay can feel like an eternity for eager fans, it's a common practice to maintain the high standards we've come to expect from the Straw Hat Pirates' epic journey.

So, mark your calendars with the revised dates! One Piece Episode 1080 is now scheduled for October 15th, and Episode 1081 will follow on October 22nd.

While it's a slight pause in the action, it gives us all a little extra time to re-watch some favorite moments, theorize about what's next, and build up even more excitement for the upcoming episodes. The grand adventure continues, just a little later than planned!