1. Why No New Episode on May 11?
A Special Episode Drops Instead!
There’s no new main episode of One Piece on May 11, and that’s left fans wondering—why the wait?
To fill the gap, Toei Animation is airing a special episode titled:
“Dr. Chopper’s Adventure Checkup – The Ballad of a Father and Daughter”
This Chopper-centric special is a warm, emotional interlude while the studio preps for the next heavy-hitting arc episodes.
Air Times on May 11:
US: 8:45 AM PT / 11:45 AM EST
UK: 4:45 PM BST
India: 9:15 PM IST
Australia: 2:45 AM AEST (May 12)
Philippines: 11:45 PM PHT
2. What’s Coming in One Piece Episode 1129?
Episode 1129, titled:
“Kuma’s Past , a world where you’re better off dead”
…will pick up exactly where 1128 left off—after Saint Saturn’s reveal and Bonney’s realization that he’s behind her father Kuma’s suffering.
In a rage, Bonney attacks Saturn—a scene that sets the tone for one of the most emotional flashbacks in One Piece history.
This episode adapts Chapter 1095 of the manga and dives into Kuma’s heartbreaking backstory, revealing ( Non manga readers may skip)
- Kuma’s dark childhood in the Sorbet Kingdom
- The trauma he endured under the Celestial Dragons
- The legend of Nika, and how it shaped his dreams
- Why Kuma sacrificed everything to help Luffy
Fans are already calling this one of the most emotional backstories in the series.
3. When is Episode 1129 Airing?
Confirmed Release Date: May 18, 2025
Air Times:
- US: 8:45 AM PT / 11:45 AM EST
- UK: 4:45 PM BST
- India: 9:15 PM IST
- Australia: 2:45 AM AEST (May 19)
- Philippines: 11:45 PM PHT
Mark your calendars—this one’s going to hit hard.
4. What’s Coming After Episode 1129?
Following 1129, the next few episodes will continue to peel back the layers of Kuma’s tragic past, giving fans more insight into one of One Piece’s most mysterious and noble characters.
Here’s what’s ahead:
| Episode | Title | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1130 | Erased History and Doomed God Valley | May 25, 2025 |
| 1131 | A Short-lived Happiness: Kumacchi and Ginny | June 1, 2025 |
| 1132 | An Oath to Ginny: Kuma Becomes a Father | June 8, 2025 |
Each of these episodes dives deeper into Kuma’s life, the truth behind God Valley, and his relationship with Ginny—unveiling the man who willingly became a weapon, possibly to protect a future only he could see.
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