One Piece is heading back into the Land of the Giants. The second half of the Elbaph Arc, part of the anime’s ongoing Final Saga, resumes streaming on Netflix on July 18 following the July 5 conclusion of its first cour, with new episodes continuing weekly on Crunchyroll before hitting Netflix the following Saturday.
Where the Story Picks Up
Elbaph is the second arc of One Piece’s Final Saga, sending the Straw Hats into the mythical Land of the Giants, a location fans have anticipated since it was first mentioned decades ago in the manga. The arc introduced major new characters including Loki, and the first cour built toward escalating conflict on the island before pausing after its thirteenth episode on July 5. Part 2 continues directly from there, with Toei Animation releasing new episodes on Crunchyroll every Sunday and on Netflix the following Saturday, running all the way through a Part 2 finale scheduled for October 10.
Why the Release Schedule Looks Different This Year
Longtime fans will notice One Piece isn’t following its usual nonstop weekly broadcast this time around. After running continuously for more than 26 years, the anime shifted to a seasonal format in 2026, with Toei Animation now releasing a planned 26 episodes annually split into two 13-episode cours, rather than airing every single week year-round without pause. Toei has said the change is meant to protect production quality and avoid the schedule strain that has hit other long-running anime, and the studio has confirmed the seasonal approach will continue for the rest of the Final Saga.
What to Expect From Elbaph Part 2
With the setup work from the first cour out of the way, Part 2 is expected to push further into the giants’ history and the escalating threat tied to Loki and the Knights of God, elements introduced in earlier trailers for the arc. Given Elbaph’s long-awaited status in the source material, expectations for this stretch of episodes are high among fans who have been waiting years for the anime to reach this part of the story.
Elbaph Arc Part 2 picks up one of the most anticipated stretches of One Piece’s Final Saga, and the new seasonal release format means fans get a defined endpoint to look forward to on October 10 rather than an open-ended weekly grind. New episodes land every Sunday on Crunchyroll and the following Saturday on Netflix starting July 18.
FAQ
When does One Piece Elbaph Arc Part 2 start?
Part 2 begins streaming on Netflix on July 18, continuing weekly episodes that started on Crunchyroll.
When does Elbaph Arc Part 2 end?
The Part 2 finale is scheduled to release on Netflix on October 10.
What days do new One Piece episodes come out?
New episodes release on Crunchyroll on Sundays, then on Netflix the following Saturday.
Why is One Piece not airing weekly year-round anymore?
Toei Animation moved to a seasonal format in 2026, releasing 26 episodes per year in two 13-episode cours instead of continuous weekly episodes, in order to protect production quality.
What is the Elbaph Arc about?
It’s the second arc of One Piece’s Final Saga, set in the long-teased Land of the Giants, and it introduces major new characters including Loki.
Do I need to watch the first cour before Part 2?
Yes, Part 2 continues directly from where the first 13 episodes left off on July 5.
