The One Piece anime has announced a special recap episode focusing on Bonney and Kuma, set to air next week, pushing the premiere of Episode 1129 to May 18. Titled “Dr. Chopper’s Adventure Checkup – The Ballad of a Father and Daughter,” this episode will revisit the emotional journey of Bonney and Kuma, setting the stage for deeper insights into Kuma’s past. Fans can catch a preview of the episode on One Piece’s official YouTube channel or at the end of Episode 1128 on Crunchyroll.
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ONE PIECE – Special Bonney & Kuma Recap Episode Preview | Episode 1129 Delayed to May 18
Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece manga, launched in July 1997, has become a global phenomenon, surpassing 500 million copies in circulation by August 2022. The series marked its 25th anniversary in 2022, while the anime, which began in October 1999, continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
As of today, the manga has reached 1147 chapters, with Chapter 1148 slated for release on May 12. The anime, now at 1128 episodes, recently resumed after a six-month hiatus aimed at enhancing production quality. VIZ Media handles the English manga license, and Crunchyroll streams the anime for international viewers.
What Time Will One Piece Episode 1129 Release?
The official title of episode 1129 is incredibly revealing and sets a dire tone for what’s to come: “Dr. Chopper’s Adventure Checkup – The Ballad of a Father and Daughter,” this episode will revisit the emotional journey of Bonney and Kuma, setting the stage for deeper insights into Kuma’s past.
For international viewers, One Piece episode #1129 is expected to premiere on Crunchyroll on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the following times:
- Pacific Standard Time (PST): 8:45 AM
- Eastern Standard Time (EST): 11:45 AM
- British Summer Time (BST): 4:45 PM
The episode will then debut on Netflix a week later.
Upcoming Projects of One piece
The One Piece franchise remains as vibrant as ever, with several exciting projects on the horizon:
- The live-action adaptation, following a successful first season, has completed filming for Season 2, with a release expected soon.
- The One Piece BASE app, launched in English in February, offers fans an interactive way to explore the manga.
- A remake anime by WIT Studio is in development, promising a fresh take on the beloved series.
- Recent collaborations include a POP MART collection, alongside partnerships with LEGO, Baskin-Robbins, and Moose Toys.
- The franchise has also made waves in sports, with collaborations featuring the NBA (Los Angeles Lakers), MLB (Seattle Mariners), and Bundesliga (Borussia Dortmund).
Source: ONE PIECE Official YouTube
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