One Piece Chapter 1180: Release Date, Where to Read, and What to Expect

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After the significant face reveal of Imu in the previous chapter, One Piece Chapter 1180 is set to be released on April 20, 2026, in Japan, and due to the time difference, several other major regions, including the US, will be able to read the chapter on April 19, 2026. Once released, the chapter will be available on platforms like Manga Plus and Viz Media, where you will be able to read the manga online officially.

One Piece Chapter 1179 pushed the Elbaf arc into a far more intense situation, with the face reveal of Imu. And now with Imu stepping out of the shadows and arriving in Elbaf, the tone of the arc has changed a lot. Chapter 1180 is expected to continue from this turning point and may build up towards the inevitable face-off between Monkey D. Luffy and Imu. Let us explore in detail.

One Piece Chapter 1180: Global Release Date and Time

One Piece Chapter 1180 is set to be released on April 20, 2026, at 12 AM JST in Japan (via One Piece Wiki). And due to the timezone differences, most parts of the world will be able to access it 1 day before, on April 19, 2026.

Imu from the One Piece manga | Credits: Shueisha

Based on Manga Plus release pattern (which is one of the official platforms to read the One Piece chapter), here is the release date and time for some of the major regions (via Manga Plus by Shueisha).

Please note that you may notice a slight variation in the release times for the US time zones, which is primarily due to the Daylight Saving Time (DST). However, if you are following the series every week, then the timings stay similar to the previous 1179 chapter.

What to Expect From One Piece Chapter 1180 (Speculative)

In the previous chapter, Imu set foot onto Elbaf, and the intensity of the whole situation became immediately higher. The ending of One Piece Chapter 1179 hinted that Imu’s power is something far beyond a typical Devil Fruit and possibly tied directly to the deeper secrets of the world.

With Imu now actively involved, the story is clearly moving toward a direct confrontation that could involve key figures like Monkey D. Luffy and Loki. Looking ahead, Chapter 1180 will probably further explore Imu’s abilities and how everyone responds to Imu’s arrival in Elbaf.

While it is difficult to predict specifics about the chapter right now, we can expect to see some early spoilers coming out later next week. Once those are out, the direction of the chapter will become clearer. Thus, it is important to keep an eye out for updates.

Where to Read One Piece Chapter 1180

Monkey D. Luffy from the One Piece anime. | Credit: Toei Animation

One Piece Chapter 1180 can be read through Manga Plus and Viz Media. Manga Plus allows you to read the new chapters of the manga for free globally. On the other hand, Viz Media’s Shonen Jump subscription service provides both the most recent chapter and the previous chapters at a nominal cost. In fact, it currently allows you to access the latest three chapters at no cost!

Both platforms are the official way to read the One Piece manga online, and they release chapters more or less at the same time, ensuring fans worldwide can read the latest chapters of Eiichiro Oda‘s series as soon as it becomes available.

Here is a guide to help you catch the much-awaited chapter, no matter where you are:

So, what do you think – with Imu finally stepping into the spotlight and the Final Saga accelerating, do you think Chapter 1180 will reveal more about their true power, or will Oda shift focus back to Luffy and the Straw Hats?

One Piece manga is currently available to read on Manga Plus by Shueisha.