One Piece Chapter 1193: Release Date, Where to Read, and What to Expect

The battle in Elbaf has reached an even more dangerous stage, and One Piece Chapter 1193 is now set to continue the fight on September 13, 2026, in most parts of the world. Japanese readers will get the chapter at 12 AM JST on September 14.

Chapter 1192 gave fans one of the biggest developments in the battle against Imu. Luffy, Loki, and Hajrudin’s combined attack failed to defeat Imu, but Luffy later found a new way to use Loki’s hammer and lightning with Gear 5. The resulting Dawn Thor Bullet broke through Imu’s Shield of Emptiness and finally injured the mysterious ruler.

One Piece Chapter 1193: Global Release Date and Time

One Piece Chapter 1193 will arrive in Japan on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 12 AM JST. Readers in most other regions will be able to access it on Sunday, September 13, because of the time difference (via Manga Plus by Shueisha).

Luffy vs Imu in One Piece Chapter 1192. | Credit: Shueisha

Fans can check the expected release times for different regions below:

As the official release gets closer, spoilers for Chapter 1193 are likely to start circulating online. Early leaks normally appear first, with more detailed summaries and raw scans following later.

What to Expect From One Piece Chapter 1193 (Speculative)

One Piece Chapter 1192 continued the massive battle between Luffy’s side and Imu. Luffy then found a completely unexpected way to use his Gear 5 ability with Loki’s enormous hammer. By attaching himself to the weapon, Luffy allowed Loki to swing him toward Imu while lightning charged the attack. Luffy transformed the momentum into Gomu Gomu no Dawn Thor Bullet.

The attack succeeded where Luffy’s earlier punch failed. Dawn Thor Bullet pierced through the Shield of Emptiness and hit Imu directly. More importantly, Imu appeared to be genuinely hurt. His eyes turned white, he coughed up blood, and his stomach stretched from the impact. The strange reaction immediately raised questions about Imu’s powers, although Chapter 1192 did not confirm any connection between Imu’s abilities and Luffy’s rubber-like powers.

Chapter 1193 will likely pick up from this major moment. Luffy may try to press his advantage. However, Imu is unlikely to simply stand there after taking such a powerful hit. The chapter could reveal how much damage Dawn Thor Bullet actually caused and whether Imu’s mysterious powers allow him to recover from the attack.

Chapter 1193 may provide another clue about Imu’s true abilities. Meanwhile, Loki and Usopp could become more important. Luffy’s new attack would not have been possible without Loki. The Elbaf Prince’s enormous hammer and lightning gave Luffy the tools needed to create Dawn Thor Bullet, making Loki an important part of the battle once again.

Chapter 1193 could therefore give Loki another major role in the fight. Gaban’s condition is another thread that could return. The former Roger Pirate has already suffered a serious injury while protecting Luffy, and his earlier warning for Luffy to escape shows how dangerous he believes Imu is. For now, the biggest question is whether Dawn Thor Bullet has done lasting damage or simply forced Imu to reveal even more of his power.

Where to Read One Piece Chapter 1193 Online?

Readers can access One Piece Chapter 1193 through official manga services once it releases. The latest chapter will be available on Manga Plus by Shueisha, Viz Media’s website, and the Shonen Jump app.

A panel from One Piece Chapter 1192. | Credit: Shueisha

These platforms also provide access to the wider One Piece manga catalog, along with chapters from many other Weekly Shonen Jump titles.

With Luffy finally finding a way through Imu’s Shield of Emptiness, Chapter 1193 could become another major chapter in the Elbaf battle. The next chapter may reveal just how much damage Dawn Thor Bullet caused and whether Imu has another terrifying ability waiting to be revealed.

Now the big question: Will Imu recover from Dawn Thor Bullet, or has Luffy finally found the key to defeating him? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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