One Piece Episode 1172: Release Date, Time, What to Expect & How to Watch

After Loki’s long-awaited release in the previous episode, One Piece is now entering one of the most dangerous phases of the Elbaf Arc. One Piece Episode 1172, titled “Monster Appears – A ‘Scary Thing’ Attacks Elbaf,” is scheduled to be released on August 2, 2026, with no break in the anime’s broadcast schedule (via the official website).

Episode 1171 saw Luffy and Zoro free Loki despite Hajrudin’s desperate warnings. The episode ended with the giant prince standing once again with Ragnir in hand, while the Holy Knights continued to move behind the scenes. With Loki finally unchained and a mysterious “scary thing” teased in the next episode’s title, the stakes in Elbaf are about to rise even further.

One Piece Episode 1172: Global Release Date and Time

Episode 1172 of One Piece is scheduled to premiere on Sunday, August 2, 2026, in Japan on Fuji TV at 11:15 PM JST (via the official website). International viewers will be able to stream the episode on Crunchyroll shortly after the Japanese television broadcast.

Luffy and Zoro from the One Piece anime. | Credit: Toei Animation

Here are the expected release times across several major regions:

What to Expect From One Piece Episode 1172

Episode 1171 of One Piece finally delivered the moment fans had been waiting for as Luffy and Zoro removed Loki’s Seastone chains despite Hajrudin’s repeated warnings. Although the giant prince was severely injured, he slowly rose to his feet and reclaimed his massive weapon, Ragnir, ending the episode on a chilling cliffhanger.

Now, with the early teaser trailer of this episode and the title “Monster Appears – A ‘Scary Thing’ Attacks Elbaf,” the episode will deal with the immediate aftermath of Loki’s release, but an even greater threat is already making its appearance. As revealed in the preview, while flames spread across the land, children mysteriously begin to fall asleep, and a massive parade of giant monsters appears before a shocked Robin and Chopper.

At the same time, the Holy Knights remain one of the biggest wild cards in the arc. Their secret mission involving Elbaf has only just begun, and with Loki now free, Episode 1172 looks set to push the Elbaf Arc into its next major conflict.

Where to Watch One Piece Episode 1172

Like the previous episodes, viewers from Japan will be able to watch One Piece Episode 1172 on Fuji TV and affiliated television networks when it premieres. Meanwhile, those who are outside Japan can stream the episode on Crunchyroll, which simulcasts new episodes shortly after their Japanese broadcast.

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

Crunchyroll remains the primary platform for viewers across North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand (via Crunchyroll). Meanwhile, Netflix also streams new One Piece episodes in select regions, although new episodes generally arrive about a week later depending on regional availability.

Now the big question: Do you think Loki will attack Elbaf, or is an even greater threat about to appear? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

One Piece anime is currently available to watch on Crunchyroll.