One Piece Episode 1176: Release Date, Time, What to Expect & How to Watch

After putting Elbaf’s children in even greater danger, One Piece is now preparing for a direct confrontation between the Straw Hats and one of the Holy Knights. One Piece Episode 1176, reportedly titled “The Threat of the Arrow-Arrow Fruit – Gunko vs. the Straw Hats,” is scheduled to release on August 30, 2026, continuing the anime’s weekly broadcast schedule (via the official website).

Episode 1175 saw Jinbe save the children from the flames using his Fish-Man Jujutsu, while Luffy and Loki’s conversation revealed a surprising connection to Rocks D. Xebec. However, the danger quickly returned when Gunko appeared on Colon’s ship, setting the stage for a much more dangerous confrontation.

One Piece Episode 1176 Release Date and Time

Episode 1176 of One Piece is scheduled to premiere on Sunday, August 30, 2026, in Japan. The episode is expected to air at 11:15 PM JST (via the official website) before becoming available to international viewers through Crunchyroll.

Gunko from One Piece. | Credit: Toei Animation

International viewers can expect the episode to arrive on Crunchyroll according to their respective regional schedules. Current episode listings place the Crunchyroll release at 9 AM PDT. Based on that schedule, here are the expected release times across major regions:

What to Expect From One Piece Episode 1176

In One Piece Episode 1175, the situation in Elbaf became much more dangerous. Jinbe managed to save the children from walking into the flames by using his Umigumo Ipponzeoi technique, but the children remained under Gunko’s influence.

The biggest development came at the very end of the episode when Gunko appeared directly on Colon’s ship. Her sudden appearance put Colon and the Straw Hats in immediate danger and created a clear setup for the next episode.

The reported title of Episode 1176, “The Threat of the Arrow-Arrow Fruit – Gunko vs. the Straw Hats,” strongly suggests that the focus will shift toward Gunko and her confrontation with the Straw Hat Pirates. Her Aro Aro no Mi, also known as the Arrow-Arrow Fruit, has already proven dangerous because of its ability to influence and control targets.

The episode could therefore explore more of Gunko’s abilities while the Straw Hats attempt to protect Colon and deal with the children still affected by her power. With Gunko now directly confronting the Straw Hats, the Elbaf Arc appears ready to move into another intense phase.

At the same time, the story surrounding Loki is likely to continue developing in the background. Episode 1175 revealed that Loki once admired Rocks D. Xebec, creating an interesting parallel with Luffy’s admiration for Shanks. The revelation adds another layer to Loki’s mysterious past, and the anime could continue building on it as the conflict with the Holy Knights escalates.

With Gunko now standing directly against the Straw Hats and the children still caught in the middle, Episode 1176 could become one of the more important episodes in this part of the Elbaf Arc.

Where to Watch One Piece Episode 1176

Japanese viewers can watch One Piece Episode 1176 through Fuji TV and its affiliated networks when the episode airs. International viewers can stream the episode on Crunchyroll shortly after the Japanese broadcast.

Luffy from One Piece. | Credit: Toei Animation

Crunchyroll remains the main streaming platform for the latest One Piece episodes across many international regions like North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand (via Crunchyroll).

Netflix also carries the anime in select regions with a one-week delay, although availability and release timing can vary by region. So, are you excited to see Gunko finally confront the Straw Hats in the next episode? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

One Piece anime is currently available to watch on Crunchyroll.