One Piece Episode 1179: Release Date, Time, What to Expect & How to Watch

After finally pushing back against the Holy Knights, One Piece is about to put Scopper Gaban at the center of the Elbaf conflict. Episode 1179 is reportedly titled “One Do-or-Die Second – Gaban vs. the Knights of God” and is scheduled to be released on September 20, 2026 (via the official website).

One Piece Episode 1178 finally gave Elbaf a reason to fight back. Robin confronted Sommers, Ronja showed incredible courage, and Gaban arrived at the last moment to cut off Sommers’ arm. Now, the next episode’s title suggests that Gaban will have to face the Holy Knights directly as the battle for Elbaf enters a more dangerous stage.

One Piece Episode 1179 Release Date and Time

Episode 1179 of One Piece is scheduled to premiere on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in Japan. The episode is expected to follow the anime’s regular weekly broadcast schedule, with the Japanese broadcast taking place at around 11:15 PM JST (via the official website).

Imu from One Piece. | Credit: Toei Animation

International viewers can expect Episode 1179 to arrive on Crunchyroll according to their respective regional schedules. Crunchyroll currently lists One Piece as a Sunday simulcast at 9 AM PT, with the Elbaf Arc available across North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand (via Crunchyroll).

What to Expect From One Piece Episode 1179

Episode 1178 finally changed the situation in Elbaf. Sommers had spent the previous episode using Ronja and the other children as hostages, while the threat against Elbaf’s school and library forced the Giants into an impossible choice. Robin’s decision to step in gave the island its first real sign of resistance.

Robin also managed to use her Devil Fruit abilities intelligently against Sommers, but his regeneration made him extremely difficult to stop. Just when the situation appeared to be getting worse, Gaban arrived and attacked Sommers.

The biggest surprise was that Sommers’ severed arm did not regenerate after Gaban’s attack. This is a major development because Sommers had previously appeared almost impossible to permanently injure. Now, the title of Episode 1179, “One Do-or-Die Second – Gaban vs. the Knights of God,” suggests that this mystery will become even more important. Gaban is now facing the Holy Knights at a critical moment, with Ronja and the other children still in danger and Elbaf’s history hanging in the balance.

The title also makes it clear that Gaban may not be fighting Sommers alone. With the Holy Knights still controlling much of the situation, Episode 1179 could expand the confrontation beyond Gaban and Sommers and show how the other Holy Knights respond to Gaban’s arrival.

Another major question is whether Gaban can actually turn the battle around. The Holy Knights have already shown that they are willing to exploit Elbaf’s children and destroy its cultural heritage, so Gaban has very little room for error.

Overall, One Piece Episode 1179 looks set to turn Gaban’s arrival into a full-scale confrontation with the Knights of God. After Episode 1178 finally gave Elbaf some hope, the next episode could reveal whether that hope is enough to survive the Holy Knights’ counterattack.

Where to Watch One Piece Episode 1179

Japanese viewers can watch One Piece Episode 1179 through Fuji TV and its affiliated networks when the episode airs. International viewers can stream the latest episode on Crunchyroll shortly after the Japanese broadcast.

Gunko from One Piece. | Credit: Toei Animation

Netflix also carries the One Piece anime in select regions, although its releases have an additional one-week delay. Crunchyroll remains one of the main platforms for watching the latest episodes as they air internationally.

With Gaban now standing between the Holy Knights and Elbaf, Episode 1179 could become one of the most important episodes of the arc so far. But the biggest question remains: Can Gaban hold off the Knights of God long enough to save Elbaf’s children and protect its history? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

One Piece anime is currently available to watch on Crunchyroll.