Tokyo, Japan – September 28, 2025 – One Piece anime fans witnessed a pivotal moment in the ongoing Egghead Arc with the release of Episode 1145, titled “Friends Fight Together! Luffy and the Warriors of Elbaf.” The highly anticipated episode, which premiered on Crunchyroll on September 28, 2025, sets the stage for a dramatic confrontation as the Gorosei arrive on Egghead Island to halt Dr. Vegapunk’s world-altering broadcast.
The episode intensifies the climax of the Egghead Arc, where the Straw Hat Pirates find themselves entangled in the World Government’s determined efforts to eliminate Dr. Vegapunk.
Gorosei’s Arrival and Vegapunk’s Urgent Transmission
Episode 1145 plunges directly into the escalating conflict on Egghead Island. The formidable Gorosei have made their decisive landfall, driven by the critical mission to stop Vegapunk’s transmission at all costs. This broadcast is feared to contain information that could severely damage the World Government’s reputation and sway public opinion. Their objective is clear: prevent the message from reaching the global populace before it can destabilize their authority.
However, the Gorosei face an immediate and significant obstacle in the form of Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates, now bolstered by the arrival of the Warriors of Elbaf. This alliance promises a fierce battle, as the Gorosei acknowledge that their task will be anything but easy with such powerful adversaries present.
Episode Title and Key Characters
The title, “Friends Fight Together! Luffy and the Warriors of Elbaf,” highlights the unified front being presented against the World Government’s elite. Viewers can expect to see Luffy and the Giant Warriors, Dorry and Brogy, combining their strengths to protect Vegapunk and ensure his message is delivered. The episode is expected to reveal more of Fengxi’s strength as well as Luffy’s attempts to find a way to harm the Gorosei.
Streaming Availability and International Release
One Piece Episode 1145 is available for streaming on Crunchyroll, offering Japanese audio with various subtitle options. For Netflix subscribers, the episode is scheduled for release on October 4, 2025.
The Crunchyroll release times for the episode across different regions were:
- Pacific Time – 6:00 PM on Saturday, September 27, 2025
- Eastern Time – 9:00 PM on Saturday, September 27, 2025
- UK Time – 2:00 AM on Sunday, September 28, 2025
- European Time – 3:00 AM on Sunday, September 28, 2025
- India Time – 7:30 AM on Sunday, September 28, 2025
- Philippine Time – 10:00 AM on Sunday, September 28, 2025
- Australia Eastern Daylight Time – 1:00 PM Sunday, September 28, 2025
Upcoming Hiatus and Recap Episode
Following the intensity of Episode 1145, the One Piece anime is scheduled for a two-week break. Fans will not see a new episode on October 5, 2025. Instead, a recap episode titled “Dr. Chopper’s Adventure Checkup – Traitors’ Masquerade -” will air on October 12, 2025. This special feature will focus on Rob Lucci and Cypher Pol “Aigis” Zero. New One Piece episodes are slated to resume on October 19, 2025. This hiatus is likely implemented to help pace the production process and maintain the quality of animation for crucial manga moments.
