Tokyo, Japan – One Piece Episode 1148, titled “The Lost History – Joyboy, The First Pirate,” officially premiered on November 2, 2025, delivering monumental lore revelations that have sent shockwaves through the global fanbase. The highly anticipated episode continued Dr. Vegapunk’s world-altering broadcast, finally shedding light on the elusive figure of Joyboy and his profound connection to the Void Century and the Ancient Kingdom.
The episode, which adapted manga chapters 1114 and 1115, is already being hailed as one of the most significant installments since the debut of Gear Five, promising to reshape viewers’ understanding of the One Piece world’s history and its central mysteries.
Vegapunk’s Broadcast: Unveiling the First Pirate
At the heart of Episode 1148 lies the continuation of Dr. Vegapunk’s broadcast from Egghead Island, a message the World Government desperately tried to suppress. The genius scientist unveiled critical details about Joyboy, explicitly introducing him as the “first pirate” in history. This revelation connects Joyboy directly to the Nika Fruit, the Void Century, and several other long-standing mysteries that have captivated fans for decades.
Vegapunk’s message also delved into the Ancient Kingdom and the ideological differences that led to a war between Joyboy and the twenty kingdoms that eventually formed the World Government. This exposition is set to reframe the entire narrative, exposing a hidden past that terrifies the World Government and directly impacts characters like Nico Robin, whose very existence is tied to these forbidden truths. A chilling declaration from Vegapunk also warned the world that it would eventually sink.
Global Release and Streaming Details
One Piece Episode 1148, “The Lost History – Joyboy, The First Pirate,” debuted on November 2, 2025. For viewers in the United States, the episode was available on Crunchyroll starting at 7:15 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) and 10:15 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). Other international release times included 5:00 p.m. BST in the UK and 9:30 p.m. IST in India on the same day, while viewers in Australia and the Philippines could access it in the early hours of November 3.
While Crunchyroll provided immediate access, Netflix subscribers will have to wait until November 8, as the platform typically releases new One Piece episodes a week after their initial Crunchyroll premiere.
Action Amidst Revelation: Straw Hats’ Struggle
Beyond the heavy lore drops, Episode 1148 also featured crucial action sequences as Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates continued their desperate struggle against the formidable forces of the World Government on Egghead Island. The episode included Luffy’s ongoing battle with Saint Jaygarcia Saturn and the collective efforts of the Straw Hat crew to escape the escalating conflict. Fans witnessed various crew members contributing to the fight, highlighting the dynamic teamwork even as they faced overwhelming odds.
The anime is currently in its Egghead Arc, which is confirmed to conclude by the end of 2025. Episodes like 1148 are building towards a climactic turning point, promising intense action, emotional character developments, and significant story revelations as the Straw Hats confront the highest powers of the World Government. The rapid pacing, adapting two manga chapters, suggests a push towards the arc’s explosive conclusion.
