Tokyo, Japan – September 28, 2025 – One Piece Episode 1145, titled “Friends Fight Together! Luffy and the Warriors of Elbaph,” premiered today, September 28, 2025, intensifying the battle on Egghead Island as Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates receive crucial aid from the giant warriors Dorry and Brogy against the formidable Five Elders. The episode is now available for streaming on Crunchyroll, with a Netflix release slated for October 5, 2025.
The highly anticipated installment showcases the escalating conflict, with the Gorosei making their full, terrifying appearance on Egghead Island in their transformed states, determined to halt Dr. Vegapunk’s world-shaking broadcast.
Gorosei Unleash Full Power, Confronting Luffy and Giants
The arrival of the Five Elders has drastically shifted the dynamics of the Egghead Island confrontation. After Saint Jaygarcia Saturn initiated the summoning, the remaining four Gorosei descended onto the island, immediately engaging in combat in their monstrous Devil Fruit forms. Saint Topman Warcury, for instance, transformed into a giant boar-like creature known as Fengxi, posing an immense threat to the Straw Hats.
Luffy, having previously been overwhelmed and swallowed by Saint Shepard Ju Peter, was rescued by the timely intervention of Dorry and Brogy. The giants’ entry marks a critical turning point, as they join Luffy in directly confronting the Elders. The episode highlights the struggle of Luffy and the giants to find a way to harm the seemingly impervious Gorosei, with the hope that the giants’ experience might provide a crucial advantage.
Zoro vs. Lucci Reaches Climax
Beyond the escalating clash with the Gorosei, Episode 1145 also brings a decisive end to the long-running battle between Roronoa Zoro and Rob Lucci. After an intense exchange, Zoro unleashed a powerful three-sword technique, successfully defeating Lucci. This victory frees up Zoro and Jinbe, who are now pressed by Sanji to regroup with the rest of the crew and accelerate their escape from Egghead.
Vegapunk’s Broadcast and the World Government’s Desperation
A central plot point in the current Egghead Arc revolves around Dr. Vegapunk’s impending broadcast, which promises to reveal truths that could severely damage the World Government’s reputation and potentially spark global rebellion. The Gorosei’s desperate mission to silence Vegapunk before his message reaches the world underscores the gravity of the information he possesses. Efforts are underway to intercept the broadcast, with Marcus Mars heading towards the upper levels of Egghead Island to stop it.
Anime Takes Two-Week Hiatus After Episode 1145
Following the release of Episode 1145, the One Piece anime is scheduled for a two-week hiatus. There will be no new episode on October 5, 2025. Instead, fans can expect a recap episode titled “Dr. Chopper’s Adventure Checkup – Traitor’s Masquerade -” on October 12, 2025, which will focus on Rob Lucci and Cipher Pol “Aigis” Zero. New, non-recap episodes are expected to resume on October 19, 2025. This break is implemented to prevent the anime from catching up too closely with the ongoing manga series.
Fans eagerly await the anime’s return to witness the full impact of Vegapunk’s message and the continuation of the Straw Hats’ desperate struggle on Egghead Island.
