The trailer features a mix of both fresh and familiar faces who are set to play major roles in this upcoming arc. And just as promised, Toei Animation clearly hasn’t held back in the visual department, delivering incredibly fluid animation with a new art style. If this footage is any indication, this truly marks a bold new beginning for the One Piece anime.
One Piece’s Elbaph Trailer Reveals The Straw Hats’ New Looks & New Theme Songs
The new trailer for the One Piece Elbaph Arc opens up with Luffy running into Loki, the infamous Prince of Elbaph, who happens to be tied up in giant chains for committing a grievous sin. After Luffy asks him why Shanks came all the way out there to visit him, Loki takes advantage of the situation and tries to strike a sketchy deal to get himself freed.
Moving past their standoff, the new footage gives viewers a really good look at the crew’s new Elbaph outfits. The most emotional part of the wardrobe change is easily Robin, who has styled her hair just like she had it as a child, so Jaguar D. Saul recognizes her right away.
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🌊SeasEast Blue
🍋Devil FruitsGomu Gomu!
☠VillainsFear the sea
🏆DreamsOne Piece!
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Monkey D. Luffy accidentally ate a Devil Fruit as a child, giving him rubber-like abilities. What is the name of that fruit?
✓ Correct! The Gum-Gum Fruit (Gomu Gomu no Mi) turned Luffy’s body into rubber. He ate it from Shanks’ treasure chest as a kid, gaining stretchy powers but losing the ability to swim forever.
✗ Overboard! The answer is the Gum-Gum Fruit. The Chop-Chop Fruit belongs to Buggy, the Flame-Flame Fruit to Ace, and the Smoke-Smoke Fruit to Captain Smoker — but Luffy’s rubber powers come from the Gomu Gomu no Mi.
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Luffy’s iconic straw hat was given to him as a child by a famous pirate who inspired his dream. Who gave Luffy the hat?
✓ Correct! Red-Haired Shanks entrusted his straw hat to young Luffy in Foosha Village, telling him to return it when he becomes a great pirate. That promise drives Luffy’s entire journey.
✗ Overboard! The answer is Red-Haired Shanks. While Gold Roger originally wore the hat, it was Shanks who passed it down to Luffy after saving his life from a Sea King — a defining moment in the series.
03
Before joining the Straw Hats, Sanji works as a sous chef at a floating restaurant on the ocean. What is the name of this restaurant?
✓ Correct! The Baratie is the ocean-going restaurant run by Chef Zeff, Sanji’s mentor. In the live-action series, it’s one of the most stunning sets — a fully realized ship-restaurant on the open sea.
✗ Overboard! The answer is The Baratie. Run by the legendary pirate-turned-chef “Red Leg” Zeff, this floating restaurant is where Luffy recruits Sanji as the Straw Hats’ cook.
04
Roronoa Zoro is famous for his unique sword-fighting technique. How many swords does he wield in his signature style?
✓ Correct! Zoro uses Three-Sword Style (Santoryu), wielding one sword in each hand and a third in his mouth. His dream is to become the world’s greatest swordsman by defeating Dracule Mihawk.
✗ Overboard! The answer is three. Zoro’s iconic Three-Sword Style places one blade in each hand and a third clenched between his teeth — a fighting technique unique to him in the One Piece world.
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Each Straw Hat crew member has a personal dream. What is Nami’s ultimate goal that drives her journey?
✓ Correct! Nami’s dream is to draw a map of the entire world. Her cartography skills and navigation talent make her indispensable to the crew, and her passion for mapmaking was nurtured by her adoptive mother Bell-mère.
✗ Overboard! The answer is to draw a complete map of the world. Nami is a gifted cartographer whose dream goes beyond just sailing — she wants to chart every sea and island so no one is ever lost again.
06
A powerful Marine Vice Admiral is revealed to have a surprising family connection to Luffy. Who is this high-ranking Marine?
✓ Correct! Vice Admiral Monkey D. Garp is Luffy’s grandfather. Known as “Garp the Fist,” he’s a Marine hero who wanted Luffy to become a Marine — not a pirate. Their family dynamic is a major subplot in the live-action series.
✗ Overboard! The answer is Vice Admiral Garp. Monkey D. Garp is Luffy’s grandfather and one of the most legendary Marines alive. Despite being on opposite sides of the law, their bond runs deep.
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Usopp is recruited into the Straw Hat crew after the pirates help defend his home village from Captain Kuro’s Black Cat Pirates. What is the name of Usopp’s village?
✓ Correct! Syrup Village is Usopp’s peaceful hometown where he was known for telling tall tales. It’s also where Kaya lives, and where the crew acquires the Going Merry from her estate.
✗ Overboard! The answer is Syrup Village. Foosha Village is Luffy’s hometown, Shells Town is where Zoro was held captive, and Coco Village (Cocoyasi) is Nami’s home — but Usopp hails from Syrup Village.
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The Netflix live-action adaptation was praised for its casting. Which actor plays Monkey D. Luffy?
✓ Correct! Mexican actor Iñaki Godoy won fans over with his infectious energy and earnest portrayal of Luffy. Mackenyu plays Zoro, Taz Skylar is Sanji, and Jacob Romero Gibson plays Usopp.
✗ Overboard! The answer is Iñaki Godoy. The young Mexican actor perfectly captured Luffy’s boundless enthusiasm. The other actors all play Straw Hat crew members — but Luffy is all Iñaki.
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Just like with past arcs, Toei Animation completely changed up the art style again. Everything looks incredibly smooth and bright, which does a great job of highlighting the massive difference between the sunny, colorful world of the giants above and the depressing, gray underworld where Loki is stuck.
To top it all off, the trailer also gives viewers a sneak peek at the anime’s new opening theme, “Luminous” by AiNA THE END. Additionally, the upcoming ending sequence will feature the track “That Future” by Jisoku 36km.
Fans can look forward to hearing the full versions of both songs when the One Piece anime makes its highly anticipated return to screens this April.
When And Where To Watch The One Piece Anime’s Highly Anticipated Elbaph Premiere
The premiere episode of the One Piece Elbaph Arc, titled “The Long-Awaited Elbaph! A Huge Reunion Feast,” is officially set to air in Japan on April 5 at 11:15 PM JST. For international audiences, the episode is expected to hit Crunchyroll for simulcast around 6:15 AM PST that same day.
This big return really feels like the start of a totally new chapter for the One Piece anime, especially now that it is switching over to a seasonal release format. Going forward, Toei Animation is reportedly aiming to adapt Eiichiro Oda’s manga at a strict one-to-one ratio per episode.
It is something the fandom has been asking about for a very long time, and this massive change should easily fix the brutal pacing issues the anime has struggled with. When One Piece officially returns on April 5, fans will finally get to see Elbaph animated in all its glory.
