One Piece is still going strong with Episode 1052 right around the corner. The previous episode showcased the continuation of the fight between Luffy and Kaido and the conclusion of the Mink leaders’ battles. After the last episode, Toei looks to animate the rest of Chapter 1027 of the manga. With exactly 30 chapters remaining, now’s the best time to watch One Piece as we prepare for the Raid of Onigashima’s climax.
In the next episode, Luffy and the Straw Hats will continue their respective battles across Onigashima. They also have to find a way to stop Onigashima from falling straight into the Flower Capital. If you want to see what happens next, here’s the air date for One Piece Episode 1052, along with its release times and plot.
One Piece Episode 1052 Air Date and Release Times
One Piece Episode 1052 will be released on Sunday, February 19, 2023, with the title “The Situation Has Grown Tense! The End of Onigashima!.” There’ll be no breaks or filler episodes in between, meaning One Piece will follow its regular schedule this week. Episode 1052 will be available this Sunday at the following times, depending on your timezone:
Japan Standard Time (JST) – 9:30 am
Pacific Time (PT) – 6:00 pm
Eastern Time (ET) – 9:00 pm
Central Time (CT) – 8:00 pm
British Time (GMT) – 2:00 am
Australian Central Time (ACDT) – 12:30 pm
India Time (IST) – 7:30 am
The release time is different per region, so double-check your time zones to find out when it airs. Like previous episodes, Episode 1052 will become available in other countries after 1.5 hours from the Japan release.
One Piece Episode 1052 Plot
As usual, Toei hasn’t revealed the plot of Episode 1052. Still, we can analyze the previews and manga chapters to figure it out. Before that, here’s a quick recap of the last episode.
“Yamato helps Momonosuke conquer his fear of flying and the two take on the most important task of saving Onigashima. Meanwhile, Luffy and Kaido clash which parts the heavens. The clear skies help Duke Dogstorm and Cat Viper finally defeat their foes.”
The preview shows that Onigashima is now on the verge of dropping into the Flower Capital, so Yamato and Momonosuke try to find a way to stop it. Meanwhile, Luffy continues to clash with his fellow emperor, Kaido, hoping to free Wano once and for all. Furthermore, Zoro and Sanji hope to finish up their respective fights against King and Queen.
Where to Watch One Piece Episode 1052
If you want to watch One Piece, Crunchyroll is your best bet since it simulcasts the latest episodes to other countries outside Japan. However, Crunchyroll may not be available in your country due to licensing issues, so you might need to get a VPN.
You should also know that Crunchyroll only offers the latest episodes in Japanese since the English dub has just started the Wano arc. On the other hand, alternative streaming services are available in some regions, such as Bilibili, for viewers in Asia.
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