The Raid on Onigashima’s climax is getting closer as One Piece reaches Episode 1053. After the last episode adapted Chapters 1027 and 1028, Toei looks to animate the rest of Chapter 1028 in the next episode. With around 30 chapters remaining, now’s a good time to watch One Piece as it reaches the best parts of the Wano arc.
In the next episode, the battle between the Ninja-Pirate-Mink-Samurai Alliance vs. the Beasts & Big Mom Pirate Alliance continues. Several key figures are still running rampant across Onigashima, so the Straw Hats have lots to take down if they want to win this war. If you want to see what happens next, here’s the air date for One Piece Episode 1053, along with its release times and plot.
One Piece Episode 1053 Air Date and Release Times
One Piece Episode 1053 will be released on Sunday, February 26, 2023, with the title “Sanji’s Mutation? The Two Arms in Crisis!” There’ll be no breaks or filler episodes in between, meaning One Piece will follow its regular schedule this week. However, the next episode after this, Episode 1054, will be delayed until March 19, 2023, because of unavailable broadcast slots. On the other hand, Episode 1053 will be available this Sunday at the following times, depending on your time zone:
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 check your time zones to find out when it airs. Like previous episodes, Episode 1053 will become available in other countries after 1.5 hours from the Japan release.
One Piece Episode 1053 Plot
Unfortunately, Toei hasn’t revealed the plot of Episode 1053. Still, we can analyze the previews and manga chapters to figure it out. Before that, here’s a quick recap of the last episode.
“Momonosuke, with his newfound courage, and Yamato are on a mission to save Onigashima from crashing into the Flower Capital. On the Live Floor, Zoro and Sanji are engaged in battles of their own against Beasts Pirates’ All-Stars, King and Queen.”
The preview shows Sanji and Queen continuing their battle. According to the episode title, Sanji will get a mutation that’ll power him up for this fight. Is it the Germa modifications finally kicking in? Or is it something else? You’ll have to see for yourself in the next episode.
Where to Watch One Piece Episode 1053
Crunchyroll is the best place to watch One Piece because it simulcasts the latest episodes to international countries outside Japan. However, Crunchyroll may not be available in your region due to licensing issues, so you might need to get a VPN.
You can also try to find alternative streaming services, such as Bilibili, for viewers in Asia. If you decide to stick with Crunchyroll, it’s worth noting that they only offer the latest episodes in Japanese since the English dub has just begun with the Wano arc.
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