On Sunday, November 13, 2022, at 9:30 AM JST, the next episode of One Piece, number 1040, will premiere. Fans are eager to see Episode 1040 after its lore-focused cliffhanger, and even more so to find out any details about what it will address. As of this article’s authoring, however, no such spoilers are accessible for the next episode.
The release of One Piece Episode 1040 is only a few days away, thus it’s quite unlikely that any spoiler material will be made public before then. However, the release details for the next episode are out in the open for everyone to see. In this post, we’ll go over all the details we know about the release of One Piece Episode 1040 thus far, including when it’ll be released, what to expect, and more speculation.
When and where can we expect the release?
On Sunday, November 13, 2022, at 9:30 AM JST, the local Japanese syndication will show Episode 1040 of One Piece. The time of day will change according to location and time zone. Crunchyroll will make the episode available to fans outside of Japan about 90 minutes after it airs in Japan. Funimation continues to provide episodes for its subscribers, but at a much longer wait.
When it premieres, One Piece Episode 1040 on Crunchyroll will air at the following times, local to each time zone:
Saturday, November 12 at 6 p.m. PST; Saturday, November 12 at 9 p.m. EDT; Saturday, November 12 at midnight Greenwich Mean Time GMT+2; 11/13 at 2 a.m. CET; 11/13 at 3 a.m. GMT+2; 11/13 at 3 a.
As of 7:30 AM on Sunday, November 13 (Indian Standard Time),
The 13th of November at 10 a.m., Philippine Standard Time
Sunday, November 13 at 11 a.m., Japan Standard Time; Sunday, November 13 at 11:30 a.m., Australia Central Standard Time
What can we anticipate?
Among the potential opening sequences for One Piece Episode 1040 is a resumption of Jinbe’s battle with Who’s-Who. Given that the latter seems to be taking things personally by disclosing his connection with Monkey D. Luffy via the Gum-Gum Fruit, Jinbe, who has only recently joined the crew, has every reason to stand up for his captain. As a result of Otama’s Devil Fruit, fans can expect to see the many Gifters around Onigashima continue to betray the Animal Kingdom Pirates.
Given how profoundly the first wave of traitors changed the war’s course, this trend is likely to continue until the rebel coalition troops are on equal ground with the Animal Kingdom Pirates. The conflict between the Yamato and the Kaido, which began at the conclusion of Episode 1038, was likewise left unfinished in the prior episode. Although it is not confirmed, Episode 1040 of One Piece is anticipated to return to this combat, if only briefly.
Last but not least, viewers of One Piece Episode 1040 shouldn’t expect to learn any important news regarding Luffy’s health. Currently absent from Onigashima, it is evident that series creator and artist Eiichiro Oda is attempting to finish up the many other battles that have been ongoing. As a result, Luffy will be playing a supporting role in the ongoing disputes until they are settled.