One Piece episode 1144 titled “The Worst Nightmare – The Five Elders Come Together” will be released on September 21, 2025. The episode will feature the legendary battle between Zoro and Rob Lucci. With the return of Vincent Chansard, it is all set to be one of the most visually attractive episodes in the history of anime.
All eyes will be set on the Five Elders, whose powerful transformations will blow away the minds of fans for sure. Each of these characters is extremely strong and capable of giving the Straw Hats a run for their money.
One Piece Episode 1144 Release Date, Time, Where to Stream
One Piece episode 1144 will be released at 11:45 am EST on September 21, 2025. The episode will be available at 8:45 am PST on the same day. In Japan, the anime will be released at 11:15 pm. The anime is currently available to stream on Crunchyroll.
After episode 1144 is released in Japan, it will be immediately available for streaming on Crunchyroll. In Japan, the anime is broadcast on Fuji Television.
Here is a table with the release date and time of One Piece episode 1144 according to different time zones:
One Piece Episode 1144 Previews: Vincent Chansard is Back to Deliver Another Masterpiece
Vincent Chansard is one of the talented animators who has joined the animation team of One Piece. Recently, the animator had decided to take a break from the series. The animator had taken to X to express his frustration at some decisions made by higher-ups. According to some reports, Chansard’s storyboard was heavily modified till only bits of it were left. At the same time, the animator specified that the director had tried his best to keep his scenes in the episode.
While fans mourned having to miss the stunning work of Chansard, it has been confirmed that the animator has returned. He is also one of the animators in One Piece episode 1144. He last worked on the amazing Luffy vs Kizaru battle that took place in One Piece episode 1127.
The previews for One Piece episode 1144 are out, and fans can already tell that Chansard has worked his magic. The preview images of the Zoro vs Rob Lucci fight are electrifying. It seems like Toei is putting their best foot forward for this battle. It is one of the closest battles in the manga, and fans could not tell the outcome till the very end.
What do you think about the upcoming episode? Are you excited beyond reason for it? Let us know in the comments below.
One Piece anime is currently available to stream on Crunchyroll.
