The following One Piece episode Episode 1128, “The Nightmare Strikes – Warrior God of Science & Defense, St. Saturn,” will air on Sunday, May 4, 2025, according to the latest reports. It first airs on Fuji TV at 11:15 PM JST on May 4 in Japan.
Crunchyroll simulcasts it later so that it will be airing in North America and other areas on Sunday morning/afternoon local time. As an example, The Times of India states that it will be seen falling at 7:15 AM PDT (Pacific Daylight) / 10:15 AM EDT on May 4, which is equivalent to 3:15 PM BST (UK) and 7:45 PM IST (India) on the same day.
In Japan, that will be May 4, 11:15 PM JST; in Australia, it will be late on May 4 (11:45 PM ACST in Adelaide) or early on May 5 (about 12:15 AM AEST in Sydney).
These conversions are summarized below:
Time Zone (Region) | Release Date & Time |
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Pacific Daylight Time (US/Canada, PDT) | Sunday, May 4, 2025 – 7:15 AM |
Mountain Daylight Time (US, MDT) | Sunday, May 4, 2025 – 8:15 AM |
Central Daylight Time (US, CDT) | Sunday, May 4, 2025 – 9:15 AM |
Eastern Daylight Time (US, EDT) | Sunday, May 4, 2025 – 10:15 AM |
British Summer Time (UK, BST) | Sunday, May 4, 2025 – 3:15 PM |
Central European Summer Time (e.g., CEST) | Sunday, May 4, 2025 – 4:15 PM |
Indian Standard Time (IST) | Sunday, May 4, 2025 – 7:45 PM |
Japan Standard Time (JST) | Sunday, May 4, 2025 – 11:15 PM |
Australia Eastern Standard Time (Sydney, AEST) | Sunday, May 4, 2025 – 11:45 PM |
Australia Eastern Std Time (Sydney, AEST) | Monday, May 5, 2025 – 12:15 AM |
(Note: Japan’s local airtime is 11:15 PM JST on May 4. All other zones follow by conversion.)
Recap of Episode 1127
Episode 1127, “Luffy vs Kizaru! A Ferocious Kaleidoscopic Battle”, was perhaps the most tense episode of the Egghead arc so far. It depicted Gear Fifth Luffy battling in a ferocious, visually appealing duel with Admiral Kizaru at incredibly high speeds. As The Times of India informs us, the animation was “some of the best we have seen since the return of the anime,” each punch and movement of Luffy’s rubber body animated with “so much energy” that fans buzzed.
During that fight, Luffy was able to throw and shoo away Kizaru even when Kizaru divided into many light clones, eventually shoving away Kizaru with a strong Gum-Gum King Punch.
For that, the remaining Straw Hats and Vegapunk’s squad performed their breakout operation. Sanji and the allies of Dr. Vegapunk (Vegapunk-08 robot Atlas) traveled using the Vegatank and arrived at the Fabrio Phase to rescue Jewelry Bonney. The Mark III Pacifista units were destroyed as Atlas disabled Kizaru’s control signals over them, sending them after the Marines.
Effectively, the Pacifistas – once mindless soldiers – started shooting their old commanders instead. This opened the doors for the Straw Hats to retreat and depart by sea. Essentially, Episode 1127 concluded with Luffy’s charge diverting Kizaru, Sentomaru rescuing Bonney, and the Pacifistas under Atlas. The episode wrapped up with the Straw Hats coming into power as they evaded the Egghead Island headquarters as evil forces hatched in secret.
Key highlights from Episode 1127 include:
- Luffy’s Gear 5 vs. Kizaru: An explosive showdown with Luffy gleefully beating Kizaru, even overpowering his light-clone attacks. Fans praised the “fast, flashy” and “colourful” battle.
- Vegapunk’s Escape: Dr. Vegapunk’s plan succeeded. The Vegatank reached the Fabrio Phase, Bonney was saved, and Vegapunk Atlas reprogrammed the Pacifistas.
- Pacifistas Turned: The Mark III Pacifistas turned on the Marines, providing cover for the Straw Hats’ escape.
- Tone Shift: The focus shifted from merely evading capture to actively fighting the World Government’s forces. As the Times of India put it, “the fight is no longer just about escaping the Marines” – a new, darker threat is looming.
In short, Episode 1127 concluded the epic Luffy–Kizaru battle impeccably and led into the war to continue. With Saturn (a Gorosei member) being teased as appearing shortly, the Straw Hats have only gotten a brief relief.
Episode 1128 Preview & Spoilers
All of the official previews confirm that Saint Jaygarcia Saturn, one of the Five Elders (Gorosei) with unknown identities, will finally make an entry into the fight in Episode 1128. The preview of Times of India says that a “mysterious pentagram” is seen on Egghead Island when Saturn emerges from it. That is, Saturn’s entry is ominous to say the least. The episode title, “Godhead of Science & Defense, St. Saturn,” emphasizes that this powerful character will be in the Straw Hats’ path soon. The anime-original preview (posted on the official One Piece Twitter/X account) goes big: it cuts together the Luffy vs Kizaru and Zoro vs Lucci fights in a snap, and Saturn is crawling around in spider-like, hellish beast form with glowing eyes. The fans are labeling the teaser “nightmare fuel”.
Based on these teasers and the manga, viewers expect Episode 1128 to include:
- Saturn’s Entrance: Saint Saturn appears via the pentagram (presumably through Vegapunk’s Ford or command center) and goes on to cause destruction on arrival. Chapter 1094 of the manga depicts Saturn beam onto Egghead Island and unleash a monstrous burst of energy; the anime preview implies an equally massive entrance. Anime-only fans will glimpse Saturn in his full Gyūki (bull-spider) form, as opposed to the manga.
- Straw Hats React: Luffy and the crew are able to witness Saturn’s arrival firsthand. Times of India is speculating that Saturn will advance straight away to reconnoiter the battle lines, calling up troops or opening fire when he senses the balance of battle to change. Luffy (and his allies like Zoro, Jinbe, Sanji) should be surprised to have this living legend on the enemy side.
- Zoro vs. Lucci (Sneak Peek Clip): The preview cuts directly into Zoro standing up to Rob Lucci (presumably still in his awakened Zoan form). This is likely to mean that Episode 1128 will continue where manga Chapter 1094 broke off and resume the Zoro/Lucci fight – a massive occasion anime buffs have been looking forward to.
- Aftermath of Kizaru’s Attack: Remember Kizaru wrapped up Episode 1127 by attacking the Vegatank. Episode 1128 should deliver the aftermath: Luffy managed to save the Vegatank in time, but Kizaru is present and angry (as foreshadowed in Chapter 1093). Saturn’s arrival can cut short any final battle between Luffy and Kizaru.
- Transition to Final Battle: With Saturn (one of the Gorosei) aboard, the Egghead Arc is coming to a close. Official teasers highlight “the real danger begins”. Most assume that the final battle will be between the Straw Hats, the remaining Pacifistas, and now Saturn (perhaps with Veapunk and Bonney in between).
What Official Trailers Show
It was posted by Crunchyroll and uploaded by Toei Animation, a short preview trailer on YouTube (with title “ONE PIECE Episode 1128 Preview – The Nightmare Strikes”). A 15-second montage of fast cuts: Luffy throwing Kizaru, Zoro making a cut into Lucci, and the earth splitting to unleash Saturn’s arachnid features.
Interesting how the teaser makes use of light and dark – only Saturn’s glowing red eyes and ominous silhouette are revealed, creating suspense. The official account even captioned it as a teaser for Episode 1128, announcing the May 4 release. The teaser is already having people speculating on how Saturn’s abilities will be translated to anime (most recall his overbearing exploits from the manga, see below).
In addition to video previews, official key visuals have been released. Toei’s English social channels (e.g. Toei Animation Europe on Instagram) have posted Episode 1128’s title card (“Godhead of Science & Defense, St. Saturn”) and a poster showing Saturn standing atop Egghead Island, ominous and towering. These images are used for promotion on Crunchyroll’s site and anime news outlets. Although we can’t put them here, pay attention to the fact that Crunchyroll’s episode guide will eventually include official stills after the episode has aired. (For now, check Times of India and fan sites for leaked screenshots such as the one above.)
In short: Episode 1128 guarantees a radical shift. The teaser and preview solidly establish Saint Saturn as the new villain of the Straw Hats, with the Straw Hats preparing for a “dance with the Demon,” as it were. The battle should become a heck of a lot more ominous and the stakes a lot higher – the Egghead Arc has officially entered full-blown war.
Fan Theories & Predictions
The anticipation of Episode 1128 has spawned numerous fan theories, especially since many events have already occurred in the manga that haven’t fully appeared in the anime yet. Here are some of the prominent speculations circulating among fans:
- Kizaru Betrays Saturn (Nuke Egghead): Perhaps the most popular theory (cited by Sportskeeda) is that Admiral Kizaru could end up betraying Saint Saturn in a huge plot twist. The reasoning: Right now, Kizaru is taking orders from Saturn, but Joy Boy’s Conqueror’s Haki (Chapter 1092) cut Saturn loose from the rest of the Gorosei and left Saturn isolated at Egghead. Others think that Kizaru, with his selfish and cynical personality, could decide to assassinate Saturn – even with nuclear missiles stored on Egghead – in order to “solve” the issue on the island. Saturn’s assassination by Kizaru would be a surprise to the world, greatly decreasing the stars of the crew on the world government’s wanted list (something noted by other theorists). This, naturally, is only speculation, but it shows how some anticipate that Saturn will not endure beyond this arc.
- Saturn’s Abilities (Devil Fruit Awakening): Saint Saturn has been illustrated in the manga to have a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit (the Gyūki type). Anime-wise, this means Saturn is able to turn into a giant bull-spider creature. Fans point out that in his (brief) manga appearances, Saturn had “unimaginable regeneration powers.”. In Chapter 1092, neither Luffy’s Gear 5 nor awakened sword slashes from Zoro and Lucci were even capable of killing him; he could hardly even bat an eyelash and was capable of summoning giant-sized limbs to attack. One theory is that Saturn’s Devil Fruit is not fully awakened in the anime yet, and the series might unveil some ultimate form in Episode 1128. Speculators even compare Saturn’s yet-to-be-seen power to Luffy’s Gear 5 or Lucci’s awakened lion-dog power, wondering if the Straw Hats will have to team up or use rare techniques to overcome him. ((e.g., one had suggested the theory that Luffy would have to employ at once several Haki-powered Gum-Gum attacks to break Saturn’s regenerating.)
- Bonney’s Role: Not ruined by the episode preview directly, although there are some theoryfests about Jewelry Bonney, who remains in a coma in the manga and anime. Saturn has already tested Bonney (giving her fruit abilities and “Sapphire Scales”). Fans think that Episode 1128 might have Bonney showing off new abilities or even emotionally fighting Saturn, considering their past. One of the rumors is that Saturn provided Bonney with a Devil Fruit energy, and this is what could be in play. (This is more theory and partially from prior anime filler hints, but the theory sites are abuzz with Bonney waking up soon.)
- Epic Straw Hat Pair-Ups: Since teasers depict Saturn battling the crew en masse, fans enjoy speculating who will battle him. Some propose Luffy+Zoro vs. Saturn by himself, or Luffy and Kin’emon (Ringos’ master) if he’s inside Vegatank. Others believe Vegapunk Atlas or Dr. Vegapunk Lilith will interrupt. Sportkeeda further says Saturn’s requests might include redeploying or destroying the Pacifistas, and that will make the heroes engage the robot army. However they come out, the general consensus is that the episode will see more than one hero battle a god-like opponent.
- Foreshadowed Conclusion: Another well-known, long-time fan theory (on forums such as FanVerse) is that Egghead’s ending will feature Saturn’s demise. One such point: Imu (the mysterious world ruler) has been playing chess (such as taking the other Gorosei off-island), and it means there’s something earth-shattering that’s going to occur. Others believe Saturn is fated to die at Egghead, either by Luffy’s hand or as a side effect, which would render Luffy and friends “most wanted” globally. This is speculation, but it indicates how high-stakes the situation is thought to be.
Overall, fan speculation for Episode 1128 hinges on Saturn’s power level, possible betrayals by Kizaru, and a dramatic plot twist (e.g., death of a Gorosei). The only guarantee is that Saturn will display power like never before. If the anime follows the manga, fans get to enjoy one of the most powerful villains thus far.
Where to Watch Episode 1128
Episode 1128 will be simulcast worldwide on Crunchyroll immediately after it airs in Japan. (Crunchyroll users in all supported regions can watch the Japanese version with subtitles on Sunday, May 4, according to the above times.) In many countries, Netflix will carry Episode 1128 as well, but with the usual one-week delay (so Netflix subscribers will likely see it on or around May 10, 2025). As Radio Times and others note, Crunchyroll is the go-to platform for new episodes. For example:
- Crunchyroll: Official subtitled simulcast of One Piece. New episodes drop each Sunday according to Japan time. (Subscription or free account needed.) Visit the Crunchyroll One Piece page to watch the latest episodes.
- Netflix: Carries the series in many regions (English dub and subs). Episodes arrive one week after Crunchyroll. (Episode 1128 will likely hit Netflix on Saturday, May 10, 2025, as the anime is currently one week behind on Netflix.)
- BBC iPlayer (UK): (If you use the English dub) BBC’s iPlayer currently has up to Episode 1088, but the new episodes may begin streaming there in the future as well. Check the BBC announcements for “Season 21” release dates.
All other official outlets (such as Toei’s One Piece website and social media) point fans to Crunchyroll and Netflix. Fans are advised to avoid piracy and use these licensed streams. Note also that English and other dubbed versions will continue as the series progresses; Crunchyroll announced that the English dub will catch up as well (recent dub batches are available up to Episode 1088).
For convenience, here’s a quick guide:
- Live Viewing: Fuji TV (Japan) – Sundays 11:15 PM JST.
- Simulcast (Subs): Crunchyroll – Sunday morning/afternoon local. (Refer to the table above for exact times.)
- Simulcast (Dub): Crunchyroll – English dub release schedule to be announced (the dub started catching up in Spring 2025).
- Netflix (JP Episodes): Streams new episodes one week later (e.g., Ep.1128 ~ May 10, 2025).
- Official Site: Toei Animation’s One Piece site and Crunchyroll News pages have announcements.
Conclusion
One Piece Episode 1128 airs on May 4, 2025 (JST), with the following international simulcast times. Episode 1127 did an excellent job of setting things up by facing off Luffy against Admiral Kizaru in a thrilling way and releasing the Straw Hats to battle against a new villain. The One Piece Episode 1128 teaser establishes without a doubt that Saint Jaygarcia Saturn (Gorosei) will come to Egghead Island in a dramatic, ominous form.
The episode promises to be a turning point: expect intense battles and big developments, as the Egghead arc enters its most dangerous phase. We’ve also detailed fan theories (including possible twists involving Kizaru and Saturn) and provided links to official streaming platforms (Crunchyroll, Netflix) for when the episode goes live. Tune into Episode 1128 this Sunday – it can quite possibly equate (if not even exceed) the legendary fights that have preceded it.
Sources: Official broadcast timetables and news articles (Toei Animation announcements, Crunchyroll), news articles on Times of India, Sportskeeda, Radio Times, and more offer official dates and teasers. Fan theorizing and manga spoilers are courtesy of Sportskeeda and Fandom forums. All the stream links are official services.