One Piece is one of the most popular and longest-running anime series in the world, based on the manga by Eiichiro Oda. The story follows Monkey D. Luffy, a young pirate who dreams of becoming the King of the Pirates, and his crew of Straw Hat Pirates as they explore the Grand Line in search of the legendary treasure One Piece.
The anime is currently in the Wano Country arc, one of the series’s most epic and climactic sagas, where Luffy and his allies face off against the powerful Yonko Kaido and his Beast Pirates. The fate of Wano and the world hangs in the balance as Luffy unleashes his ultimate form: Gear 5.
Here is everything you need to know about One Piece Episode 1071: its release date, spoilers, recap, and where to watch it online.
One Piece Episode 1071 Release Date
One Piece Episode 1071 is scheduled to premiere on local Japanese networks at 9:30 am JST on Sunday, August 6, 2023. For some international fans, this means they can enjoy the episode on Saturday night in their local time zone.
ONE PIECE (ワンピース) Spoilers have officially revealed the release date for One Piece Episode 1071:
One Piece Episode 1071, in which we will see the first appearance of Gear 5 in One Piece Anime, will broadcast on August 6 (JST). It is the same day as the release of One Piece Film: Red.
In One Piece Film: Red, we saw the Gear 5 for the first time in animation. pic.twitter.com/VgLBK47hqS
— ONE PIECE (ワンピース) Spoilers (@OP_SPOILERS2023) July 16, 2023
However, most international fans, just like Japanese viewers, will have the episode released locally on Sunday morning. The specific release time may differ depending on the region and time zone.
One Piece Episode 1071 Release Date in the US
The US release date for One Piece Episode 1071 is Saturday, August 5th. International viewers can watch it on Crunchyroll with English subtitles, available approximately one and a half hours after airing in Japan. In the US, this corresponds to the following times:
- Eastern Time (ET): 10:00 p.m.
- Central Time (CT): 9:00 p.m.
- Pacific Time (PT): 7:00 p.m.
Where to Watch One Piece Episode 1071?
One Piece Episode 1071 will soon be ready for streaming on Crunchyroll. Previous episodes can be viewed on Hulu. Additionally, Crunchyroll and Hulu offer the English dub for those who prefer it.
Read more: One Piece Film Red & 2 Other Movie Streaming on Crunchyroll Soon
One Piece Episode 1071 Trailer
One Piece Episode 1071 is titled “Luffy’s Peak – Attained! Gear Five” and the promo for the episode teases it as such:
“An amusing heartbeat unleashed! Both his allies and enemies got involved and are astounded. Is that free and flexible power a ridiculous thing or a token of freedom?! Fortune comes in by a merry gate…of Nika. Here comes the Warrior of Liberation who transcends all imagination!”
What to Expect in One Piece Episode 1071?
Given the current state of affairs in One Piece, it is highly probable that Luffy’s revival and return in episode 1071 will occur. Fans eagerly anticipate the episode’s opening, which is expected to focus on Luffy and his transformation.
This transformation is unique in that it significantly impacts his hair, unlike any previous changes he has undergone. The episode needs to explain what is happening to Luffy’s body, considering the significance of this transformation.
Additionally, viewers can anticipate that the fight between Luffy and Kaido will likely resume towards the end of the episode, setting the stage for a potential rematch in the following instalment.
While fans are confident that more information about Luffy’s apparent ascension as Joy Boy will be revealed, the timing of this revelation remains uncertain. It might be disclosed either shortly or further down the line in the series.
One Piece Episode 1070 Recap
In One Piece episode 1070, the story unfolded with Luffy experiencing a sudden release of air from his body, causing him to be propelled off the Skull Dome Rooftop and onto a lower part of the island.
This resulted in him losing his ability to use the Voice of All Things, which concerned Momonosuke and the others. Meanwhile, Kaido punished Guernica for interfering in his battle with Luffy.
Subsequently, Kaido crashed through the Skull Dome Rooftop, announcing Luffy’s apparent demise and demanding Momonosuke’s surrender. Luffy’s defeat evoked reactions from Kid, Law, Tony Tony Chopper, Nami, and Otama.
However, Marcou encouraged them not to give up hope. Despite feeling exhausted, Kid and Law decided to continue fighting Kaido. Yamato and Momonosuke engaged in a debate over whether to persist in their fight or surrender.
Amidst this, Zunesha, the ancient elephant, called out to Momonosuke, and they heard the Drums of Liberation after 800 long years. As the episode concluded, Luffy’s body began convulsing and emitting smoke. Surprisingly, his appearance changed, and he started smiling, leading Zunesha to proclaim the return of Joy Boy.
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