The Straw Hat crew’s adventure in the land of giants is about to reach a major turning point. One Piece Episode 1171 is scheduled to arrive on July 26, 2026, bringing fans one step closer to the long-awaited release of Loki, the Accursed Prince of Elbaph. After the intense showdown with Scopper Gaban in the previous episode, Luffy now holds the key that could change everything in the Elbaph Arc.
The Elbaph Arc has been building up to this moment since the Straw Hats arrived at the giants’ homeland following the chaotic events on Egghead. With the Holy Knights now active on the island and the World Government executing a disturbing plan involving the giant children, Episode 1171 promises to deliver high-stakes action and major story developments.
Episode 1171 Release Date and Time
One Piece Episode 1171 will air in Japan on Sunday, July 26, 2026. The episode follows the weekly release schedule that the anime has maintained, with no break in broadcast.
For international viewers, the episode will become available on streaming platforms at different times depending on their location:
- Pacific Time (PT): 9:00 AM
- Eastern Time (ET): 12:00 PM
- British Summer Time (BST): 5:00 PM
- India Standard Time (IST): 9:30 PM
- Japan Standard Time (JST): 1:00 AM (July 27)
The episode will first broadcast on local Japanese television channels before becoming available for streaming.
Where to Watch One Piece Episode 1171
Fans can stream One Piece Episode 1171 on Crunchyroll shortly after the Japanese broadcast. The platform offers the episode with Japanese audio and subtitles in multiple languages.
Netflix also carries the series, but episodes arrive on the platform with a one-week delay compared to the Japanese broadcast. Viewers who want to watch Episode 1171 as soon as it releases should head to Crunchyroll.
Episode 1171 Title and Preview
One Piece Episode 1171 carries the title “The Great Sinner of Elbaph – Loki Released from the Underworld!?”. The question mark in the title leaves some room for suspense, but the preview strongly suggests that Loki’s imprisonment may finally come to an end.
The preview for Episode 1171 shows Luffy and Zoro preparing to free Loki from his chains. The two Straw Hat members head down to the Underworld with the key they obtained from Scopper Gaban, only to find the Accursed Prince badly battered. With invaders closing in on Elbaph, Loki, who has remained chained to the Jewel Tree Adam, could finally be set free.
What Happened in Episode 1170
Episode 1170, which aired on July 19, 2026, featured the much-anticipated confrontation between Luffy and Scopper Gaban. Gaban, a former member of the Roger Pirates known as the Pirate King’s Left Arm, held the key needed to release Loki.
Gaban challenged Luffy to take the key from him. At first, Luffy could not even touch him. The situation changed when Zoro joined the fight. Seeing both Luffy and Zoro get serious, Gaban willingly surrendered the key.
“He just wanted to check if they were capable enough to take on this task, and looking at the way Gaban gave up the key looks like he got his answer.”
The episode took a darker turn when Gunko summoned two Holy Knights to Elbaph. Saint Sommers and Saint Killingham arrived with a disturbing mission: to kidnap the children from the island. The World Government’s plans for Elbaph are becoming clearer, and they involve using the giant children for something sinister.
What to Expect in Episode 1171
Loki’s Release
The title of Episode 1171 strongly hints that Loki’s imprisonment could finally come to an end. Since Luffy now possesses the key after Gaban’s trial, the Straw Hats are expected to head toward Loki’s prison in the Underworld. If Loki regains his freedom, the balance of power on Elbaph could shift dramatically.
The Holy Knights Begin Their Game
The arrival of Saint Sommers and Saint Killingham marks a major escalation in the Elbaph Arc. Their plan involving Elbaf’s children is disturbing, and Shamrock seems to treat the operation like a game rather than a military mission. Their personalities may appear humorous, but they could become the most dangerous antagonists in this arc.
Elbaph’s Conflict Intensifies
With Loki’s potential release and the Holy Knights now active, multiple storylines are set to collide in Episode 1171. If Loki regains his freedom while the Holy Knights are carrying out their operation, Elbaph could quickly descend into a full-scale conflict. Fans can also expect to learn more about Loki’s true role in the kingdom and his connection to the events unfolding on the island.
The Elbaph Arc Continues
One Piece entered its Elbaph Arc with a significant schedule change in 2026. The anime adapted a seasonal format, releasing 26 episodes every year to ensure better animation quality without production issues. The arc takes place in the fabled Land of the Giants, which was first foreshadowed in the Little Garden Arc of the Alabasta Saga.
The Elbaph Arc is the second arc of the Final Saga, following the chaotic battle in Egghead against the Marines. The arc has already released some of the best episodes fans have ever seen, thanks to the improved animation quality.
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Full Elbaph Episode Schedule for 2026
Toei Animation has confirmed the release schedule for the remaining episodes of 2026. Here are the upcoming episodes:
- Episode 1170: July 19, 2026
- Episode 1171: July 26, 2026
- Episode 1172: August 2, 2026
- Episode 1173: August 9, 2026
- Episode 1174: August 16, 2026
- Episode 1175: August 23, 2026
- Episode 1176: August 30, 2026
- Episode 1177: September 6, 2026
- Episode 1178: September 13, 2026
- Episode 1179: September 20, 2026
- Episode 1180: September 27, 2026
- Episode 1181: October 4, 2026
The schedule continues through October 2026, with the second cour of episodes running from Episode 1169 to Episode 1181. The anime will return with another 26 episodes in 2027.
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