One Piece Episode 1179, titled “A Decisive Second: Gaban vs. God’s Knights,” arrives worldwide on Sunday, September 20, 2026, and it is already being called one of the most important episodes of the Elbaph Arc. The episode puts Scopper Gaban, the former left hand of Gol D. Roger, in a direct fight against the God’s Knights, while Nico Robin faces capture and the children of Elbaph remain in danger. For anime-only viewers, this is the moment where the Elbaph story takes its darkest turn yet.
One Piece Episode 1179 Release Date and Time for Every Region
The episode first airs in Japan on Fuji TV at 11:15 p.m. JST on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Crunchyroll streams it internationally at the same time for premium subscribers, with subtitles appearing shortly after. Netflix adds the episode almost one week later, on September 26, 2026, according to multiple regional listings.
Here are the exact simulcast times for the most popular locations, grouped by matching time zones:
- USA (Pacific Time), Canada (Vancouver, Los Angeles, Seattle): Sunday, September 20 at 7:00 a.m. PDT
- USA (Mountain Time), Canada (Denver, Calgary): Sunday, September 20 at 8:00 a.m. MDT
- USA (Central Time), Canada (Winnipeg, Mexico City): Sunday, September 20 at 9:00 a.m. CDT
- USA (Eastern Time), Canada (Toronto, New York), Peru, Colombia, Panama, Ecuador: Sunday, September 20 at 10:00 a.m. EDT / 9:00 a.m. local for Peru and Colombia
- Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Venezuela: Sunday, September 20 at 11:00 a.m. BRT / 10:00 a.m. local for Argentina and Chile
- United Kingdom, Portugal, Ghana, Ireland: Sunday, September 20 at 3:00 p.m. BST / 2:00 p.m. GMT for Ghana
- Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Poland, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark: Sunday, September 20 at 4:00 p.m. CEST
- South Africa, Greece, Finland, Romania, Ukraine, Turkey: Sunday, September 20 at 5:00 p.m. SAST / 4:00 p.m. EEST for Greece and Finland
- India, Sri Lanka: Sunday, September 20 at 7:30 p.m. IST
- Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines: Sunday, September 20 at 9:00 p.m. ICT / 10:00 p.m. PHT
- Japan, South Korea: Sunday, September 20 at 11:15 p.m. JST / 11:15 p.m. KST
- Australia (Sydney, Melbourne), New Zealand: Monday, September 21 at 12:15 a.m. AEST / 2:15 a.m. NZST
Fans in Indonesia can also watch the episode with Indonesian subtitles on Bstation (Bilibili) and iQIYI starting Monday, September 21.
What Happened in Episode 1178: Robin and Gaban Strike Back
Episode 1178, titled “Protect History and the Future: Robin and Gaban Go on the Attack,” set the stage for the current crisis. Sommers from the God’s Knights held the children of Elbaph hostage, including Ronja, and demanded that the giants burn the Owl Library and the Walrus School. If they refused, the children would be executed.
Nico Robin attacked Sommers directly with a near-suicidal move, and for a moment it looked like she might finally wound him. But Sommers regenerated from every hit. The situation shifted when Scopper Gaban arrived and cut off Sommers’s arm with an attack that did not regenerate. This was the first time a God’s Knight had been permanently injured, and it changed the entire fight. Gaban then headed toward Gunko to rescue the kidnapped children, including his own son, Colon.
Episode 1179 Story Impact: Gaban vs God’s Knights and Robin’s Capture
Episode 1179 picks up with Robin captured by Sommers’s cunning trap. Just as despair sets in, Gaban appears and shows overwhelming power against the God’s Knights. The title “A Decisive Second” hints that a single moment in this fight could decide the fate of Elbaph.
This episode adapts events from the manga’s Elbaph Arc, where Gaban’s soul-damaging Haki allows him to bypass the God’s Knights’ immortality. His ability to permanently wound Sommers was already established in the previous episode, and Episode 1179 shows him facing the Knights as a group. The episode also deepens the mystery of Gunko, who was revealed to be possessed by Imu in earlier chapters. Loki confirmed that Gunko is still alive and that only Ratatoskr can unfreeze her.
The most important story beat is the looming presence of Imu, the King of the World. In the manga, Imu’s descent to Elbaph happens shortly after this point, and the anime is building toward that reveal. Episode 1179 keeps the focus on Gaban’s fight while the shadow of Imu grows larger.
Unique Facts About One Piece You May Not Know
1. Scopper Gaban’s role was planned decades ago. Gaban appeared briefly in the manga’s early chapters as a member of Roger’s crew, but his full combat abilities were not shown until the Elbaph Arc, nearly 30 years after his introduction.
2. The God’s Knights’ immortality has a hidden weakness. Gaban’s Haki is a rare soul-damaging type that interferes with the regeneration granted by Imu’s powers. This is the first time in the series that an immortal enemy has been permanently injured.
3. Imu’s true form was hidden for 8 years. Imu first appeared as a silhouette in Chapter 906 (2018). The full reveal of Imu’s face, including white hair, dark skin, and horns resembling Ancient Giants, did not happen until Chapter 1179 of the manga.
4. The Elbaph Arc is the first seasonal One Piece arc. The anime switched to a seasonal format in April 2026, with roughly 26 episodes per year, allowing for higher animation quality. Episode 1179 is the penultimate episode of the year’s batch.
5. The episode’s Japanese title uses a specific phrase. “決死の一秒” translates to “A Life-or-Death Second,” emphasizing that a single moment of hesitation could cost Gaban everything. The English simulcast title uses “A Decisive Second” to keep the same meaning.
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Where to Watch and What Comes Next
Crunchyroll is the fastest option for viewers outside Japan, with simulcast episodes dropping every Sunday. Netflix adds episodes approximately one week later. In Japan, Fuji TV airs the episode first. Fans in Southeast Asia can use Bstation or iQIYI for Indonesian subtitles.
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Episode 1180 is scheduled for September 27, 2026, and will continue the Elbaph Arc as the battle against the God’s Knights escalates.
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