The Straw Hat crew’s journey through the land of giants is reaching a major emotional high point. One Piece Episode 1163 is scheduled for release on May 24, 2026, bringing fans a moment years in the making. The upcoming episode will finally show the long-awaited meeting between Nico Robin and Jaguar D. Saul.
After the events of Episode 1162, which saw the crew officially make their entrance into the Elbaf Arc, the emotional weight has been building. Ever since the tragic flashback of Ohara, fans have believed that Saul died protecting Robin from the World Government’s Buster Call. That belief shaped Robin’s character for decades, making her fear forming bonds with others. The revelation that Saul survived and is now in Elbaf has turned the reunion into one of the most anticipated moments of the entire series.
The official title for Episode 1163 confirms the focus, named “I Want You to Praise Me- Robin and Saul’s Reunion”.
Global Streaming Schedule For One Piece Episode 1163
The episode will first air in Japan on Fuji TV at 11:15 PM JST on Sunday, May 24, 2026. International fans can watch the episode shortly after the Japanese broadcast on Crunchyroll. Here are the expected release times for different regions:
Sunday, May 24, 2026
- United States (PDT): 9:00 AM
- United States (EDT): 12:00 PM
- Canada (Eastern Time): 12:00 PM
- Brazil (BRT): 1:00 PM
- United Kingdom (GMT): 4:00 PM
- Europe (CET): 5:00 PM
- South Africa (SAST): 5:00 PM
- UAE (GST): 7:00 PM
- India (IST): 9:30 PM
Monday, May 25, 2026
- Philippines (PHT): 12:00 AM
- Australia (AEDT): 2:00 AM
- New Zealand (NZDT): 4:00 AM
Netflix will also carry the episode in select regions, though some areas may experience a delayed release schedule compared to Crunchyroll.
What To Expect From Robin And Saul’s Meeting
The emotional buildup surrounding this episode has made it one of the most talked-about episodes of the Elbaf Arc so far. For Robin, this reunion represents more than just seeing an old friend. Saul was the one who saved her from Ohara’s destruction, telling her that the sea is vast and that she would eventually find friends who would protect her.
Episode 1163 will finally adapt the long-awaited meeting between Nico Robin and Jaguar D. Saul after the tragic Ohara flashback where Robin believed Saul died protecting her.
The anime has a history of elevating these emotional moments with voice acting, musical score, and careful animation. Given the significance of this reunion to Robin’s entire character arc, Episode 1163 is expected to deliver one of the more touching scenes in recent memory. The title itself, “I Want You to Praise Me,” suggests a deeply personal conversation between Robin and the giant who changed her fate.
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Where To Watch And Stream
For audiences wanting to catch up before the new episode, Crunchyroll remains the primary streaming home for One Piece, offering the complete series with subtitles and dubs across multiple languages. The platform will have Episode 1163 available within an hour of the Japanese broadcast.
In a separate update, Netflix will be adding more One Piece episodes on June 1, 2026. This latest batch includes Part 6 of the Whole Cake Island Arc, covering Episodes 850-863. While this does not yet include the current Elbaf Arc episodes, it continues Netflix’s gradual addition of the complete anime catalog. The streaming giant currently lacks the Wano, Egghead, and Elbaf arcs, but the June 1 update brings the platform closer to completing the Whole Cake Island storyline.
The One Piece anime currently holds a 9.0/10 rating on IMDb as of mid-May 2026, reflecting the series’ continued strong reception during the Elbaf Arc.
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