One Piece episode 1178, titled “Protect History and the Future – Robin and Gaban Go on the Attack,” is set to premiere on Sunday, September 13, 2026, continuing the intense Elbaph Arc conflict. The episode arrives on Crunchyroll at the same time worldwide, with Netflix following roughly a week later. The story picks up directly after Sommers and the Holy Knights turned Elbaph’s children into hostages, pushing Nico Robin and Scopper Gaban to finally enter the fight.
One Piece Episode 1178 Release Date and Time
The official One Piece website confirms episode 1178 airs in Japan on September 13, 2026, at 11:15 PM JST on Fuji TV. The episode carries the title “Protect History and the Future – Robin and Gaban Go on the Attack”.
International viewers can watch the subtitled episode on Crunchyroll at the same moment as the Japanese broadcast. The simulcast release time is 7:15 AM Pacific Time and 10:15 AM Eastern Time on Sunday, September 13. This simultaneous global rollout means fans worldwide can watch the episode at the same time, regardless of their location.
The episode adapts content from the One Piece manga chapter 1148, which focuses on the Holy Knights’ cruel ultimatum and the beginning of Robin and Gaban’s counterattack.
Exact Streaming Times for Every Major Region
Crunchyroll releases episode 1178 at the following local times on Sunday, September 13, 2026:
- Japan: 11:15 PM JST (Fuji TV broadcast)
- United States and Canada (Pacific): 7:15 AM PT
- United States and Canada (Eastern): 10:15 AM ET
- United States (Mountain): 8:15 AM MDT
- United States (Central): 9:15 AM CDT
- United Kingdom, Portugal, Ghana: 3:15 PM BST
- Central Europe, Spain, Italy, Poland, Germany, France: 4:15 PM CEST
- India: 7:45 PM IST
- Philippines: 12:00 AM PHT on Monday, September 14
- Australia (Eastern): 12:15 AM AEST on Monday, September 14
- Brazil: 11:15 AM BRT
These times are based on the established Crunchyroll simulcast schedule for the Elbaph Arc. Viewers in regions where Crunchyroll is not available can watch the episode on Netflix, though the release comes approximately one week after the Crunchyroll debut.
Netflix Release Date and Delay
Netflix carries new One Piece episodes with a delay of roughly seven days behind Crunchyroll. Based on this pattern, episode 1178 is expected to arrive on Netflix on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in supported regions. The streaming gap between Crunchyroll and Netflix has become a consistent feature of the Elbaph Arc rollout, giving Crunchyroll subscribers nearly a full week of exclusive access to new episodes.
Fans in France also have the option of ADN and Disney+ for streaming, though these platforms follow their own release schedules.
Episode 1177 Recap: The Holy Knights Tighten Their Grip
Episode 1177, titled “A Despicable Hostage Game: Sommers’s Brazen Demands,” aired on September 6, 2026, and pushed the Elbaph Arc into its darkest territory yet.
The episode opened with Gunko having captured Nami and several other Straw Hats. Gunko revealed a bizarre plan for Brook, wanting him to become her personal slave and compose songs for her. Brook refused, maintaining his dignity in one of the episode’s more memorable moments.
Sommers then stepped in and broadcast a message across all of Elbaph. He revealed that the strange monsters attacking villages were the work of the Holy Knights. More importantly, he announced that the Holy Knights had captured the giant children and defeated Saul. The children were being used as hostages, leaving Elbaph’s people trapped in an impossible situation.
Sommers’ Cruel Ultimatum to Elbaph
Sommers delivered the demand that changed everything: if Elbaph wanted its children back, the Giants had to destroy their school, their library, and all the documents from Ohara. This ultimatum struck directly at Nico Robin, whose life had been shaped by the destruction of Ohara and its scholars.
The Giants attempted to fight back, but the monsters terrorizing them were tied to their own fears. Some took the form of terrifying mothers, turning what could have been a straightforward rescue into something far more disturbing. The episode leaned into classic One Piece weirdness while maintaining an undercurrent of genuine dread.
Anime News Network’s review described episode 1177 as “a very well-executed slow burn that tugs at the heartstrings throughout,” noting that the children were finally given individual focus, with their names and personalities brought to the forefront. The review highlighted the episode’s cathartic finale, where Scopper Gaban and Nico Robin began preparing for battle.
What to Expect in Episode 1178
Episode 1178 centers on Nico Robin and Scopper Gaban launching their first real counterattack against the Holy Knights. The preview shows Ronja, one of the captured giant children, walking along the edge of a massive arrow created by Gunko, facing the threat of being dropped from a great height. Despite the danger, Ronja remains optimistic, believing she will find a way to escape.
Ronja’s father, who had previously left the village after hearing his daughter’s name, appears to reach the children’s location. The preview shows him in a state of panic as he sees his daughter’s life hanging by a thread.
Franky is also expected to take action, likely helping to free his crewmates who are trapped by Gunko’s arrows. With Luffy and the others still in the Underworld, Franky’s role becomes critical in the rescue effort.
The episode’s title, “Protect History and the Future – Robin and Gaban Go on the Attack,” makes it clear that Robin’s determination to preserve historical records and uncover the truth about the Void Century will drive the narrative forward. Scopper Gaban, a former member of the Roger Pirates, enters the battle after discovering that his son, Colon, is among the captured children.
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Where to Watch One Piece Episode 1178
Crunchyroll remains the primary platform for watching new One Piece episodes as close to the Japanese broadcast as possible. The service carries the weekly simulcast along with the full back catalog of more than a thousand episodes. A paid subscription is required, and the platform is available in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
Netflix offers an alternative for viewers outside Crunchyroll’s supported regions, though the one-week delay means subscribers must wait longer for each new episode. The platform’s release pattern for the Elbaph Arc has remained consistent, with episodes arriving approximately seven days after their Crunchyroll debut.
Fans in Japan can watch the episode on Fuji TV at 11:15 PM JST on September 13. International viewers relying on Crunchyroll should check their local time zone against the simulcast schedule to ensure they do not miss the episode’s release.
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