Upcoming Hiatus
The One Piece manga has announced another significant break before the end of the year. The series is currently in the midst of a historic anime hiatus, which will be suspended for six months for the first time in two decades. After the release of chapter 1132 in the latest issue of Weekly Shonen Jump, One Piece will go on hiatus again following chapter 1133, scheduled for Sunday, December 8, 2024 (December 9 in Japan). The next chapter, 1134, is expected to be published on December 15, 2024. Consequently, the manga will continue at a biweekly pace until the end of 2024.
One Piece Chapter 1133: What to Expect
Chapter 1133 will mark the beginning of the Elbaf Arc, where Luffy and the Straw Hats finally arrive at the legendary island of the giants. This journey has been highly anticipated by fans for over two decades, ever since Elbaf’s existence was first mentioned during the Little Garden Arc. With Luffy and Usopp’s dreams of exploring the home of giant warriors coming to fruition, there are high expectations for their roles in this new arc.
Chapter 1133: Initial Hints
As we prepare for the new chapter, there are several hints to consider. Who knows, we might even receive some early spoilers! Let’s dive into the details.
First Hint
The first hint features a crying cat with the text “happy tears.” This likely symbolizes the Straw Hats’ reactions as they witness the wonders of Elbaf. It could represent Usopp, who was already shedding tears of joy in chapter 1132, or perhaps Luffy. Another possibility is that it signifies Robin’s reunion with Saul. While we don’t know Saul’s fate yet, he may have regained consciousness after fainting in chapter 1131. What are your thoughts on this hint? Feel free to share your predictions!
Second Hint
The second hint shows a woman exclaiming, “How silly!” This could refer to Robin, possibly indicating her meeting with Saul, or it might be a joke from one of the Straw Hats, perhaps Sanji. Sanji appears quite happy in the embrace of a giant woman, so this reaction could belong to him. There are many possibilities, and I suspect we’ll have a light and enjoyable chapter, at least for the most part. Oda likely wants to showcase more of Elbaf before diving into major conflicts.
Looking Ahead
Once again, we encourage you to share your thoughts and predictions regarding these two hints. While they may be vague, they provide a glimpse of what to expect in chapter 1133.
Upcoming Break
Now for some unfortunate news: after chapter 1133, we will face a break. Unfortunately, we won’t have three consecutive chapters this time. We expect to see hints throughout the day, with confirmed early spoilers likely arriving this Tuesday, although they could be released earlier—so stay tuned! Last week, the spoilers came out on a Monday. The full summary should be available by Wednesday, and chapter scans will likely be released on Thursday or Friday.