One Piece Special Episode: Air Date, Time, Streaming Platform, and More
One Piece fans, get ready for a thrilling special episode titled 'A Very Special Feature! Momonosuke's Road to Becoming a Great Shogun'! Mark your calendars for December 24, 2023, at 9:30 am JST Don't miss out on the action-packed streaming details and an exciting recap of episode 1088 Get ready to be amazed by what awaits in this highly anticipated special episode!
The One Piece special episode, A Very Special Feature! Momonosuke's Road to Great Shogun, is set to premiere on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at 9:30 am JST. Following the recent episode that resolved the conflict between Hancock, the Blackbeard Pirates, and the Navy, a sense of peace has returned. With Rayleigh's help, Amazon Lily is temporarily safe, although he admits that luck played a part. Meanwhile, Luffy has important news for his crewmates. Prior to heading to Egghead Island, the animation team has chosen to revisit Wano, making Momonosuke the focus of the special episode.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers.
The One Piece special episode Release time
Luffy as depicted in the One Piece anime (Image via Toei Animation)
The special One Piece episode will premiere on local Japanese networks at 9:30 am JST on Sunday, December 24, 2023. The English-subbed version, on the other hand, is scheduled to be launched on Crunchyroll on the following dates corresponding to various time zones:
| Time Zone | Release Date and Time |
| Pacific Time | 6 pm, Saturday, December 23, 2023 |
| Eastern Time | 9 pm, Saturday, December 23, 2023 |
| Greenwich Mean Time | 2 am, Sunday, December 24, 2023 |
| Central European Time | 3 am, Sunday, December 24, 2023 |
| Indian Standard Time | 7:30 am, Sunday, December 24, 2023 |
| Philippine Standard Time | 10 am, Sunday, December 24, 2023 |
| Australia Central Time | 12:30 pm, Sunday, December 24, 2023 |
One Piece special episode streaming details
S-Snake as seen in One Piece (Image via Toei)
The One Piece episode 1088 recap
For international One Piece fans, the new episode will be accessible on Crunchyroll about 90 minutes after it airs in Japan. Funimation is also streaming the series, but they usually take longer to release the episode.
Rayleigh as shown in the series One Piece (Image via Toei)
The episode commenced on Amazon Lily, unveiling Rayleigh's successful rescue of Hancock. In a flashback, it was disclosed that Blackbeard had strangled Hancock, who then proposed a deal: if he released her and left the island, she would restore his crew to normal. However, Blackbeard hesitated, fearing that she might petrify him if she regained her powers.
Rayleigh appeared and unleashed his Haki, demanding that Hancock release the Navy soldiers and Blackbeard's crew. He then ordered both parties to leave.
Simultaneously, Koala at Kamabakka Queendom was distressed by the news of Sabo's alleged murder of King Cobra, and Dragon declared he would not forgive Sabo if the news was true.
The image of Koala as seen in One Piece (Image via Toei)
Sabo then extended his hand to Koala and expressed his regret for the chaos he had caused. It was revealed that the Marines were also monitoring the call in order to trace his location.
Somewhere else, the news of Sabo's alleged crime shocked Luffy and his crew. Still reeling from Vivi's disappearance, Luffy wanted to head immediately to Alabasta and Marie Geois. However, Zoro warned against entering enemy territory and reminded Luffy not to underestimate Vivi, just as he had not underestimated Ace in the past.
Once he regained his composure, Luffy passionately declared Sabo's innocence and reiterated his desire to free everyone. Although he didn't reveal his dream to the crew, he hinted that it might be achievable once he became the King of the Pirates, despite the crew's initial disbelief and laughter.
What to expect in the One Piece special episode?
Momonosuke as seen in One Piece anime (Image via Toei Animation)
The upcoming One Piece special episode will revisit the journey of Momonosuke, the new shogun of Wano, following the downfall of Kaido and Orochi. Despite his recent assumption of the role, he has already been making significant decisions, including keeping Wano’s borders closed to prioritize the safety and development of his people. Additionally, he has shown his potential as a remarkable leader by sacrificing his childhood for his subjects and confronting Ryokugyu.
Editor's P/S
As a dedicated One Piece fan, I am thrilled about the upcoming special episode titled 'A Very Special Feature! Momonosuke's Road to Becoming a Great Shogun'. It's exciting to see that the story will delve deeper into Momonosuke's character and his journey as the new shogun of Wano. Momonosuke has shown great potential as a leader, and I can't wait to witness his growth and development in this special episode.
The fact that the episode will revisit Wano after the intense conflict with Kaido and Orochi adds an extra layer of intrigue. It will be interesting to see how Momonosuke handles the responsibilities of being a shogun and the challenges he faces in leading Wano into a new era. I have no doubt that this special episode will be a treat for all One Piece fans, and I can't wait to experience it on December 24th!
