One Piece Enters the Elbaph Arc — The Beginning of the Endgame

After years of buildup, One Piece is finally stepping into Elbaph — and for longtime viewers, this arc feels monumental.

Elbaph has been teased for ages. The land of giants. Warrior culture. Lore implications that could directly tie into the Void Century and final saga revelations. Now that the anime is fully committing to it, the stakes feel higher than ever.

As someone who has watched One Piece weekly for years, I can say this: the energy feels different. This isn’t just another island adventure. This feels like the approach toward the series’ final chapters.

What makes this arc exciting is how it balances scale and character intimacy. We’re not just here for giant battles. We’re here to see how the Straw Hats evolve as individuals. Luffy especially feels like he’s stepping into true legendary territory.

My opinion? Weekly anime still belongs to One Piece. No matter how many seasonal giants appear, Luffy returning every week feels like a cultural anchor.