One Piece continues its emotional and action-packed run with the highly anticipated release of episode #1131, scheduled to premiere on Sunday, June 1. The episode will stream on Crunchyroll at 8:45 AM Pacific Time (PST), 11:45 AM Eastern Time (EST), and 4:45 PM British Summer Time (BST). The episode will become available on Netflix one week later.
Recap: What Happened in Episode #1130?
Titled “A History Erased! God Valley of Despair”, episode #1130 pushed the God Valley flashback arc forward, delving deeper into the tragic past of Bartholomew Kuma. It revealed more about the Celestial Dragons’ brutal “Local-Hunting Competition” and showcased key moments that led to the infamous God Valley Incident.
Kuma, along with a young Ivankov and fellow slave Ginny, sparked rebellion by attracting pirates from across the seas. With the competition underway, chaos erupted as the Rocks Pirates, Roger Pirates, and Garp converged on God Valley. The episode also marked the anime debut of the Rocks Pirates, giving fans a first glimpse into one of the most legendary clashes in the series’ history.
Two powerful Devil Fruits—the Paw-Paw Fruit and the Fish-Fish Fruit, Model: Azure Dragon—were discovered during the episode. While Big Mom seized the Fish-Fish Fruit, Kuma escaped with the Paw-Paw Fruit, ultimately using its powers to rescue over 500 slaves. His moving confrontation with Saint Saturn, who declared Kuma unworthy of life, ended with Kuma vowing to live to help others—just like the Sun God Nika.
Emotional Highlights & Fan Praise
The episode also offered a heartfelt look at Kuma and Ginny’s peaceful days after the chaos. Living in quiet freedom, they shared emotional moments that echoed the familial love Kuma had lost. Voice actor Nobuhiko Okamoto was praised for his touching portrayal of young Kuma, offering a rare, subdued performance compared to his usual loud, aggressive roles.
Directed by Eri Hyun, the episode was lauded for its emotional depth and visual storytelling. Hyun, known for creatively directing episode #1116, brought a similar flair to episode #1130, enhancing the arc’s emotional core.
Looking Ahead to Episode #1131
With Kuma’s backstory continuing and the God Valley Incident unfolding, episode #1131 promises even more revelations and emotional weight. The tragic beauty of Kuma’s story, combined with stunning animation and impactful performances, makes this arc one of One Piece’s most compelling to date.
Don’t miss One Piece episode #1131 when it premieres on June 1 on Crunchyroll.
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