CrunchyrollOne Piece Episode 1142, ‘Come in, World – Vegapunk’s Message’, was supposed to air on Sunday, August 31, so why is it nowhere to be seen? Sadly, there’s been a delay, but we do have a new release date to look forward to.
The One Piece anime, based on Eiichiro Oda’s manga series of the same name, is deep into the Egghead Arc right now. Episode 1141 sees the Giant Warrior Pirates return to aid the Straw Hats, Luffy unleashing Gear 5 against Saturn, and Sanji clashing with Kizaru.
Episode 1142 promises to raise the stakes even further, with the title suggesting Dr. Vegapunk’s infamous transmission will come into play alongside the continuing battles. So, it’s no surprise fans were excited to see this play out on screen.
This may make the delay sting a little, but thankfully there’s an end in sight.
One Piece Episode 1142 release date & delay
The next episode of the One Piece anime has been subject to a one-week delay, meaning Episode 1142 will now drop on September 7, 2025.
Hiatuses like this aren’t unusual for the series – Toei Animation often builds in short breaks to protect its animators’ health and maintain consistent quality, particularly during action-heavy arcs like Egghead.
Eiichiro Oda himself has previously acknowledged how demanding the schedule can be, and production pauses have historically been used to give the creative teams breathing room.
That said, 2025 has already tested fans’ patience more than ever before: in October 2024, the anime entered its longest hiatus in history, with a six-month break before Egghead Arc Part 2 began in April 2025.
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The latest setback, while relatively minor by comparison, stings a little more given that momentum was just starting to build again. Still, most viewers agree that One Piece is worth the wait, especially when it comes to preserving the creative team’s health.
One Piece Episode 1142 release time
CrunchyrollIn the US, One Piece Episode 1142 is set to hit streaming services at 11.45am ET on September 7, 2025.
New episodes of the anime series first air in Japan before arriving on streaming internationally shortly after, with Episode 1142 premiering at 11.15pm JST. You can check out other time zones below:
- 8.45am PT
- 11.45am ET
- 4.45pm UK
- 1.45am Australia (September 8)
- 3.45am New Zealand (September 8)
How to watch
CrunchyrollThe best place to stream all episodes of One Piece, including Egghead Arc Part 2, is on Crunchyroll.
You can also watch on Netflix, although new episodes typically arrive around a week after their Crunchyroll debut.
Netflix doesn’t have a free trial, but Crunchyroll does offer seven days free to new and eligible subscribers – but you may need a little more time if you plan to binge-watch every One Piece episode in one go.
If you’re an anime fan, Crunchyroll is well worth paying for given it’s got subbed and dubbed versions of all the best series. Right now, it costs between $7.99 and $15.99 per month, depending on which plan you choose.
In the meantime, check out our ranking of the One Piece arcs, the 10 strongest characters, and everything we know about Season 2 of the One Piece live-action show.