One Piece officially returns from its hiatus on April 5th, 2025 with the highly anticipated release of Egghead Island Part 2. This climactic continuation isn’t just another major moment, it’s set to reshape the anime in ways no One Piece fan is ready for. After six long months, the anime is coming back stronger than ever, poised to redefine both its own story and the direction it will take when the Final Saga begins.
While One Piece‘s Egghead Island Arc Part 1 left fans hanging with a massive cliffhanger, the wait for answers is nearly over. With Egghead Part 2, One Piece is kicking off a bold new era, not just in terms of the series itself, but for the entire shonen anime landscape. As the anime charges towards its conclusion, this arc will serve as a pivotal turning point for the years ahead.
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One Piece Egghead Island Will Be Luffy’s Revenge Tour
Egghead Island is the Reverse Sabaody Archipelago
Egghead Island is serving some of Monkey D. Luffy’s greatest enemies and up on a silver platter for the Yonko to enjoy. Egghead Part 2 is practically the reverse of Sabaody Archipelago as Sentomaru, Admiral Kizaru, and Bartholomew Kuma will be in the same place for the first time since then. Monkey D. Luffy isn’t the same rookie he was two years ago, however; he’s a fully-fledged Yonko.
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Now that Luffy has unlocked Gear 5, he’s going to run literal circles around his main opponent of the arc: Admiral Kizaru. In Sabaody Archipelago, the Straw Hat Pirates were quickly overwhelmed by Admiral Kizaru, along with the Pacifistas. However, this time things are different. The Straw Hats are no longer underdogs out of their depth, but a hardened crew of pirates who just recently took down former Emperor of the Sea, Kaido.
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The World in One Piece is Watching Events Happening in Real Time
Transponder Snails Will Livestream the Coming Battle
During Marineford, transponder nails were used to livestream the events of the Summit War across the world for the masses to witness the Whitebeard Pirates’ downfall. This time, they’ll be used to showcase the Straw Hat Pirates’ takeover of Egghead Island, among several key events in the arc. The World Government won’t be able to hide what transpires on Egghead and that might be the perfect showcase for the Straw Hats to run wild and show how far they’ve come.
Unlike their previous battles, Egghead will define the Straw Hat Pirates as a Yonko-level crew. They might already be infamous across the world, but given what takes place later on in the arc, the world will become speechless. Speaking of speeches, Dr. Vegapunk may just have some relevant information for the world regarding future events. Everything that occurs from here on out will be watched across the world in real time.
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One Piece Egghead Island Arc Part 2 Will Feature The Straw Hats’ Biggest Battle
One Piece’s Egghead Island Arc Part 2 Will Also Introduce an Admiral and Elder
The Straw Hat Pirates’ raid on Onigashima in Wano may have been a Herculean endeavor to liberate the island, but Egghead is something else entirely. Unlike Onigashima, where they had the support of allied pirate crews, samurai of Wano, and key figures, the Straw Hats are completely alone this time. To make matters worse, they have no backup and will be forced to rely on each other to survive. But, the Straw Hat Pirates might not even need help, given how strong they’ve become.
In fact, the forces of the World Government may be the ones on the chopping block as they meet the full might of the Straw Hat crew. The upcoming battle on Egghead Island is truly like nothing before in the series. Luffy isn’t liberating anyone this time. It’s an all-out battle for survival against the most elite forces the World Government can throw at them. And even then, that might not be enough to stop Gear 5.
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York’s Betrayal and Aftermath Will Surely Shake Things Up in Egghead Arc Part 2
York’s Rise as a Celestial Dragon Will Cause a Ripple Effect
Egghead Part 1 had a mysterious traitor among the ranks of Dr. Vegapunk’s satellites. Before the hiatus began, it was revealed that York was the traitor who sabotaged Stella’s reputation by leaking information about the Void Century and lowered the dome to allow CP0 into the lab. York bypassed the Seraphim’s orders to make them attack everyone in the lab. The reason? So she could become a Celestial Dragon.
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But, York might have bitten off more than she could chew in terms of her deal. The World Government, specifically, the Celestial Dragons, aren’t known for their honor or commitment to those they deem unworthy. And betrayal isn’t usually rewarded in One Piece. So, while York may have the upper hand for the time being, she’s likely to discover the depths of depravity that the Celestial Dragons are known for.
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Nico Robin’s Third Buster Call Will Happen During One Piece Egghead Island Arc Part 2
Will Egghead Island Be Reduced to Nothing?
To say the situation on Egghead Island escalates would be an understatement. Admiral Kizaru, along with Jaygarcia Saturn, are already on their way with an entire fleet. The battle to come is sure to be fierce, but they aren’t coming to simply kill Dr. Vegapunk. The World Government’s mission is to fully suppress all knowledge of the Void Century and that just so includes Dr. Vegapunk himself, along with everyone else. To accomplish this, a Buster Call will erase Egghead Island.
But with the Straw Hat Pirates present, the only way for them to succeed is by reducing Egghead Island to nothing. However, a fleet of ships might not be enough considering Gear 5 Luffy now exists. Plus, Rob Lucci may just become a reluctant ally now that the World Government is attempting to eliminate him alongside the rest of the island. And let’s not forget that the upcoming Buster Call will be Nico Robin’s third time experiencing one.
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One Piece Egghead Island Arc Part 2 Will Finally Reveal Kuma’s Backstory
One Piece Fans Can’t Wait to See Jewelry Bonney’s Big Moment
Bartholomew Kuma, former Warlord of the Sea, slave to the Celestial Dragons, and father to Jewelry Bonney. One Piece prides itself in creating tragic backstories for its characters, but Kuma takes the cake in terms of pure tragedy. His history with the Revolutionary Army and connection to Dr. Vegapunk has been shrouded in mystery for much of the series, but Egghead Part 2 will finally shed light on his entire backstory.
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Buckle up and don’t forget the tissues. Kuma may just take first place when it comes to a tragic backstory in One Piece. He may have been the only character to ever fully defeat the Straw Hat Pirates, but his reasoning wasn’t just because he owed Dragon a favor. In fact, the reason why Kuma did everything possible to ensure the Straw Hats’ safety will also be revealed. He’s much more than just a cyborg or dog of the government; he’s a revolutionary and father.
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Gear 5’s Power Will No Doubt Be on Full Display in One Piece Egghead Island Arc Part 2
Monkey D. Luffy Becomes a Fully-Fledged Emperor of the Sea
While the overall battle on Egghead Island is bound to be climactic in scale, it will hardly compare to Luffy’s accomplishments alone. Now that he’s unlocked the power of the Gomu Gomu no Mi, the full might of Gear 5 is at his fingertips to level the playing field. Monkey D. Luffy is no longer just a rookie who’s taken lightly by the World Government, but one of the most dangerous pirates on the Grand Line as a Yonko.
Luffy vs. Lucci may have been a highlight of part 1, but Admiral Kizaru is a whole different beast. And let’s not forget that one of the Five Elders will join the battle. After what was revealed when King Cobra was killed in Mary Geoise, the Five Elders are truly monstrous. But so is Gear 5. Monkey D. Luffy is making his power known during Egghead Part 2 and, just like his battle with Rob Lucci, Luffy will play with Admiral Kizaru like a toy.
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Figarland Garling is the Most Anticipated One Piece Character Debut of All Time
The Newest One Piece Antagonist Finally Joins the Fray
While all the attention of Egghead Island Part 2 is squarely on the Straw Hats, other major figures are being setup to take the stage during the Final Saga. Most notably, Figarland Garling, the Supreme Commander of the God Knights. Initially introduced during the Reverie, Figarland Garling acted as the judge to a World Noble who was executed for helping certain pirates escape from Mary Geoise after attempting to murder Saint Charlos.
He may not be extremely important now, but by the time Egghead ends, he’ll be one of the most influential characters of the Final Saga. Most notably, he shares a connection to a certain Red-Haired pirate who is currently taking steps to claim the One Piece. Figarland Garling himself may not be present on Egghead Island itself, but he will be a key figure in the days to come as the Final Saga ramps up.
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One Piece’s Biggest Secret Will Be Revealed in Egghead Island Arc Part 2
Vegapunk’s Revelation Will Change One Piece Fandom Forever
With Admiral Kizaru and Jaygarcia Saturn on their way to perform a Buster Call, Dr. Vegapunk’s chances of surviving are dwindling. But, not all hope is lost. While the Straw Hat Pirates are most certainly backed into a corner, Egghead Island is ultimately controlled by Dr. Vegapunk. As such, he has the home field advantage and will exploit this fact to the World Government’s chagrin.
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With the use of transponder snails, Dr. Vegapunk will not only broadcast the events of Egghead to the entire world, but also share a major revelation. The World Government won’t be able to stop Dr. Vegapunk as he spills the beans on all the nasty secrets that the Five Elders have attempted to suppress for over eight hundred years. Ultimately, Dr. Vegapunk’s message to the world will completely change the story moving forward as it surrounds Joy Boy, and the Void Century.
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Luffy vs. Kizaru & Saturn Will Be The Greatest Clash in One Piece History
Monkey D. Luffy Becomes a Menace
Most One Piece fans will agree that the main highlight of Egghead Part 1 was Monkey D. Luffy humiliating Rob Lucci with Gear 5. That brief skirmish, however, was only a taste of things to come. Luffy has some business to settle with Admiral Kizaru after his humiliating defeat back on Sabaody. Luffy isn’t just going to match Admiral Kizaru in strength, he’s going to fight him and Saturn at once.
Luffy may have had several run-ins with Admirals throughout the story, but he’s never truly fought one with any hopes of success. Until now. Gear 5 has leveled the playing field as one of the most overpowered character transformations in anime. Monkey D. Luffy will define his Yonko status with his newfound powers. Ultimately, with Egghead Part 2 releasing on April 5th, 2025, fans won’t have to wait much longer for the arc to forever change One Piece.
