Toei Animation¡¯s recent update has left One Piece fans disappointed, as the studio announced a new special episode rather than resuming the main plot. Following a six-month break, audiences were hoping for the story to pick up again, but instead were met with what many see as a filler distraction. The decision has sparked backlash online, with fans calling out the studio for moving too slowly and focusing more on side content than actual progression.
If you're a One Piece fan, you probably know that the anime was on a six-month hiatus, during which it was said the series would return with improvements. However, there¡¯s currently a lot of chatter and mixed opinions surrounding its comeback. The animation studio Toei is now facing backlash for a different reason, fans are upset that even after such a long break, the studio continues to release filler content, labeling them as ¡°special episodes.¡± The recent announcement of another One Piece special episode has left many fans disappointed and frustrated.
Reacting to it, one wrote, ¡°Took a 6 month break, still doing multiple weeks of filler episodes. How to completely kill the momentum of the anime. Thank you Toei.¡± Another added, ¡°They abused us there. We had a 6-month break as a reminder.¡± A third went on to add, ¡°A special episode damn I will wait longer for a normal episode but it's fine.¡±
The One Piece special episode titled "Dr. Chopper's Adventure Checkup ¨C Good Friends at a Crossroad" will be released on June 22, 2025, in Japan.
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