One Piece Reveals New Elbaph Arc Merch Coming This August

A collection of new One Piece anime merchandise inspired by the ongoing Elbaph Arc will be available this summer, including apparel, acrylic stands, pins, and more. Since 1999, the One Piece anime adaptation has captivated audiences around the world, with the show's current episode count coming in at 1,164, along with an impressive 14 films and 114 manga volumes. Those who have stuck with Luffy and his crew for the entire journey won't want to miss out on this upcoming merch drop, as it's the perfect way to commemorate the return of the anime adaptation after its recent hiatus.

Following the conclusion of the Egghead Arc, it was announced that the One Piece anime would go on hiatus from January to March 2026. Upon its return in April, the series adopted a two split cours annual schedule, meaning that only 26 episodes would air each year going forward. This has been a major shake-up for the show, which has had a continuous year-round schedule since the first episode aired in October 1999. Currently, the Elbaph Arc is underway, following the Straw Hat Pirates and Giant Warrior Pirates as they arrive in Elbaph as the Holy Knights of God set their sights on annexing the country for the World Government.

Colorful New One Piece Merch Is Coming to Animate Locations This Summer, Events Planned

Starting on August 8, 2026, a new One Piece merch collection inspired by the Elbaph Arc will be available at Animate stores throughout Japan, with events taking place nationwide at the same time. These new items feature updated artwork and range from T-shirts and acrylic stands to buttons, stickers, and more. From August 8 until August 30, the 'One Piece Fair IN Animate (Elbaph Arc)' event will be held at locations nationwide, as well as the Animate online store. Those who purchase or pre-order select items during this period will receive one of the 10 unique bonus stickers. Additionally, those dropping by the Animate location in Ikebukuro, Tokyo can enjoy lifesize character panels and special storefront decorations.

North American fans who can't venture to Japan for their One Piece fix don't need to worry, as the first-ever One Piece Fest in the region is set to take place at Cosm Los Angeles from August 25 to August 26, 2026. The event will offer an immersive 'Elbaph Experience,' special performances, panels, exclusive merch, and more, with Toei Animation hoping to attract over 7,000 fans to the venue. Notably, Hiroshi Kitadani, the performer of the original theme song "We Are!," will be in attendance, along with another special guest that has yet to be revealed.

Since gaining more traction with international audiences, demand has also increased for more One Piece video games. While it's unclear whether a new title is in the works, the anime's studio, Toei, recently confirmed that it would be dipping its toes into the world of gaming, though its initial titles are said to be based on original IP. The last One Piece game, One Piece Odyssey, was released for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles in 2023, and was ported to the Switch in 2024.

This week, Bioworld announced a new collaboration with several massively popular anime series, including One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, My Hero Academia, and Dragon Ball Z. From bags and apparel to hoodies, socks, and hats, fans will want to keep an eye out when the new pieces drop later this year.