8 Perfect Anime to Binge During One Piece’s Historic 2026 Hiatus

The One Piece anime is stepping away for a historic three-month break starting in January 2026, right after the Egghead arc. When it returns in April with the Elbaf arc, Toei Animation is switching to a more measured seasonal approach, roughly 26 episodes a year, instead of the non-stop weekly grind that’s defined the show for over 25 years.