Ritika Singh
Sun, July 12, 2026 at 3:50 PM UTC
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Are you excited for the One Piece Chapter 1189 release date? We are here with the details. Eiichiro Oda’s classic manga has finally begun the much-awaited battle between Luffy and Imu. Thus, fans cannot wait to explore the next chapter
Here is everything you need to know about the release date, time, and platform for Chapter 1189 of the adventure manga
When is the One Piece Chapter 1189 release date and time?
One Piece Chapter 1189 is expected to be released globally on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 10 AM ET
The manga will reportedly go on another break after Chapter 1188’s release. This update came from @pewpiece, which is a well-known source on X regarding all information on One Piece. As of now, the reason behind the break is not revealed. However, it could be related to the filming of the third season of the live-action adaptation of the manga. Oda might be busy overseeing the production of the upcoming season and has decided to take a break from the manga duties. Following the hiatus, Chapter 1189 is expected to arrive on July 26, 2026.
Below are the release times for Chapter 1189 in major regions:
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7 AM PT
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9 AM CT
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10 AM ET
Moreover, readers in Japan can access the chapter on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 12 AM JST
Where to read the One Piece Manga with Chapter 1189?
Fans can read the One Piece Manga with Chapter 1189 on platforms such as Shueisha’s MANGA Plus, Viz Media, and Shonen Jump+
MANGA Plus has translated versions of chapters of manga from Weekly Shonen Jump
There is also Viz Media, which provides the first three chapters and the latest chapters of a manga with English translations for free
Moreover, Japanese readers can catch the upcoming chapter on Shonen Jump+. It also offers original titles and titles from other Shueisha MANGA magazines
As per the previous chapter spoilers, Luffy ended up taking the form of a genie in Gear 5 to fight Imu after he addressed the former as Joy Boy. The scene shifts to Imu’s flashback, where we get a glimpse of Joy Boy. It is learnt that Joy Boy had a smile similar to Luffy’s. The fight continues as Imu transforms his spear into a sword called Void and eventually stabs Luffy. Imu mocks Luffy that he will never be like Joy Boy, despite sharing similarities with the legendary figure
