Are you excited for the One Piece Chapter 1188 release date? We’ve got you covered. The manga by Eiichiro Oda recently ended its flashback storyline and resumed Emu’s battle. As such, fans are eagerly looking forward to the next chapter.
Here is all you need to know about the release date, time, and platform for Chapter 1188 of the adventure manga.
When is the One Piece Chapter 1188 release date and time?
One Piece Chapter 1188 is expected to be released globally on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 10 AM ET.
Below are the release times for Chapter 1188 in major regions:
- 7 AM PT
- 9 AM CT
- 10 AM ET
Moreover, readers in Japan can access the chapter on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 12 AM JST.
Where to read the One Piece Manga with Chapter 1188?
Fans can read the One Piece Manga with Chapter 1188 on platforms such as Shueisha’s MANGA Plus, Viz Media, and Shonen Jump+.
MANGA Plus offers translated versions of chapters of manga from Weekly Shonen Jump.
Moreover, there is Viz Media that offers the first three chapters and new chapters of a manga with English translations for free. Fans need to pay for a subscription to access the entire catalogue.
On the other hand, readers in Japan can read the upcoming chapter on Shonen Jump+. It provides original titles and titles from other Shueisha MANGA magazines.
According to the previous chapter spoilers, Imu counterattacked Luffy’s punch by using his demonic power on Luffy and Loki. Loki gets stuck in a block of ice but manages to break free. However, Imu ends up attacking Loki with his Demonic Sword. On the other hand, Zoro fights Saint Sommers while Sanji deals with Saint Killingham. During the fight, Sanji recalls Scopper Gaban’s words and how he told him he had the power to unleash Conqueror’s Haki. He also recalls how Gaban asked him to become king in order to help Luffy become the Pirate King.
The chapter comes to an end with Luffy entering his Gear 5 form to fight Imu. Imu calls him Joy Boy, but Luffy asks him to address him by his real name. Thus, the much-anticipated battle will finally begin.
