One Piece Chapter 1189 spoilers are now available after the manga’s scheduled break. The new chapter returns to Luffy’s fight with Imu and reveals more about the weapons connected to the World Government’s founders.
The reported title is “King of the World.” Names and attack translations may change once VIZ and MANGA Plus publish the official English version.
One Piece Chapter 1189 Quick Status
- Spoiler status: Full spoilers available
- Reported title: “King of the World”
- International release date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
- Japan release date: Monday, July 27, 2026
- Previous chapter: Chapter 1188, “Wailing Void”
- Where to read: VIZ and MANGA Plus
- Break status: No chapter on August 2
- Expected Chapter 1190 release: August 9, 2026
One Piece Chapter 1189 Full Spoilers
Chapter 1189 opens with a reader-requested cover illustration. Nami lectures Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji, who have all been turned into monkeys.
The story then returns to Luffy’s fight with Imu.
Luffy remains injured after being stabbed with the Void Sword at the end of Chapter 1188. Imu summons another weapon called Fragarach, translated in the early spoilers as the Sea God Sword.
Imu stabs Luffy again and uses both swords to pin him against a tree.
Elsewhere, Usopp senses that something terrible has happened to Luffy. The moment may signal another use or development of Usopp’s Observation Haki, although the early summary does not explain the ability in detail.
What Happened to Gunko?
The ice surrounding Gunko has melted, but she remains unconscious.
Chapter 1188 showed Imu reacting to Gunko’s condition and calling out to her. Chapter 1189 does not yet explain why she has failed to wake up or whether Imu’s control over her has weakened.
Her condition could become important if Brook, Shuri, or the others can reach her before Imu regains control of the situation.
Shanks Warned Loki About the King of the World
Loki remembers a conversation he had with Shanks on the day King Harald died.
Shanks told Loki that the World Government was preparing for a future war. He also identified their eventual enemy as the “King of the World.”
The warning suggests Shanks already knew about Imu or at least understood that someone secretly ruled from above the Five Elders.
The flashback also connects Shanks more closely to Harald’s death. However, the available spoilers do not reveal how much Shanks knew about the events surrounding the former Elbaph king.
Imu Gives New Weapons to Sommers and Killingham
Imu summons additional weapons for the Knights of God.
Sommers receives Gram, which has been translated as the Sword of Wrath. He will use it during his fight against Zoro.
Killingham receives Longinus, translated in early summaries as the Spear of Holy Command or Spear of Holy Life. His weapon is intended for the fight against Sanji.
The chapter reveals that Imu’s weapons once belonged to the 19 monarchs who founded the World Government 800 years ago.
Those kings famously placed their weapons around the Empty Throne as a symbol that no single ruler would control the world. Chapter 1189 suggests those weapons were more than ceremonial objects.
Imu now controls them.
Does Gaban Save Luffy?
Imu prepares to finish Luffy with another weapon called the Xingtian Axe.
Before the attack lands, Scopper Gaban appears and blocks it.
Gaban’s arrival prevents Imu from killing Luffy and places the former Roger Pirate directly against the hidden ruler of the world.
The chapter ends before showing whether Gaban can damage Imu or how long he can hold the ruler back.
Why Imu’s Weapons Matter
The connection to the 19 founding monarchs changes the meaning of the weapons surrounding the Empty Throne.
The official World Government story claims those rulers agreed that none of them would become king. Their swords represented that promise.
Imu secretly occupying the throne already exposed that promise as a lie. Controlling the founders’ weapons takes the deception further.
The weapons may contain abilities, Haki, or power preserved from their original owners. They could also be manifestations created through Imu’s own ability.
The exact mechanics remain unclear in the early spoilers.
One Piece Chapter 1189 Release Date and Time
One Piece Chapter 1189 releases Sunday, July 26, 2026, for most international readers. Japan receives the chapter on Monday, July 27.
The expected release times are:
- Pacific Time: 8:00 AM
- Mountain Time: 9:00 AM
- Central Time: 10:00 AM
- Eastern Time: 11:00 AM
- British Time: 4:00 PM
- Central European Time: 5:00 PM
- Japan Standard Time: Monday at 12:00 AM
Release timing can vary slightly by region or platform.
Is One Piece on Break After Chapter 1189?
Yes. One Piece will take another break after Chapter 1189.
There will be no new chapter on Sunday, August 2. One Piece Chapter 1190 is currently expected to release on Sunday, August 9, for international readers.
Weekly Shonen Jump also has a magazine break scheduled for the following week. That means Chapter 1191 should not arrive until August 23 unless the schedule changes.
Where to Read One Piece Chapter 1189
Readers can find One Piece Chapter 1189 officially through VIZ and MANGA Plus.
The official English translation should clarify the final weapon names and dialogue from Shanks’ conversation with Loki.
Chapter 1189 leaves Luffy badly wounded, but Gaban’s arrival gives the Straw Hats a chance to recover. The bigger revelation may be Imu’s arsenal, which turns one of the World Government’s oldest symbols into another weapon under the secret king’s control.
