One Piece Chapter 1189 is next, but fans will have to wait through a short break before returning to Elbaph. Chapter 1188 ended with Imu overpowering Luffy and stabbing him with the Void Sword.
Spoilers for One Piece Chapter 1189 are not available yet. The next chapter should reveal how badly Luffy was hurt and whether Loki, Jinbei, or another Straw Hat can stop Imu from following up.
One Piece Chapter 1189 Quick Status
- Spoiler Status: Not available yet
- Expected International Release Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
- Japan Release Date: Monday, July 27, 2026
- Previous Chapter: One Piece Chapter 1188, “Wailing Void”
- Chapter 1189 Title: Not announced
- Where to Read: MANGA Plus and VIZ
- Break Status: One Piece is on break before Chapter 1189
Are One Piece Chapter 1189 Spoilers Available?
One Piece Chapter 1189 spoilers have not been released yet.
The posts currently circulating online are predictions, theories, or jokes rather than confirmed leaks. Fans should be careful with any summary that claims to reveal Luffy’s condition, Dragon’s arrival, or another major Elbaph twist this early.
Reliable brief spoilers will likely appear during the week leading into the official release. We will update this guide once established sources share verified details.
One Piece Chapter 1188 Recap
One Piece Chapter 1188, “Wailing Void,” continued Luffy’s fight with Imu after their first direct clash.
The chapter opened with Imu remembering Joy Boy. Readers saw part of Joy Boy’s face as he laughed, and the expression looked strikingly similar to Luffy’s.
Imu quickly separated the two in his mind. Joy Boy was dead, and Luffy had not proven himself worthy of the comparison.
The fight then resumed. Luffy dodged one of Imu’s attacks by moving his head, but Imu’s hand followed him and knocked him into the ground.
Luffy tried to fight back, but Imu avoided his punch with little trouble. The exchange made it clear that Luffy was struggling to keep up.
Imu attacked again with Omen fire bombs. Luffy ran from them in his usual exaggerated Gear 5 style before answering with Gomu Gomu no Jet Gatling.
He then shifted into a large, genie-like form. The exact name may differ between translations, but the transformation gave Luffy a beard and a much larger body.
Luffy claimed he understood Imu’s attacks after watching the earlier fight with Loki. He also mistakenly talked about Loki as though he had died, forcing the badly injured giant to yell that he was still alive.
Imu sent another Omen attack toward Loki. Ragnir tried to stand between them, but Jinbei stepped in and deflected the attack with Fish-Man Karate.
Luffy praised Jinbei, while Loki accused him of showing off. Ragnir was far more impressed.
Brook also tried to understand Imu’s identity. Since he did not know about the hidden ruler of the world, he assumed the enemy might be the captain of the Holy Knights or someone positioned above them.
Meanwhile, the ice holding Shuri had melted enough for the others to begin pulling her free. Imu appeared surprised that Gunko had failed to escape on her own and showed an unusual level of concern for her.
Luffy attacked again with Gomu Gomu no Opening Bullet. Imu answered by marking the beard on Luffy’s genie form with Omen fire.
Luffy escaped the trap by returning to normal. His beard vanished with the transformation, taking the mark with it.
Imu then pulled a sword from the eye-like shape on his back. The weapon, called the Void Sword, caused the surrounding forest to wither.
Imu told Luffy that he could not be Joy Boy because the real Joy Boy would never be this weak.
The chapter ended with Imu closing the distance and stabbing Luffy through the body. The panel echoed Crocodile’s brutal attack on Luffy during the Alabasta arc.
Is One Piece on Break Before Chapter 1189?
Yes. One Piece is taking a scheduled break after Chapter 1188.
That means there will be no new chapter on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Chapter 1189 is instead expected to arrive internationally on Sunday, July 26.
Breaks can occasionally change the timing of early leaks. Readers may have to wait longer than usual before confirmed spoiler details appear.
One Piece Chapter 1189 Release Date and Time
One Piece Chapter 1189 is expected to release on Sunday, July 26, 2026, for most international readers. The chapter should arrive in Japan on Monday, July 27.
Here is the expected release timeline:
| Time Zone | Expected Release Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time | Sunday, July 26, 8:00 AM |
| Mountain Time | Sunday, July 26, 9:00 AM |
| Central Time | Sunday, July 26, 10:00 AM |
| Eastern Time | Sunday, July 26, 11:00 AM |
| British Time | Sunday, July 26, 4:00 PM |
| Central European Time | Sunday, July 26, 5:00 PM |
| Japan Standard Time | Monday, July 27, 12:00 AM |
Platform times can shift slightly, so readers should check the official chapter pages on release day.
Where to Read One Piece Chapter 1189
You can read One Piece Chapter 1189 officially through MANGA Plus and VIZ Shonen Jump when the chapter releases.
Both services provide the official English translation.
What to Expect From One Piece Chapter 1189
One Piece Chapter 1189 should first address Luffy’s condition after the Void Sword attack.
Imu’s sword did more than pierce Luffy. Its presence caused the nearby forest to wither, suggesting that the weapon may carry an additional effect beyond physical damage.
Luffy has survived similar injuries before, but Imu is not treating him like a normal opponent. The attack may force Jinbei, Loki, or another character to protect Luffy while he recovers.
Shuri’s freedom could also become important. Imu recognized her and appeared interested in Gunko’s condition. That connection may reveal more about Imu’s history with Esperia or the control placed over Gunko.
The chapter could also return to the other Straw Hats. Zoro is still dealing with Sommers, while Sanji faces a difficult choice involving the children and Ripley.
Chapter 1189 may stay with Luffy and Imu, but several Elbaph conflicts are now reaching their breaking points at the same time.
Final Thoughts
One Piece Chapter 1189 does not have confirmed spoilers yet, but Chapter 1188 left the story on one of Elbaph’s strongest cliffhangers.
Imu has overwhelmed Luffy, drawn the Void Sword, and dismissed him as a weak imitation of Joy Boy. Luffy now has to prove that he does not need to be Joy Boy to stand against the ruler of the world.
The break gives readers extra time to speculate, but confirmed answers should arrive when Chapter 1189 releases on July 26.
