When is the One Piece time skip episode? The anime series has been ongoing since 1999 and has adapted numerous story arcs. However, the time skip is a significant time period for One Piece fans. Here is a guide on when the One Piece time skip episode happens.
One Piece Time Skip Episode
The One Piece time skip episode starts with episodes 516 and 517.
When it comes to dividing the One Piece story arcs’ timeline, a significant event to remember for fans is the time skip. The time skip is a two-year gap in the manga and anime. It also splits the One Piece story into two parts, the Sea of Survival: Super Rookies Saga and The Final Sea: The New World Saga.
During the time skip, this is where the Straw Hats are separated from each other and begin their individual training for the New World.
Aside from that, many significant events happened. Akainu and Kuzan fight over the fleet admiral title in Punk Hazard. Akainu became the fleet admiral after Sengoku retired. He also moved the Marine Headquarters to the New World. After the Summit War, the remaining Whitebeard Pirates and Blackbeard Pirates fought. The Blackbeard Pirates won and Marshall Teach/Blackbeard became one of the Four Emperors.
There are also new Warlords of the Sea: Trafalgar Law, Buggy, and Edward Weevil. Meanwhile, in the Rocky Port Incident, there was an incident where Law, Koby, and Blackbeard were involved. This is where Law became a Warlord and Koby became captain. Blackbeard took over as head of Hachinosu. Plus, following the great loss in numbers because of the Paramount War, there was a worldwide military draft to get more Marines in. This is where Fujitora and Ryokugyu join as admirals.
Looking for the One Piece filler episodes? Check out our guide on the One Piece filler list: episodes and arcs you can skip.
