After last week’s tragic flashback, fans are prepared to see how things will move in One Piece Episode 1044. The TV anime adaptation will return to manga-canon material while dealing with Black Maria’s rage, which will increase in the upcoming episode. The previous episode explored the flashback where Brook continued to remember his old crew. However, his motive to join Straw Hats will be fulfilled soon. How? Keep reading to know more.
The forthcoming plotline will focus on the battle between Robin and Black Maria. They will continue to charge against each other, creating chaos around. Meanwhile, fans will learn about Luffy’s fate and how things will move in the upcoming episode.
One Piece Episode 1044: What Will Happen Next?
The preview of One Piece Episode 1044 doesn’t seem to show any anime-original content, hinting it will explore the manga’s further chapters. The upcoming episode will continue with Nico Robin’s fight with Black Maria. Now the matchup has progressed to its final stage. It is interesting to see how the anime adaptation team is sticking to the final battle between Robin and Black Maria.
But it will also focus on the other aspect of the Onigashima Raid while exploring the formers’ fight. Finally, fans will see Luffy again. He will open his eyes and start to revive his strength. So he will continue to eat everything in his sight. Meanwhile, Kaidou will continue to fight his daughter, who will be glad to learn about Luffy. Soon the Fifth Emperor returns to Onigashima’s rooftop battleground.
A Quick Recap!
The 1043rd episode of One Piece opened up with Robin and Brook suddenly attacked by Black Maria, who scolded Robin for attacking her mother. She called them cruel for betraying their family and friends. But Robin remarked that Brook was also immune to the mist. He later revealed that he saw his old crew in the fog. While Brook was busy thinking about his group, Beasts Pirates members attacked him disguised as Yorki. However, he managed to dodge the attack and reminded himself that his old crew had died, and now he should move on. Brook explained to Robin that he sometimes hallucinates that his team is alive but soon reconciled with their deaths.
Robin said they had a lot in common and decided to join Straw Hat Pirates. While they were running, Black Maria burned the floor behind them. She jumped above them before shooting silk to the roof to stop them. Later she started spinning Wanyudo around, Robin asked her to stop, but she refused and told her to surrender. However, Brook suddenly realized Wanyudo was a living being and froze him by sending his soul and stopping his flames. It enraged Black Maria, and she swept the ceiling, making them fall to the floor. Later Black Maria mentioned Sanji, which escalated their fight.
One Piece Episode 1044: Release Date
Luffy will finally returns and determine to destroy Kaidou with his blow. Meanwhile, Yamato will continue to fight and borrow time for Luffy. You will learn it in One Piece Episode 1044, which will air on December 11, 2022, at 9.30 am JST. The local Japanese audience can stream it on the Fuji Television block. Further, the international audience can watch it on Crunchyroll. Stay tuned. The Anime Daily will keep you updated.
