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When does the Elbaf arc start in the manga?

Somen Halder Feb 24, 2026 23 Views

When the Elbaf Arc Starts (Manga)

The Elbaf arc officially begins in One Piece Chapter 1126
Release timing: September 2024
It starts right after the Egghead Arc ends and marks the second arc of the Final Saga.

That chapter shows the Straw Hats heading to the giants’ homeland and signals the start of the long-awaited Elbaf storyline that fans had been waiting decades for.

Is the Arc Still Ongoing?

Yes. As of 2026:

The Elbaf arc is still ongoing
It already has 40+ chapters and is expected to run roughly 50–60 chapters total.

So we are currently deep inside the arc right now.

Quick Timeline

Egghead Arc ends → Chapters 1124–1125 wrap up
Chapter 1126 → Elbaf officially begins
Current chapters (1170+) → Still in Elbaf storyline

Fun context

This arc is huge because:

Elbaf was first mentioned hundreds of chapters ago
It is part of the Final Saga, meaning it directly leads into the endgame of One Piece.

// FAQs

The Elbaf Arc officially begins in One Piece Chapter 1126, released in September 2024, marking the start of a new storyline after the Egghead Arc.

The Elbaf Arc is part of the Final Saga of One Piece and is the second major arc following the Egghead Arc.

Yes. The Elbaf Arc is still ongoing and continues the Straw Hats’ journey on the giants’ homeland.

Chapter 1126 shows the Straw Hats entering a new adventure connected to Elbaf, officially beginning the long-awaited giants’ island storyline.

Elbaf is one of the most anticipated locations in One Piece and plays a major role in the Final Saga, connecting to major mysteries and future conflicts.