The latest installment of the popular anime series, One Piece, aired Sunday, May 4, 2025, introducing a major antagonist to the ongoing storyline. Episode 1128 features the formal arrival of Saint Saturn on Egghead Island.
The episode, titled "The Nightmare Strikes – Godhead of Science & Defense, St Saturn," continues the narrative thread centered on Dr. Vegapunk and the Straw Hat Pirates' activities on the island.
Saint Saturn holds a high rank within the World Government, serving as one of the Five Elders. He plays a central role in the unfolding Egghead Incident.
His appearance on the battlefield significantly escalates the conflict, adding a powerful figure from the world's ruling body to the confrontations already involving Straw Hat captain Luffy, Admiral Kizaru, and Cipher Pol agent Rob Lucci.
A preview released before the episode teased the character's arrival, showing an unusual, intense atmosphere descending upon Egghead and a strange magic pentagram appearing. The preview stated that one of the Five Elders would confront the Straw Hats amidst the chaos. The anime recently made its return after a hiatus.
Teasers depicted Saint Saturn appearing in an eldritch, monstrous form resembling a spider, hinting at abilities beyond typical human scope despite his position in the established hierarchy.
The one piece 1128 release date was Sunday, May 4, 2025. Viewers can watch the episode on streaming platforms including Crunchyroll and Netflix. The official Japanese X account released a trailer for the episode.
Fans anticipate Saint Saturn's capabilities and how the Straw Hats will contend with a direct representative of the World Government's highest authority now on Egghead Island.
