Summary

Oda revealed a rough drawing of Imu but withheld their face, building anticipation for a future epic reveal.
One Piece anime's Episode 1128 earned praise, with Oda complimenting staff, ensuring quality and audience satisfaction.
Concerns about One Piece anime involve adding new scenes impacting characters negatively, sparking possible changes for the better.

Imu is one of the most mysterious One Piece characters. They are the person who sit atop the Empty Throne, meaning they rule over the world. Despite being introduced hundreds of chapters ago, fans still don't know much about Imu, not even their actual face. Naturally, anything related to the character immediately becomes a heavily debated topic among the fan base.

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By Suzail Ahmad

Eiichiro Oda Reveals New Imu Drawing

Recently, Eiichiro Oda revealed some new drawings of different characters, one of them of Imu. Unfortunately, the sketch was rather rough, and it didn't really disclose new details about Imu. The main thing that fans were looking out for was Imu's face. If Oda had made a more detailed drawing, there is a chance fans would have been able to figure out what Imu's face looked like. But it makes sense that Oda did not do such a thing because it would ruin a potentially epic moment.

When the One Piece author finally reveals Imu's face and identity, it will send waves throughout the fandom. Therefore, Oda wouldn't want to waste such a moment on a mere drawing. Along with Imu, Eiichiro Oda also sketched the following characters:

Franky
Jimbei
Chopper

The choice to draw three Straw Hats and Imu has led to a lot of discussion within the community. Many fans have even joked that Imu will become a Straw Hat.

The One Piece Anime Was On A Break

Episode 1129 Was Delayed By A Week

The One Piece anime released Episode 1128 on May 4, 2025. The episode earned the plaudits of fans and critics alike. Vincent Chansard, one of the animators working on the One Piece anime, also disclosed that Oda complimented the staff for their efforts. This is a huge testament to the anime's quality, and it proves that the One Piece anime is in the right hands.

Despite the anime's incredible quality, there have been a few concerns among the audience, and most of them have been linked to the addition of new scenes. Viewers believe that adding new scenes without too much deliberation can negatively affect the series and its characters. Given the recent backlash, it is possible that Toei Animation will be more careful and only make changes if they don't adversely affect a character and ruin their reputation.

There's also positive news regarding the One Piece Live Action. According to a recent report, filming for the third season of the series will begin in late 2025, once the second season finishes airing.

One Piece is available to stream on Crunchyroll.

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