The One Piece Treasure Could Be Revealed in 2026

As per tradition, One Piece served as the grand finale for Jump Festa 2026. This massive Shueisha-sponsored gathering stands as the pinnacle of anime and manga celebrations in Japan, typically serving as the launchpad for the industry’s most significant announcements. While the 2026 showcase was somewhat more reserved than previous years, it delivered a bombshell: the upcoming story arc may finally lead the Straw Hats to Laugh Tale—the elusive island where the legendary One Piece treasure remains hidden.

The Jump Festa schedule was brimming with excitement, featuring a stunning trailer for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run and the reveal of a new My Hero Academia special episode, which will bring the manga’s final epilogue chapter to the screen. The One Piece segment began with a nostalgic retrospective focused on Tony Tony Chopper, highlighting the Straw Hat doctor’s most iconic moments. This led into a playful “audition” among the anime’s voice cast for the role of Chopper in the Netflix live-action adaptation. Unsurprisingly, Ikue Otani—the long-time voice of Chopper—emerged victorious and was confirmed to reprise her role for the Japanese dub of the streaming series. Furthermore, a teaser for the anime’s highly anticipated Elbaph Arc confirmed a premiere date of April 5, 2026.

The climax of every Jump Festa is the annual message from One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda. Though his letters are famously cryptic, they offer essential clues about the manga’s trajectory. Oda’s message this year (translated by @sandmap_AP on X) provided several tantalizing teasers:

“Regarding the anime film, I haven’t officially been given the green light to discuss it, and I can’t exactly say production is moving flawlessly. However, sharing this might prompt people to say, ‘Oda actually mentioned it, so get moving!’ (laughs). It’s a project many of you are curious about, so I ask for your continued patience.

Turning to the manga itself, we are finally returning to the present day after a lengthy exploration of Elbaf’s history. Once we resume the current timeline, the true nature of Elbaf will become clear, leading to a flashy and explosive conclusion. From that point on, the stakes become incredibly high.

We are charting a course for **that island**—the one only the Pirate King ever reached! The ‘man marked by flames’ will finally make his move. Expect long-awaited reunions and first-time meetings between characters you never thought would cross paths. Next year will be a true festival of encounters. The narrative is accelerating at high speed; I may be getting older, but I intend to maintain the most intense pace *One Piece* has ever seen while managing my health. The grand festival is ahead—please look forward to it!”

The most provocative takeaway from Oda’s letter is the allusion to the island only Gol D. Roger reached. This points directly toward Laugh Tale, which requires all four Road Poneglyphs to locate. Since no one has set foot there since the Roger Pirates, fans may be on the verge of finally seeing the One Piece itself, or at least its definitive location, within the next year.

2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for the franchise. The One Piece anime is shifting to a seasonal format, prioritizing animation quality over quantity with a planned 26-episode run. Meanwhile, WIT Studio’s anime remake remains in development, and the second season of Netflix’s live-action series is slated for a March premiere, with a third season already greenlit. While the manga continues its march toward an epic finale, the journey is still far from over.

Source: Polygon