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The One Piece series has been the home of numerous emotional story arcs and narratives ever since the very first chapter of the series was released. Although the series has had its fair share of fan favorite storylines, Kuma’s tragic story has been cited as one of the most impactful and rather well-written aspects of the recent story arcs.
Recently, the official art associated with the upcoming episode 1137 has been released. The art itself depicts Kuma embracing Bonney. While Kuma’s story is already well-regarded, many fans appreciated its visceral emotions. The anime series is currently adapting the Egghead Island arc, with the manga adapting the Elbaph Island arc, focusing on the internal conflict within the country of warriors.
Disclaimer- This article contains spoilers for the One Piece series.
One Piece episode 1137 official art further emphasizes the episodes’ emotional weight
The official art for One Piece episode 1137 was recently released on various social networking sites. It depicted Kuma before his cybernetic enhancements, holding Bonney as she continues to weep. The recently released episode 1136 continued the Egghead Island arc, with Bonney experiencing Kuma’s memories before he was transformed into a pacifista.
Given the overall buildup around Kuma, many fans went on to appreciate the sheer finesse and the emotions invoked by the artwork. Episode 1137 might serve as the culmination of Bartholomew Kuma’s character arc, with his final confrontation against the Five Elders.
Fan reaction to new official art
A few fans went on to appreciate the official art as an impeccable piece of visual art, with many others mentioning how this Sunday will mark the release of one of the most emotional episodes seen in One Piece.
“Tears from thousands of people this Sunday…” one fan said.
“Tears will be shed, again and again,” another fan said.
Several other fans took note of Kuma’s entire story, alongside his rather exceptional perseverance, and mentioned how Kuma as a whole resembles Guts from Kentaro Miura’s Berserk series. Some fans simply quoted Bonney’s own words, commending Kuma’s kindness, despite being recognized as a tyrant by a major part of the population.
“Kuma’s vibes really remind me of Gus in Berserk,” another fan wrote.
“Everyone calls him a tyrant, but my dad is kinder and cooler than anyone, I won’t forget him,” one fan cited.
One Piece episode 1137 will be released on July 27, 2025, and will mainly focus on Kuma’s encounter with the Five Elders. Given the official art, it is possible that the episode also adapts Kuma’s most impactful moment in the entirety of the Egghead Island arc. Fans wanting to experience the story before the anime adaptation can read the One Piece manga starting from chapter 1103.
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