Akihiro Ota returns to animate One Piece episode 1146

Acclaimed animator Akihiro Ota has returned to the One Piece anime after over a year's absence. Ota, known for his work on key episodes like Gear 5 and major fights, will contribute to Episode 1146. His return follows a brief hiatus for the anime series. This development comes as the Egghead Incident Arc nears its conclusion, with the next arc, Elbaf, also teased for next year.