The Egghead Island arc is hitting that perfect stride where release timing has become part of the weekly ritual. Episode 1145 will stream first on Crunchyroll on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in North America and Europe, with Japan receiving the simulcast in the early hours of Monday.
Netflix continues on a one-week delay, which means Episode 1144 drops on Saturday, September 27, followed by Episode 1145 on Saturday, October 4. If you want the earliest watch, Crunchyroll is the place. If you prefer weekend catch-ups, Netflix offers a steady Saturday rhythm. Either way, the Egghead confrontation is gathering momentum toward the next decisive clash.
Crunchyroll Schedule
Crunchyroll’s global timings for Episode 1145 on Sunday, September 28:
| Region | Local Time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| United States (Pacific) | 8:45 AM | Sept 28 |
| United States (Eastern) | 11:45 AM | Sept 28 |
| United Kingdom | 4:45 PM | Sept 28 |
| Japan | 12:45 AM | Sept 29 (Mon) |
This split gives fans three natural viewing windows: night owls in Japan, early risers in North America, and primetime watchers in Europe. It’s why Egghead episodes flood social feeds almost instantly as everyone is tuned in at once.
Netflix Schedule
Netflix remains one week behind, creating a Saturday watch pattern:
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Episode 1144 → Saturday, September 27
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Episode 1145 → Saturday, October 4
This staggered release lowers the pressure for casual fans and keeps Saturdays spoiler-safe, while also giving each episode a “second life” when Netflix audiences join the conversation.
Why Timing Feels Intense
Egghead is the opening movement of the Final Saga. The Straw Hats set foot on the island of the most dangerous mind alive, and every faction with a stake in history is converging. That’s why weekly cycles matter.
The pacing is sharp, with every weekend carrying the potential for new revelations. A single Sunday drop can spark theories that echo across the week until Netflix viewers reignite the discussion on Saturday. It’s a two-step heartbeat that stretches the cultural impact of each episode.
What to Expect in Episode 1145
Without spoilers, Episode 1144 ended on a turn that shook assumptions about who controls history. Episode 1145 pushes forward from that cliffhanger. Stakes rise for Vegapunk, the Straw Hats face mounting pressure, and the wider world begins to feel the echo of forces that were only whispered about in earlier arcs.
The arc’s structure feels almost musical as Egghead sets a theme, shifts the key, and holds the last note just long enough to keep you leaning forward until the next beat lands.
The Bigger Picture
Earlier this season, a brief special interrupted the run, reminding fans how fragile weekly momentum can be. Since then, the cadence has stabilized, and the split between Crunchyroll and Netflix has become the new normal. This predictability is a gift: it allows animators to land bigger visual moments and gives fans, creators, and analysts time to prepare their breakdowns and discussions.
At a Glance
Crunchyroll
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Episode 1145: Sunday, September 28
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Pacific: 8:45 AM
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Eastern: 11:45 AM
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UK: 4:45 PM
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Japan: 12:45 AM (Mon, Sept 29)
Netflix
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Episode 1144: Saturday, September 27
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Episode 1145: Saturday, October 4
The Egghead arc is now entering the stretch where every scene matters. Action reveals character, comedy masks dread, and throwaway lines become theory fuel. The release schedule is the heartbeat of the fandom. This week, that heartbeat is set for Sunday on Crunchyroll and Saturday on Netflix.