In the anime and manga realm, One Piece has been the undeniable face of the industry for well over two decades. It seems the trends, tropes, and popularity charts follow whatever Luffy and the Straw Hats are getting up to in One Piece , and recent reports have revealed the series will be entering a three-month hiatus in January 2026 .
The break will allow other shows the opportunity to step into the spotlight, though fans have begun speculating that one of anime's most successful titles will be the one to take advantage. Dragon Ball has been all but inactive since the conclusion of 2024's Dragon Ball Daima , and now is the perfect time for a return.
One Piece's Extended Break Opens the Door for Dragon Ball's Return
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