Ever since Gear 5 made an appearance in the manga, One Piece fans have been eagerly looking forward to Luffy’s new form being animated.
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For those who are asking if this is true or not, it is CONFIRMED. Episode 1071 is the first Gear 5 episode, which will be broadcast on August 6.
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For the occasion, a Trailer was released. It partially shows the expected transformation.