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Hindustan Times
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
One Piece Chapter 1149: Exact release date, time, where to watch and more
One Piece Chapter 1149 has just dropped its release date. With Scopper Gaban confronting Saint Shepherd Sommers and landing a blow that leaves lasting damage, fans are now eagerly expecting the next chapter to finally reveal the long-awaited secrets of immortality. Also Read: Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet take a 'big step' as romance gets 'really serious' According to the official MANGA Plus website, One Piece Chapter 1149 is scheduled to be released on Monday, May 26, 2025, at midnight in Japan. The chapter reveal of the popular series for the international audience is set for Sunday, May 25, 2025. To keep fans in the loop, a detailed schedule for the release of One Piece Chapter 1149 has been shared, outlining the exact launch times across various time zones. This ensures that no matter where fans are, they can catch the latest chapter as soon as it drops and stay up to date with the thrilling developments in the story. The latest One Piece manga chapter will be available on the MANGA Plus website through a subscription model. You can also access the latest chapter via the Shonen Jump+ app and the Viz Media platform, which offers the most recent three issues of the series for free. Also Read: Tory Lanez stabbed 14 times, both lungs collapsed: New details emerge in prison attack as 'FreeTory' trends on X One Piece Chapter 1149 will likely begin with the ongoing battle between Gaban and Sommers, with Sommers still stunned by his inability to regenerate. Gaban's actions and dialogue should shed light on their shared history and reveal how he has been able to bypass the Holy Knights' immortality. During the fight, one of the captured Straw Hats or Franky may manage to reach out to Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, and the New Giant Warrior Pirates. The chapter will likely end with the group gearing up to return and confront their foes, but Loki will step in, cautioning them about the formidable power of the Holy Knights and their involvement in King Harald's death.
Daily Record
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
‘I'm CEO of one of the biggest streaming services and TV fans are missing out on these 10 incredible shows'
Stream these amazing shows totally free of charge right now A top streaming service boss has shed light on some lesser-known yet brilliant picks accessible on their platform. Boasting a library that's an exclusive hub for many of the greatest and most beloved series, the platform ensures there's something for all who subscribe with its extensive selection of titles. Furthermore, viewers can enjoy a vast range of episodes entirely free via an ad-supported subscription option without having to spend anything. For those looking to cut out ads, the platform's first premium tier is priced at a modest £4.99 per month, offering streaming on multiple devices and offline downloads on its slightly higher £5.99 a month tier. Anime lovers will find a haven in Crunchyroll, regarded as one of the best value streaming services, about which Express Online recently spoke to CEO Rahul Purini, seeking his top show suggestions for those new to Japanese animation, reports the Express. "We say there's anime for everybody," he asserted. "Every individual has different interests and passions. So we have shows for everybody." As Crunchyroll has seen its subscriber numbers triple from 2021 to 2024 and now prides itself on 15 million paying members, while its overall user count exceeds 120 million, the global fervour for anime shows no signs of waning. "There are what we call Shonen shows, which are fighting shows targeted at boys and male audiences, everything from Dragonball to Naruto and now Demon Slayer," Purini elaborated. "There are [shows with] great female protagonists, like Frieren or Sailor Moon, that are amazing shows." Yet, his most glowing endorsement was reserved for a series that concluded its second season earlier this year, with Purini recently telling Deadline "we hope" work on the eagerly awaited third season will commence soon. "I would say, right now, one of the most popular shows, globally, on our platform is a show called Solo Leveling. It just came back for its season two earlier this year and it's breaking records. Fans love it," Purini said. "So, there's great shows for every fan and, depending on what kind of shows they like for their entertainment, there's definitely anime filling that. "It's got stunning visuals, great storytelling, all of that from an amazing studio. But I also think, one, it's a simple story told really well. It's also got a lot of themes that younger audiences are familiar with. "Audiences who are gamers who have played RPG games, they understand and have grown up with these themes, so all of that being brought into a story format is just connecting really well with audiences." Solo Leveling is set in a world overrun by monsters from another dimension, where select individuals awaken as 'hunters' to combat these evil forces. Hunters typically have static power levels upon awakening, but the story follows Sung Jin-woo, a notoriously weak hunter who receives the unique ability to level up through a mysterious system, sending him on a perilous journey. Purini also shone a spotlight on Frieren, a female-led fantasy epic with a "huge audience" of its own, though it hasn't quite matched Solo Leveling's fame, suggesting it may deserve more attention than it currently receives. The CEO remarked: "There are also countless new series starting every year as well as anime staples returning for their next seasons over the next few months. "This quarter we have an amazing lineup of shows. My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, which is a new show from the same IP as My Hero Academia, which is really popular. "There's another new show called To Be Hero X, which seems to be a fan-favourite. We have One Piece returning, Fire Force season three. So some really great shows in the spring lineup and I think we have some amazing shows for the rest of the year as well." With a vast array of shows spanning action, adventure, horror, romance, and slice-of-life drama, signing up to Crunchyroll is an easy decision for those eager to explore the expansive universe of Japanese anime.
Daily Mirror
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Free streaming service that ‘tripled its userbase' offering countless ‘unmissable' shows
This streaming service is home to some of the best and most popular shows ever made, and their CEO has shared some of the underappreciated gems available on the platform The CEO of a leading streaming service has pointed out some hidden treasures and fan favourites available on their platform. Boasting an archive that includes some of the most acclaimed and beloved series, subscribers are spoilt for choice with hundreds of options catering to every possible taste. An extra perk is the platform's free, ad-supported tier, offering viewers the chance to binge-watch thousands of episodes without spending a penny. For those who'd rather skip the ads, a minimum monthly fee of just £4.99 unlocks the first premium tier; and for only £5.99 a month, subscribers can stream on four devices simultaneously and download content to view offline. Anime powerhouse Crunchyroll offers one of the most budget-friendly streaming experiences around, and Express Online recently chatted with CEO Rahul Purini, who shared his top picks for those exploring Japanese animation for the first time, reports the Express. "We say there's anime for everybody," he explained. "Every individual has different interests and passions. So we have shows for everybody." Crunchyroll has seen its paying membership balloon to 15 million between 2021-2024, while the overall user count has soared past the 120 million mark, clearly indicating that the global hunger for anime shows no signs of waning. "There are what we call Shonen shows, which are fighting shows targeted at boys and male audiences, everything from Dragonball to Naruto and now Demon Slayer," Purini explained. "There are [shows with] great female protagonists, like Frieren or Sailor Moon, that are amazing shows." Yet, the most glowing praise was reserved for a series that has recently concluded its second season, with hints dropped to Deadline about an eagerly awaited third season on the horizon. "I would say, right now, one of the most popular shows, globally, on our platform is a show called Solo Leveling. It just came back for its season two earlier this year and it's breaking records. Fans love it," Purini said with enthusiasm. "So, there's great shows for every fan and, depending on what kind of shows they like for their entertainment, there's definitely anime filling that. "It's got stunning visuals, great storytelling, all of that from an amazing studio. But I also think, one, it's a simple story told really well. It's also got a lot of themes that younger audiences are familiar with. "Audiences who are gamers who have played RPG games, they understand and have grown up with these themes, so all of that being brought into a story format is just connecting really well with audiences. Solo Leveling unfolds in a reality besieged by monsters from another dimension, with select humans awakening as 'hunters' to combat these dark forces. Hunters typically have static power levels upon their awakening, but the narrative takes a twist with Sung Jin-woo, a notoriously feeble hunter who receives the unique chance to enhance his abilities through a mysterious system, sending him on a perilous journey. Purini also shone a light on Frieren, a female-fronted fantasy saga that commands a "huge audience" despite not quite matching the fame of Solo Leveling, suggesting it may be an underappreciated gem. The chief executive further remarked: "There are also countless new series starting every year as well as anime staples returning for their next seasons over the next few months. "This quarter we have an amazing lineup of shows. My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, which is a new show from the same IP as My Hero Academia, which is really popular. "There's another new show called To Be Hero X, which seems to be a fan-favourite. We have One Piece returning, Fire Force season three. So some really great shows in the spring lineup and I think we have some amazing shows for the rest of the year as well." With a plethora of series spanning action, adventure, horror, romance, and slice-of-life drama, subscribing to Crunchyroll emerges as an obvious choice for those eager to explore the vast universe of Japanese anime. Sign up to ad-supported Crunchyroll for free or remove ads from as little as £4.99 a month.
