Knights of God descend in the anime "One Piece"

The long-running anime adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's manga, "One Piece," is set to escalate the action with the introduction of formidable new antagonists: the Knights of God. These powerful figures, described as elite guards from the Holy Land of Mary Geoise, are poised to descend upon Elbaph, promising intense conflict.

The anime, produced by Toei Animation, has released a preview of upcoming episodes, revealing the arrival of these four elite guardians. Leading the charge is "Saint Shamrock," notably voiced by Kenjiro Tsuda, known for his role as Kento Nanami in "Jujutsu Kaisen." His presence signals a significant threat to the giants and the Straw Hat crew.

Joining "Saint Shamrock" are "Saint Gunko," voiced by Sumire Uesaka, "Saint Sommers," voiced by Hiroki Yasumoto, and "Saint Killingham," voiced by Shinnosuke Tachibana. Together, these characters are expected to present major challenges, intensifying the narrative as the Straw Hats navigate the island of Elbaph.

Fans can catch the latest developments in the "One Piece" anime, with new episodes premiering every Sunday on Crunchyroll. Netflix also streams the series, offering episodes with a one-week delay.