One Piece chapter 1187 releases July 5 with Luffy versus Imu battle

One Piece Chapter 1187 will be released on July 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST in the United States and on July 6 at midnight in Japan. The chapter, titled "Ringleader," continues Luffy's first direct battle against Imu, the series' main villain. Readers will see Luffy in his powerful Gear 5 form after landing his opening punch in the previous chapter. The new release shows three simultaneous fights on the island of Elbaf. Zoro fights Sommers while Sanji battles Killingham. Recent dialogue suggests Sanji may possess Conqueror's Haki, a rare ability. The chapter ends with Luffy declaring his name and his dream to become Pirate King in response to Imu's challenge. Fans can read the chapter through official platforms Manga Plus and Viz Media.