28th November 2023

Goodbye Wano Arc and Hello Egg Head Arc

After four years, the Wano arc in One Piece has concluded, making way for the next chapter. Revealed on the franchise's official YouTube channel, the anime will embark on the "Egg Head Arc" starting January 7, 2024.

This new arc, following Eiichiro Oda's manga, is set on the island of the renowned scientist, Dr. Vegapunk, and continues the ongoing story after the Wano Kuni arc. Alongside this announcement, the anime's staff unveiled a new visual for this upcoming arc.

22nd July 2023

The wait is over, Luffy's Gear 5 is coming!

The One Piece anime fans are finally getting what they've been waiting for!!! Luffy's Gear 5 (Fifth) is finally being animated and coming to our screens in just 2-weeks time. It was announced today with a PV that episode 1071 of the anime series will feature the long-awaited transformation.

Also, it has supposedly been revealed that on the same day as this epic One Piece moment, the anime series will be getting a new closing theme song. This will be the first time in 17 years and the artists set to steal the show for the opening and ending themes have been revealed. SEKAI NO OWARI for the opening and “Raise” by Chilli Beans.

Live-Action One Piece Series' New Trailer Previews Arlong, Roger, Shanks and More Characters

A new trailer for the Hollywood live-action series of Eiichiro Oda's One Piece manga was revealed at the One Piece Day 2023 live-stream event.

Take a sneak peek at your own risk!

In addition to the trailer, Oda also provided a long message to fans worldwide about the live-action series at the event. This was read by Mayumi Tanaka (Japanese voice of Luffy) in Japanese.

The English version of the message was posted via the official Twitter account and can be read below.

4th July 2023

The Future Island, Egghead PV

Get ready for an electrifying glimpse into the future as One Piece unveils a tantalizing preview of the upcoming "Egghead" arc.

A world brimming with exhilaration awaits, an encounter with the enigmatic "Egghead."

Little do they know, the brilliant mastermind, Dr Vega Punk, lies in wait. Yet, the secrets concealed within this vast universe, and the multitude of lurking perils, remain yet untold...

Don't miss out on the latest instalment of "ONE PIECE" priced at 106 yen, hitting the shelves in Japan on TODAY July 4th.

Prepare to embark on a thrilling adventure that will leave you craving for more.

20th June 2023

One Piece Live-Action airs on August 31st

One Piece Netflix Adaptation begins on August 31, 2023. 🔥

A new trailer has been released! What do you think?

7th June 2023

One Piece manga will take a 1-month hiatus due to creator Oda having an eye surgery

Renowned manga artist Eiichiro Oda, the mastermind behind the widely acclaimed creation, One Piece, recently made a significant announcement. Oda disclosed his intention to temporarily withdraw from illustrating the beloved series due to the need for eye surgery.

The official Twitter account of the One Piece franchise promptly relayed this news to fans, conveying that the manga will be taking a brief hiatus spanning the next four editions of Weekly Shonen Jump, commencing from issue 29. However, enthusiasts need not despair, as the manga is scheduled to resume its captivating storyline on July 18, precisely with the release of issue 33.

“Thank you for reading One Piece,” a notice on the One Piece website reads. “Due to Mr. Oda’s eye surgery, One Piece will be on hiatus from issue 29 (on sale Monday 19 June) to issue 32 (on sale Monday 10 July) of Weekly Shonen Jump…

A heartfelt message from Oda: "We are in the final saga of the ONE PIECE series as I announced before, but I really want to have a minor surgery done on my eyes to shoot beams from my eyes!! Even if I am joking now, but I worry about it because things and vision are blurry, I see the same thing twice, and then I realized that I have a serious astigmatism problem in the eye, and this interfered with my work and hindered it, as I have been consulting with the editor-in-chief since last year, who in turn He told me to go, so I'll be back with my eyesight improving! I apologize to all of you and please give me some time!"

25th May 2023

One Piece Live-Action poster showcases the Going Merry

Netflix's highly anticipated live-action adaptation of the beloved One Piece series has unveiled a captivating new poster, offering fans an intimate glimpse into the intricacies of the iconic vessel, the Going Merry.

In a recent release by the streaming giant, a key visual for the upcoming series has been shared, attracting attention from enthusiasts worldwide. The poster showcases a resolute front-angle perspective of the renowned sea-faring craft, placing the spotlight on the unmistakable sheep's head, a cherished symbol embedded within Eiichiro Oda's original manga and the acclaimed Toei Animation anime.

This captivating depiction in the poster allows fans to appreciate the fine details and essence of the Going Merry, immersing them in the world of the Straw Hat Pirates and their remarkable adventures. As the anticipation for the live-action adaptation continues to build, this tantalizing glimpse of the ship serves as a reminder of the rich storytelling and cherished characters that await viewers.

5th May 2023

A message from Eiichiro Oda about the Netflix One Piece live-action adaption

Yesterday, the creator of the hit manga and anime series One Piece Eiichiro Oda, offered fans an update on the upcoming Netflix live-action series by writing a letter.

He mentioned in a letter “I’ve been working with Tomorrow Studios and Netflix for quite some time now,”. Oda states that the show is still scheduled to debut in 2023, but it will not air until he is completely "satisfied."

He also clarifies that the series will have a total of eight episodes, as opposed to ten episodes as originally planned.

3rd April 2023

One Piece On Ice: Monkey D Luffy's role is decided!

The first member of the One Piece On Ice experience has been announced. It has been confirmed that the person playing the role of the 'Future Pirate King, Monkey D Luffy' is none other than Japan's Shoma Uno. Uno is one of Japan's gems on the ice. He is the first Japanese Male to win two consecutive titles. He won first place in both the short and free skates at the World Championships in March 2023.

On Saturday, April 8th at 12pm, early bird tickets will be available to purchase!

Check out the official website for more details.

20th March 2023

One Piece On Ice is coming to Shibuya and Nagoya

It was announced on the Official One Piece On Ice website that the first ice show will be performed in Shibuya in August 2023, and in Nagoya in September.

The performance will feature the "History of Alabasta"

A new teaser visual was released.

(Source: Official One Piece On Ice Website)

9th March 2023

One Piece gets an ice show this Summer

It was announced by the official Twitter account of One Piece On Ice that the TV anime series is going to have its first-ever show on ice. The show is scheduled for release in Japan in the Summer of 2023. That is all they have revealed but stay tuned for more.

(Source: Official One Piece On Ice Website)

28th February 2023

One Piece Anime will be on a 2-week hiatus.

The One Piece Anime will be taking a break for the next two weeks and will return on March 19th.

After the announcement, the official One Piece YouTube channel released a preview of the next episode.

23rd February 2023

One Piece Film: RED is set to broadcast on Amazon's Prime Video this summer.

It was announced today via the One Piece Staff's official Twitter page that One Piece Film: RED will finally be broadcasted on Amazon's Prime Video in Japan.

The hit movie from 2022 is set to premiere on Prime Video on August 3rd 2023.

Translation:

ONE PIECE FILM RED

It has been decided to be exclusively released on Prime Video.

In 2022, you can once again enjoy the excitement-packed super-hit film around the world.

Broadcasting starts at midnight on Wednesday, August 3rd!

17th February 2023

One Piece's Dragonball x Toriko Special will air on March 4th via Adultswim's Toonami.

Well, it is safe to say that the community is well and truly surprised by Toonami's announcement.

They will be airing the legendary crossover special that had never found its way to North America on March 4th. The episode sees the Straw Hat Pirates of One Piece meeting the Z-Fighters of the Dragon Ball franchise which is more commonly known in shonen anime, as well as the lesser-known culinary chefs of Toriko in a special.

(Titled "Dream 9 Toriko & One Piece & Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special")

The episode features the 3 of these big foodies meeting on the battlefield as part of a special tournament that would grant the winner a particular type of meat.

Although this is the first time the special is reaching America, it is not the first time we have seen Straw Hats and Z-Fighters share some well-needed screen time together.

As of yet, no announcements have been made for any future specials.

23rd January 2023

A new One Piece Movie is in production - Jan 23rd 2023

It has been mentioned by Jinbei's voice actor that a new One Piece movie is in production.

5th January 2023

2023 is going to be One Piece's biggest year

One Piece is otherwise known as G.O.A.T Piece.

A One Piece animator has said that 2023 is going to be the biggest year for the series EVER. As a big fan of the show, this is huge news and we cannot wait for what's to come.

"2023 is arguably gonna be the best year for the ONE PIECE anime in its 25-year history. From anime-only viewers wondering how Wano will end ... to manga readers desperately waiting to go see that scene adapted (or that one or that other one...) fans will get it all in 2023."

ONE PIECE ANIMATOR, HENRY THURLOW