One Piece
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One Piece and Naruto publisher VIZ Media is preparing for a global expansion with a new boss
Brad Woods will take over the top spot at VIZ Media, taking over from Ken Sasaki after 13 years.
March 31, 2025
Graeme McMillan
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One Piece anime director Henry Thurlow offers the perfect takedown of people using Gen AI to recreate Studio Ghibli's art: "It's akin to trolling"
"If you don’t have the time to dedicate to becoming an amazing chef, you don’t deserve a Michelin star," is exactly how people should respond to to the use of AI to create art
March 31, 2025
Trent Cannon
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Series creator Oda's first and most important instruction to Netflix's One Piece crew was to not be afraid to make do something different
"Make our own thing" was how the composers approached adapting the iconic manga and anime into live action.
March 31, 2025
Trent Cannon
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One Piece sets sail for two episode return from its current hiatus, plus a recap episode of the Egghead Arc so far
One Piece episodes 1123 and 1124 will debut on April 5 and 6 and will stream on Crunchyroll as soon as they air in Japan.
March 24, 2025
Trent Cannon
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Netflix's One Piece showrunner steps down, citing his mental health ahead of season 2's release date
Matt Owens has been part of the crew for the live-action One Piece since the very beginning. It isn't clear if he'll return for season 3.
March 24, 2025
Trent Cannon
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Solo Leveling now has more reviews (and a higher rating!) on Crunchyroll than One Piece, proving just how popular the hit anime has been this season
In just over one year, Solo Leveling has amassed over 10k more reviews on Crunchyroll than One Piece has in 12 years.
March 17, 2025
Trent Cannon
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For the first time in 18 years, the One Piece English dub episodes are syncing up for synced release with Japanese debut
Episodes 1109-1122 of the One Piece English dub will be released on March 18, marking the first time that every episode has had an official English dub.
March 10, 2025
Trent Cannon
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Thanks to hits like One Piece and Dan Da Dan, in 2024 manga began catching up to TV and film as the most pirated media in the world
As demand for manga increases, the industry is still struggling to keep up, leading to a surge in piracy.
February 18, 2025
Trent Cannon
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Believe it! Naruto’s Maile Flanagan playfully calls One Piece a “piece of crap”, and calls out Chris Sabat
Does this mean war for Luffy and Naruto?
February 14, 2025
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Watch the official One Piece anime panel from Toei Animation filmed at NYCC with Colleen Clinkenbeard & Chris Sabat
The voices of Luffy and Zoro open the door to the big things coming to One Piece in 2025.
February 12, 2025
Chris Arrant
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The characters for One Piece Fan Letter were initially designed as Miis (yes, from the Nintendo consoles)
Be honest; you've tried to recreate Luffy and the rest of the Straw Hat crew in a video game. Well, so did the person who directed One Piece Fan Letter.
February 11, 2025
Trent Cannon
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Luffy's iconic straw hat from One Piece makes a surprise appearance in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
It might be a bit of a stretch (see what we did there) to suggest that the Straw Hats will show up in the game, but it is cool to see how far the One Piece fandom has spread.
February 10, 2025
Trent Cannon
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A lost piece of One Piece lore is finally getting an official English language release after five years
The novel was first published in April 2020, so we've waited more than five years to read this piece of One Piece backstory
January 27, 2025
Trent Cannon
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One Piece anime uploads a surprise 5-minute episode set after the Wano Country arc to YouTube
The episode doesn't have English subtitles yet, but it does have some solid action sequences as Luffy and Trafalgar fight off a sea monster.
January 21, 2025
Trent Cannon
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Netflix's One Piece season 2 adds Outer Banks, Redemption, and Barry actors to cast - here's who they'll be playing
Rigo Sanchez, Yonda Thomas, and James Hiroyuki Liao are setting sail with the Straw Hat Pirates in the upcoming season of Netflix's live-action One Piece adaptation. But will they be friend or foe?
January 16, 2025
Grant DeArmitt
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Netflix One Piece actor Mackenyu says he's happy to play Zoro for "50 seasons" if that is how far the streamer wants to go
He's looking to play Zoro in One Piece until the series is done, even if he is working with Netflix until he retires.
January 13, 2025
Trent Cannon
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Marvel Rivals' Reed Richards looks a lot like Luffy from One Piece (with maybe a bit of Ms. Marvel mixed in?)
If Mr. Fantastic starts saying he's going to become King of the Pirates, then we know where he learned it from.
January 10, 2025
Trent Cannon
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One Piece had a direct influence on how Masashi Kishimoto developed Naruto's villains, who took the opposite approach to Eiichiro Oda
Rather than repeat One Piece's formula of pure villains, Kishimoto had Naruto go up against more nuanced, complicated characters in the manga.
January 08, 2025
Trent Cannon
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The One Piece anime's return, season 2 of the Netflix live action series, and the manga's continued publication: Everything coming from One Piece in 2025
Eiichiro Oda's Luffy is still busy 25 years after the anime's debut. Here is every One Piece project confirmed for 2025 and when to expect them
January 07, 2025
Trent Cannon
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Eiichiro Oda has promised 2025 will have plenty of big announcements for One Piece - here's what we think they will be
From Netflix's live action adaptation getting a season 3 to the upcoming end of the manga, One Piece is poised to be big this year.
January 06, 2025
Trent Cannon
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One Piece tl;dr: Everything you need to know about Luffy and the One Piece anime and manga
Eiichiro Oda's iconic Shonen manga has been going for nearly 30 years, so here is everything you need to know to talk to your friends about One Piece.
January 06, 2025
Trent Cannon
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One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda gives the most Luffy answer to why he's so passionate about the Netflix live-action series
The answer shows that both Oda and Luffy can't resist a fresh challenge or unexplored territory.
January 02, 2025
Trent Cannon
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One Piece anime's Franky voice actor has been recast, with input and mentorship from character's original star
The previous Franky actor had held the role for nearly 20 years before being forced to retire due to health issues.
December 23, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Ready the sails: One Piece anime returns from hiatus this April in a new time slot release date
One Piece will be airing early Saturday mornings in the West for the first time when the Egghead Island arc returns from hiatus in April.
December 23, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Toei Animation is teasing a new global anime movie out in 2025 - and we think it could be the next One Piece movie
Diving into the financial reports for companies like Toei can reveal all sorts of secrets - including a future One Piece movie.
December 17, 2024
Trent Cannon
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One Piece anime's Franky voice actor Kazuki Yao is quitting after nearly 20 years, but there is a replacement already being lind up
Kazuki Yao's replacement will be announced at Jump Fiesta 2025 later this month.
December 10, 2024
Trent Cannon
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The One Piece anime has been free to watch for years, but soon Crunchyroll will begin paywalling the pirate show
As Netflix and other streamers make One Piece a more popular show than ever, Crunchyroll sees it as the bait to lure fans to their paid subscription tiers.
December 03, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Join the Straw Hats on their epic adventures with the One Piece Box Sets, now on offer for the Amazon Black Friday Sale
Read the iconic manga the way it was intended, in your hands, as you join Luffy and his crew in the Grand Line.
November 29, 2024
Trent Cannon
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One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda hits pause on the hit manga as he deals with health issues
The next chapter of One Piece will land on December 2 in Weekly Shonen Jump.
November 15, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Why One Piece's Monkey D. Luffy is the perfect anime hero for the dark times ahead
When times get tough, ask yourself: What Would Luffy Do?
November 08, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Why is One Piece more popular now that the anime is 25 years old? We asked around and found out
Great characters, an epic storyline, and nearly limitless episodes to binge certainly help.
October 25, 2024
Trent Cannon
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The true magic of New York Comic Con is being in the room when it happens
The big show at the Big Apple brings us all together in our mutual love of anime, comics, film, and TV, and that's what makes it so special
October 19, 2024
Trent Cannon
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The One Piece anime is going on its largest hiatus ever as the series turns 25
Instead of new episodes, a remastered Fishman Island arc will air during the series' timeslot.
October 14, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Wondering what ethnicity and nationality the One Piece pirates are? Here is what Oda himself has to say
The Straw Hats are a surprisingly diverse bunch.
September 23, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Want to get through One Piece as fast as possible? Here are all the filler episodes you can safely skip
Save yourself time and sanity by catching up as quick as you can.
September 11, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Netflix's One Piece has chosen the anime's first great arc as the climax for season 2
We're ready to cry big, ugly tears over a reindeer-human hybrid.
September 10, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Why the finales of My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, and One Piece feel like the end of an era in manga
Even the best things must come to an end.
August 30, 2024
Trent Cannon
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The One Piece anime is being delayed after an emergency recasting of Sabo
The original voice actor of Sabo was caught having an affair with a fan earlier this year.
August 19, 2024
Trent Cannon
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New One Piece episodes are coming to Crunchyroll in September - but Microsoft Store is getting it even sooner!
The announcement came during Anime Expo 2024
July 08, 2024
Trent Cannon
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One Piece next episode release: Keeping track of when the next episode of the anime is coming out
Set sail on a never-ending adventure with One Piece's the straw hats
July 08, 2024
Trent Cannon
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One Piece Day 2024 is coming! Here is what is planned and how you can get in on the action
Some top musical acts are taking the stage over the weekend
July 08, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Why the One Piece arc 'Whole Cake' is Nami voice actor Luci Christian's favorite ever
The One Piece cast had to fight back tears the first time they saw each other after that
July 03, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Watch the full panelWatch anime star Eric Vale teach voice acting at MCM Comic Con
The One Piece and My Hero Academia star shares wisdom and practical tips for both aspiring voice actors and people already in the biz
June 28, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
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"One Piece is like a clown show," explains Usopp actor Sonny Strait, and that's what makes it great
One Piece makes the big emotional moments of the series a real challenge to perform.
June 20, 2024
Trent Cannon
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One Piece takes over Las Vegas' Sphere to celebrate the anime's anniversary, and you can see it for yourself
Prepare to see the biggest One Piece display in the franchise's history
June 13, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Ranking the One Piece anime's arcs, from best to worst
25 years of stories and still going strong.
June 12, 2024
Trent Cannon
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How to watch the One Piece anime in chronological and release order (All 1,100+ episodes plus the movies!)
Get ready to garner some pirate booty with our guide to watching One Piece on Crunchyroll, Netflix, and even the BBC!
June 10, 2024
Trent Cannon
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The Netflix One Piece show was so good it boosted the anime's viewership on the platform
Make a good show and people will want more. Who knew?
May 31, 2024
Trent Cannon
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The English cast of One Piece explain what they love about Eiichiro Oda's storytelling - "He's a genius"
27 years of One Piece just isn't enough
May 31, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Watch the full panelWatch One Piece's English voice cast from MCM May Comic Con '24!
Colleen Clinkenbeard, Sonny Strait, Ian Sinclair, Luci Christian, Eric Vale, Mike McFarland, and Christopher Sabat talk everything Straw Hat - watch here!
May 31, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
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The One Piece English cast shared the life lessons they've learned playing the Straw Hats for nearly 20 years
Oda's work is so full of joy and wisdom if you know where to look for it
May 30, 2024
Trent Cannon
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The One Piece anime English cast shared their thoughts on the live-action Netflix show - "This kid's a genius"
We all loved watching Zoro fight in the adaptation as well
May 30, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Which is the best One Piece arc? The English anime voice cast shared their picks
There is a clear winner among the cast.
May 30, 2024
Trent Cannon
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One Piece's Luffy hasn't changed as a character over 25 years - and that's what makes him the perfect hero of the franchise
Monkey D. Luffy is perfect just the way he is.
May 15, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Luffy's Gear 5 form is everything we love about One Piece in one transformation
The Warrior of Liberation has returned.
May 06, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Here is what Monkey D. Luffy's ideal birthday party would be, according to the One Piece English voice cast
Hint: It includes a certain type of food
May 04, 2024
Veronica Valencia
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One Piece: Monkey D. Luffy voice actor confirms that, yes, the Gear 5 scene was her favorite to record
At C2E2 2024, Colleen Clinkenbeard describes a scene in the recording booth that was just as high-energy as the one in the anime
April 30, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Watch the Hannibal reunion, Brandon Sanderson, Ted Lasso, One Piece cast, and more panels from Chicago's C2E2 2024!
The 12 biggest panels of Chicago's C2E2 2024 are available to watch from anywhere, straight into your home or phone.
April 29, 2024
Chris Arrant
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Watch now!One Piece's Colleen Clinkenbeard, Luci Christian, Ian Sinclair, & Sonny Strait were at C2E2 '24 - watch it here!
Hop aboard the Going Merry and join the Straw Hat Pirates for an unmissable panel from Chicago's Comic & Entertainment Expo 2024
April 26, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
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One Piece Gear 5 Form: Everything we know about Luffy's latest transformation
Find out why Luffy's Gear 5 form is so different and where its power comes from
March 26, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Silly side-stories like One Piece: Ace's Story make the main manga better
Just because it is relegated to a spin-off doesn't mean it isn't worth knowing.
March 04, 2024
Trent Cannon
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The 25-year One Piece anime schedule is a testament to the height of shonen anime - just like the anime itself
No one does it like One Piece anymore, and for good reason.
January 31, 2024
Trent Cannon
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The Shonen Jump app shows that digital comics don't have to suck
Get caught up with One Piece, Dragon Ball, and Chainsaw Man without breaking the bank.
January 25, 2024
Trent Cannon
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One Piece voice actors behind Monkey D. Luffy, Brook, Usopp, and Nami are sailing to Chicago’s C2E2 2024!
The Straw Hat Crew of Colleen Clinkenbeard (Monkey D. Luffy), Ian Sinclair (Brook), Sonny Strait (Usopp), and Luci Christian (Nami) is setting sail to C2E2 2024
January 17, 2024
Illianna Gonzalez-Soto
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From One Piece pirate ships to Gene Ha: empowering the next generation of comic creators
Inside the Asian and Pacific American cultural component of Chicago's C2E2
January 17, 2024
Chris Arrant
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Watch now!One Piece anime's villains stole the spotlight in NYCC 2023 panel, you can watch it here!
Crunchyroll and Toei Animation brought One Piece to New York Comic Con 2023. Presented by DoorDash.
January 17, 2024
Chris Arrant
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Best anime on Netflix: your guide to what to watch or binge as you see fit!
The best anime Netflix has to offer.
November 17, 2023
Chris Arrant
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One Piece Dub's Gabe Kunda says one upcoming scene is so intense, he fainted
One Piece Dub voice actor Gabe Kunda talks about the new Crunchyroll episodes
October 23, 2023
Jim McDermott
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Luffy is the biggest thing at New York Comic Con (literally)
One Piece is bigger than ever, and you can see that on the Javits Center show floor
October 14, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Where is Monkey D. Luffy heading next? The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
This November, check out the world's greatest pirate captain as an official One Piece holiday float
October 04, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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Netflix's One Piece is about the dangers and joys of pursuing your dreams
One Piece's interesting streak doesn't come from the violence of its villains but from its protagonist's unwavering worldview
September 25, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Every difference between the live-action One Piece and the original manga
Not sure what Netflix changed for their One Piece adaptation? We've got all the details here.
August 31, 2023
Trent Cannon
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No, you're not imagining it: One Piece's logo changes with each Netflix episode
What clues can fans glean from the different logos?
August 31, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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One Piece: What to watch after binging the live action Netflix show
Done streaming the live action One Piece? Here's what to watch next.
August 31, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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Netflix's One Piece series fixes the anime's biggest flaw: the pacing
Cutting the excess increases the tension and leaves more room for the Straw Hats to shine.
August 31, 2023
Trent Cannon
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Full Panel VideoWatch the One Piece reunion panel with Colleen Clinkenbeard, Ian Sinclair, Sonny Strait from Seattle's ECCC!
Voice actors Colleen Clinkenbeard, Ian Sinclair, and Sonny Strait come together to talk about the anime One Piece at Emerald City Comic Con
August 30, 2023
Chris Arrant
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One Piece: Netflix is adding anime TV specials and movies after live action debut
What do you watch after the live-action One Piece? How about more anime One Piece?
August 30, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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One Piece anime episode delayed, but Crunchyroll will make it up to US fans
The new episode will debut this weekend, as part of a large bounty of One Piece in September
August 28, 2023
Graeme McMillan
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One Piece anime: Watch voice actors Colleen Clinkenbeard, Sonny Strait, Luci Christian, and Ian Sinclair in a never-before-seen hour-long panel
Colleen Clinkenbeard (Luffy), Luci Christian (Nami), Sonny Strait (Usopp), and Ian Sinclair talk about the hit One Piece anime
May 18, 2023
Chris Arrant
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Anime NYC cosplayers were out in full force this year
A great variety of cosplay from Anime NYC '22
April 03, 2023
Jim McDermott
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Netflix's One Piece: Everything we know about the upcoming live-action series based on the hit manga and anime
Imagine Luffy in live action, and prepare yourself for the reality with the upcoming Netflix show One Piece
January 30, 2023
Chris Arrant
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One Piece Film RED is a celebration of "the greatest story ever told"
The Straw Hat Crew assembles at New York Comic Con.
October 11, 2022
Alex Jaffe