One Piece
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Round1 announces One Piece collaboration — MP3s & NPCsRound1 is launching a major collaboration with the anime series One Piece starting July 18, running through October 17. This event, the first of its kind to be held concurrently in Japan and the United States, will feature themed activities, exclusive merchandise like plush toys and figures, and special food and beverage offerings across 159 stores.
One Piece season 3 celebrates end of production with cast photo featuring new series regular ViviNetflix's live-action One Piece season 3 has officially wrapped production, with a new cast photo released featuring the main Straw Hat crew and new series regular Vivi. The upcoming season will adapt the Alabasta arc and is expected to premiere around Spring 2027. Several new cast members have been promoted to series regulars, including Joe Manganiello as Sir Crocodile.- G2 Launches Limited-Edition Capsule with One Piece, Turning One of the Biggest Anime in the World, into Wearable StreetwearG2 Esports has launched a limited-edition streetwear capsule collection in collaboration with the anime phenomenon One Piece. The collection, inspired by Monkey D. Luffy's Gear 5, features understated black and white designs and will be available exclusively on G2's online store starting June 25th. This partnership aims to blend esports culture with anime and fashion.
Move over, Luffy – an all-girl One Piece special is heading to Netflix this July, focusing on Nami and RobinNetflix has announced that the One Piece Heroines special, focusing on Nami and Robin, will be released worldwide on July 11. The special adapts stories from the One Piece novel Heroines, with Nami's segment revolving around a fashion designer and her new shoes. This release follows the announcement of a new live-action One Piece series remake.- The One Piece remake won't recast Luffy, as iconic voice actor says "it has truly renewed my spirit"The upcoming One Piece remake will feature the original voice actor for Monkey D. Luffy, Mayumi Tanaka. Tanaka expressed that the decision has renewed her spirit, indicating her continued dedication to the iconic role.
Luffy and the Straw Hats get a modern makeover in first trailer for The One Piece anime remakeNetflix has released the first trailer for its upcoming anime remake of The One Piece, produced by Studio Wit. The remake will adapt the first 50 chapters of Eiichiro Oda's manga, the East Blue Arc, across seven episodes totaling five hours, with a release planned for February 2027. The trailer showcases a modernized animation and art style for the classic story of Monkey D. Luffy's quest for the pirate treasure.
Anime Heroes One Piece Gear 5 Luffy Action Figure Is a Little BendyThe Bandai Namco Anime Heroes One Piece Gear 5 Luffy action figure is a budget-friendly collectible, priced between $19.99 and $23.99, offering basic representation of the character. While the paint job is decent for its price point, the figure suffers from limited articulation and difficulty maintaining poses due to its rubberized limbs and lack of traditional joints, making it less expressive than higher-end alternatives like the SH Figuarts version.
Bandai Namco and Kairosoft announce One Piece: Grand Gourmet for Switch 2, Switch, PC, iOS, and AndroidBandai Namco and Kairosoft have announced One Piece: Grand Gourmet, a restaurant management simulation game set in the One Piece universe. The game will be released on October 23 for Nintendo Switch, PC, iOS, and Android. Players will work with the Straw Hat Crew to manage the Baratie restaurant, create unique menus, and customize the interior.
Hideo Kojima recommended Norman Reedus his "favorite" anime, and it sounds like The Walking Dead actor wants…Norman Reedus revealed that Hideo Kojima recommended the anime Chainsaw Man to him, calling it his favorite. Reedus, who has a production company, sought out the manga in Tokyo with an eye towards a potential live-action adaptation. He also mentioned watching Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc and that a second season of the anime is planned.
One Piece anime introduces The Knights of God in new trailerThe One Piece anime has released a new trailer introducing the Knights of God, elite forces of the World Government, as part of the Elbaph Arc adaptation. The trailer also reveals voice actors for Saint Gunko, Saint Sommers, and Saint Killingham, alongside Kenjiro Tsuda as Saint Shamrock.
Bitsummit 2026 showed Japanese indies pursuing a new multimedia model, backed by major entertainment firms | OpinionMajor Japanese entertainment companies like TOEI, Shueisha, and Aniplex are increasingly investing in independent games to cultivate new intellectual property for multimedia expansion. Events like Bitsummit showcase this shift, where indie developers are supported by established firms seeking global IP potential beyond traditional media. This strategy aims to leverage Japan's cultural soft power and create revenue streams across games, anime, merchandise, and more.
One Piece Night returns to Dodgers Stadium this July — MP3s & NPCsThe Los Angeles Dodgers are hosting their annual One Piece Night on July 2nd during their game against the San Diego Padres. The event will feature pregame activities, a ceremonial first pitch, a postgame drone show, and giveaways for the first 40,000 fans. This collaboration between the Dodgers and Toei Animation celebrates the popular anime series One Piece.
Winners of the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime AwardsThe 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards ceremony, held in Tokyo, celebrated the best of the anime industry. My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON won Anime of the Year, while Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle secured multiple awards, including Film of the Year. The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 also received four accolades, including Best Drama and Best Director.
Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 winners announced — MP3s & NPCsThe winners of the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards have been announced, with My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON taking home Anime of the Year. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle received the most awards with seven, including Film of the Year. Other notable wins include The Apothecary Diaries for Best Drama and Best Main Character.
All the Winners of the 10th Crunchyroll Anime AwardsThe 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards were held in Tokyo, celebrating the best in anime with over 30 categories and more than 73 million votes cast globally. My Hero Academia Final Season took home Anime of the Year, while Demon Slayer Infinity Castle won Film of the Year. The event featured performances by notable artists and recognized industry veterans, including a special posthumous award for director Tatsuya Nagamine.
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 WinnersThe Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 ceremony, held in Tokyo, celebrated the best in anime with over 73 million votes cast. My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON took home the coveted Anime of the Year award, among its three wins. The event also featured performances and tributes, including a 30th-anniversary celebration of Neon Genesis Evangelion's theme song.- Secretlab Gaming Chairs And Desks Are Getting Big Memorial Day DiscountsSecretlab is offering significant discounts on its gaming chairs and desks for Memorial Day. Select Titan Evo chairs are $100 off, and Magnus Pro desks are discounted by up to $129. The sale also includes accessories and runs until June 2.
Running Final Fantasy 14 for 16 years means Square Enix knows live service, former exec says, but it's "used to being slow" and has "failed to bring its IP to a new generation"Former Square Enix executive Jacob Navok believes the company, despite its success with Final Fantasy 14, is too slow to adapt and has failed to bring its intellectual property to a new generation. He suggests collaborations and being present on platforms popular with younger audiences, like Roblox and Fortnite, are crucial for Square Enix to appeal to new players and revitalize its brands.- Netflix Reveals Summer 2026 Anime Lineup Featuring Blue Lock, My Dress-Up Darling, Shangri-La Frontier, andNetflix has announced its summer 2026 anime lineup for the United States, featuring new seasons of popular series like My Dress-Up Darling, Shangri-La Frontier, and Assassination Classroom. The slate also includes the sports anime Blue Lock VS. U-20 JAPAN and additional arcs of One Piece, alongside the film Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express Movie. Netflix highlighted that over half of its subscribers watch anime, and the company is expanding multilingual support for its releases.
Everything We Saw at the May 2026 Silicon Valley Card & Collectible ShowThe May 2026 Silicon Valley Card & Collectible Show, hosted by World of Sports Memorabilia, took place at the Westgate Center Mall, attracting collectors of trading cards like Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and One Piece, as well as sports memorabilia. Numerous vendors showcased their wares, with some specializing in specific franchises and others offering a broad selection. Future shows are scheduled for June and July 2026 at the same venue.