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Zoro Tops Every Region’s One Piece World Top 100 2nd Character Poll Weekly Results
Roronoa Zoro has taken the top spot in the latest weekly results for the One Piece World Top 100 2nd character popularity poll across all regions. The poll results, released by Shueisha, show Zoro ahead of other characters, with final results to be announced during One Piece Day '26 events in August 2026. Voting for the global poll remains open until June 11, 2026.
The One Piece Anime Launches on Netflix in February 2027
Netflix and Shueisha will launch a new anime adaptation of One Piece in February 2027, produced by WIT Studio. The first season will consist of seven episodes covering the East Blue Saga, with key staff from Attack on Titan involved in its production. This anime series will be available worldwide on Netflix.
The One Piece, Anime Versi Remake Tayang Mulai Februari 2027
A new anime adaptation of the One Piece manga, titled The One Piece, will premiere on Netflix in February 2027. Produced by Wit Studio, the series will adapt the East Blue saga, covering the first 50 chapters of the original manga across seven episodes. The announcement was accompanied by a poster depicting a scene from Luffy's childhood with Shanks.
One Piece x NBA Keychains Arrive in May
Bandai Namco and Shueisha, in collaboration with the NBA, will release a new line of One Piece character keychains in Japan at the end of May 2026. These acrylic charms will feature characters like Monkey D. Luffy and Portgas D. Ace in NBA team uniforms and are expected to become available worldwide after their Japanese debut.
Netflix learns its Steel Ball Run lesson as One Piece anime remake gets set to release 300 minutes of episodes at once
Netflix has confirmed that the One Piece anime remake, produced by Wit Studio, will premiere in February 2027. The series will adapt the first 50 chapters of Eiichiro Oda's manga, aiming to engage a new generation of viewers with modern animation techniques. This release strategy is intended to avoid issues seen with previous adaptations.
One Piece World Top 100 2nd Character Poll Midterm Ranking Shared
Shueisha has released the midterm results for the One Piece World Top 100 2nd character popularity poll. Straw Hat Pirates members continue to dominate the top ranks, with Trafalgar Law, Portgas D. Ace, Shanks, and Uta also securing spots in the top 10. Voting for the poll remains open until June 11, 2026, with final results to be revealed in August 2026.
What's Coming To Netflix May 2026?
Netflix is releasing a variety of new series and movies in May 2026, including the limited series "Lord of the Flies" and "The Boroughs," produced by The Duffer Brothers. Other notable additions include Season 2 of "A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder" and new episodes for "Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir" and "One Piece."
One Piece Fest 2026 comes to Los Angeles this August — MP3s & NPCs
Toei Animation will host One Piece Fest, a celebration of the anime series, in Los Angeles on August 25-26, 2026. The event will feature panels, musical performances, and experiences, including an "Elbaph Experience." Tickets will be distributed via a lottery system, with registration closing May 14 and winners notified May 21.
KessCo Announces One Piece: Escape from Egghead Board Game, Their Third Adaptation of the Iconic Manga
KessCo and Toei Animation have announced One Piece: Escape from Egghead, a new competitive board game based on the Egghead arc of the manga. This is KessCo's third One Piece board game, designed for 1-4 players with a playtime of 30-60 minutes. The game is set to release in July 2026.
Asmodee Brings Massive Tabletop Showcase to UK Games Expo 2026 | Invision Game Community
Asmodee will host a large tabletop gaming showcase at the UK Games Expo 2026 in Birmingham, featuring over 160 games available for play and purchase. The event will include a new TCG Village for trading card games like Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering, alongside a Party and Play zone with themed activities.
Anime Giant Toei Games Enters The Publishing Arena With Three Mysterious Titles
Toei Games, the interactive entertainment division of the renowned Toei Company, has announced its entry into game publishing with three mysterious titles: KILLA, HINO, and DEBUG NEPHEMEE. This move marks a significant expansion for the animation giant, known for properties like Dragon Ball Z and One Piece, into the video game arena. The announcement has generated both excitement and skepticism within the gaming community regarding Toei's approach to game development and publishing.
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Koei Tecmo has revised its earnings forecast upwards due to the strong performance of Nioh 3 and Pokémon Pokopia, particularly on the Nintendo Switch. Meanwhile, One Piece chapter 1180's revelations about Imu's power are reportedly lost in translation, and over 200 issues of the classic Byte Magazine are now available for free on the Internet Archive. Other news includes Capcom's Pragmata selling over 1 million units in two days, a Sekiro mod adding Jet Set Radio elements, and Doja Cat preferring Overwatch over Marvel Rivals.
Anime Giant Toei Launches Gaming Division with Toei Games Label
Toei Animation, the studio behind Dragon Ball and One Piece, has launched a new gaming division called Toei Games. This move leverages Toei's extensive intellectual property portfolio and aims to create high-quality games that capture the essence of its beloved anime franchises. The company will focus on leveraging modern game engines like Unreal Engine 5 and Unity to achieve authentic anime art styles, potentially setting new standards for anime game adaptations.
Toei Games established by animation studio behind One Piece, Dragon Ball & more
Toei Animation, the renowned animation studio behind popular franchises such as One Piece, Dragon Ball, and Digimon, has officially entered the video game development industry. This move marks a significant expansion for the company into a new creative sector.
Dragon Ball and Digimon producer Toei announces Toei Games, focusing on new IPs first
Toei Company, known for anime like Dragon Ball and Digimon, has launched Toei Games. The new publisher will focus on creating entirely new intellectual properties from scratch, rather than using existing franchises. Initial releases will be on PC via Steam, with console versions to follow.
Animation powerhouse responsible for One Piece and Dragon Ball Z branches into PC gaming with Toei Games
Toei Animation, known for producing anime like One Piece and Dragon Ball Z, is entering the video game market with a new venture called Toei Games. Initially focusing on PC games for Steam, the company plans to expand to consoles like Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox. Toei Games will prioritize creating new intellectual properties rather than games based on its existing anime franchises.
Sanji Dominating One Piece World Top 100 2nd Character Poll Weekly Regional Results
Shueisha has provided an update on the One Piece World Top 100 2nd character popularity poll, with Sanji leading in multiple regions including Central and South America, the Middle East, North America, and Oceania. Other Straw Hat members like Monkey D. Luffy and Roronoa Zoro are also topping regional charts, while Uta has seen a surge in popularity in Africa. The global voting period concludes on June 11, 2026, with final results to be revealed in August 2026.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th April)
Several Nintendo Life editors share their weekend gaming plans, including titles like Pokémon Champions, Batman: Arkham Knight, and the Double Dragon & Kunio-kun bundle. The passing of series creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto is also noted, prompting replays of his classic games.
Reports of One Piece's demise are greatly exaggerated – and Netflix has the season 2 numbers to prove it
Netflix's live-action One Piece series has seen significant success with its second season, breaking streaming records. Season 2 garnered 1.62 billion minutes of viewership in its opening week, surpassing the performance of season 1 and ranking second only to Zootopia 2 during the same period.
Yuriko Yamaguchi will be a Guest at FanimeCon 2026
Voice actress Yuriko Yamaguchi has been announced as a guest for FanimeCon 2026, which will take place during Memorial Day Weekend at the San Jose Convention Center. Yamaguchi is known for her roles as Ritsuko Akagi in the Evangelion franchise, Nurse Joy in Pokemon, and Nico Robin in One Piece. She joins a growing list of guests for the large anime convention.
