Toei Animation
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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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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
Guides
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
News
Power up your anime collection with these Dragon Ball Z Kai Blu-rays on the Amazon Black Friday sale
This is the best way to watch Goku's story and now you can get it for cheaper than ever.
November 29, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
40 years after its debut, Dragon Ball is a pop culture force like few others
Akira Toriyama's legacy continues to spread and grow like few others
November 15, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
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
News
Is Dragon Ball Daima's Glorio a hero or villain? Akio Iyoku isn't telling just yet
The first episode of Dragon Ball Daima is now streaming on both Crunchyroll and Netflix.
October 23, 2024
Trent Cannon
Guides
In a rush? Here are the five busiest areas of New York Comic Con that might slow you down
Turns out people like to stop and take pictures of giant anime characters. Who knew?
October 20, 2024
Trent Cannon
Guides
In a city known for its big sights, here are the biggest and best things to see at New York Comic Con 2024
From anime heroes to nightmarish babies, New York Comic Con has it all
October 20, 2024
Trent Cannon
News
Dragon Ball Daima is retconning a retcon and changing everything fans know about Piccolo
Akira Toriyama was behind the sudden change, if the artwork shown at the panel is anything to go by.
October 19, 2024
Trent Cannon
News
Fullmetal Alchemist and Dr. Stone actor Aaron Dismuke joins Dragon Ball Daima cast as Glorio
Glorio has been described as "mysterious" by Dragon Ball franchise Executive Producer Akio Iyoku
October 17, 2024
Trent Cannon
News
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
Guides
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
Guides
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
News
The Dragon Ball Daima trailer promises to take the series where it has never gone before - the Demon Realm
Plus our first look at Super Saiyan Kid Goku.
September 04, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
Netflix is about to debut One Piece's best character: a half-human half-reindeer that will stretch the bounds of CGI
We love Tony Tony Chopper but he is gonna be so scary to look at.
August 23, 2024
Trent Cannon
News
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
Features
The First Slam Dunk is the perfect way to bring an anime back nearly 30 years after it ended
Never seen Slam Dunk? Don't let that stop you watching The First Slam Dunk on Netflix this month
August 16, 2024
Trent Cannon
News
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
Guides
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
Features
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
Features
Ranking the One Piece anime's arcs, from best to worst
25 years of stories and still going strong.
June 12, 2024
Trent Cannon
Guides
How to watch the magical girl anime Pretty Cure (or PreCure) in order
Open your heart with this Precure watch guide
June 12, 2024
Latonya Pennington
Features
What is the One Piece? The English Dub Cast including Colleen Clinkenbeard and Ian Sinclair give their theories
Their answers may surprise you!
June 11, 2024
Veronica Valencia
Guides
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
News
DC's Supergirl flaunts My Adventures with Superman's anime influence in a Dragon Ball-inspired outfit
This show is the most anime that Superman has ever felt so it makes perfect sense.
June 10, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos: The Movie release date: Netflix is releasing the two-part film this year
After 30 years of waiting, anime fans can finally see how the manga ends.
June 07, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
The reason why the Dragon Ball Super anime and manga are different is Toriyama's level of involvement in each
Two groups reading the same notes can come to very different conclusions
June 05, 2024
Trent Cannon
Guides
How & where to watch every Dragon Ball anime series in order on Crunchyroll, Netflix, and beyond
Get your super fix with our guide to watching Dragon Ball, from Z to GT and everything in between
June 05, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
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
Features
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
Features
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
Guides
Every Dragon Ball anime arc, ranked from worst to best
Every step of Goku's journey laid out for you.
May 22, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
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
Features
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
Features
Jujutsu Kaisen and Genshin Impact actor Anne Yatco on her journey into voice acting full-time
"It takes a lot of patience, and a lot of self motivation" explains Yatco
May 06, 2024
Veronica Valencia
Features
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
Features
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
Features
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
News
The Dragon Ball theme park opening in Saudi Arabia needs to be as silly as possible
If you collect all the Dragon Balls, do you get to wish for a free hotel stay?
March 22, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
One Piece manga release date: When will the One Piece chapter 1111 be released?
Rest assured, Oda is, at any given moment, furiously sketching out Luffy's next adventure.
March 18, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
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
Features
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
News
New Dragon Ball Daima first look show little Goku getting into trouble and filling his belly
It's a new, simpler adventure.
January 29, 2024
Fran Ruiz
Features
Fist of the North Star watch order: How - and where - to watch the legendary post-apocalyptic anime
Omae wa mou shindeiru
January 20, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
Watch now!Watch the official Dragon Ball Special Panel from NYCC 2023
It was a big New York Comic Con 2023 for fans of Dragon Ball; and you can watch the panel here. Brought to you by Tumblr. Welcome back.
January 17, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
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
News
The next big Dragon Ball anime recruits One Piece and Dragon Ball Super directors
The next step in Goku's journey is in good hands.
November 22, 2023
Trent Cannon
Features
When does One Piece season 21 start? Everything we know about the upcoming anime season
Welcome to Egghead Island, Straw Hats.
November 17, 2023
Trent Cannon
News
Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama is more "heavily involved" in a new spin-off than he has been in any show since 1995
It marks the biggest contribution he's made to a Dragon Ball series since 1995.
October 29, 2023
Trent Cannon
Features
Dragon Ball Daima announcement surprised even the cast members
The Dragon Ball Daima announcement even shocked some of the cast members live on stage.
October 13, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
News
The Japanese voice of Goku is awarded major literary honor in Japan
The "trailblazing" voice actor is the latest recipient of the prestigious award.
October 11, 2023
Trent Cannon
Features
Jamie Lee Curtis's One Piece ambitions might come true, as the Netflix showrunner wants it as well
Netflix’s One Piece co-showrunner Matt Owens revealed he wants Curtis as Dr. Kureha, a part she asked for on social media
October 05, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
Features
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
Features
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
News
One Piece Film Red opening weekend domestic box office is seven times bigger than the previous film in the franchise
The 15th movie in the long-running franchise massively outperformed earlier movies in the series at North American theaters this weekend
November 07, 2022
Graeme McMillan
Features
How Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero fits in the larger story of the franchise
A primer to help casual Dragon Ball fans understand Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero’s placement in the franchise
August 17, 2022
Sam Stone
News
One Piece Film: Red to make US, Canada debut this fall
15th One Piece film to make fall debut in US, through Crunchyroll and Toei deal
June 23, 2022
Tiffany Babb