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One Piece is in a period of heavy merchandising and event activity, with the live-action season 3 having wrapped filming and the anime continuing its Elbaf arc, while the One Piece Day '26 event is set for August 22-23.
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The One Piece franchise is currently defined by a dense schedule of merchandise releases and promotional events, with the anime and manga continuing their story arcs. The live-action series on Netflix has wrapped filming for season 3, subtitled The Battle of Alabasta, which adapts the Alabasta Arc and is set to stream in 2027. The anime is in the Elbaf arc, with recent episodes introducing Scopper Gaban and featuring a confrontation between Loki and Shamrock, revealing a connection between Shanks and Shamrock.
The merchandise pipeline is extensive, spanning multiple figure lines and collaborations. S.H.Figuarts has added figures from the Marineford Summit War arc, including Shanks and Nico Robin from Enies Lobby, with bonus parts encouraging pairing with existing Luffy figures. Banpresto's GLITTER & GLAMOURS line is releasing summer swimsuit figures of Nami and Robin. The One Piece x NBA collaboration continues with new figures of Yamato and Law, and a separate merchandise line with tote bags, acrylic stands, and T-shirts. The Nyampiece Nyan Diner line offers cat versions of characters, and a new STARTune figure line debuts with Luffy from the Fish-Man Island arc.
Events and collaborations are also prominent. One Piece Day '26 will stream on YouTube, X, and LINE, featuring the final results of the second WORLD TOP 100 character popularity poll. Universal Studios Japan's One Piece Premier Summer 2026 includes a live show with Boa Hancock's return after 12 years. Round1 is running its first simultaneous Japan-US collaboration. A scalping incident involving a One Piece Card Game promotional card caused Weekly Shonen Jump to sell out, leading Shueisha to apologize, suspend card promotions, and offer a reprint without the card.
Key facts
- Live-action season 3
- Filming wrapped, subtitled The Battle of Alabasta, adapting the Alabasta Arc, streaming in 2027. ↗
- One Piece Day '26
- Two-day event at Makuhari Messe on August 22-23, streaming on YouTube, X, and LINE. ↗
- Second WORLD TOP 100 poll
- Final results announced at One Piece Day '26, with rankings 100-31 on August 22 and top 30 on August 23. ↗
- S.H.Figuarts Marineford Shanks
- Figure from the Marineford Summit War arc, priced at 9,900 yen, release in January 2027. ↗
- S.H.Figuarts Nico Robin
- Enies Lobby arc attire, pre-orders July 1, 2026, shipment December 2026, 9,350 yen. ↗
- One Piece x NBA figures
- Yamato in Milwaukee Bucks uniform and Law in Golden State Warriors uniform, shipping January 2027. ↗
- Weekly Shonen Jump sellout
- Issue #33 sold out due to One Piece Card Game card scalping; Shueisha apologized, suspended card promotions, and offered a reprint without the card. ↗
- USJ One Piece Premier Summer 2026
- Runs July 30 to November 19, featuring Boa Hancock's return after 12 years. ↗
- Anime episode 1170
- Reviewed as a triumph of weekly animation, praising visual fidelity and the Scopper Gaban fight. ↗
- Volume 115 price increase
- Costs 20 yen more due to containing 13 chapters, the most in a single volume; released July 3. ↗
Timeline
- Aug 3, 2026 One Piece Day '26 Adds X and LINE Livestreams, World Top 100 Prediction Campaign
- Aug 3, 2026 One Piece Marineford Shanks Joins S.H.Figuarts Line
- Aug 1, 2026 Boa Hancock Returns to USJ One Piece Show After 12 Years
- Jul 23, 2026 One Piece x NBA Collaboration Figures of Yamato and Law Open for Pre-Order
- Jul 22, 2026 One Piece Episode 1170 Delivers a Triumph of Weekly Animation
- Jul 21, 2026 S.H.Figuarts Marineford Summit War Line Teases Mystery Character Reveal
- Jul 21, 2026 Netflix Reveals 'LEGO ONE PIECE' Trailer, Sets September 29 Premiere
- Jul 20, 2026 Shueisha Apologizes After One Piece Card Scalping Sells Out Weekly Shonen Jump
- Jul 20, 2026 One Piece Glitter and Glamours Figures Put Nami and Robin in Summer Swimsuits
- Jul 20, 2026 ABEMA Streams One Piece, Love Live Sunshine, Grand Blue for Marine Day
- Jul 19, 2026 Jujutsu Kaisen Leads Bookscan's June Adult Graphic Novel List With 17 Manga Volumes
- Jul 18, 2026 Jump Apologizes After Blue Box Finale Issue Sells Out Due to One Piece Card Reselling
- Jul 15, 2026 One Piece Episode 1169 Introduces Scopper Gaban With Deliberate Buildup
- Jul 15, 2026 Weekly Shonen Jump Sells Out in Japan as One Piece Card Scalpers Target Blue Box Finale
- Jul 14, 2026 One Piece Premier Summer 2026 At USJ Gets Food And Merch Details
- Jul 13, 2026 TOKYO MX to Air One Piece: The Adventure on Clockwork Island for Third Summer Broadcast
- Jul 12, 2026 One Piece Characters Become Cat Figures in Nyampiece Nyan Diner Line
- Jul 12, 2026 One Piece Heroines Nami Sandals Reproduced in Diana Collaboration
- Jul 11, 2026 One Piece x NBA Collaboration Merchandise Reservations Open Until July 12
- Jul 9, 2026 HUNTER×HUNTER Vol. 39 Tops Japanese Book Chart, Beats One Piece and Murakami
- Jul 8, 2026 Harvey Awards Nominate Five Anime and Manga Adaptations for 2026
- Jul 6, 2026 One Piece Episode 1168 Delivers a Solid Entry With Big Fights and New Lore
- Jul 6, 2026 One Piece Heroines X Diana First Collaboration Sandals Release July 6
- Jul 6, 2026 One Piece Shanks Sword Gryphon Recreated as Paper Knife by Seki Bladesmiths
- Jul 2, 2026 Eiichiro Oda Jokes Fans May Need To Clean The Bathtub To Afford One Piece Volume 115
- Jul 1, 2026 Round1 and One Piece Launch First Simultaneous Japan-US Collaboration
- Jul 1, 2026 Live-Action One Piece Season 3 Wraps Filming, Alabasta Arc Confirmed
- Jul 1, 2026 One Piece Cat Diner Mascots Launch Alongside Re-Releases
- Jun 30, 2026 Bandai Launches Startune Figure Line With Luffy Setting Sail for the New World
- Jun 30, 2026 Nico Robin Joins S.H.Figuarts in Enies Lobby Arc Attire
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Facts
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- game · 2026-10-31 · 2026-08-08
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- tv · 2026-08-06 · 2026-08-06
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- tv · 2026-08-05 · 2026-08-05
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- live_action · 2026-07-30 to 2026-11-19 · Japan · 2026-06-04
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- tv · 2026-07-22 · Japan · 2026-07-22
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- tv · 2026-07-06 · 2026-07-06
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- manga · 2026-07-03 · Japan · 2026-07-02
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- live_action · 2027 · worldwide · 2026-07-01
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- manga · July 2, 2026 · Japan · 2026-07-01
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- manga · late November 2026 · 2026-06-29
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- manga · October 29, 2026 · Japan · 2026-06-23
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- game · July 3, 2026 · Japan · 2026-06-19
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- game · June 12, 2026 · Japan · 2026-06-17
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- tv · 2026-06-09 · Japan · 2026-06-09
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- tv · 2026-06-03 · Japan · 2026-06-03
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- manga · June 4, 2026 · Japan · 2026-06-03
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- tv · TBA · Netflix · 2026-06-01
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- manga · summer 2026 · Japan · 2026-05-31
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- tv · TBA · global · 2026-05-30
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- special · September 29 · global · 2026-05-30
- Noted
- The Elbaf Arc, which features the Holy Knights including Shamrock Figarland and Gunko, has been airing since April 2026 · 2026-08-05
- Noted
- five anime and manga-related projects nominated for Best Adaptation from Comic Book/Graphic Novel · 2026-07-08
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- features a confrontation between Loki and Shamrock · 2026-07-06
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- reveals a connection between Shanks and Shamrock · 2026-07-06
- Noted
- showcases a visually striking sequence involving ancient lore · 2026-07-06
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- confirms that Shamrock is not an amnesia plot or evil clone but simply a brother Shanks never mentioned · 2026-07-06
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- introduces a new, over-the-top power that fits the series' style · 2026-07-06
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- Shanks' sword Gryphon from One Piece as a paper knife · 2026-07-06
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- The TV anime One Piece and entertainment facility Round One will hold their first simultaneous Japan-US collaboration from July 18, 2026. · 2026-07-01
- Noted
- Premium Bandai has opened reservations for a new wave of figures from the One Piece x NBA collaboration · 2026-06-26
- Noted
- Episode 1167 of One Piece returns to the series' strong baseline · 2026-06-23
- Noted
- The community score is 4.3 out of 5. · 2026-06-23
- Noted
- Matsuya and the TV anime One Piece will run a collaboration campaign from June 30 to October 6, 2026, at Matsuya locations nationwide. · 2026-06-19
- Noted
- One Piece's Nami took second place with about 11 percent, her fourth consecutive year at that rank. · 2026-05-31
- Announced
- new GLITTER & GLAMOURS prize figures of Nami and Nico Robin in summer swimsuits (Banpresto announcement) · 2026-07-20
- Announced
- One Piece Premier Summer 2026 event at Universal Studios Japan, running from July 30 to November 19, with themed food and merchandise · 2026-07-14
- Announced
- STARTune 'Monkey D. Luffy - Setting Sail for the New World' figure, first release in a new sub-line of Figuarts ZERO series · 2026-06-30
- Announced
- new S.H.Figuarts figure of Nico Robin based on her Enies Lobby arc appearance · 2026-06-30
- Announced
- New York Knicks-themed S.H.Figuarts figure of Monkey D. Luffy · 2026-06-15
- Announced
- remake with modern retelling, tighter pacing, consistent animation quality · 2026-06-01
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Claim activity
When a claim about One Piece was confirmed, debunked, or disputed against
open-web sources. The record stays even after a claim drops off the facts list.
- Confirmed One Piece voices Shinnosuke Tachibana Jun 3 · source
- Confirmed One Piece voices Hiroki Yasumoto Jun 2 · source
- Confirmed One Piece voices Sumire Uesaka Jun 2 · source
- Confirmed manga May 2026 US and Canada May 31 · source
- Confirmed live_action 2027 global May 31 · source
- Confirmed special September 29 global May 31 · source
- Disputed tv TBA global May 31 · source
- Confirmed platform: Crunchyroll; region: global May 30 · source
- Confirmed tv 2026-04-05 Japan May 30 · source
- Debunked tv 2026-05-19 worldwide May 28 · source
- Confirmed One Piece Night at Dodger Stadium on July 2, 2026 May 28 · source
- Confirmed toei animation produces one piece May 28 · source
All coverage
18h ago
Nijimen's otaku-selected ranking of characters voiced by Hiroaki Hirata places Sanji from ONE PIECE first with 133 votes, ahead of Wild Tiger from TIGER & BUNNY. The top six entries match last year's order, while Re-Destro from My Hero Academia enters the list at ninth.
1d ago
Universal Studios Japan opened One Piece Premier Summer 2026 on July 30. The limited event runs through November 19. It features the Straw Hat Banquet Restaurant with new festival-themed dishes, including Luffy's beef and sausage burger set and Law's chicken and curry rice burger set. A glowing drink cup and a straw hat are among the new merchandise.
1d ago
Bandai released the Gashapon capsule toy lineup 'ONE PIECE Tsumande Tsunaidete Masukotto Gear 5 Collection' in the second week of August 2026. The lineup features only Luffy in Gear 5 across five mascot designs, each available in ball chain and crab ring versions, for 400 yen per capsule.
2d ago
Bandai Spirits announced a new LUFFY's figure inspired by the Setouchi Blue train from the One Piece x Sanyo Shinkansen collaboration. The figure, priced at 1,980 yen, stands about 86mm tall and will be released in October 2026, with pre-orders starting on Premium Bandai on October 23.
3d ago
The One Piece Card Game booster pack "World's Strongest Warrior," releasing August 22, 2026, will include a Kaido illustration card drawn by Baki the Grappler creator Keisuke Itagaki. The crossover art has drawn enthusiastic fan responses. The pack also introduces Rocks and a new rarity featuring Luffy and Rocks.
4d ago
Amazon's Kindle manga bestseller chart for August 7, 2026 shows One Piece monochrome volume 115 and Isekai Izakaya: Nobu volume 22 among the top new releases. Dandadan volume 25, due September 4, is already ranking in pre-orders. GANTZ volumes dominate the list during a sale.
4d ago
MegaHouse reissues the Portrait.Of.Pirates One Piece figure of Cannibal Bartolomeo as a limited reprint edition. Reservations open August 7, 2026 at 13:00 across Premium Bandai, Jump Characters Store, Toei Animation Official Store, Mugiwara Store, and Mugiwara Store MINI. The figure stands about 250mm tall, includes interchangeable parts, and is priced at 19,800 yen. Release is scheduled for February 2027.
4d ago
MegaHouse's Portrait.Of.Pirates figure series is entering the Elbaf arc with a new line called Elevated Boost. The first figure is Gunko, a God's Knight who landed on Elbaf alongside Luffy's crew. Pre-orders open July 31, 2026 at Premium Bandai and other retailers, with release scheduled for March 2027.
4d ago
Shueisha launched MANGA MILLION on August 6, a global digital service commemorating its 100th anniversary. The service offers approximately 400 manga titles, totaling 1 million pages, translated into over 100 languages, free worldwide with no registration required. The distribution period runs through the end of December 2027. The lineup includes One Piece, Naruto, Bleach, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Jujutsu Kaisen, Kingdom, Oshi no Ko, Spy x Family, and Chainsaw Man, plus more than 150 shojo and josei titles.
4d ago
Bandai's trading card game app BANDAI TCG+ will introduce identity verification using My Number cards for entry to some events in Japan, starting around September. The system uses the external MOALA account service, reading the card's IC chip via smartphone. Bandai says it will not collect or store users' My Number data.
4d ago
Hanayama has announced three metal 3D puzzles in its HUZZLE series based on the TV anime One Piece. The lineup includes the Gomu Gomu no Mi at difficulty LEVEL3, the Straw Hat at LEVEL5, and Eustass Kid's Damned Punk at the highest difficulty LEVEL6. The puzzles are designed to let fans relive iconic scenes from the series. The Gomu Gomu no Mi puzzle reproduces the moment a young Luffy bites the fruit, while the Straw Hat puzzle recreates the battle where Buggy thrusts a knife into the hat entrusted by Shanks. The Damned Punk puzzle, composed of 9 pieces, is the most in the series' history and requires disassembling the electromagnetic cannon before it fires. Advance reservations opened at the HANAYAMA ONLINE STORE on August 7, 2026, at 12:00, with a release scheduled for October 31, 2026. Each puzzle is priced at 3,630 yen including tax and is intended for ages 15 and up. The puzzles are available at toy stores, electronics retailers, EC sites, and the HANAYAMA ONLINE STORE.
6d ago
Shueisha launched its global digital manga platform Manga Million on Thursday, offering over one million pages of translated manga from 400 titles in more than 100 languages. The service is free without registration for a limited time, though Shueisha has not yet decided how long that free period will last. The launch lineup includes One Piece, Naruto, Bleach, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Jujutsu Kaisen, Kingdom, Oshi no Ko, Spy x Family, Chainsaw Man, Nana, and Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, among others. More than 150 of the available titles are shojo manga. Shueisha confirmed to Anime News Network that AI translation was not used for the project. The initiative is part of the publisher's 100th anniversary celebration, and Manga Plus by Shueisha Editor-in-Chief Shuhei Hosono initiated the project. Shueisha stated that international licensing partners supported the translation effort, calling it one of the largest initiatives in the company's history. The platform is available worldwide through its official website and supports languages including English, Chinese, Hindi, Arabic, Spanish, French, Turkish, Tagalog, Korean, and Polish.
Aug 6
Episode 1172 of One Piece raises the stakes in the Elbaph arc. The Holy Knights threaten the island's young children, and the giant warriors fight back without success, with Saul among those in action. The episode's centerpiece is Loki's hammer strike at the tree, a roughly four-minute animated sequence that sells the blow as an end-of-the-world event. The review carries a community score of 4.0.
Aug 5
Bandai has opened reservations for the first figure in a new Portrait.Of.Pirates series inspired by the Elbaf Arc of One Piece. The figure depicts Gunko, a Holy Knight and user of the Aro Aro no Mi, in her Arrow Human form. Priced at 22,000 yen including tax, it is scheduled to ship in March 2027. The figure stands approximately 240mm tall and is made of PVC and ABS. Reservations began on July 31, 2026, at 1:00 PM on Premium Bandai, with a limit of three per person. The prototype is by Yuubon x Pinpoint, with coloring by Okkun of Pinpoint. The product is available through Premium Bandai, Jump Characters Store, Toei Animation Official Store, and Mugiwara Store locations. The Elbaf Arc, which features the Holy Knights including Shamrock Figarland and Gunko, has been airing since April 2026, following the conclusion of the Egghead Arc in December 2025. The new Elevated Boost series aims to present diverse characters from the arc in their best poses and situations for individual display.
Aug 5
Episode 1171 of One Piece keeps the arc at a low ebb while moving major players into position. Luffy and Zoro free Loki, who is about to cause trouble for everyone. The Holy Knights approach the children of Elbaph with murderous intent, and the episode's sound design sells the scale of the giant-on-giant action.
Aug 5
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on August 5 that it will exhibit five titles at Tokyo Game Show 2026, held at Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21. The main booth in Hall 5 will feature playable demos for 'ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE', 'Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3', 'One Piece: Sea of Delights Restaurant', and 'Bleach Mirrors High'. 'Tales of Eternia Remaster' will be present but only with a reservation campaign, no demo. 'ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE' is scheduled for release on October 2, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. It is the first in the series to feature a first-person perspective in its drama parts, and this will be its first exhibition at a domestic game event. Public days from September 19 to 21 will require a numbered ticket for the demo, distributed at the booth. Demo participants receive an original sticker. The Family Game Park at TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall will offer demos of 'Once Upon a Katamari' and 'Tamagotchi Petit Petit Store: Welcome! Nintendo Switch 2 Edition'. The ASOBI STORE satellite booth in Hall 11 will sell advance merchandise for 'Ace Combat 8', the 'Tales of' series, Katamari, Pac-Man, and Taiko no Tatsujin.
Aug 3
Bandai Namco Entertainment, Shueisha, and Toei Animation announced on Sunday that the One Piece Day '26 event will stream worldwide on YouTube, with X and LINE added as free livestream platforms this year. The two-day event takes place at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan on August 22-23. The August 22 stream runs from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. JST, and the August 23 stream runs from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. JST. The livestream will be archived for a limited time. The event includes the final results of the second WORLD TOP 100 character popularity poll, with rankings 100 through 31 announced on August 22 and the top 30 on August 23. A prediction campaign called WORLD TOP 100 The King of Guesses launched August 3 on the ONE PIECE BASE app, letting fans predict the final top 30 characters for digital rewards and a chance at prizes. The August 23 program features three One Piece News segments, a One Piece Card Game special panel, the finals of the 8th One Piece Knowledge King competition, an Elbaf Arc voice cast panel, and a live concert with Hiroshi Kitadani, Maki Otsuki, Aina The End, and 36km/h.
Aug 3
BANDAI SPIRITS Collectors Division announced a new S.H.Figuarts action figure of Shanks from the Marineford Summit War arc of the TV anime One Piece. The figure is a general retail product, with reservations opening Monday, August 3, 2026. It stands approximately 165mm tall and is made of PVC, ABS, and cloth. The set includes the main body, four replacement facial expression parts, two replacement right hand parts, a straw hat with hand parts, Gryphon in both sheathed and drawn states, and a cloth cape. As a bonus, it includes replacement facial expression parts compatible with the separately sold S.H.Figuarts Monkey D. Luffy -Marineford Summit War- figure. The figure is priced at 9,900 yen including tax and is scheduled for release in January 2027. The announcement comes alongside re-releases of other One Piece S.H.Figuarts figures, including Sanji, Usopp, and Tony Tony Chopper, all with pre-orders starting the same day.
Aug 1
Universal Studios Japan opened its One Piece Premier Summer 2026 event on July 30, headlined by the One Piece Premier Show 2026, a roughly 80-minute live stage production that runs daily (with some non-performance days) through November 19. The show pits Luffy and the Straw Hat crew against a mysterious new villain named Bendiger, whose unusual ability drives both the plot and the staging. A key draw is the return of Boa Hancock and her Kuja Pirates, who have not appeared in the park's One Piece show in 12 years. Hancock makes an elegant entrance by ship, shifts into lovestruck maiden mode around Luffy, and performs her signature overly condescending pose, which drew loud applause. Other characters include Duval, who repeatedly asks if he is handsome and joins Brook and Chopper in a dance lesson, plus Smoker. Tickets cost 3,000 yen for adults (12 and up) and 2,000 yen for children (4 to 11), with park admission required separately. The event also includes the One Piece x Story Ride attraction and Sanji's Pirate Restaurant.
Jul 23
Premium Bandai has opened pre-orders for two new figures in the One Piece x NBA collaboration series, featuring Yamato in a Milwaukee Bucks uniform and Trafalgar Law in a Golden State Warriors uniform. The Yamato figure, part of the MASTER STARS PIECE line, stands approximately 38 centimeters tall and is priced at 16,500 yen. It depicts Yamato mid-dunk, leaping toward the basket. The Law figure is about 17 centimeters tall, priced at 12,100 yen, and shows him in a dynamic back pass pose. Both figures are scheduled to ship in January 2027. Pre-orders are available through the e-BANPRESTO shop on Premium Bandai. The figures are made of PVC and include a dedicated base. Orders may close early if the planned production quantity is reached. The collaboration is between One Piece and the NBA, the American professional basketball league.
Jul 22
Anime News Network reviews episode 1170 of the One Piece (2026-) series, praising its diverse tonal mix, high visual fidelity, and clever use of environmental destruction in the Scopper Gaban fight. The episode balances action, flashbacks, and character moments while setting up future events.
Jul 21
Bandai Spirits' Tamashii Nations teased a new addition to the S.H.Figuarts One Piece Marineford Summit War series. A silhouette image was posted on the official X account, with full information promised during the TAMASHII NEWS NETWORK 2026 stream on July 21 at 8:00 AM JST.
Jul 21
Netflix released a teaser trailer for the special anime 'LEGO ONE PIECE' on July 21. The series, which reimagines the Straw Hat Pirates' adventures in LEGO form, streams from September 29. The original Japanese voice cast returns, including Mayumi Tanaka as Luffy and Kappei Yamaguchi as Usopp.
Jul 20
Shueisha issued a public apology on July 17 after Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #33 sold out across Japan, driven by scalpers targeting the issue's bundled One Piece Card Game promotional card. The issue, released July 13, also contained the final chapter of Kouji Miura's Blue Box. Despite Shueisha increasing the print run by 500,000 copies, copies vanished from stores and resold at inflated prices. In response, Shueisha announced a made-to-order reprint of Issue #33 through the Jump Characters Store, though the reprint will not include the promotional card. The publisher also canceled the planned Charlotte Pudding One Piece Card Game bonus card that was scheduled for V Jump's October 2026 issue. Going forward, One Piece Card Game promotional cards will be suspended across Weekly Shonen Jump, V Jump, and Saikyo Jump while Shueisha reviews its bonus item plans and sales methods. Readers unable to purchase Issue #33 will receive compensation: Issue #35 will include two campaign tickets for the ongoing Jump Ticket Rally Challenge, with the application deadline unchanged at July 31. The previously announced Everyone Wins mail-in campaign for the Straw Hat Crew's Three Strongest Set Cards will proceed as scheduled.
Jul 20
Banpresto is releasing two new prize figures from its GLITTER & GLAMOURS series featuring Nami and Nico Robin from One Piece in summer swimsuit styles. The figures, titled "One Piece GLITTER & GLAMOURS -NAMI SUMMER STYLE-" and "One Piece GLITTER & GLAMOURS -NICO ROBIN SUMMER STYLE-", depict the characters on a beach break holding ice cream. Each figure stands approximately 11 centimeters tall, with the Robin figure also measuring about 14 centimeters in width. They are manufactured by BANDAI SPIRITS under the Banpresto brand and are scheduled for sequential release as crane game prizes starting July 22, 2026. The photos shown are of prototypes under development, and the actual products may differ slightly. Release dates are subject to change without notice. The GLITTER & GLAMOURS series focuses on capturing each character's beauty and glossiness.
Jul 20
ABEMA is streaming three anime set at the sea to mark Marine Day on July 20: ONE PIECE, Love Live! Sunshine!!, and Grand Blue. The feature, titled 'Enjoy the summer vibe of Marine Day! 3 anime set at the sea,' highlights each series' ocean-themed setting and story. ONE PIECE follows Luffy's pirate voyage, Love Live! Sunshine!! is set in the coastal town of Numazu, and Grand Blue is a comedy about diving and college life in Izu.
Jul 19
The 30th volume of Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen manga ranked #1 on Circana BookScan's Top 20 adult graphic novels list for June. The chart featured 17 manga volumes, including multiple Jujutsu Kaisen entries, Chainsaw Man volume 21 at #2, Gachiakuta volume 1 at #6, and The Summer Hikaru Died volume 1 at #8. Other titles include Witch Hat Atelier, One Piece, Demon Slayer, Dandadan, Blue Lock, and The Apothecary Diaries.
Jul 18
The 33rd issue of Weekly Shonen Jump, which featured the final chapter of Blue Box and a One Piece Card Game card, sold out in stores after buyers allegedly purchased multiple copies to resell the card. Kōji Miura, the series' creator, and the magazine's editors issued apologies. A reprint without the card will be available, and the magazines will suspend including One Piece cards in future issues.
Jul 15
The review describes episode 1169 as a slow-burn introduction that teases the arrival of Scopper Gaban, a legendary figure from Gol D. Roger's crew. The episode uses visual storytelling and character expressions to keep engagement high despite minimal action, culminating in Gaban opposing the Straw Hats.
Jul 15
The 33rd issue of Weekly Shonen Jump sold out at bookstores and convenience stores across Japan after scalpers targeted its bonus One Piece Card Game promotional card, leaving many readers unable to purchase the magazine. Publisher Shueisha had increased the print run by 500,000 copies ahead of release in response to demand for the card, but the extra supply was quickly exhausted as resellers bought multiple copies. The shortage particularly frustrated fans of Blue Box, as the issue contained the manga's final chapter after a five-year serialization. While the chapter is available digitally, many readers wanted a physical copy as a keepsake. In an interview with Oricon, a university student admitted buying about 25 copies of the magazine within an hour, reselling the promotional cards for 800 to 1,000 yen each and earning roughly 18,000 yen in profit. When asked about the impact on other readers, he said, "You can read it digitally anyway. I understand why people want the physical copy, but I don't feel like I've done anything wrong." Convenience store employees described the release day rush as unusually intense, with one clerk telling Oricon that customers grabbed copies the moment they were placed on shelves, calling the atmosphere "a little scary."
Jul 14
Universal Studios Japan has released food and merchandise details for its 'One Piece Premier Summer 2026' event, running from July 30 to November 19. The event includes themed burgers, drinks, sweets, and goods at the Straw Hat Pirates' Banquet Restaurant and other park locations. Items include Luffy's Beef & Sausage Burger Set, Law's Chicken & Curry Rice Burger Set, and a variety of frappes and churros.
Jul 13
TOKYO MX will broadcast the second One Piece theatrical film, "One Piece: The Adventure on Clockwork Island," on July 19, 2026, at 19:00. This marks the third consecutive summer the channel has aired a One Piece film, following 2024's "Straw Hat Chase" and 2025's first film. The 2001 film features the Straw Hats battling the Trump Pirates to reclaim the Going Merry.
Jul 12
Mega Cat Project has released cat versions of One Piece characters as diner staff figures. The six-figure set includes Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Sanji, Chopper, and Trafalgar Law, each with food accessories. Pre-orders are open now for a late December 2026 release at 6,600 yen per box.
Jul 12
The anime "One Piece Heroines" collaborated with shoe brand Diana to reproduce Nami's "battle-ready shoes" as wearable sandals. The sandals feature ocean-blue satin, a heel silhouette, and stones. They are available from July 6, 2026, for 25,300 yen at Diana stores and the web shop. A newly drawn Nami illustration is the collaboration visual.
Jul 11
Bandai is accepting reservations for a line of One Piece x NBA collaboration merchandise through its Premium Bandai online shop. The lineup includes a tote bag, a set of 10 acrylic stands, and seven T-shirt designs, all featuring newly drawn illustrations exclusive to the collaboration. The tote bag costs 3,850 yen and is made of 100% cotton. The acrylic stand set, priced at 2,200 yen, includes characters such as Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, Nami, Law, Ace, Sabo, Shanks, Enel, and Yamato. The T-shirts are 6,600 yen each, available in white and black for each of the seven designs, and come in sizes S through XXL. Reservations close on July 12, 2026 at 23:00 JST, and all items are scheduled to ship in September 2026. The tote bag and T-shirts are produced in China, while the acrylic stands are made in Japan.
Jul 9
Billboard JAPAN's JAPAN Book Hot 100 chart for June 29-July 5 put HUNTER×HUNTER Volume 39 at number one, ahead of One Piece Volume 115 and Haruki Murakami's new novel KAHO -The Tale of KAHO-. The chart, launched in November 2025, aggregates physical sales, e-book downloads, library lending, and other data. Volume 39, released July 3, includes chapters 401-410 and features Hisoka on the cover alone for the first time.
Jul 8
The Harvey Awards announced nominees for the 2026 ceremony, with five anime and manga-related projects nominated for Best Adaptation from Comic Book/Graphic Novel. The Best Manga category includes seven titles. The winners will be announced at New York Comic Con on October 9.
Jul 6
Episode 1168 of One Piece offers a familiar but exciting mix of action and mystery. The episode features a confrontation between Loki and Shamrock, reveals a connection between Shanks and Shamrock, and showcases a visually striking sequence involving ancient lore. The review notes the episode's strengths in its cool attacks and cryptic background stories.
Jul 6
The anime 'One Piece Heroines' and shoe brand Diana have released their first collaboration: sandals reproducing Nami's 'fighting shoes' from the series. The ocean-blue satin sandals feature stones, gray outsoles, and anklets, priced at 25,300 yen. A newly drawn illustration of Nami accompanies the launch.
Jul 6
Nikken Hamono, an 80-year-old bladesmith in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, has recreated Shanks' sword Gryphon from One Piece as a paper knife. Advance sales begin July 6, 2026, at Village Vanguard and Animate, with general retail starting August 3. The knife features a stainless steel blade, a navy scabbard, and a green grip, priced at 5,500 yen.
Jul 2
One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda joked that fans may need to "clean the bathtub" to earn extra money for volume 115, which costs 20 yen more than previous volumes. The price hike is due to the volume containing 13 chapters, the most ever collected in a single One Piece volume. Oda explained that the extra chapter was essential and changed production costs. Volume 115 releases in Japan on July 3.
Jul 1
Round1 announced its first simultaneous Japan-United States collaboration with the TV anime "One Piece," running from July 18 to October 17, 2026, at 159 locations-100 in Japan and 59 in North America. The event features exclusive merchandise, themed attractions, crane game prizes, and a stamp rally. A newly drawn illustration was created for the campaign. Among the highlights is the "One Piece Card Game -ROUND1 Promotional Pack-" with 10 original card designs, given as a gift with each collaboration menu item ordered in Japan, or distributed through a registration lottery in the U.S. for qualifying Round1 Game Card reloads. Crane game prizes include Chopper plushies in collaboration colors, Gear 5 Luffy figures, and Straw Hat Crew mini plush collectibles. Large photo spots let visitors pose inside manga panels, and three stores will feature large wall decorations. Collaboration goods such as T-shirts, acrylic stands, and stickers will be sold in-store and via online reservation. The campaign marks Round1's largest cross-border anime partnership to date, according to company statements.
Jul 1
Netflix announced that filming for live-action One Piece season 3, subtitled The Battle of Alabasta, has concluded. The season adapts the Alabasta Arc from Eiichiro Oda's manga. A new visual shows the Straw Hat Pirates before a mural of Sir Crocodile, with bandaged left arms hinting at the Mark of Friendship scene. Season 3 streams worldwide in 2027.
Jul 1
MegaHouse is releasing new 'Nyampeace Nyan! DINER!' mascot figures featuring One Piece characters as cat diner staff, part of the series' 5th anniversary. The lineup includes six Straw Hat Pirates plus Trafalgar Law. Simultaneously, the 'Ochatomo Series: Pirates' Banquet' and 'Tobimasu One Piece' are being re-released. Pre-orders open July 2, 2026.
Jun 30
Bandai announced the STARTune "Monkey D. Luffy - Setting Sail for the New World" figure, the first release in a new sub-line of the Figuarts ZERO series. The vignette-style diorama depicts Luffy from the Fish-Man Island arc, including the Thousand Sunny's mast and descending bubbles. Preorders open July 1 at 8,250 yen.
Jun 30
Bandai Spirits announced a new S.H.Figuarts figure of Nico Robin from One Piece, based on her appearance during the Enies Lobby arc. The figure includes multiple interchangeable expression parts, optional clutch parts, and a bonus face part for a separately sold Luffy figure. Pre-orders open July 1, 2026, with shipment scheduled for December 2026 at 9,350 yen.
Jun 29
Bandai has opened pre-orders for the 27th volume of the One Piece gashapon figure series Wanpi no Mi on Gashapon Online. The set includes six figures: Luffy Gear 5, Chopper, and Franky in Elbaf versions, plus Loki, Dr. Kureha, and Dr. Hiriluk. Orders run from June 30 to July 23, 2026, with delivery around late November.
Jun 28
MegaHouse is reissuing the Bellamy the Hyena figure from its Portrait.Of.Pirates One Piece series as a limited edition. Pre-orders open July 3, 2026, at Premium Bandai and select stores, with a January 2027 release and a price of 19,800 yen.
Jun 28
Shueisha's summer comics fair Natsucomi 2026 runs from July 1 to August 31 at about 3,400 bookstores nationwide. The fair distributes all 22 types of newly drawn Metallic Cards for series including One Piece, SPY×FAMILY, and Kagurabachi. A preview campaign and a bookstore photo contest also run during the event.
Jun 28
MegaHouse has opened pre-orders for the Portrait.Of.Pirates One Piece S.O.C Sanji Ver.R figure at Premium Bandai. Priced at 19,800 yen, the 1/8 scale figure ships in November 2026. This is a reprint with renewed coloring celebrating the S.O.C series' 10th anniversary, featuring Sanji in a relaxed seated pose.