As One Piece continues to celebrate its 25th anniversary, Toei Animation has revealed the first look trailer for the upcoming anime special, One Piece Fan Letter. This special episode offers fans a fresh perspective on the Straw Hat Pirates, adapting stories from the One Piece Novel: Straw Hat Stories spinoff novel.
What is One Piece Fan Letter?
Directed by the talented Megumi Ishitani, known for her work on some of the most highly-praised episodes of One Piece, this special anime adapts material from Tomohito Ohsaki’s novel. The episode will explore the impact of the Straw Hats through the eyes of different characters in the One Piece world, showing how these legendary pirates have influenced people across the seas.
Key Segments in the Anime Special
The special will air on October 20, 2024 in Japan, taking over One Piece’s usual time slot. Here’s a glimpse of what to expect from the four main segments featuring Luffy, Zoro, Nami, and Franky:
- Nami: Follows a young girl from Sabaody Archipelago, who idolizes Nami and hopes to see her hero when the Straw Hats return after two years.
- Luffy: Highlights a Marine’s internal conflict as he watches Luffy risk everything to save Ace at Marineford, reflecting on his relationship with his own brother.
- Zoro: In Dress Rosa, a tipsy Zoro joins a heated debate about the strongest swordsman in the world, with none of the Marines realizing who he really is.
- Franky: Chronicles a young girl’s new life in Water 7, where she learns about Franky’s adventures from the locals while managing a bookstore.
“Fan Letter offers a fresh narrative angle, focusing on the emotional and inspiring stories surrounding the Straw Hats’ adventures.” – Megumi Ishitani, Director
Watch the Trailer Now!
The first look trailer for One Piece Fan Letter has been released by Toei Animation. You can watch the trailer and get a sneak peek into the stories of Nami, Luffy, Zoro, and Franky, ahead of the special’s premiere.
What’s Next for One Piece’s 25th Anniversary?
With the 25th anniversary celebration in full swing, One Piece fans have plenty to look forward to:
- New Remake Series: Developed by WIT Studio and set to stream on Netflix, this series will adapt Eiichiro Oda’s manga from the very beginning.
- Exciting Collaborations: From the Luffy parade balloon to the Las Vegas Sphere takeover, One Piece has gone all out to commemorate this milestone.
The upcoming remake series has some of the biggest names in the anime industry involved, including:
- Director: Masashi Koizuka (Attack on Titan)
- Character Designers: Kyoji Asano and Takatoshi Honda
- Series Composition: Taku Kishimoto
- Art Direction: Tomomori Kuroda
Where to Watch?
The One Piece Fan Letter anime special premieres on October 20, 2024, on Fuji TV in Japan. Stay tuned for streaming availability updates on Crunchyroll and Netflix for international fans.
