On Monday, January 06, 2024, the YouTube streamer and one of the most-talked-about celebs, Ishowspeed, revealed that one of the producers of One Piece permitted him to stream every anime episode live on his YouTube channel. As soon as it broke on the internet, fans took over “X” (formerly known as Twitter) to express their views on the news. Ishowspeed, permitted to stream every anime episode, gets positive and negative feedback. Some fans claim no one could watch the stream, while others are happy for the streamer.
One Piece is one of the most popular, bigger, and widely celebrated anime series. The anime’s live-action adaptation was also a massive hit whose second season is in production and will be available this year on Netflix. While the anime maintained its fanbase, supported by numerous collaborations, none have received official permission to promote and stream the anime live to the global audience. However, the popular YouTube stream Ishowspeed, commonly known as Speed, recently revealed that the streamer received permission from the producer to stream every anime episode on his YouTube channel. While the anime had done numerous collaborations before, this is the time avid anime fans will officially stream it to a wider audience via his YouTube channel.
Ishowspeed is one of the most followed YouTube streamers whose videos often receive millions of views. He has done many collaborations before, but this is the first time he will stream anime episodes on his YouTube channel. Not to mention, Ishowspeed is the only known celebs who get permission to stream anime episodes live. And this shows his love for anime is real.
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Ishowspeed Inadvertently Increase One Piece’s popularity Even More
Recently, Speed revealed in a YouTube stream that the producer of One Piece given him the right to stream every anime episode on his YouTube. Speed is one of the most talked-about celebs, well-known for its enthusiasm for anime, with its social networking profiles often featuring the illustration of Monkey D. Luffy.
While he has not streamed anything directly linked to the anime, he has frequently commented on it. His numerous reactions to the live-action adaptation and clips from the actual anime series have also showcased his pure love.
Although One Piece is already popular and most widely celebrated, Ishowspeed officially streaming it on his YouTube channel could boost the show’s popularity even further. The series was subjected to increase its reach to wider audiences, and Speed being allowed to stream it on his channel might be another such effort.
One Piece Recent Collaborations
Recently, One Piece collaborated with many popular sports associations, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Rams, and Boston Red Sox, completing the trifecta of NHL, NBA, and MBL partnerships within a few years. The series also occupied the Vegas Sphere in June 2024 as a part of its 25th-anniversary celebration, adding to its recent sphere collaborations.
Speed words remain self-proclaimed, as no official announcement was made via the anime’s official website. However, an official announcement will be made soon, given the potential impact on the Speed career and the show’s popularity.
Written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda, based on the manga series of the same name, One Piece follows the adventure of the notorious pirate crew Straw Hats as they sail to discover the Pirate King’s grand treasure, One Piece.
Currently, One Piece anime is on a long break and will return in April 2025. Fans can stream the anime on Netflix and Crunchyroll.
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