Monkey D. Luffy’s adventures are far from over. The Straw Hats are journeying anew into the East Blue in THE ONE PIECE, a new anime adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s beloved pirate saga. 

Produced by the renowned WIT Studio (Spy x Family, Seasons 1-3 of Attack on Titan) in collaboration with Shueisha, Fuji Television Network, and Toei Animation Co., THE ONE PIECE will provide viewers with a fresh yet familiar experience, utilizing cutting-edge visual technology to reimagine Luffy’s adventures through the beloved East Blue Saga. 

Mark the date: The ONE PIECE arrives in February 2027. 

Get a sense of what’s in store with a new image (see below), which captures a moment in Windmill Village, where Luffy spent his childhood. And the video above offers a sneak peek at the concept art for Shanks, Luffy’s mentor, in this new iteration. 

The above image depicts a young Luffy enjoying his time at Partys Bar, alongside the visiting Red-Hair Pirates captain Shanks and first mate Benn Beckman, as well as bar owner Makino.

What’s THE ONE PIECE about?

Eiichiro Oda’s bestselling manga series ONE PIECE follows Monkey D. Luffy, an aspiring pirate who sets sail with his Straw Hats crew in search of the mysterious One Piece treasure. With limbs that can stretch like rubber, Luffy’s unique skills help him take on the dangerous villains he and his crew encounter at sea.

The upcoming anime series THE ONE PIECE will adapt the beginning of the original manga, the East Blue Saga. Season 1 will cover the first 50 chapters.

First published in 1997, the ONE PIECE manga has sold more than 600 million copies globally as of March 2026. It was adapted into an anime series in 1999, which has been running for more than 20 seasons. 

Netflix’s live-action adaptation premiered in August 2023. Seasons 1 and 2 are now streaming, and Season 3 will arrive in 2027. 

How many episodes are there in THE ONE PIECE Season 1?

Season 1 will span seven episodes, with a total runtime of around 300 minutes. The season will lead up to Luffy’s encounter with Sanji, the sous-chef of the floating restaurant Baratie.

What’s the East Blue Saga?

The East Blue is the introductory saga of the manga, when fans first meet Luffy. It’s named after an expansive ocean, which is the birthplace of the infamous pirate Gold Roger, who inspires Luffy to become a pirate himself and find the One Piece treasure. It’s in this chapter that Luffy meets his ragtag pirate crew, dubbing them the Straw Hats. 

Who is the creative team behind THE ONE PIECE?

THE ONE PIECE has enlisted seasoned creatives to bring this new adaptation of Oda’s beloved manga to life.

• Director: Masashi Koizuka (Attack on Titan, Moonrise)
• Assistant director: Hideaki Abe (key animator for My Hero Academia: Two Heroes)
• Series composition: Taku Kishimoto (Sakamoto Days, co-creator of BUCCHIGIRI?!)
• Character design and chief animation directors: Kyoji Asano (Spy x Family, Attack on Titan) and Takatoshi Honda (In/Spectre)
• Creature design and image boards: Yasuhiro Kajino (In/Spectre, Batman: Under the Red Hood) 
• Prop design: Eri Taguchi (Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc, Boruto: Naruto the Movie) 
• Action animators: Ken Imaizumi (Moonrise, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations) and Shûhei Fukuda (My Hero Academia: You’re Next)
• Art director: Tomonori Kuroda (A Certain Scientific Railgun)
• Animation producer: Ryoma Kawamura (Attack on Titan)
• Animation studio: WIT Studio

What’s the release date for THE ONE PIECE?

THE ONE PIECE sets sail in February 2027, only on Netflix. All seven episodes will drop at once. 

Watch the Announcement for THE ONE PIECE