Following
the airing of the most recent episode of One Piece in Japan, the franchise's
official accounts announced the first details about the highly anticipated One
Piece Day 2025, confirming the dates, location, and unveiling a new image of
Luffy in his Elbaf attire.
When and
Where the Event Will Be Held
This year,
the event will take place on August 9 and 10 at the Tokyo Big Sight convention
center, marking a change of venue from the previous edition at Makuhari Messe.
Friday, August 9, will focus on an afternoon exhibition with stage performances
and limited exhibits, while Saturday, August 10, will be a full day of fan
activities.
Luffy
dresses for Elbaf
The star of
the first official visual is Luffy, sporting a spectacular outfit inspired by
Elbaf, the kingdom of giants that has generated great excitement among fans of
the manga and anime. This new design for the Straw Hat captain has been
enthusiastically received by the community, fueling theories about upcoming
story arcs.
Tickets
and additional details
The first
round of ticket raffles will begin on June 2nd. Although all the event's
contents have not yet been revealed, a similar experience to last year's is
expected, with conferences, exhibitions, interviews with the cast, and
exclusive franchise-related news.
One
Piece continues its strong new arc
The
animated series returned on April 5th with the second part of the Egghead arc.
International streaming is being managed by Crunchyroll, which offers new
episodes within hours of their Japanese broadcast, thus maintaining the global
enthusiasm for Eiichiro Oda's work.
With over
two decades of history, One Piece continues to solidify its place as one of
anime's most iconic franchises, and One Piece Day 25 promises to be an epic
celebration for all its fans.
