The
strongest women of the sea take the lead. It has been officially announced that
the ONE PIECE HEROINES anime project will begin airing
on Fuji TV and its affiliated networks on July 5, 2026 at
11:15 p.m. This new production seeks to offer a fresh perspective on the world
created by Eiichiro Oda, focusing exclusively on its female characters.
The series is based on the ONE PIECE novel HEROINES series of novels, originally published in ONE PIECE Magazine, and promises to explore the individuality and identity of each heroine.
ONE
PIECE HEROINES ANIME Details
The adaptation
will begin with the "episode: NAMI", placing the Straw Hat navigator
at the center of the narrative. In addition to Nami, Nico
Robin's featured participation has been confirmed and will include
original elements exclusive to the anime to expand the story beyond the written
source.
Production
Equipment
The project
brings together a talented team with previous experience in the franchise and
acclaimed works:
- Director: Yu Kamatani (Looking
for Magical Doremi, series director on Koisuru One Piece).
- Screenplay: Momoka Toyoda (Screenwriter
of ONE PIECE FAN LETTER).
- Character Design: Takashi Kojima (The
Colors Within, MONSTERS).
Context
of the franchise
This
announcement comes at a crucial time for the saga. While the main television
anime is scheduled to start the long-awaited Elbaph Arc in
April of this year, ONE PIECE HEROINES will serve as a perfect
complement to the summer, celebrating the legacy of a work that has surpassed
510 million copies in circulation worldwide.
