As we enter 2026, One piece reminds us that it will continue to lead the entertainment industry and stay at the top with no signs of slowing down, providing viewers with new content, whether it's new anime episodes, a main series, a big-budget live-action adaptation available on Netflix, or amazing new game projects. The series continues to expand its reach and is still a popular favorite on the global front.
This upcoming new project titled One Piece Heroinesputs the spotlight on the series' female cast. It was originally teased in August 2025 as part of One piece Day of Celebration and it was reported that he was adapting the light novels (stories of the leading ladies of the Grand Line) to the screen. And after months of speculation, the debut date has been officially confirmed.
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Official One piece This was reported by the staff page on X (formerly Twitter). One Piece Heroines will be released on July 5, 2026. Such an announcement is a significant step for fans who have been following the production closely since its announcement last summer. It has already gone viral in a huge way, which is proof that the franchise momentum is not slowing down as 2026 arrives and the series still remains at the top of everyone's list.
Along with the release date, the announcement also revealed a new trailer visual that prominently features the series' famous navigator, Nami. The new visuals have the same kind of art style and energy that characterizes the Heroine series, and there's an assurance of faithful and beautiful storytelling. This update serves as the perfect catalyst for the fandom as it manages to fill the gap between major manga milestones and current episodes of the main series.
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Bringing light novels to life
Expansion of the Great Line beyond the main quest
For fans unfamiliar with the source material, One Piece Heroines is a series based on Jun Esaka's light novels, a series focusing on the personal adventures of Nami, Robin, Hancock, and Reiju. The first episode focuses on “Nami” and is titled “Nami”, which also features original scenes from the anime, such as Robin's appearance. These stories provide a unique insight into the world of the Straw Hats, focusing on personal, character-driven moments that can usually be overlooked in the excitement of the series' grand adventure. Fans can expect a welcome break in pace with these episodes exploring the fashion, friendships and hidden histories of these powerful women.
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Although official news has yet to be released, it's safe to assume that the project is in the capable hands of Toei Animation, which has been a cornerstone One piece anime for over 20 years. An adaptation by a major studio would guarantee that the visual style, art direction, and voice acting would be as good as the main series. Fans are also curious, especially how the studio will strike a balance between the simpler, lifestyle-friendly sound of the novels and the high-quality production standards set by the two recent arcs of the main series.
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- Release date
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October 20, 1999
- Network
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Fuji TV
- directors
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Hiroaki Miyamoto, Konosuke Uda, Junji Shimizu, Satoshi Itō, Munehisa Sakai, Katsumi Tokoro, Yutaka Nakajima, Yoshihiro Ueda, Kenichi Takeshita, Yoko Ikeda, Ryota Nakamura, Hiroyuki Kakudou, Takahiro Imayomura, Yashiôhiro Mayuū Shishido, Hidehiko Kadota, Sumio Watanabe, Harume Kosaka, Yasuhiro Tanabe, Yukihiko Nakao, Keisuke Onishi, Junichi Fujise, Hiroyuki Satou
- Writers
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Jin Tanaka, Akiko Inoue, Junki Takegami, Shinzo Fujita, Shouji Yonemura, Yoshiyuki Suga, Atsuhiro Tomioka, Hirohiko Uesaka, Michiru Shimada, Isao Murayama, Takuya Masumoto, Yoichi Takahashi, Momoka Toyoda
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Mayumi Tanaka
Monkey D. Luffy (voice)
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Kazuya Nakai
Roronoa Zoro (voice)
