Manga Artists pay tribute to “Dragon Ball” creator Toriyama Akira, who passed away on March 1st

With the surprising announcement of Toriyama Akira’s death (who passed away on March 1st due to acute subdural hematoma), many manga artists are paying tribute. “ONE PIECE” creator Oda Eiichiro’s comments are as follows: It’s too early. The hole is too big. The thought of Read More …

New anime series “THE ONE PIECE” was announced at Jump Festa 2024, to be produced by WIT Studio

Nextflix announced wonderful news at Jump Festa 2024 for “ONE PIECE” fans and that there is a new adaptation that will be produced by WIT Studio.  And a special announcement video was released on Youtube: According to Netflix: Netflix today announced that the manga “ONE Read More …

The “ONE PIECE” manga will be on hiatus for four weeks as mangaka Oda Eiichiro will have eye surgery

“One Piece” mangaka Oda Eichiiro released a message in Japanese and English in regards to his upcoming eye surgery for astigmatism which is affecting his work. Due to the surgery, the manga will go on hiatus for four weeks, so there will be no “ONE Read More …

“ONE PIECE” creator Oda Eiichiro to take a break, “ONE PIECE” to be suspended for one month

Mangaka Oda Eiichiro is known as one of the hardest working manga creators and his manga “ONE PIECE” is one of the best-selling manga of all time. He has been doing it consistently with very few breaks in between since July 1997. But this time Read More …

Nitta Mackenyu has been cast as Roronoa Zoro for NETFLIX’s live action version of “ONE PIECE”

It was officially announced that Nitta Mackenyu has been cast as Roronoa Zoro for NETFLIX’s live action drama series “ONE PIECE”. Five members of the Straw Hat Pirates have now been cast including Inaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero Read More …

“ONE PIECE” chapter for “Weekly Shonen Jump” vol. 44 to be suspended, due to Oda Eiichiro’s sudden illness

The editorial department for “Weekly Shonen Jump” updated their official Twitter on December 2nd to announce that the latest chapter of “ONE PIECE” created by Oda Eiichiro, will be suspended from vol. 44 due to Oda’s sudden illness. Oda is doing better now and will Read More …

“ONE PIECE” creator Oda Eichiro said the series will be completed in 4-5 years

Oda Eichiiro, the creator of the long running manga series “ONE PIECE” appeared on FUJI TV’s “Arashitsubo” on August 27th. ARASHI visited Shueisha’s “Shonen Jump” editorial department where they met with Oda who joked how he rarely visits the “JUMP” editorial department and was staring Read More …

Anime Reviews (2010-2019): One Piece: Season Ten, Voyage One (2012-2013)

“One Piece: Season Ten, Voyage One” is another fun, action-packed volume and also that we are now getting into a more deeper, darker and action-packed storyline with this Punk Hazard arc.Not only do you have the Straw Hat Pirates but you have the Marines, Trafalgar Read More …

“ONE PIECE” vol. 97, “ONE PIECE” Magazine vol. 10 and “COLORWALK9” have been postponed for release on September 16th

It was announced that “ONE PIECE” vol. 97, “ONE PIECE” Magazine vol. 10 and “COLORWALK9” have been postponed for release on September 16th. Originally to be released on September 4th, due to the novel coronavirus, the publications have been postponed. According to the the announcement Read More …

Oda Eichiiro, creator of “One Piece” allows “One Piece LINE stamp copyright” to be free for one year

Oda Eichiiro, creator of “One Piece” has announced that is allowing the “LINE stamp copyright” to be free on LINE for one year, allowing other people to create “One Piece” related LINE stamps. He does say that anyone creating expressions that make people uncomfortable which Read More …

Anime Reviews (2010-2019): One Piece: Stampede (A Neo-Tokyo 2099 Anime on Blu-ray review) (2019)

“One Piece: Stampede” is a film which manages to find a way to bring the action, the emotional dramatic moments and all-out excitement.  Granted, animated films tend to split away from their TV storylines quite a bit and tend to be more focused on action.  Read More …

Anime Reviews (2010-2019): One Piece: Episode of Skypeia (A Neo-Tokyo 2099 Anime on Blu-ray review) (2018)

if you are a big fan of “One Piece” and don’t have much time (or money) to invest in watching the “Skypeia Arc”, then I definitely recommend watching the special! Image courtesy of © 1999 Toei Animation Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. TITLE: One Piece: Read More …

Anime Reviews (2010-2019): One Piece: Episode of Sabo – The Three Brothers’ Bond – The Miraculous Reunion and the Inherited Will (A Neo-Tokyo 2099 Anime on Blu-ray review) (2015)

Delightful and action-packed, “One Piece: Episode of Sabo – The Three Brothers’ Bond – The Miraculous Reunion and the Inherited Will” is recommended! Image courtesy of © 1999 Toei Animation Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. TITLE: One Piece: Episode of Sabo – The Three Brothers’ Bond Read More …