Greatest anime of all time! — One Piece’s historic showing on Las Vegas Sphere sends fans abuzz

The 25th-anniversary celebration of One Piece began on June 10, 2024, with the exterior of the Las Vegas Sphere being taken over by the series. The celebration will run for six days, with the show being broadcasted on the world’s display screen.

The sphere showcased an exclusive edit featuring the Straw Hat Pirates, with a special focus on Monkey D Luffy. It also highlighted Luffy’s latest Gear, infusing a new energy into the atmosphere of Las Vegas.

A user on X, @onepiecedaiIys, shared a photo of the display online, causing fans to go wild. Although many fans praised the series as the best anime ever, a few even went as far as planning a trip to Las Vegas just to witness this unforgettable moment.

One Piece Display on Las Vegas Sphere Extended Until June 16

The Las Vegas Sphere’s exterior was featured in the video posted by the X user, with the Straw Hats Pirates’ Jolly Roger prominently displayed. As the video continued, the Grand Line and Going Merry sailing through it were also shown. The screen then cut to Luffy, who could be seen smirking.

The video ended by showcasing Luffy’s Gear 5, which he achieved during his fight with Kaido, while also displaying random moments from the anime on negative films on the screen.

Luffy (left) and Shanks (right) as seen in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

The exhibit concluded with a tribute to the ’25th Anniversary,’ featuring the iconic moment when Shanks passed on his Straw Hat to Luffy. The display is scheduled to run until June 16, 2024.

Fans responded to the event with enthusiasm and expressed their appreciation for their beloved anime series dominating one of the world’s largest cities. For some, this was an opportunity to declare their favorite anime as the best of all time.

Reactions to One Piece Taking Over Las Vegas Sphere

The series’ fans celebrated this moment of success by declaring it as the best in the media. Additionally, many fans were amazed by the fact that the series has been on air for 25 years, which is an accomplishment in its own right.

“Best anime ever for a reason”another one said

“25 years….JESUS CHRIST”another fan showed his amazement

Whitebeard as seen in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

A fan used this opportunity to repeat Whitebeard’s final words before his passing, in which he proclaimed the existence of the One Piece. Some enthusiasts even expressed their determination to journey to Las Vegas to see their hero on the silver screen.

“One piece is real”a fan said

“I’m coming to Las Vegas rn just to see Luffy’s face on the sphere”another fan said

“Peak”another one said

Final thoughts

Monkey D Luffy as seen in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

Despite having aired for over 25 years with more than 1000 episodes, One Piece remains one of the most influential anime series on the internet. This remarkable milestone is a source of pride for dedicated fans who have continuously followed the journey of protagonist Monkey D Luffy as he strives to become the Pirate King of the Grand Line.