One Piece Fan Letter Anime Special Reveals October 2024 Release Date with New Visual

The highly anticipated One Piece FAN LETTER anime special is set to premiere on October 20, 2024, as announced by One Piece’s official X account on October 3. Accompanying this announcement was a captivating key visual and a teaser trailer that can be viewed on YouTube, offering exciting glimpses of the upcoming anime special.

One Piece FAN LETTER is designated as a commemorative anime special celebrating the 25th anniversary of the One Piece anime adaptation. The acclaimed series, created by Eiichiro Oda, first began serialization in 1997, and the anime adaptation was undertaken by Toei Animation, with the inaugural episode airing in 1999.

Release Details for One Piece FAN LETTER: Key Visual, Main Staff, and More

As previously stated, One Piece FAN LETTER will air on October 20, 2024, at 9:30 AM JST. Fans in Japan can catch the anime special on Fuji TV and various local television networks. Further broadcasting options are expected to be announced as the release date approaches.

The key visual showcases an everyday citizen gazing at a Wanted board filled with infamous criminals: the Straw Hat Pirates. The trailer provides fans with exciting snippets and broadcast details.

A still from One Piece FAN LETTER teaser (Image via Toei Animation and Shueisha)

The anime special will be directed by Megumi Ishitani, a familiar name from the original One Piece series. Keisuke Mori will oversee character design and animation, along with his previous contributions to storyboarding and assistant animation direction in the original series.

The screenplay will be crafted by Momoka Toyoda, known for her work on titles such as Liar Liar and My Happy Marriage. It is essential to note that One Piece FAN LETTER is not considered canonical to the main storyline.

For fans interested in the lore of the Straw Hat Pirates, the One Piece novel Mugiwara Stories offers a fresh perspective. This novel has gained popularity for its unique storytelling approach, shifting away from the traditional treasure-seeking narrative to explore the lives of characters through the eyes of various individuals unrelated to the search for One Piece. It offers unique insights into the personalities of the Straw Hat Pirates during moments unrelated to their quest.

Stay tuned for more updates on anime and manga as we move through 2024.

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