Yuichi Nakamura Set to Play Loki
The Elbaf Arc begins its broadcast on April 5 at 11:15 PM. A new PV featuring footage of Loki, one of the most anticipated characters of this new chapter, was revealed on stage. Loki’s voice was heard for the first time in the video, after which the Straw Hat Crew cast members on stage made a surprise phone call to the actor. It was then revealed that Yuichi Nakamura would be voicing Loki. Nakamura, marking his first appearance in the "ONE PIECE" TV anime, joined the cast members on stage to discuss his impressions of the character.
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"ONE PIECE HEROINES" to Air on July 5 (Sun)
Updates and a new PV for the anime "ONE PIECE HEROINES," which highlights the charm of the series' female leads, were also released. It was announced that Maaya Sakamoto will voice the original character Miucha, a shoemaker, while Takehito Koyasu will play the shoe designer Lubno.
The anime is based on the novel series "ONE PIECE novel HEROINES" by Jun Esaka and Sayaka Suwa, serialized in "ONE PIECE magazine." It will adapt the "episode: NAMI" story, featuring additional anime-original elements, including an appearance by Nico Robin.
"ONE PIECE HEROINES" will air as a special one-episode broadcast on the national Fuji TV network on Sunday, July 5, from 11:15 PM to 11:45 PM. Furthermore, original character design sheets showing the outfits of Lubno and Miucha were unveiled.
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The 2nd Global Character Popularity Poll "WT100" is Now Underway
To commemorate the manga reaching 600 million copies in worldwide circulation, the 2nd ONE PIECE Global Character Popularity Poll, "WORLD TOP 100," is currently taking place. Fans can vote to determine the global ranking from a total of 1,567 eligible characters.
Starting March 28, a new voting method called "WT100 Spot Voting" has been introduced. "WT100" panels have been set up at JUMP SHOPs and Mugiwara Stores across Japan. By scanning the 2D code on these panels, fans can cast one additional vote per day on top of their standard web vote. Furthermore, those who participate in "Spot Voting" will receive a commemorative voting image with a limited-edition design (featuring the character they voted for and the date).
It was also announced that a mid-term result reveal will be held on the official "ONE PIECE" YouTube channel on May 3 at 11:45 PM, following the TV anime broadcast. Details regarding the guests and more will be announced at a later date.
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