The first teaser trailer for the new One Piece adaptation has arrived, revealing Mayumi Tanaka reprising her role as the voice of the rubber-powered pirate captain Monkey D. Luffy in a project that revisits the East Blue arc. Produced by WIT Studio, the series is scheduled to premiere worldwide in February 2027. This project brings fresh animation and pacing to Luffy’s early adventures as he assembles the Straw Hat crew and sets sail toward the Grand Line in pursuit of the ultimate treasure.
The new trailer premiered at the Annecy International Animation Festival in France, where it received its first public screening to an enthusiastic audience of animation professionals and fans. The roughly one-minute teaser showcases high-quality animation of Luffy's signature stretches and early crew interactions from the East Blue saga. Festival attendees got an exclusive look at the updated visual style before the footage dropped on the official ONE PIECE YouTube channel, which you can watch below:
Additional staff was also revealed for the new anime series, including Yuki Hayashi on music. His compositions are expected to enhance the emotional depth and high-energy battles that define the series. This announcement builds further anticipation for the project's overall production quality.
The series is directed by Masashi Koizuka at WIT Studio, with Hideaki Abe serving as assistant director. Taku Kishimoto handles the series composition, while Yuki Hayashi takes on music composition duties. Kyoji Asano and Takatoshi Honda are responsible for the character designs. The series will stream on Netflix. Additional key staff members include:
Creature Design & Image Boards: Yasuhiro Kajino
Prop Design: Eri Taguchi
Action Animators: Ken Imaizumi, Shuhei Fukuda
Art Director: Tomonori Kuroda
Animation Producer: Ryoma Kawamura
This new adaptation aims to provide a modern retelling of Luffy's journey to become the Pirate King. By condensing the East Blue saga into seven episodes totaling around 300 minutes, it offers binge-worthy storytelling without filler content. The involvement of WIT Studio, known for its high-quality animation in titles like Attack on Titan, ensures fluid fight scenes and detailed world-building that will appeal to both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
The original One Piece anime continues to be available for streaming on multiple platforms. Viewers can watch it on Crunchyroll, Netflix, and various other services depending on their region. This ongoing series remains a cornerstone of anime with hundreds of episodes chronicling the Straw Hats' epic voyage across the Grand Line. Fans can dive into the full story or revisit favorite arcs at any time through these accessible streaming options.
Sources: Official ONE PIECE YouTube channel and Comic Natalie.
