Netflix Announces New ONE PIECE Anime Series with Eiichiro Oda’s MONSTERS 103 MERCIES DRAGON DAMNATION

Netflix has announced The One Piece, a new anime series anime adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s popular manga series. The project is described as “a new anime adaptation starting from the iconic East Blue saga.” Netflix is obviously looking to continue to cash in on the success of the One Piece franchise which they recently adapted as a live-action series that became a hit. They also host the current ongoing anime series.

The new series will be produced by WIT Studio, which is known for their work on hit anime such as SPY x FAMILY and Attack on Titan, in partnership with Shueisha, Fuji Television Network, and Toei Animation Co.

A joint statement was released be The One Piece’s production committee — made up of Shueisha, Fuji Television Network, and Toei Animation Co. representatives, which says that The One Piece “will be distinct from the TV anime series,” making for a “fresh yet familiar experience, utilizing cutting-edge visual technology to reimagine Luffy’s adventures through the beloved East Blue saga.”

One Piece is set in a fantasy world and follows the fantastical adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew as they explore exotic islands and endless oceans in search for the ultimate treasure ‘One Piece’ to become the next Pirate King. There’s no release date set for this project yet.

Netflix also announced that Oda’s manga, Monsters 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation, will be adapted as an anime series. Oda created this one when he was just 19 years old and this will be the first time it’s been adapted. The series centers on Ryuma, a samurai entangled in a world disrupted by an ominous force—a dragon capable of unleashing catastrophic destruction upon the land.

Monsters 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation is produced by E&H production and it will be released in January.

Check out an announcement teaser for The One Piece below!