One Piece fans are in for a treat. You may remember, our good pals at the One Piece Podcast met their Kickstarter goal back in May funding a trip to Japan to film a One Piece documentary like none other. While there, hosts Zach and Greg toured the country, interviewed some of the biggest names in the One Piece franchise, got exclusive access to One Piece and Shonen Jump events, and talked to fans from around Japan! Well the trip is over and its time to get to share the experience! Were happy to announce that well be working with the One Piece Podcast team to help share the OPP Goes to Japan documentary with as many fans as possible.
What can you expect to see? Well be hosting exclusive clips and segments featuring various tours and interviews that can be found throughout the documentary:
· Exclusive Interview: Shigefumi Shingaki (Animation Director for One Piece)
· Exclusive Interview: Takeru Isaka (Manga Editor for One Piece)
· Mugiwara (Straw Hat) Store: The worlds largest One Piece themed store in the Shibuya district.
· Bandai Namcos J-World Theme Park: The Shonen Jump theme park featuring One Piece themed rides, games, and food.
· The One Piece Planetarium: An event that features new animation, starring and narrated by the Straw Hat Pirates.
· The United States of Odaiba: Located at Fuji Television Headquarters, and filmed at the United States of Odaiba, this stop featured a One Piece show, tons of merchandise, and a special Punk Hazard exhibit.
· The One Piece Grand Arena Tour: This One Piece event travels around the country each year and features recreations of famous scenes.
· Universal Studios Japan: Featuring an entire Marine village dedicated to One Piece! Throughout the day, professional actors perform interactive shows. The podcast also takes a rare look at the Punk Hazard-inspired One Piece Premiere Show featuring live-action characters playing out an original plot with the Straw Hats and many other familiar characters from the series, all voiced by the original voice actors.