Highlights Bakugo is back in My Hero Academia after being absent for over a year, and he’s facing the greatest villain in the story, All For One. Bakugo’s Quirk, Explosion, is incredibly powerful and can cause massive destruction with a single strike. He has reached new levels of power through his Quirk Awakening. Bakugo’s Quirk…
One Piece Film: Red has become the 7th highest-grossing Japanese film of all time. Box office tracker Kogyo Tsushin revealed that One Piece Film: Red has now passed Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke with 20.27 billion yen (US$133.6 million) as of Nov. 12, 2023. Princess Mononoke currently stands at 20.18 billion ($133 million). Film: Red initially…
Starting on Nov. 12, One Piece episodes have begun airing during a different time slot when they premiere in Japan. According to a post from One Piece‘s official English-language X (formerly Twitter) account, One Piece Episode 1083, in addition to all subsequent episodes of the beloved shonen title, will air at 6 p.m. PT. Recently,…
The One Piece anime voice actors for Zoro and Luffy sat down to discuss their lines, and their answers about their favorite pieces of dialogue may surprise fans. Nikkei Entertainment magazine sat down Luffy’s anime voice actor, Mayumi Tanaka, and Zoro’s voice actor, Kazuya Nakai, on Nov. 4, 2023. With translations by sandman, fans were…
Summary Luffy’s Gear 5 transformation in One Piece Episode 1071 has made anime history, sparking intense debates among fans about its significance and impact. Some fans argue that Gear 5 is overrated and just another generic power-up, and a deus ex machina at that. Conversely, many fans defend Gear 5 as a game-changer and a…
The United States Marine Corps has sent a challenge to fans of the massively popular One Piece series. Anime NYC’s official X (formerly Twitter) account shared a post inviting One Piece lovers to drop by the USMC booth at the upcoming convention. The booth will offer attendees an opportunity to discover what it takes to…
A new report for Bandai Namco’s fiscal year 2024 (April 1, 2023-March 23, 2024) shows that One Piece is steadily catching up to Dragon Ball in terms of profitability as an IP. According to a post on X (formerly Twitter) by user Ethan Law, Mobile Suit Gundam reigns supreme as the most profitable Bandai Namco…
The following contains spoilers for One Piece Chapter 1097, “Ginny,” by Eiichiro Oda, Stepyen Paul,nand Vanessa Satone, available now through Viz Media. Summary Fans thought Ginny would be Kuma’s future wife and Bonney’s mother, but Chapter 1097 reveals a more complicated story. Ginny’s backstory has led fans to reconsider Bonney’s origins and theories about Kuma…
The following contains spoilers for One Piece Chapter 1097, “Ginny,” by Eiichiro Oda, Stepyen Paul,nand Vanessa Satone, available now through Viz Media. Summary Dragon’s past as a Marine adds depth to his character and raises questions about his relationship with his father, Garp. Dragon has a potential connection with Admiral Sakazuki (Akainu). Dragon’s former role…
Highlights Zoro’s moment of taking on Luffy’s pain after the battle with Kuma on Thriller Bark is a poignant demonstration of loyalty and camaraderie. The release of One Piece Chapter 1097 reveals Kuma’s past and his devotion to Monkey D. Dragon, giving Zoro’s stand a new meaning. Kuma’s ability to repel emotions, memories, fatigue, and…