First Trailer Released for One Piece Anime Remake

The Straw Hat Pirates are on a roll! Recently, a teaser dropped for WIT Studio’s upcoming anime remake of One Piece, aptly titled The One Piece, offering a fresh perspective on the cherished manga and anime series.

The one-minute trailer gives us a glimpse into the early adventures, featuring Gol D. Roger’s iconic final words.

Set to premiere in February 2027, The One Piece will consist of seven episodes, each around 42 minutes long. It aims to adapt the first 50 chapters of the manga, covering the story up to the Baratie arc, where fans will meet Sanji.

For those who might be wondering, “Isn’t there already an anime for One Piece?” the answer is yes—over 1,167 episodes have been released. However, many fans are eager for this new adaptation because the original series, produced by Toei Animation, had to make compromises to maintain a weekly release schedule for two decades.

To keep up with the manga, which is created at a slower pace by smaller teams, the anime often took non-canonical detours. This strict schedule also limited the opportunity for the high-quality animation that action fans typically expect from shonen series.

With fewer deadlines to meet, expectations are high for smoother animation in the upcoming series. WIT Studio, known for its stunning visuals in recent hits like Attack on Titan, Ranking of Kings, Spy x Family, and Vinland Saga, is at the helm. The series will be directed by Masashi Koizuka, with Taku Kishimoto handling the series composition.

Netflix has fully embraced One Piece in recent years. In addition to the anime remake, the platform has also produced a surprisingly enjoyable live-action adaptation, which has covered up to chapter 154 of the manga’s 1,185 chapters. The third season of this live-action series is set to stream in 2027.

This news comes as the manga approaches its conclusion. While the exact number of remaining chapters is still a mystery, creator Eiichiro Oda has confirmed that the series is in its final phase. Meanwhile, Toei’s long-running anime adaptation has slowed down, limiting its output to 26 episodes per year starting in 2026. Fortunately, Netflix appears to be stepping in to fill the gap.