ONE PIECE HEROINES: Nami Takes Center Stage This July

The powerful female characters from the sea are taking the spotlight. ONE PIECE HEROINES, a new anime project, is officially set to premiere on Fuji TV and its affiliates on July 5, 2026, at 11:15 p.m.. This new production aims to offer a fresh perspective focusing on the series' prominent female characters.

Series Overview

Based on the ONE PIECE Novels: HEROINES originally published in the ONE PIECE Magazine, this series promises to delve into the individuality and identity of each heroine.

Episode Highlights

The first episode, titled “NAMI,” will prominently feature the Straw Hat Pirates' navigator, Nami. Alongside her, Nico Robin will also play significant roles, with exclusive original content being added to expand beyond the written source.

Production Team

The project boasts a talented crew with prior experience in acclaimed works:

• Director: Yu Kamatani (also directed Looking for Magical Doremi, series director in Koisuru One Piece)
• Writer: Momoka Toyoda (known for the ONE PIECE FAN LETTER)
• Character Design: Takashi Kojima (contributed to The Colors Within, MONSTERS)

Context of the Franchise

This announcement comes at an exciting time for the franchise, with the main anime set to kick off the much-anticipated Elbaph Arc in April this year. ONE PIECE HEROINES will be a perfect summer addition, celebrating the legacy of a series with over 510 million copies in circulation worldwide.

Source: Somos Kudasai