Summary
One Piecehas taken the world by storm for its 25th anniversary. The legendary manga and anime series by Eiichiro Oda is currently celebrating 25 years in the best way possible. The series has become an icon in Japanese entertainment and, in 2023, became one of Netflix’s most popular shows in a live-action adaptation. The anime series first aired on August 20, 2025, andstarting on June 11, 2025, it is celebrating over two decades of worldwide domination.
Japanese manga artist and creator ofOne Piece,Eiichiro Oda, began working forShonen Jump Magazineat 17 years old. Since then, he has become one of the most successful manga artists of all time.
Following the worldwide success of the live-action adaptation ofOne Piecefrom Netflix,Oda’s manga series is now the best-selling piece of literature written by a single person of all time, outselling the Batman comics and J.K. Rowling’sHarry Potter. Once again,One Piecehas hit another major milestone for its 25th anniversary.
One Piece Becomes the First Anime to Take Over the Las Vegas Sphere
Oda’s World-Famous Anime Comes to Life in a New Way For its 25th Anniversary
To commemorate the joy that it has brought to a multi-generational audience,One Piecehas officially become the first anime to take over the world’s largest screen: the Las Vegas Sphere. In an epic week-long event, Oda’s masterpiece will claim the giant sphere in the center of America’s most extravagant city.From June 10-16, fans of all ages can enjoy a 90-second display of the anime on a monstrous array of LED lights that represents the anime’s massive impact on entertainment media.For those die-hard fans who aren’t able to witness the spectacular light show in person, Toei Animation’s official YouTube channel posted the full sequence for everyOne Piecelover to enjoy.
25 Years of One Piece: World Domination
One PieceWill Go Down in History Alongside Anime’s Best Series
Since its serialization in July 1997,One Piecehas stolen the hearts of anime fans, both new and old. The story follows the adventures of Captain Monkey D. Luffy and his loyal crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, who each pursue their own dreams while simultaneously searching forGol D. Roger’s hidden treasure: the elusive One Piece. Sitting at over 1,100 episodes and manga chapters,Oda continues to stun audiences with enticing world-building, characterizations, and an engaging government conspiracy.
Dedicated to the child-like joy thatOne Pieceevokes in each and every viewer, the Las Vegas Sphere is not the only conglomerate to honor the anime. Uniqlo, a Japanese clothing brand,has teamed up withOne Pieceto further celebrate the anime’s massive accomplishment. The collection will consist of eight adult t-shirts and five children’s t-shirts.One Piecefans can look forward to the remaining half of 2024as the series continues its final saga and is honored in a variety of ways that capture the vibrancy and merriment of the franchise.
One Piece
Created by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece is a multimedia franchise that began as a manga series and follows the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates as led by Monkey D. Luffy. Luffy, an enthusiastic pirate with a thirst for adventure, is afflicted by a mysterious curse that gives him various powers he uses to protect himself and his friends. The manga eventually gave way to the anime series, with the two being some of history’s longest-running anime and manga series. Along with over fifty video games made over the years, the series entered the live-action world with Netflix’s 2023 adaptation.
