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Crunchyroll to release 'One Piece Film Red' in select countries this fall

Photo credit: Toei Animation Inc.

Crunchyroll and Toei Animation Inc. will release One Piece Film Red in theaters in select countries this fall.

Announced today, the 15th film in the popular One Piece franchise will make its way to theaters in both subbed and dubbed versions in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. A synopsis for the film reads:

Uta —the most beloved singer in the world. Renowned for concealing her own identity when performing, her voice has come to be described as “otherworldly.” Now, for the first time ever, Uta will herself to the world at a live concert. As the venue fills with all kinds of Uta fans —excited pirates, the Navy watching closely, and the Straw Hats led by Luffy who simply came to enjoy her sonorous performance —the voice that the whole world has been waiting for is about to resound. The story begins with the shocking fact that she is Shanks' daughter.

Masayuki Endo, President and CEO of Toei Animation Inc said this about the release:

“We’re excited to bring One Piece Film Red to theaters around the world this fall, which actually coincides with the 23rd anniversary of the One Piece franchise. This new film from creator Eiichiro Oda will truly captivate fans in a thrilling new adventure with the Straws Hats that features the debut of Uta – a mysterious new character in the world of One Piece.”

Mitchel Berger, Crunchyroll’s Senior Vice President of Global Commerce also said:

”One Piece has been a cornerstone on Crunchyroll, delighting fans around the world. We’re thrilled to bring audiences the next adventure in this global franchise, and the adventure with a new stand-alone story in theaters.”

Crunchyroll will celebrate One Piece Film Red at Anime Expo on Saturday, July 2 with a special sold-out musical performance from Steve Aoki at The Novo and a panel at the anime convention featuring One Piece producer Shinji Shimizu and English dub actors Brandon Potter (“Shanks”) and Ian Sinclair (“Brook”) along with ADR Director Anthony Bowling.

Anime Expo will make its in-person return to the Los Angeles Convention Center from July 1 through July 4. Four-day and single-day badges for Anime Expo are on sale to the general public right now. Badges for Saturday are sold out.