A Fan Favorite Character Is Finally Back as the ‘One Piece’ Special Releases Official PV Video for Episode 3

As a seasoned gamer and avid anime fan who has been following One Piece since its early days, I must say that the recent announcement of the Special Edited Version – One Piece: Fish-Man Island Saga is a breath of fresh air. The remastered version of our beloved series is not just a nostalgia trip, but a chance to revisit old favorites with improved visuals and sound quality.


For enthusiasts of Eiichiro Oda’s highly acclaimed series, it’s common knowledge that One Piece is taking a hiatus until April 2025, with the anime specifically. However, this doesn’t imply that fans can’t find something to savor, as the One Piece anime continues to air, even during this break in the storyline.

While you may be wondering, allow me to clarify: Despite the main anime taking a pause, a special edited version titled “One Piece: Fish-Man Island Saga” is currently airing instead. This offers viewers a chance to revisit classic episodes in an improved, remastered format, bringing joy to fans for multiple reasons.

Given that information, the authentic Japanese X account for the One Piece anime has recently unveiled the official preview video for episode 3 of the Special Edited Version. Fans will undoubtedly be thrilled to catch a glimpse of Bartholomew Kuma in the revamped anime!

As a devoted fan, I’m excited to share that you might be familiar with this, but for those who may have missed a few episodes, the Special Edited Version of One Piece anime is coming! This version offers enhanced artwork, revamped animations, and an incredible upgrade – Dolby Atmos sound. Prepare to rediscover your favorite scenes in a whole new way, as the quality is taken to another level!

In the realm of anime, it’s quite common to encounter revamped editions of past episodes from ongoing series like Detective Conan when the primary anime is on hiatus. However, this isn’t consistently structured like One Piece.

Be that as it may, here is the announcement:

Next episode of “ONE PIECE” airs on November 17th (Tue) from 9:30 AM.

— ONE PIECE スタッフ【公式】/ Official (@Eiichiro_Staff) November 10, 2024

We also have the video here for you, so you can check it out for yourselves:

The upcoming episode, entitled “A Stunning Disclosure – Generous Kuma,” is scheduled to premiere on November 17, 2024, in Japan. Crunchyroll has announced that it will broadcast the episodes worldwide, however, there will be a one-month exclusivity period in certain regions before they become available globally.

Regarding the “Specially Edited Version – One Piece: Fish-Man Island Saga,” it appears that the reworked anime is scheduled to broadcast the entire Fish-Man Island arc from November 2024 to April 2025. This timing coincides with the main anime’s return. The condensed version will consist of only 21 episodes, as compared to the original 57 episodes. This means that not all parts of the saga will be remastered, but the essence of the renowned arc will still be present. Fans can look forward to experiencing many memorable moments in a significantly improved visual quality.

As this isn’t a reboot or any similar project, but rather an enhancement, the original voice cast stays on board. However, we do have the names of the fresh team members involved in the Special.

  • Series Director: Tatsuya Nagamine
  • Series Composition + Script: Momoka Toyoda
  • Cinematography Director: Tomoyuki Ishiyama
  • Music: Kohei Tanaka, Shiro Hamaguchi
  • Line Producer: Tetsuji Akahori
  • Planning: Shun Hidaka (Fuji TV), Ryuta Koike
  • Producer: Shintarō Hashimoto, Miki Kobayashi

Finally, VIZ Media describes the manga as:

In his youth, Monkey D. Luffy’s dreams were ignited by the stories of the pirate “Red-Haired” Shanks. However, fate took a twist when Luffy unintentionally consumed the Gum-Gum Devil Fruit, granting him the ability to elongate like rubber…but at the price of losing his ability to swim! Despite this setback, Luffy remained determined to claim the title of pirate king. Years later, he embarks on his journey with only one companion in a rowboat, seeking the mythical “One Piece,” rumored to be the most valuable treasure on Earth.

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2024-11-10 17:14