The One Piece remake from Wit Studio drops its first trailer at Annecy and confirms Mayumi Tanaka’s return as Luffy. Season 1 arrives February 2027 on Netflix.
Netflix has released the first trailer for The One Piece, the highly anticipated remake of Eiichiro Oda’s global phenomenon, produced by Wit Studio. The reveal took place at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, one day after the debut of the opening episode’s first illustration. Fans finally received confirmation of the detail they considered essential for the project’s credibility: Mayumi Tanaka, the legendary voice of Monkey D. Luffy for more than twenty‑five years, will reprise her role in this new adaptation.
Table of Contents
- What Is The One Piece Remake
- When Is The One Piece Releasing
- Who Is Returning to the Cast
- What Does the Trailer Show
- What Story Will Season 1 Cover
- Who Is Making the Remake
- Why Wit Studio Is Recreating One Piece
What Is The One Piece Remake
The One Piece is a modern reinterpretation of the earliest chapters of Eiichiro Oda’s manga, produced entirely by Wit Studio, known for Attack on Titan, Vinland Saga, Great Pretender, and Ousama Ranking. The project aims to retell the East Blue saga with contemporary animation techniques while remaining faithful to the spirit of the original work.
When Is The One Piece Releasing
Netflix confirmed:
- Release window: February 2027
- Format: Seven‑episode season
- Total runtime: Approximately 300 minutes
- Availability: All episodes released simultaneously worldwide
This marks the first time the East Blue arc will be presented as a concise, high‑budget limited series.
Who Is Returning to the Cast
The biggest announcement from Annecy was the return of Mayumi Tanaka as Monkey D. Luffy. Her involvement ensures continuity with the original anime and preserves the iconic voice that has defined Luffy for generations.
Tanaka shared her thoughts:
“I’m very happy to be rejoining the new The One Piece series as Luffy. I was a little nervous about starting something new at my age, but after trying it out, I made new discoveries and was able to portray Luffy with a renewed feeling. I really enjoyed recording it, so I hope many people will see it.”
What Does the Trailer Show
The minute‑long trailer focuses on:
- Character design sheets
- Image boards
- Early animation concepts
- New visual direction inspired by Oda’s manga
Rather than showcasing finished scenes, the trailer highlights the project’s artistic philosophy and how Wit Studio intends to reinterpret the world of One Piece.
What Story Will Season 1 Cover
Season 1 adapts the first 50 chapters of the manga, covering:
- Luffy’s departure from Foosha Village
- Encounters with Zoro, Nami, and Usopp
- Battles against Buggy, Kuro, and Don Krieg
- The Baratie arc, ending when Luffy meets Sanji
This structure mirrors the earliest foundation of the Straw Hat Pirates.
Who Is Making the Remake
The creative team includes veterans from major anime productions:
- Director: Masashi Koizuka (Attack on Titan)
- Assistant Director: Hideaki Abe (Jujutsu Kaisen)
- Character Design and Chief Animation Direction:
- Kyoji Asano (Attack on Titan, Spy x Family)
- Takatoshi Honda (In/Spectre, The First Slam Dunk)
- Series Composition: Taku Kishimoto (Ranking of Kings, Haikyu!!)
- Accessory Design: Eri Taguchi
- Action Animation: Shuhei Fukuda, Ken Imaizumi
- Art Direction: Tomonori Kuroda
- Image Boards and Creature Design: Yasuhiro Kajino
All animation is handled by Wit Studio, ensuring a unified visual identity.
Why Wit Studio Is Recreating One Piece
The remake was conceived to address a challenge acknowledged by Wit Studio’s leadership: over a thousand episodes can be intimidating for new viewers, especially younger audiences accustomed to modern widescreen animation.
Key motivations include:
- Updating the earliest arcs from analog 4:3 to modern visual standards
- Providing a new entry point for viewers discovering One Piece through the manga or live‑action series
- Complementing Toei Animation’s ongoing production of the main anime
- Expanding the franchise’s reach across multiple formats
Toei Animation has reportedly encouraged the project, viewing it as a way to strengthen the franchise’s global presence.