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Raise your tankard and celebrate! Today marks the 26th Anniversary of the ONE PIECE anime's first broadcast! To commemorate the journey, the official staff accounts released a special illustration of Gear 5 Luffy drawn by long-time series animator and designer Masayuki Sato.
This is a massive milestone for the Straw Hat Crew, whose epic journey continues to stream worldwide every week.
THE IMPORTANT DETAILS
The Milestone: 26th Anniversary of the ONE PIECE anime (The first episode aired on October 20, 1999).
The Artist: The commemorative visual was drawn by Masayuki Sato, a key animator on the original opening and a veteran character designer for the series.
The Visual: The art features Gear 5 Luffy, highlighting the immense power and unbridled joy of the current arc.
The Legacy: The anime continues to bring people together as the crew journeys down the Grand Line searching for the Legendary One Piece.
ONE PIECE Anime 26th Anniversary Art
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