ONE PIECE is thrilling fans once again as Animate announced a new collectible merchandise line featuring special line-drawing (描き下ろし) artwork of the “Straw Hat Pirates,” led by Luffy. Sales begin on August 8, 2026. Alongside this, a special event fair 「ONE PIECE フェア in アニメイト【エルバフ編】」 (ONE PIECE Fair in Animate [Elbaf Arc]) will be held at all Animate locations across Japan and through Animate Online.
About ONE PIECE
ONE PIECE is the legendary manga by Oda Eiichiro, which began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump issue 34 on July 22, 1997. By 2022 it had celebrated 25 years of publication, with worldwide comic sales surpassing 600 million copies. As of March 4, 2026, domestic Japanese sales alone exceed 450 million copies, with overseas sales topping another 150 million.
The TV anime series has been airing on Fuji TV since 1999 and celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2024. The anime is currently broadcasting the Elbaf Arc starting from April 2026. The live-action series on Netflix also launched Season 2 in March 2026.
New Merchandise from Animate
This collection stands out with its special line-drawing illustration of the Straw Hat Pirates, covering a wide variety of everyday-use items, including:
- Acrylic Stand — On sale August 8, 2026; 1,980 yen each (tax included); 10 designs available
- Character Badge Collection — On sale August 8, 2026; 440 yen per pack or 4,400 yen per box (10 packs); 10 designs total
- Clear Poster — On sale August 8, 2026; 880 yen (tax included)
- T-Shirt — On sale August 8, 2026; 3,850 yen (tax included)
There are also additional items in the same collection.
Special ONE PIECE Elbaf Arc Fair
From August 8–30, 2026, all Animate stores nationwide and Animate Online will hold the 「ONE PIECE フェア in アニメイト【エルバフ編】」 with the following purchase benefits:
- Purchase or reserve any ONE PIECE-related item for 1,100 yen or more (tax included) and receive 1 sticker sheet
- Purchase or reserve one book, or one audio/visual item priced at 1,100 yen or more (tax included), and receive 1 sticker sheet
The purchase benefit is a Sticker set — all 10 designs collectible, with no option to choose a specific design.
Special In-Store Decorations by Branch
To celebrate the launch of this merchandise collection, Animate is also offering additional special in-store decorations at select branches:
- Front window display at Ikebukuro Main Branch (Phase 2) — August 1–31, 2026
- Standing panel display at Ikebukuro, Sennichimae, Sapporo, Shibuya, Nagoya, Akihabara, Tenjoji, Kyoto, Fukuoka Parco, and Umeda branches — August 8–30, 2026
Note: Details and schedules are subject to change, postponement, or cancellation depending on circumstances.
Source: aniani

