The tide is rising, and the Great Pirate Era is about to begin all over again! Netflix has officially announced that "THE ONE PIECE"—the highly anticipated remake series starting from the iconic "East Blue Saga"—is set to make its global debut in February 2027.
To celebrate the news, we’ve finally received the "world’s first" look at the series through a breathtaking teaser trailer. But that’s not all: in a move that bridges the legacy of the past with the promise of the future, the legendary Mayumi Tanaka has been confirmed to return as the voice of Monkey D. Luffy for this new production. We’ve got the trailer, the staff list, and a heartfelt message from Tanaka-san herself below!
The World’s First Footage: "THE ONE PIECE" Teaser Trailer Revealed!
Netflix recently took the stage at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2026—one of the world's premier animation events—to showcase a powerhouse lineup of upcoming titles. During the "Next on Netflix Animation" panel, the world finally got its first glimpse of "THE ONE PIECE" in action with a brand-new teaser trailer.
"Wealth, fame, power." The words of Gold Roger, the King of the Pirates who once claimed everything the world had to offer, ignited the Great Pirate Era as he faced his execution. Among those inspired by his words is our hero, Monkey D. Luffy. Aiming to become the King of the Pirates himself, Luffy sets sail into the vast unknown, clutching the straw hat entrusted to him by Red-Haired Shanks, in search of the legendary treasure known as the "One Piece." The teaser showcases a vibrant world of endless blue seas, shimmering waves, and crisp skies that beautifully illustrate the fresh visual charm of "THE ONE PIECE."
From his humble departure from Foosha Village to his inevitable clashes with formidable foes and fated encounters, the trailer builds incredible anticipation for the start of this epic saga. Fans also get their first look at modernized designs for key characters including Roronoa Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji, and the pirate Luffy admires most, Red-Haired Shanks. The footage concludes with an overwhelming display of power as Luffy unleashes a "Gum-Gum Pistol" against the Lord of the Coast.
Mayumi Tanaka Confirmed as the Voice of Monkey D. Luffy!
Accompanying the roar of "Gum-Gum... Pistol!!!" in the trailer comes the official confirmation that Mayumi Tanaka will once again voice Monkey D. Luffy.
This iconic casting choice was made following a passionate "love call" from the production team. Tanaka-san, who has embodied the character for decades, shared her excitement about returning to the role for this fresh start:
"I’m so happy to participate in this new series, 'THE ONE PIECE,' as Luffy. I truly had a blast during the recording sessions, and I hope as many people as possible will watch it."
Director Masafumi Kojuka also emphasized the synergy between the voice cast and the animation team: "The voice actors have given us such incredible, soul-stirring performances that our animation team is constantly pushing beyond 120% to match that energy."
Reflecting on the series' roots, Kojuka added:
"I remember when the manga first started serializing—that weekly rush of excitement, wondering what would happen next, feeling that same sense of 'unknown' wonder that Luffy felt setting out into the ocean. Our goal is simply to animate Eiichiro Oda’s incredible manga to the absolute best of our abilities. We are crafting this with the utmost care so that everyone can experience a 'new' ONE PIECE right from the very beginning."
Full Comment from Mayumi Tanaka
"I’m Mayumi Tanaka, the voice of Monkey D. Luffy.
I am once again so happy to be part of this new series, 'THE ONE PIECE,' as Luffy. To be honest, I felt a little bit of anxiety about starting fresh at my age, but once we actually got to work, I found new discoveries and was able to perform Luffy with a completely fresh mindset.
The recording sessions were truly fun, so I really want everyone to see the results. The streaming starts in February 2027, so please look forward to it!"
Staff Information
In addition to the casting news, the core creative team responsible for bringing "THE ONE PIECE" to life has been expanded.
▼ Additional Main Staff
Main Animator: Taisei Kudo
Art Director: Tomonori Kuroda
Art Setting: Kazushi Fujii, Kazuo Nagai
Ship Design: Mi-yeon
Color Design: Ayaka Nakamura, Yui Mochizuki
3DCG Director: Shigenori Hirozumi
Effects Supervisor: Masashi Sakakibara
Look Dev Artist: Ryo Ohashi
Director of Photography: Hiroshi Tanaka, Shun Arimura
Editing: Aya Hida
Sound Director: Masafumi Mima
Music: Yuki Hayashi
Stay tuned for more updates as "THE ONE PIECE" prepares to set sail on a brand-new grand adventure!
Anime Information
Synopsis
Foosha Village sits at the edge of the East Blue.
A young boy named Monkey D. Luffy accidentally eats a 'Devil Fruit' and becomes a rubber human, gaining the ability to stretch his body at will!
After a fated meeting with the great pirate Shanks, Luffy dreams of becoming a pirate himself. Shanks entrusts Luffy with his own straw hat and makes a promise to meet again on the sea before sailing away.
Ten years later, a grown Luffy sets out alone into the vast ocean, clutching his unwavering dream.
"I'm gonna be the King of the Pirates!" he declares to the world.
Cast
To be announced (outside of Luffy)
(C)Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, "THE ONE PIECE" Production Committee
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*Some parts of this text have been translated using machine translation
