The second day of the major event 'ONE PIECE DAY '24,' celebrating the popular franchise 'ONE PIECE,' was held on the 11th. BE:FIRST members SHUNTO and RYUHEI made a special appearance at the "ONE PIECE GAME STAGE Special Battle Stage."

During the event, SHUNTO and RYUHEI of BE:FIRST faced off using the 9th Booster Pack 'New Emperors.' BE:FIRST has previously collaborated with the 'ONE PIECE Card Game' by performing the theme song 'Set Sail,' and the group members often play the card game while traveling. The battle commenced with both SHUNTO and RYUHEI confidently declaring their strengths.

The heated battle saw both players bringing out their trump cards, Roger and Luffy, leading to a thrilling showdown. SHUNTO secured a victory just as the 20-minute time limit approached. Celebrating his win with a fist pump, SHUNTO remarked, "It was intense..." as he wiped away sweat. RYUHEI, despite his defeat, smiled and said, "I'm glad I could bring out the 9-Don Luffy."

New information about the 9th Booster Pack 'New Emperors' was also revealed. In a surprise announcement, it was confirmed that Gol D. Roger would be included in the pack. Additionally, the release of a Super Parallel card was revealed, along with an even rarer Gold Super Parallel version. Other details included the unveiling of Secret Rare cards for Luffy, Shanks, Buggy, and Teach, as well as Wanted Poster SP cards and traditional Japanese-style Art SP cards. The two BE:FIRST members, handling the four Secret Rares, expressed their anxiety, saying, "I'm afraid I'll damage them..." and "I need sleeves for these!" They were so engrossed in examining the cards on the table that they inadvertently turned their backs to the audience, providing an amusing moment. SHUNTO commented, "I really want these," while RYUHEI, in a state of high excitement, exclaimed, "This is insane. I have no words!"

Now in its third year, this year's event expanded in scale, taking place at Makuhari Messe and dividing into two venues: an exhibition area and a live area. The open stage in the exhibition area will feature a variety of events, including a fan vote for the best scenes from the "ONE PIECE" TV anime, a special stage for the UT × ONE PIECE collaboration, and a live recording of the radio show "Straw Hat Space."

Source : ORICON NEWS