The second day of the large-scale event 'ONE PIECE DAY '24,' dedicated to the popular franchise 'ONE PIECE,' was held on the 11th, featuring a SPECIAL LIVE performance.

The event kicked off with a message from Uta, voiced by Kaori Nazuka, who said, "Welcome to 'ONE PIECE DAY '24 SPECIAL LIVE' everyone! It's Uta! It's been a while. How have you been? Have you been listening to my songs a lot? Thank you!" The crowd's excitement skyrocketed from the very beginning.

After that, Ado took the stage, captivating the audience with her powerful yet delicate voice as she performed six songs from the anime film 'ONE PIECE FILM RED,' including the theme song 'New Genesis,' 'Fleeting Lullaby,' 'Tot Musica,' 'I'm Invincible,' and 'Where the Wind Blows.' As she finished her electrifying performance, the audience couldn't stop chanting "Ado!" and "Uta!" Ado expressed her gratitude, saying, "Thank you very much! Please continue to enjoy 'ONE PIECE'!" before leaving the stage.

Next up was BE:FIRST, who started their performance with the collaboration song 'Set Sail' from 'ONE PIECE GAME.' The screen displayed ONE PIECE cards, adding a special touch unique to this event. During the MC, SOTA shared, "I'm happy to have met the members of BE:FIRST and to be alive during the serialization of 'ONE PIECE.'" They then performed 'Boom Boom Back' and concluded with 'Mainstream.'

Otsuki Maki followed with performances of 'RUN! RUN! RUN!' and 'Dear Sunrise' before interacting with the audience. She passionately sang 'memories,' saying, "This year marks the 25th anniversary of the 'ONE PIECE' anime. I also debuted with the 'ONE PIECE' anime 25 years ago, so it's a very special year for me. I'm delighted to celebrate 'ONE PIECE' at this memorable event. Thank you so much!"

Hiroshi Kitadani then made his appearance, delivering a series of iconic songs like 'We Go!' and 'OVER THE TOP.' Although he humorously remarked, "Performing these three songs back-to-back is tough for my aging body," he smiled and added, "But it's so much fun!" This year marks his 30th anniversary, and he reflected on the significance of this milestone, saying, "My 30th anniversary has been filled with 'ONE PIECE,' from the theme song for the Egghead Arc in January to a ONE PIECE orchestra concert in Los Angeles, and now this event. It's been an incredibly fulfilling 30th anniversary, and I'm thrilled." He expressed his deep gratitude for the support he's received from 'ONE PIECE' throughout his music career, saying, "I want to send all my love to you. Forget about tomorrow, and let's wreck our throats together!" As he began playing 'We Are!' the signature song of 'ONE PIECE,' Kitadani raised his left arm, showing the X mark, a symbol of friendship, uniting the audience in a massive sing-along.

The event concluded with an encore. Mayumi Tanaka (Monkey D. Luffy), Kazuya Nakai (Roronoa Zoro), Akemi Okamura (Nami), Kappei Yamaguchi (Usopp), Hiroaki Hirata (Sanji), Ikue Otani (Chopper), Yuriko Yamaguchi (Nico Robin), and Katsuhisa Hoki (Jinbe) joined the stage. After a lively exchange, Luffy's voice rang out with "Set sail for Makuhari Island!" as the Straw Hat Crew made their entrance to roaring cheers. The crew expressed their excitement with comments like "This is amazing!" and "I'm so happy!" with big smiles on their faces.

The grand finale featured a chorus of 'Binks' Sake' led by Kitadani, Otsuki, and the audience, closing 'ONE PIECE DAY '24' on a high note. Tanaka ended the event by saying, "Today, one of our crew members, Kazuki Yao (Franky), couldn't make it. How about we all do Franky's 'SUPER' together?" The audience joined in with a unified "SUPER," followed by Tanaka's cheer: "Thank you! Keep watching 'ONE PIECE'! Those of you who came today are now part of our crew!" With that, the event came to a close.

This year marked the third anniversary of the event, held at Makuhari Messe for the first time across two venues: the Exhibition Area and the LIVE Area, expanding the scale of the event. The Exhibition Area featured an Open Stage, where various events took place, including a vote for the best scenes from the 'ONE PIECE' anime, a special stage for UT x ONE PIECE, and a live recording of the radio show 'Straw Hat Space.'

Setlist

Ado
Fleeting Lullaby
Utakata Lullaby
Tot Musica
I'm Invincible
Where the Wind Blows
New Genesis

BE:FIRST
Set Sail
Boom Boom Back
Mainstream

Maki Otsuki
RUN! RUN! RUN!
Dear Sunrise
memories

Hiroshi Kitadani
We Go!
OVER THE TOP
Ahhh!
We Are! for the New World

[EN]
Straw Hat Crew, Hiroshi Kitadani, Maki Otsuki
Binks' Sake

Source : ORICON NEWS