ONE PIECE has announced a brand new mini anime titled CHOPPER’s, expanding the world of the long running franchise with a gentle and heartwarming new project. The series will make its first broadcast on January 5, airing every Monday at 7:36 a.m. Japan time within the Japanese TV information program Mezamashi TV. At this time, details regarding distribution or streaming outside Japan have not been announced.

A New Everyday Side of Tony Tony Chopper

CHOPPER’s is a unique project that takes Tony Tony Chopper out of the pirate world and places him into the same everyday world we live in. The mini anime portrays Chopper enjoying slow paced moments, going out on small trips, and spending time in a relaxed daily life setting. Rather than focusing on battles or adventures at sea, the series highlights calm, slice of life moments that emphasize Chopper’s charm and warmth.

About ONE PIECE

ONE PIECE is based on the manga of the same name, which began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump on July 22, 1997. The story follows Monkey D. Luffy, a boy who gains rubber like abilities after eating the Gum Gum Fruit, as he gathers allies to form the Straw Hat Pirates and sets out on a grand ocean adventure to become the Pirate King. The journey revolves around the legendary treasure left behind by Gol D. Roger, known as the One Piece.

The franchise has grown into a global phenomenon, with total worldwide manga circulation surpassing 510 million copies. The TV anime has been airing continuously since 1999. The 2022 theatrical film ONE PIECE FILM RED became a cultural sensation in Japan, earning over 20.34 billion yen at the domestic box office. In 2023, the series was further expanded with a live action adaptation released on Netflix.

Source : ORICON NEWS