Fans celebrated during One Piece Day ’25 with the exciting announcement that One Piece: Heroines—a collection of short stories devoted to the female protagonists of the Grand Line—will be adapted into a new anime series. The news was accompanied by a compelling key visual, signaling a fresh direction for the franchise.
One Piece: Heroines is a spin-off light novel series written by Jun Esaka and illustrated by Sayaka Suwa. First published in Shueisha’s Jump J-Books imprint in June 2021, the collection presents stand-alone episodes focused on characters like Nami, Robin, Vivi, Perona, Hancock, Tashigi, Reiju, and Uta.
The anime adaptation’s announcement came at the One Piece Day ’25 event, highlighting the unique perspectives of these heroines outside the main plotline. Haruka Kamatani will direct, with scripts by Momoka Toyoda and character designs by Takashi Kojima.
Characters
Nami: The Straw Hat’s brilliant navigator, stepping into the spotlight in her own fashion-focused short story.
Robin: The calm and intelligent archaeologist, featured in a tale about deciphering ancient tablets.
Vivi, Perona, Hancock, Tashigi, Reiju, Uta: Each heroine shines in her own episode, revealing new facets of their characters and stories not seen in the main manga.
Bonus Section – Did You Know?
- One Piece: Heroines expands on untold adventures—like Perona’s wine battle and Reiju’s backstory—not covered in the main storyline.
- The short stories originally ran in One Piece Magazine before being compiled into two volumes (released June 2021 and March 2024).
- Viz Media has licensed the novels for English release, bringing these heroines’ tales to a wider audience.
The One Piece: Heroines anime promises to celebrate the strength and stories of the women of the Grand Line. As fans await release details, this adaptation offers a fresh, character-driven expansion of the beloved world.
