Animezing North Celebrates One Piece's 25th Anniversary with Giant Gear 5 Luffy

Animezing North: ONE PIECE 25th has officially unveiled the legendary 20-foot-tall inflatable of Luffy in Gear 5. The event can be found at The Block Atrium, SM North EDSA, Quezon City, Philippines, and will run until September 8, 2024.

Animezing North: ONE PIECE 25th is described as a weekend of pirate festivals by the fans for the fans.The event is partnered with Toei Animation and Funko, bringing the following highlights:

• Giant Gear 5: Catch Straw Hat Luffy in his most iconic gear yet – the first in the Philippines.
• Straw Hat Gallery: Relive 25 years of legendary moments from the ONE PIECE universe through exciting photo walls
• Collector’s Items: Get the first dibs on official merchandise from toys, apparel, collectibles, and more!

Anime Corner had the honor of witnessing the exciting launch of Animezing North: ONE PIECE 25th on August 20, 2024. Check out our video coverage on Instagram and our photo gallery below:

Animezing North: ONE PIECE 25th promises an unforgettable experience for all Filipino ONE PIECE fans. In case you missed it last year, the event featured a 21-foot-tall Giant Straw Hat Luffy inflatable. This year, the centerpiece will be the legendary 20-foot-tall Luffy in Gear 5, which has already been around the world — from Paris, New York City, Tokyo, and finally, to Quezon City.

For more updates, check out the SM Supermalls website and SM City North Edsa’s Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter). 

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Disclaimer: Anime Corner was sponsored by Animezing North for coverage.