ONE PIECE FILM RED mobilized over 5 million people and earned over 7 billion yen (~$52.2 million USD) in the first 10 days since its August 6 premiere, becoming the highest earning and highest selling ONE PIECE movie in history. The record was previously held by the ONE PIECE FILM Z, which premiered in December 2012 and earned a total of 6.87 billion yen (~$51.2 million USD). ONE PIECE FILM RED is getting an international release this fall, and you can watch the latest trailer:
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The movie previously had the 2nd best opening weekend of all time in Japan, as well as the best opening day in history in France. The story focuses on Uta, with the Red Hair Pirates also having a big part. Kaori Nazuka voices Uta, with Ado providing the singing voice. Fiveof the songs were already released alongside animated music videos, and they are the main theme song “New Genesis”, a collaboration with Mrs. Green Apple “I’m invincible.”, a collaboration with Vaundy “Backlight”, a collaboration with FAKE TYPE. “Fleeting Lullaby” and a collaboration with Yuta Orisaka “The World Turns”. You can read the official synopsis for the movie:
Uta —the most beloved singer in the world. Renowned for concealing her own identity when performing, her voice has come to be described as “otherworldly.” Now, for the first time ever, Uta will reveal herself to the world at a live concert. As the venue fills with all kinds of Uta fans —excited pirates, the Navy watching closely, and the Straw Hats led by Luffy who simply came to enjoy her sonorous performance —the voice that the whole world has been waiting for is about to resound. The story begins with the shocking fact that she is Shanks’ daughter.
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With the huge success the movie has had so far, it makes us even more excited for the international release of the ONE PIECE FILM RED!
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