A new trailer has been released for ONE PIECE HEROINES, the upcoming TV special based on ONE PIECE novel HEROINES. It was also announced that the theme song will be “Blue Shining Star,” a new track performed by AiNA THE END.
Based on the episode: NAMI story from Jun Esaka’s ONE PIECE novel HEROINES series, the special will cover a side of Nami not seen in the main ONE PIECE story. The adaptation will also feature original elements, including appearances by additional characters such as Nico Robin. Official synopsis:
After buying a pair of shoes that end up hurting her feet, Nami returns to the shop feeling dissatisfied. There, she meets Lebno, the designer, who tells her, “I’ll make you a brand-new pair from scratch—but only if you’ll be my model.” The shoes are crafted by the artisan Miucha, leading to an unexpected and stylish encounter.
ONE PIECE HEROINES is directed by Haruka Kamatani, with Takashi Kojima serving as character designer. Momoka Toyoda is credited for the screenplay, with Alisa Okehazama on the music. The special is scheduled to air in the main anime’s timeslot on July 5.
The new trailer previews the theme song by AiNA THE END:
AiNA THE END commented on the theme song:
“I have been chosen to perform the theme song for ONE PIECE HEROINES, an anime that highlights the charm of the heroines from ONE PIECE. With this song, ‘Blue Shining Star,’ I wanted to portray women who possess strength while also finding a way to break free from the difficulties they face in life. It’s an upbeat and rhythmic song that’s fun to dance to, so I hope everyone enjoys it together with the anime.”
The spin-off novel focuses on the female protagonists of ONE PIECE, and it has two volumes spanning 8 chapters (along with an extra chapter in each volume). Each chapter focuses on a different heroine. They are:
- Bonus Chapter: Nami & Robin – A Fleeting Moment
- Chapter 1: Nami – The Shoe Must Go On!
- Chapter 2: Robin – The Archeologist’s Unscrambled Eggs
- Chapter 3: Vivi – The Blue Rose and the Writingale
- Chapter 4: Perona – Nightmare of the Drifting Barrel
- Bonus Chapter: Nami – Don’t Let Me Go
- Chapter 5: Hancock – Why Grandma Nyon Keeled Over
- Chapter 6: Tashigi – There’s Something About Her
- Chapter 7: Reiju – A Terrible Cook
- Chapter 8: Uta – Where the Wind Goes
One Piece: Heroines is written by Jun Esaka, created by Eiichiro Oda and featuring illustrations by Sayaka Suwa.
A new broadcast schedule was previously announced for the main ONE PIECE TV anime. Elbaph Island arc started in April, and the plan from 2026 onward is to have up to 26 episodes per year, with each episode adapting one manga chapter. Episode 1168 will premiere on June 28, after which the main anime will take a break as ONE PIECE HEROINES releases the week after.
Source: ONE PIECE Official X
© Eiichiro Oda / Shueisha / Toei Animation
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