Get Ready for America’s Epic First One Piece Day: Everything You Need to Know!

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Summary

  • One Piece Day in Dallas on March 8-9, 2025
  • Focus on One Piece Card Game with other anime events
  • Special guests, tournaments, exhibitions, and live shows

It’s well-known that One Piece ranks among the largest franchises in Japanese popular culture, enjoyed not only in Japan but also globally. Given its worldwide fanbase, it’s no wonder that One Piece is now hosting events beyond just those confined to Japan. For the first time this year, a One Piece Day celebration will take place in America, catering specifically to English-speaking fans. This is significant news in the anime world; an event outside of Japan, conducted in English, focusing on one particular franchise rather than Japanese pop culture as a whole.

Next weekend, on March 8th and 9th, 2025, the One Piece Festival will take place in Dallas, Texas. The main focus of this event will be the One Piece Card Game, but there will also be various other activities related to the anime and manga series as part of the festivities. These include a concert, Q&A sessions with the voice actors, screenings of the anime, a toy exhibition, and much more. This is an exceptional opportunity for North American One Piece fans that they haven’t had before.

The One Piece Card Game in Dallas

What You Need to Know

As an observer, I’m excitedly looking forward to attending ONE PIECE DAY Dallas – Card Game Celebration, happening in the vibrant city of Dallas, Texas. This event promises a thrilling weekend, with the One Piece Card Game taking center stage. However, fans of the beloved anime and manga series won’t be left behind, as they’ll find plenty of exciting activities tailored just for them.

For those keen on participating in the card game tournaments, it’s essential to pre-register through the official website, where you’ll find clear instructions on how to sign up. Remember, spots are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. So, mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable One Piece experience!

At the upcoming event, Shun Ogawa, who oversees the English version of the One Piece Card Game, has been confirmed as a special guest. Moreover, Gavin, known for his commentary on the Information Channel, is also scheduled to attend and challenge players in a game of the card game. This year’s ONE PIECE DAY Dallas -Card Game Celebration- will initiate the 2025 global tournament season by hosting the first tournament for the card game worldwide. Even if you’re not participating in the main event, there are side events open to card game enthusiasts where you can compete and earn points to redeem for actual prizes at the event itself.

If you’re not familiar with the One Piece Card Game yet, the official site characterizes it as follows:

The ONE PIECE CARD GAME is a card game centered around the ONE PIECE universe! Alongside well-known images from the anime and manga, it features unique illustrations created by different artists that have yet to be unveiled. Once you’ve accumulated numerous cards, you can create your custom crew (deck) for exciting battles!

Over the last several years, the game has experienced a surge in global popularity, becoming substantial enough to attract international fan bases who now compete in global tournaments such as this one.

One Piece Day for Anime and Manga Fans

Everything Else at the Celebration

Apart from the One Piece Card Game, the One Piece Day celebration will boast an exhibit hall filled with activities and displays for fans of the series. Highlights include a main stage where Hiroshi Kitadani and Maki Otsuki will perform a special concert. Notably, Kitadani is known as the original singer of the first One Piece theme song “We Are!”, as well as other hits such as “We Go!”, the theme for the Fish-Man Island Arc. On the other hand, Otsuki sang the first ending song from One Pice, “Memories,” and has recently covered “We Go!”.

At the event, selected episodes of the popular anime “One Piece” will be shown on the main stage, and there will be talks with voice actors Brina Palencia (Tony Tony Chopper) on Saturday and Jason Leibrecht (Rob Lucci) on Sunday. Additionally, animation producer Ryuta Koike and a mystery special guest will be in attendance. The exhibition hall will include a walk-through exhibit of “One Piece” toys, galleries showcasing illustrations from the card game and the manga, and a designated reading corner for the manga titled “ONE PIECE MANGA JOURNEY Reading Corner.” On Saturday, there will also be a drone show themed around “One Piece,” as long as weather conditions permit.

The event location for the exhibit is Dallas Fair Park Centennial Hall, while the tournament will take place at Dallas Fair Park Automobile Building. If you can’t attend physically, don’t worry! The official website offers live video streaming options in both halls, allowing you to watch the action from home.

The “ONE PIECE DAY Dallas -Card Game Festival” is scheduled for March 8th-9th, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. Don’t miss out on watching “One Piece” right now on Crunchyroll!

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2025-03-02 05:05