One Piece fans around the world have another
major event to look forward to this month. One Piece Day 2026 is set to
take place on August 22–23, with key parts of the celebration being streamed
worldwide on YouTube.
The annual event brings together major
names behind the franchise, including Bandai Namco Entertainment, Shueisha,
and Toei Animation. According to the latest announcement, fans who cannot
attend the event in Japan will still be able to follow the celebration online
through the official One Piece YouTube channel.
A Two-Day Celebration for One Piece Fans
One Piece Day is an annual celebration
dedicated to the hugely popular manga and anime created by Eiichiro Oda.
The 2026 edition will be held at Makuhari
Messe in Chiba, Japan, while selected programs will be available to an
international audience through the global livestream.
The event will run for two days, giving
fans plenty of opportunities to see special programs, performances,
announcements, and appearances from people involved with the One Piece
franchise.
When Will One Piece Day 2026 Be
Streamed?
The global livestream is scheduled
across August 22 and August 23, 2026, in Japan Standard Time (JST).
The currently announced global streaming
schedule is:
|
Date |
Japan Time (JST) |
Western Indonesia Time (WIB) |
|
August 22 |
6:15 PM – 7:45 PM |
4:15 PM – 5:45 PM |
|
August 23 |
10:30 AM – 6:30 PM |
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
The livestream is intended for fans
around the world, making it possible to follow the celebration without
traveling to Japan.
Special Performances and Voice Cast
Appearances
One Piece Day 2026 will feature live
performances from several artists associated with the franchise's music,
including Hiroshi Kitadani, Maki Otsuki, Aina The End, and 36km/h.
The event will also feature a large
voice-cast panel on August 23.
Among the announced guests are Mayumi
Tanaka, the voice of Monkey D. Luffy; Kazuya Nakai, who voices
Roronoa Zoro; Akemi Okamura as Nami; Kappei Yamaguchi as Usopp;
and Hiroaki Hirata as Sanji.
Other members of the cast representing
characters including Chopper, Nico Robin, Franky, Jinbe, Hajrudin, and several
other characters are also scheduled to appear.
More Than Just an Anime Event
For longtime fans, One Piece Day has
become much more than a simple anniversary celebration.
The event traditionally features special
exhibitions, new project announcements, music performances, and other
activities covering different parts of the One Piece franchise.
That makes the livestream particularly
interesting for fans who are hoping for new information about the anime, manga,
games, movies, merchandise, or other One Piece projects.
While not every announcement can be
predicted in advance, the event has become one of the major annual gatherings
for the global One Piece community.
A Celebration That Connects Fans Around
the World
One Piece Day was established as an
annual celebration in Japan and has continued to grow into an international
event. The original manga debuted in 1997, and the franchise has since
developed into one of the world's most recognizable manga and anime properties.
The worldwide livestream is especially
significant because fans no longer need to be physically present in Japan to
experience part of the celebration.
For the Nakama community, August
22–23 will be an opportunity to celebrate One Piece together, regardless of
where they are in the world.
How to Watch One Piece Day 2026
Fans interested in watching the event
should look for the livestream through the official One Piece YouTube
channel during the scheduled broadcast times.
Official One Piece YouTube channel
With performances, voice-cast
appearances, special programs, and the possibility of new franchise
announcements, One Piece Day 2026 could be one of the biggest One Piece fan
events of the year.
Mark your calendar for August 22–23 and
get ready to set sail with Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates once again.
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