Release Schedule and Episode Breakdown
The BBC iPlayer will roll out One Piece in stages, with the initial release featuring the first three sagas: East Blue, Alabasta, and Skypiea. This collection encompasses 206 episodes, which will be made available on September 1, as per a report by Radio Times.
Subsequent arcs, including Water Seven, Thriller Bark, Summit War, Fishman Island, Dressrosa, Whole Cake Island, and Land of Wano, will be released progressively throughout the rest of the year. By December, the full array of 1,085 episodes will be accessible on the platform.
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Exclusive Dubbed Versions on BBC
In addition to this extensive episode offering, the BBC will be the sole UK platform providing dubbed versions of One Piece. Fiona Campbell, Controller of Youth Audiences, iPlayer, and BBC Three, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, stating, “It’s a really exciting move to bring the One Piece franchise to UK audiences in the coming months. With its captivating storytelling, rich characters, and global fanbase, One Piece has become a cultural phenomenon, and we’re so excited to see how the fanbase will enjoy this huge canon of episodes available in English only on iPlayer”, as quoted in a report by Radio Times.
Current Status and Future Releases
While One Piece continues to air in Japan and has surpassed its 1,100th episode mark, the BBC’s offering will cover 1,085 episodes. This means UK fans will have access to nearly the entire series, with the possibility of additional episodes being made available in the future, according to a report by Radio Times.
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About the Series
One Piece, which has been airing since 1999, follows the adventures of Luffy and his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, on their quest to find the fabled treasure known as the One Piece. The series has garnered a massive international following and remains a cornerstone of anime culture.In addition to its success in the anime realm, One Piece also saw a live-action adaptation released on Netflix last year, with a second season currently in development.
FAQs
Who killed Ace?
In One Piece, Admiral Akainu is responsible for Ace’s death. Using his magma powers, Akainu delivers a fatal punch to Ace’s stomach, creating a gaping hole in his torso. Ace collapses in front of Luffy, who is left horrified.
Who did Oda marry?
Eiichiro Oda married Chiaki Inaba on November 7, 2004. The couple has two daughters. Their first daughter was born in mid-2006, marking Oda’s debut as a father.
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