Six hololive members are partaking in a special episode of the ongoing ONE PIECE anime series. The VTubers will perform the new theme song alongside Hiroshi Kitadani and Maki Otsuki, who performed the series’ original opening themes.
The theme song will accompany the currently–airing edited version of the Fish-Man Island Saga, as part of a rerun while the main series remains on hiatus until April 6.
The February edition of the program will feature performances by hololive VTubers Shirakami Fubuki, Houshou Marine, and Tsunomaki Watame, accompanied by Maki Otsuki — known for her contributions to the anime’s theme songs, including its first ending, “Memories.” The song’s arrangement will be crafted by Mao Kuge, who previously worked on the Egghead Arc ending theme, “Dear Sunrise.”
Meanwhile, the March edition will showcase Takanashi Kiara, Hakos Baelz, and Kobo Kanaeru alongside Hiroshi Kitadani, recognized for his work on numerous ONE PIECE songs such as “We Go!,” “We Can!,” “OVER THE TOP,” and “UUUUUS!” from the Egghead Arc. This version of the song will be arranged through a collaboration between TeddyLoid and tepe (OTOIRO).
Both Takanashi Kiara and Shirakami Fubuki were asked to shared their thoughts. On her personal account, Kiara writes: “My first ever anime OP/ED and it’s One Piece that’s CRAZY. What an honor!”
This is not the first time hololive talents took part in any of One Piece’s events and initiatives. In July 2023, Mori Calliope performed the theme song for the manga’s 106th volume titled “Future Island”. The song also ended up in her EP that year “JIGOKU 6”.
VIZ Media is set to release the 108th volume of ONE PIECE in English on March 4 this year, describing the plot as:
As Luffy and crew try to escape Egghead, the Navy’s armada surrounds the island. Leading the charge are Admiral Kizaru and a member of the mysterious Five Elders. Can the Straw Hats survive as the greatest battle in the world breaks out?
