One Piece Takes Over the MLB With Special L.A. Dodgers Team Up

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I was absolutely thrilled to find myself in the heart of Los Angeles, California over the weekend, where One Piece took center stage once more! The excitement didn’t just stop at Anime Expo 2025 with its exciting new announcements and glimpses into the future – the fun began even before the convention itself! That’s right, One Piece had a spectacular team-up with the legendary Los Angeles Dodgers for an unforgettable baseball game. As an anime enthusiast, I couldn’t believe my luck!

You see, One Piece has been making waves in professional sports leagues recently, but this collaboration takes the cake as the coolest yet! The energy and excitement were palpable throughout the city, and I felt like a kid in a candy store. If you missed it, make sure to catch the replay – it’s one experience you won’t want to miss!

This past weekend at Dodger Stadium, during the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago White Sox game, One Piece collaborated with the Dodgers for a unique One Piece Night, courtesy of Toei Animation. Fans of One Piece were treated to some special features, including an exclusive animation where each Straw Hat character joined the Dodgers on the field during the game itself. You can watch it here.

One Piece Launches New Team Up With the Los Angeles Dodgers

On July 3rd, an extraordinary One Piece Night event took place at the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox Game. Kicking off the game was Netflix’s One Piece star Emily Rudd, famously known for her portrayal of Nami in the series. With Season 2 set to premiere on Netflix next year, this event served as a buzzing prelude.

During the fourth inning, a special anime episode featuring Luffy and the Straw Hats was screened, encouraging fans to create a lively atmosphere. The excitement culminated with an impressive drone show, displaying One Piece in a fresh and innovative manner. To add to the fun, spectators were gifted exclusive Straw Hats throughout the game too.

Additionally, a fresh trading card for the One Piece Card Game was unveiled, featuring an original artwork from the series’ creator Eiichiro Oda. This special One Piece event surpassed expectations, as ticket sales for the night skyrocketed by 225%, even outperforming sales from an event commemorating pitcher Clayton Kershaw achieving his 3,000th career strikeout. Given the event’s overwhelming success, it seems that One Piece has more significant sports collaborations in store for the coming days.

What’s Next for One Piece?

The anime adaptation of “One Piece” is progressing through a massive flashback storyline that delves into the shared history between Bartholomew Kuma and his daughter Jewelry Bonney. Recent episodes have brought us closer to the present-day happenings in the Egghead arc, where the chaos continues. The flashback arc should conclude soon, and we’ll be quickly returning to the Egghead arc as Luffy and the Straw Hats strive to break free from Dr. Vegapunk’s future island laboratory.

As the anime adaptation of “One Piece” expands with fresh episodes and collaborative events with renowned sports franchises like the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Lakers, there will be an unprecedented number of viewers eager to follow Luffy and his crew’s sea voyages. If you’re interested in joining them, you can catch up with the latest “One Piece” episodes currently streaming on Crunchyroll and Netflix.

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2025-07-08 19:09