The popular One Piece: Heroines novel series, which delves into standalone adventures of the beloved female characters from Eiichiro Oda’s iconic franchise, is officially receiving an anime adaptation. The announcement, accompanied by a new key visual featuring Nami and Robin, was made during the recent ONE PIECE DAY ’25 event.
Penned by Jun Esaka with illustrations by Sayaka Suwa, the One Piece: Heroines novels offer fans a deeper look into the lives and escapades of various leading ladies within the One Piece universe, separate from the main storyline.
Diving into the Heroines’ Tales
The One Piece: Heroines novels compile short stories previously serialized in One Piece Magazine. These narratives highlight individual adventures, with the first volume focusing on characters such as Nami, Nico Robin, Nefertari Vivi, and Perona. Subsequent stories in the second volume feature Boa Hancock, Tashigi, Reiju, and Uta, alongside a bonus conversation between Nami and Robin.
For instance, stories include Nami navigating a life-changing fashion show, Robin assisting with deciphering ancient tablets alongside Koala and Sabo, Princess Vivi receiving a mysterious love letter, and Perona engaging in a comedic battle over wine with Zoro and Mihawk. VIZ Media released the first volume of the English-licensed novels in Spring 2025, specifically on April 22, 2025.
Key Staff and Production Details
The newly announced anime adaptation will be directed by Haruka Kamatani, who has a history of involvement with the One Piece franchise, including co-directing Looking for Magical Doremi. The character designs for the series will be handled by Takashi Kojima, known for his work on Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation and Flip Flappers. Momoka Toyoda, recognized for her role as co-series composer on My Happy Marriage Season 1, is set to pen the scripts for the anime.
While the announcement has ignited excitement among fans, specific details regarding the anime’s release date or its format (e.g., TV series, OVA, or movie) have not yet been disclosed. The main One Piece anime, produced by Toei Animation, remains ongoing, and the franchise continues to expand with an upcoming remake by WIT Studio and a second season of the live-action series by Netflix, with a third season also confirmed.
