Toei Animation Reveals PUMA Collab for ‘One Piece’

Toei Animation and PUMA have announced a new collaboration, PUMA X ONE PIECE. On March 23, fans worldwide can purchase the collection based on Toei’s “One Piece,” which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.

PUMA X ONE PIECE is a limited-edition collection showcasing the symbols, images and characters from “One Piece.” The lineup of products includes a four-pack of PUMA suede sneakers and a selection of apparel and accessories.

Inspired by the fan-favorite characters Monkey D. Luffy (Gear 5), Shanks, Buggy and Blackbeard, each suede sneaker has its own color combination and playful graphic elements. Every pair comes in a specially designed box featuring a full-wrap sea map graphic.

Produced by Toei Animation and based on the top-selling manga title by creator Eiichiro Oda, the TV series, “One Piece,” first debuted on Japanese TV in October 1999 and features pirate Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat crew on their quest to find the “One Piece,” the legendary treasure of the former King of the Pirates, Gol D. Roger. Now more than 25 years later, the One Piece franchise includes 15 feature films (including the most recent film, “One Piece Film Red”), video games, home videos and a catalog of licensed merchandise that includes accessories, toys, games, novelties, furniture, housewares, apparel and more.

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The collection drops on March 23 in select PUMA stores and online worldwide.