Netflix has announced a LEGO ONE PIECE animated special, set to premiere on September 29. The two-part project will retell key events from the live-action series in a new format created in partnership with the LEGO Group.
The LEGO ONE PIECE Netflix special marks the first time the franchise is adapted into a LEGO animated format on the platform. Developed in collaboration with Shueisha and Atomic, the project expands the ONE PIECE universe through a reinterpretation of the story introduced in the live-action series.
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What the LEGO Special Will Cover
According to Netflix, the LEGO ONE PIECE Netflix special will revisit major moments from the first two seasons of the live-action adaptation.
The story will be presented across two parts and follows Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat crew as their early journey unfolds. The adaptation is designed to reframe those events through LEGO-style animation, combining action sequences with a different visual approach.
The project will work as both a recap for existing viewers and an accessible entry point for new audiences discovering the story for the first time.
Production Details Behind the LEGO ONE PIECE Special
Who Is Involved in the Project
The LEGO ONE PIECE Netflix special is produced in collaboration with:
- The LEGO Group
- Shueisha
- Atomic
Netflix confirmed that this is a first-of-its-kind project for the platform within the ONE PIECE franchise. The special builds on the original source material by Eiichiro Oda, adapting it into a format that differs from both the live-action series and traditional anime.
Release Date and Format Confirmed
When the LEGO ONE PIECE Special Arrives
Netflix has set the official release date for the LEGO ONE PIECE Netflix special as September 29.
The project will be released as a two-part animated special, making it a standalone viewing experience separate from the main live-action series.
No additional runtime details were confirmed in the press release.
Part of a Larger ONE PIECE Expansion
How This Fits Into Netflix’s Plans
The LEGO ONE PIECE Netflix special is one of several new projects announced as part of Netflix’s ongoing expansion of the franchise.
Alongside this release, Netflix also confirmed:
- ONE PIECE Season 3, titled The Battle of Alabasta, arriving in 2027
- A new anime series, THE ONE PIECE, is currently in development
These projects are developed with partners including Shueisha, Tomorrow Studios, WIT Studio, Toei Animation, and Fuji Television Network.
FAQ
When is the LEGO ONE PIECE special coming out?
The LEGO ONE PIECE animated special premieres on Netflix on September 29.
What is the LEGO ONE PIECE special about?
It retells events from the first two seasons of the live-action series in a two-part animated format.
Is the LEGO ONE PIECE special part of the main series?
No, it is a standalone animated project separate from the live-action show.
Key Details
- Title: LEGO ONE PIECE (animated special)
- Release date: September 29
- Format: Two-part animated special
- Story coverage: Events from live-action Seasons 1 and 2
- Production partners: LEGO Group, Shueisha, Atomic
- Source material: Manga by Eiichiro Oda
- Platform: Netflix
- Franchise context: Part of Netflix’s expanded ONE PIECE slate
