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NYCC 2025: Toei Animation Set to Showcase One Piece and Digimon Beatbreak

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One Piece and Digimon will take center stage with Toei Animation at New York Comic Con 2025. The legendary anime studio returns to New York’s Javits Center to celebrate these two hit global franchises beloved by fans for more than 25 years and counting.

At this year’s event, Toei Animation will showcase both its longest-running episodic series, One Piece, and its newest episodic series, Digimon Beatbreak, with mix of location-based entertainment experiences ― from its exhibition booth and pop-up stores to special guest panels and photo ops to card game giveaways and autograph raffle.

For NYCC 2025, Toei Animation’s exhibit booth #2403 will be the first booth, located immediately inside the main entrance of the exhibit hall (Northside main gate) and will encompass 60’ by 60’ of floor space that offers visitors an immersive One Piece experience featuring a massive Monkey D. Luffy GEAR5 hanging together with larger-than-life, never-before-seen graphic images from the anime series ― revealed for the very first time and wrapped on a massive 46.5’ by 15.8’ wall and around two trapezoidal structures that flank its right and left sides.

Located at the rear of the booth are individual One Piece Card Game and Bandai Toys and Collectibles Pop-Up stores displaying an extensive selection of trading cards and merchandise curated especially for NYCC 2025 and available for purchase. While visiting the booth, attendees are invited to complete a survey and draw a ticket to join an exclusive autograph session with Digimon Beatbreak voice actor Megumi Han. Plus, in addition to the exhibit booth, fans can also stop by a Digimon Beatbreak” photo op located on the concourse that depicts the new group of original characters and Digimon introduced in the episodic series. Attendees are invited to visit Toei Animation’s booth, pop-up shops and photo op every day during New York Comic Con’s regular show hours.

On Friday, October 10 at 12:45 pm, Toei Animation presents its One Piece Panel on the Empire Stage in Javits North.  The One Piece Panel will feature a bevy of special guests; namely, Producer Ryuta Koike, Series Director Wataru Matsumi and English dub Cast Members Ian Sinclair (Voice of Brook) and Madeleine Morris (Voice of Lilith – Punk 02). Fans can look forward to an exciting hour-long panel that will include not only guest Q&A and a spirited discussion of the Egghead Arc but also a not-to-be-missed insiders’ perspective of the upcoming Elbaf Arc, which might just include a surprise reveal. Toei Animation will conduct a One Piece Card Game Giveaway before the panel starts. Upon entering the Empire Stage, audience members will receive a Monkey D. Luffy (CS 2024 Participation) – One Piece Card Game Promo Card. Limit one (1) promo card per person while supplies last.

Then on Sunday, October 12 at 12:30 pm, Toei Animation presents its Digimon Beatbreak Panel in Room 405 in Javits North. The Digimon Beatbreak Panel will welcome special guests Producer Hiroyuki Sakurada and Cast Member Megumi Han (Voice of Gekkomon) for an engaging hour-long event  spotlighting the brand new episodic series, which will premiere on October 5 in Japan. Fans will enjoy a lively discussion and Q&A offering behind the scenes commentary and a look ahead of the show, plus a screening of the new Digimon Story Time Stranger trailer. Before the panel, upon entering, audience members will receive a souvenir Digimon Beatbreak mini-poster. Limit one (1) poster per person while supplies last. And, at the conclusion of the panel, five (5) audience members will be selected to participate in the exclusive autograph session with Megumi Han at 3:00 pm later that day.

In addition to all of its Javits Center programming, Toei Animation also invites NYCC attendees and the public alike to visit ONE PIECE x MERCER LABS at 21 Dey Street in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan.  Announced last week, ONE PIECE x MERCER LABS is a groundbreaking immersive exhibition that launches on Thursday, October 9 and continues until Sunday, November 30. During NYCC 2025,  ONE PIECE x MERCER LABS  will be open daily from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Thursday thru Sunday. Ticket prices start at $50 and can be purchased at mercerlabs.com.

Attendees areencouraged to use the hashtag #TA_NYCC in their social posts about any of Toei Animation’s NYCC 2025 programming.

Toei Animation New York Comic Con 2025 Schedule of Events
(as of 09/29/25; All times listed are Eastern.)

Thursday, October 9, 2025

10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Javits Center
Booth 2403
Toei Animation Exhibit Booth

Visit Toei Animation’s exhibit booth for a variety of experiences, including:

Monkey D. Luffy GEAR5 Balloon
ONE PIECE Card Game Pop-Up Store
ONE PIECE Bandai Toys & Collectibles Pop-Up Store

Special Autograph Raffle
Complete a survey and draw a ticket to join an exclusive autograph session with Actor Megumi Han, voice of Gekkomon and star of “DIGIMON BEATBREAK” on Sunday, October 12. Thursday winners will participate in the 10:00 am autograph session.

10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Javits Center
Concourse

“DIGIMON BEATBREAK” Photo Op

Enjoy a special photo-op for the brand new series featuring its fresh group of original characters and their Digimon.

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Mercer Labs
21 Dey Street

ONE PIECE x MERCER LABS

Don’t miss the chance to visit this limited engagement, cutting edge exhibition experience that will immerse you in the world of ONE PIECE like never before. Tickets at mercerlabs.com.

Friday, October 10, 2025

10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Javits Center
Booth 2403

Toei Animation Exhibit Booth

(See details above)

Special Autograph Raffle
Friday winners will participate in the 10:00 am autograph session.

10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Javits Center
Concourse

“DIGIMON BEATBREAK” Photo Op

(See details above)

12:45 pm – 1:45 pm
Javits North
Empire Stage

“ONE PIECE” Panel

Join Toei Animation along with Producer Ryuta Koike, Series Director Wataru Matsumi and English dub Actors Ian Sinclair and Madeleine Morris for a special Q&A and discussion about “ONE PIECE,” the current Egghead Arc and the upcoming Elbaf Arc. Open to all badge holders.

Special Panel Giveaway
ONE PIECE Card Game giveaway for all audience members. Limit one (1) promo card per person, while supplies last.

Panelists include:

GUESTS
Ryuta Koike, Producer
Ian Sinclair, Voice of Brook
Wataru Matsumi, Series Director
Madeleine Morris, Voice of Lilith Punk-02

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Mercer Labs
21 Dey Street

ONE PIECE x MERCER LABS

(See details above)

Saturday, October 11, 2025

10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Javits Center
Booth 2403

Toei Animation Exhibit Booth

(See details above)

Special Autograph Raffle
Saturday winners will participate in the 3:00 pm autograph session.

10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Javits Center
Concourse

“DIGIMON BEATBREAK” Photo Op

(See details above)

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Mercer Labs
21 Dey Street

ONE PIECE x MERCER LABS

(See details above)

Sunday, October 12, 2025

10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Javits Center
Booth 2403

Toei Animation Exhibit Booth

(See details above)

Special Autograph Raffle
Sunday winners will participate in the 3:00 pm autograph session.

10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Javits Center
Concourse

“DIGIMON BEATBREAK” Photo Op

(See details above)

10:00 am – 10:30 am
Javits Center
Booth 2319

Autograph Session with Actor Megumi Han at Bandai Namco Entertainment booth

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Javits North
Room 405

“DIGIMON BEATBREAK” Panel

Join Toei Animation along with Producer Hiroyuki Sakurada and Actor Megumi Han for a special Q&A and discussion about “DIGIMON BEATBREAK” with behind the scenes commentary and look ahead of the show, plus a screening of the new Digimon Story Time Stranger trailer. Open to all badge holders.

Special Panel Giveaways

“DIGIMON BEATBREAK” mini-poster giveaway for all audience members before the panel. Limit one (1) poster per person, while supplies last.
Megumi Han autograph giveaway following the panel. Five (5) audience members will be selected to join the exclusive autograph session with Megumi Han at 3:00 pm.

Panelists include:

GUESTS

Hiroyuki Sakurada, Producer
Megumi Han, Voice of Gekkomon

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Javits Center
Booth 2319

Autograph Session with Actor Megumi Han at Bandai Namco Entertainment booth

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Mercer Labs
21 Dey Street

ONE PIECE x MERCER LABS

(See details above)

One Piece returns to Crunchyroll to Stream New Simulcast, Specials, and English Dub Episodes

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Toei Animation and Crunchyroll have released details on the upcoming return of One Piece in North America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Latin America. The wait will soon be over for fans of the global hit episodic series, which went on a brief hiatus last October. 

Beginning April 6, 2025, fans can dive back into the thrilling adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates when the “Egghead Arc” resumes streaming with new simulcast episodes on Crunchyroll in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Latin America.

In advance of the simulcast’s return, Toei Animation will release Specials 14, 15, 16, and a new block of “Egghead Arc” episodes from the series’ popular English dub. English dub episodes 1109-1122 will be available for streaming starting March 18, 2025 on Crunchyroll in these same territories.  

WHEN:

  • Egghead Arc – New Simulcast Episodes Return: April 6, 2025
  • Egghead Arc – New English Dub Episodes Drop (1109-1122): March 18, 2025
  • One Piece Specials – 14, 15, 16: March 18, 2025
© Eiichiro Oda / Shueisha, Toei Animation
© Eiichiro Oda / Shueisha, Toei Animation

One Piece Hiatus Begins – Fish-Man Island Saga and 25th Anniversary Episode Come to Crunchyroll

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Toei Animation has announced that the legendary anime series One Piece will be embarking on a hiatus following the release of Episode 1122. The series will return in April 2025 with fresh episodes from the Egghead arc. During the hiatus, fans can look forward to new content, including One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga, a special re-envisioned edition of the iconic arc streaming on Crunchyroll. These episodes will be available exclusively in select regions for one month before becoming accessible on other platforms worldwide.

This special 21-episode cutdown will showcase the Fish-Man Island Arc with a fresh look and feel, bringing a contemporary visual style and new animation sequences, including opening and ending themes. The new opening theme, “We Go!” by Kitadani Hiroshi, will include a special guest collaboration to be announced soon, while the ending theme, “Sailing” (TV version) by BE:FIRST, adds an exciting new touch. Designed to capture the essence of this fan-favorite storyline in a concise format, One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga is set to captivate One Piece fans, worldwide, all over again!

Additionally, on October 20, a special 25th Anniversary Episode will premiere, honoring One Piece’s enduring legacy with a 30-minute ensemble depicting the reunion of the Straw Hat crew from the perspective of the non-pirate characters. Set in the Sabaody Archipelago after the Summit War, the story follows its protagonist, a young girl and admirer of Nami, as she sets off on a small adventure. Fans can look forward to the episode being available on Crunchyroll, too. 

One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga Official Synopsis:

The Straw Hats reunite at Sabaody! The promised day has arrived. The Straw Hats have made it back to Sabaody Archipelago after two arduous years of separation. In the very same place where they once lost to Pacifista, the Straw Hats have proven themselves to be stronger and ready to begin their journey to the New World. With the Thousand Sunny now equipped to travel underwater, the next stop is the Fish-Man Island. “One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga” is a special edited version of the original arc from “One Piece”, in an abridged 21-episode story with an enhanced contemporary visual look. 

One Piece, based on the manga by Eiichiro Oda, follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirates to find the ultimate treasure, The One Piece, and become the Pirate King. This long-running series continues to captivate fans around the world with its unique blend of action, humor, and heartfelt storytelling.

NYCC 2024: Toei Animation Brings Fan Celebration of Dragon Ball, One Piece, and Digimon

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Legendary anime studio Toei Animation returns to New York Comic Con (“NYCC”) this year with a triple celebration of Dragon Ball, One Piece and Digimon. For NYCC 2024, Toei Animation will spotlight these three fan-favorite properties and global hit franchises with mix of celebrity guest panels and fan experiences. This year, Toei Animation’s exhibit booth #2635 will feature two pop-up shops including the always popular Toei Animation X Dim Mak Pop-Up Shop with its curated selection of One Piece merchandise, including hoodies, t-shirts and shorts as wells as NYCC exclusive releases like a Straw Hats crew puffer tote bag, Egghead Luffy skate deck and enamel pin collection. And for the first time at NYCC, Toei Animation presents the Mugiwara Store Pop-Up Shop, a recreation of the famed Japanese retail concept and world’s largest official One Piece store—featuring a collection of One Piece merchandise exclusive to Mugiwara and previously only available in Japan, including several exclusive items from the new Harajuku store. Fans can visit these unique shopping experiences located within the Toei Animation booth. Attendees are invited to visit Toei Animation booth and both pop-up shops daily throughout NYCC during regular show hours.

Toei Animation’s NYCC 2024 panel schedule kicks-off with the Dragon Ball DAIMA Special Panel on Day One, Thursday, October 17, at 12:45 pm on the Empire Stage. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Dragon Ball, Toei Animation will share details of the creation behind the wonderous new world of “Dragon Ball DAIMA.” Host Monica Rial (English voice of Bulma) will welcome Akio Iyoku (Executive Producer of “Dragon Ball DAIMA” series) and other special guests for this highly anticipated panel. An encore screening of the premiere episode of “Dragon Ball DAIMA” in English subtitles will be presented before the panel.

Later on Day One at 3:30 pm in Room 409, Toei Animation presents the Digimon Adventure Panel.  Toei Animation welcomes back Hiromi Seki, Digimon luminary and the “Mother of Sunday Morning Anime,” who has been associated with Digimon since its very beginning, including as producer of both the original “Digimon Adventure” and “Digimon Adventure 02” episodic series. Led by Host Justin Rojas, Hiromi Seki will discuss Digimon and the future of “Digimon Adventure.”

On Day Two, Friday, October 18, at 12:45 pm on the Empire Stage, Toei Animation presents the One Piece Panel. Toei Animation welcomes Producer Ryuta Koike, Series Director Satoshi Ito and Creative Director Masayuki Takagi, the team behind the hit episodic series “One Piece.” Led by Host Jacki Jing, the team will discuss the animation and the behind the scenes of the show together with English dub cast members Colleen Clinkenbeard (voice of Luffy) and Christopher Sabat (voice of Zoro).

Attendees are encouraged to use the hashtag #TA_NYCC in their social posts from both the studio’s panels and exhibition booth.

Toei Animation New York Comic Con 2024 Programming Schedule
(as of 10/10/24; All times listed are Eastern)

Thursday, October 17, 2024
10:00 am – 7:00 pmJavits CenterBooth 2635 Toei Animation BoothVisit Toei Animation’s exhibit booth for a variety of experiences, including:§ Balloon of Luffy GEAR2.§ Mugiwara Store Pop-Up Shop featuring a variety of Mugiwara-exclusive One Piece merchandise from Japan.§ Toei Animation x Dim Mak Pop-Up Shop offering a curated selection of One Piece merchandise.
12:45 pm – 2:15 pmJavits CenterEmpire Stage Dragon Ball DAIMA Special PanelTo celebrate the 40th anniversary of Dragon Ball, Toei Animation will share the details of the creation behind the wonderous new world of “Dragon Ball DAIMA” joined by Akio Iyoku (Executive Producer of “Dragon Ball DAIMA”), Monica Rial (English voice of Bulma)  and other special guests. A screening of “Dragon Ball DAIMA” Episode 1 in English subtitles will precede the panel discussion.§ Panelists include:
JAPANESE STAFF                                             HOST
◦ Akio Iyoku, Executive Producer               ◦ Monica Rial
                                                                               (English voice of Bulma)
3:30 pm – 4:30 pmJavits CenterRoom 409 Digimon Adventure PanelToei Animation welcomes Digimon luminary and “Mother of Sunday Morning Anime” Hiromi Seki (Producer of “Digimon Adventure” and “Digimon Adventure 02”) to discuss the franchise and the future of “Digimon Adventure.”§ Panelists include:
JAPANESE STAFF                                             HOST
◦ Hiromi Seki, Producer                                 ◦ Justin Rojas
Friday, October 18, 2024
10:00 am – 7:00 pmJavits CenterBooth 2635Toei Animation Booth (see details above)
12:45 pm – 1:45 pmJavits CenterRoom 409One Piece PanelToei Animation welcomes the team behind the hit series “One Piece” to discuss the animation and the behind the scenes of the series together with English dub cast members.§ JAPANESE STAFF                                             HOST
◦ Ryuta Koike, Producer                                ◦ Jacki Jing
◦ Satoshi Ito, Series Director
◦ Masayuki Takagi, Creative Director
ENGLISH DUB CAST                                         
◦ Colleen Clinkenbeard (voice of Luffy)
◦ Christopher Sabat (voice of Zoro)
Saturday, October 19, 2024 
10:00 am – 7:00 pmJavits CenterBooth 2635Toei Animation Booth (see details above)
Sunday, October 20, 2024
10:00 am – 5:00 pmJavits CenterBooth 2635Toei Animation Booth(see details above)

NYCC 2023: Dragon Ball, One Piece, and Digimon take center stage for Toei Animation’s Fan Celebration

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Toei Animation returns to New York Comic Con (“NYCC”) to celebrate a trio of its top franchises. For 2023, guests at one of the largest annual pop culture conventions in North America will be treated to a bevy of location-based entertainment experiences spotlighting  Dragon Ball, One Piece, and Digimon over four consecutive days. From October 12 – 15, Toei Animation will showcase these three fan-favorite properties with a line-up spanning celebrity panels to multiple exhibition spaces (Booths #2635 & #2821), which will include not only a pop-up shop, life-sized statues, GIF photobooth, murals and card game demo play but also the unveiling of two giant character inflatables, namely, the worldwide debut of a new Goku balloon and the first ever display of the Monkey D. Luffy Gear Five balloon outside of Japan – the same balloon that debuted during the 2023 One Piece Day celebration at Tokyo Big Sight in July.

Booth #2635 will feature both Dragon Ball and Digimon while Booth #2821 will be dedicated to One Piece and will host a special display that will be revealed in a major One Piece franchise announcement on October 4. For NYCC, the Toei Animation X Dim Mak Pop-Up Shop (Booth #2821) will present a curated selection of merchandise, including apparel, skate decks and enamel pins, from One Piece, Dragon Ball Super, Digimon and Toei Animation – plus the first drop of all-new One Piece Gear Five designs, including apparel and a skate deck. Attendees are invited to visit Toei Animation’s booths daily during regular show hours throughout NYCC as well as encouraged to use the hashtag #TA_NYCC in their social posts from both the studio’s panels and exhibition spaces.

Toei Animation’s NYCC 2023 programming schedule kicks-off with the Dragon Ball Special Panel on Opening Day, Thursday, October 12, at 12:45 pm on the Empire Stage.  Attendees will be treated to an exciting franchise update presented by Japanese guest and Executive Producer Akio Iyoku and English dub voice actor Ian Sinclair (voice of Whis) together with host and English dub voice actor Monica Rial (voice of Bulma). Fans will not want to miss a never-before-seen mystery teaser that will be revealed during the panel before an expected capacity audience.

On Day Two, Friday, October 13, at 1:45 pm in Room 409, Toei Animation presents the Digimon Adventure – Past & Future Panel. Led by host Justin Rojas, this special Q&A panel offers North American fans the opportunity to hear from Japanese guest Hiromi Seki, producer of the original “Digimon Adventure” and “Digimon Adventure 02” TV series.  The panel will close with a special look at the new movie “Digimon Adventure 02 The Beginning,” which premieres in the United States, Latin American, Australia and New Zealand this fall.

On Day Three, Saturday, October 14, at 6:30 pm on the Main Stage, Toei Animation and Crunchyroll present the “One Piece” Dub Villains Panel, which will kick-off with the English dub premiere of “One Piece” Episode 1015. Following the screening, host Jacki Jing will lead a Q&A with a group of English dub voice actors behind some of the anime series’ most iconic villains.

Toei Animation New York Comic Con 2023 Programming Schedule
(as of 09/27/23; All times listed are Eastern)

Thursday, October 12, 2023
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Booth 2635 		Toei Animation Main Booth
Visit Toei Animation’s main exhibit booth for a variety of experiences featuring both Dragon Ball and Digimon, including:§ Goku – 21’ tall giant character balloon. **Worldwide Debut**§ Flying Nimbus Cloud photo op.§ Agumon and Gabumon life-sized statues display.§ “Digimon Adventure 02 The Beginning” movie mural wall.§ Digimon Card Game demo play area.§ GIF green screen photobooth –  Create a personalized four-picture GIF using a variety of backgrounds from Dragon Ball, One Piece and “Digimon Adventure 02 The Beginning.”Daily Giveaways – Free special prize items while supplies last for fans that post their GIF and their pictures with Goku or Agumon & Gabumon on social media, using the hashtag #TA_NYCC.
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Booth 2821 		One Piece Exhibit Booth
Visit Toei Animation’s special exhibit booth for a variety of experiences showcasing One Piece, including:§ Monkey D. Luffy Gear Five – 20’ tall giant character balloon. **First ever display outside of Japan**§ Toei Animation X Dim Mak Pop-Up Shop – Purchase a curated selection of One Piece, Dragon Ball Super, Digimon and Toei Animation branded merchandise including new One Piece Gear Five items.§ Special One Piece Display. **To be announced on October 4**Daily Giveaways – Free special prize items while supplies last for fans that post their pictures with Monkey D. Luffy Gear Five on their social media with #TA_NYCC.
12:45 pm – 1:45 pm
Empire Stage 		Dragon Ball Special Panel
Join in an exciting update on the Dragon Ball franchise including a mystery teaser reveal.§ Panelists include:
JAPANESE STAFF                                             HOST
◦ Akio Iyoku, Executive Producer               ◦ Monica Rial
ENGLISH DUB CAST                                          (English dub voice of Bulma)
◦ Ian Sinclair (voice of Whis)§ Attendees will receive special giveaway
Friday, October 13, 2023
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Booth 2635 		Toei Animation Main Booth (see details above)
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Booth 2821 		One Piece Exhibit Booth (see details above)
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Room 409		Digimon Adventure – Past & Future Panel
Join Toei Animation for a Digimon franchise Q&A as well as special look at the new movie “Digimon Adventure 02 The Beginning.”§ Panelists include:
JAPANESE STAFF                                             HOST
◦ Hiromi Seki, Producer                                 ◦ Justin Rojas
Saturday, October 14, 2023 
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Booth 2635 		Toei Animation Main Booth (see details above)
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Booth 2821 		One Piece Exhibit Booth (see details above)
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Main Stage  		One Piece Villains Panel
Join Toei Animation and Crunchyroll for the English dub premiere of “One Piece” Episode 1015 followed by a Q&A led by host Jacki Jing and a group of the English dub voice actors behind some the anime series’ most iconic villains.
Sunday, October 15, 2023
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Booth 2635 		Toei Animation Main Booth (see details above)
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Booth 2821 		One Piece Exhibit Booth (see details above)

Walt Disney Japan Announces Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers!

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Marvel_Disk_Wars_The_AvengersWalt Disney Japan has announced that it will produce the first Japanese Marvel animated television series targeted at boys 6-12 years old. Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers will premiere nationwide on terrestrial television in spring 2014.

In an all out battle instigated by Loki, most of Earth’s super heroes and villains have been trapped inside disks—a new technology originally developed as portable security devices for capturing and securing villains around the world.

The Avengers team up with a group of teens to reclaim the scattered disk, and using their special abilities and techniques (waza), thwart Loki’s evil schemes to save the Earth from ultimate destruction.

Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers will be produced by Nerima-ku, Tokyo-based Toei Animation Co., Ltd., which has produced multiple successful animated series for kids in Japan. Taito-ku, Tokyo-based Bandai Co., Ltd., which has a highly successful track record with major titles, will be responsible for character merchandising. The three companies will collaborate in creating a fully localized Japanese series as well as providing a lineup of attractive products and merchandise targeting the boys market.

This series launch is a focus to deliver content specific to local tastes and sensibilities.

Previously Marvel in conjunction with Madhouse produced Marvel Anime which saw four series consisting of twelve episodes that featured Iron Man, Blade, the X-Men and Wolverine. That was aimed at a difference audience than this. There has been rumors of more of that series to come.

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VIZ Media Brings High Seas Anime Pirate Series One Piece To Neon Alley

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VIZ Media continues the digital anime convergence as it announces that Toei Animation has licensed the celebrated pirate anime action/adventure series, One Piece, for broadcast on Neon Alley, the new 24-hour anime channel VIZ Media is launching this Fall exclusively to the Playstation Network and the PS3 game console. Episodes to air on Neon Alley will be presented uncut and with dubbed English dialogue.

Neon Alley, featuring the world’s best anime titles all dubbed and uncut in English and presented in HD (when available), is the first platform designed to be studio agnostic, with a diverse array of titles from other leading anime producers and distributors. Programming will include weekly exclusive premieres of hit titles fans love, alongside a mix of new, cutting edge titles they didn’t know they were missing. Neon Alley will be a subscription-based service, subsidized with limited commercial advertising to keep the launch price to consumers at a low $6.99 per month.

One Piece is based on a massively popular manga series created by Eiichiro Oda, that is also published in North America by VIZ Media.

In the venerable anime adventure, Monkey D. Luffy refuses to let anyone or anything stand in the way of his quest to become king of all pirates. With a course charted for the treacherous waters of the Grand Line, this is one captain who’ll never drop anchor until he’s claimed the greatest treasure on Earth – the Legendary One Piece!