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An official promotional poster styled as a Lego adaptation of the live-action Netflix series, featuring several iconic Straw Hat Pirates characters assembled on the deck of their ship, the Going Merry. A promotional poster styled as a LEGO video game or animated special for the Netflix live-action series adaptation of One Piece. The image is set on the deck of a detailed LEGO version of the pirate ship, the Going Merry, sailing across a vibrant blue plastic brick ocean. In the foreground, six iconic Straw Hat Pirates are depicted as LEGO minifigures. At the center is Monkey D. Luffy, wearing his signature straw hat and red vest, smiling widely as he stretches his long LEGO arm forward to take a selfie. Flanking him are Roronoa Zoro with green hair and two swords, and Usopp holding a green slingshot. Behind them stand Tony Tony Chopper wearing his pink top hat, Sanji with blonde hair over one eye in a black suit, and Nami in a blue and white striped shirt. In the background, a giant grey brick-built whale, Laboon, breaches out of the water. Text at the top reads "BUILT DIFFERENTLY," and the bottom features the "LEGO" logo alongside the "ONE PIECE" skull-and-crossbones logo, captioned with "A NETFLIX LIMITED SERIES" and "ONLY ON NETFLIX | NOW PLAYING."

Official promotional poster for the Netflix limited series mashup, 'LEGO One Piece'. Netflix/The LEGO Group

LEGO 'One Piece' Special Drops on Netflix Worldwide

Two-part animated retelling of the live-action seasons' early arcs frames Usopp's tall tales for Chopper, with original cast voices and LEGO Group partnership for family audiences

Streaming platforms continue to stretch hit properties across formats and age groups. Netflix's latest move lands the two-part LEGO ONE PIECE animated special for global viewers.

Both episodes, Tall Tales From the East Blue and Grand Line, Grand Time, became available on September 29. Each runs roughly half an hour. The TV-Y7-rated limited series reworks key events from the live-action show's first two seasons. Usopp delivers the stories with his usual flair of exaggeration. He shares them with new crewmate Tony Tony Chopper.

Iñaki Godoy voices Monkey D. Luffy. Emily Rudd returns as Nami. Mackenyu plays Roronoa Zoro. Jacob Romero handles Usopp. Taz Skylar voices Sanji. Mikaela Hoover takes on Chopper. Additional live-action performers join, including Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday and Nefertari Vivi, Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha, Jeff Ward as Buggy the Clown, and Callum Kerr as Captain Smoker.

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Tom Hyndman serves as showrunner, writer, and executive producer. He previously worked on the live-action series. Chelsea Ker directed both parts. Eiichiro Oda executive produces. Partners include the LEGO Group, Shueisha, Atomic Cartoons, and Tomorrow Studios. Multiple language options support the worldwide rollout.

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Hyndman explained the approach clearly. “We wanted to make something that would ease new viewers into the massive world of ONE PIECE while also giving longtime fans a new, fun perspective to see the iconic stories of the first two seasons.” The framing device lets Usopp embellish freely.

Other Straw Hats often interrupt his versions of events. Recording sessions brought out the cast's energy. Hyndman noted plenty of giddy giggling. The performers already knew their characters well after years on the live-action side. That freed up room for improvised comic beats.

An official promotional poster for an animated Netflix limited series titled "LEGO One Piece." The poster features stylized LEGO minifigure versions of the Straw Hat Pirates aboard their iconic ship, the Going Merry, set against a warm, cloud-filled sky at sunset. In the prominent foreground on the right, Monkey D. Luffy is depicted in his signature red vest, blue shorts, and straw hat, swinging forward from a rope. To his left, Nami with her orange hair stands on the deck looking upwards. Positioned higher on the rigging to the left is Roronoa Zoro, holding swords and wearing his green haramaki. Near the top right rigging, Sanji with his blonde hair and black suit, and Tony Tony Chopper in his pink hat, hang onto the ropes. At the very top of the mast, Usopp peers down from the crow's nest. A news coo bird flies in the upper right sky. The ship's large main sail is unfurled, proudly displaying the painted skull and crossbones Straw Hat Luffy Jolly Roger. At the bottom of the poster, the prominent red "LEGO" square logo is placed next to the stylized "One Piece" title card, which integrates a skull and crossbones into the letter "O." The bottom text reads, "A NETFLIX LIMITED SERIES," followed by "ONLY ON NETFLIX | SEPTEMBER 29" at the very bottom edge.
Official promotional poster for the Netflix limited animated series LEGO One Piece. Netflix/The LEGO Group

The special arrives as a light bridge. Live-action Season 2, titled Into the Grand Line, wrapped its run earlier. Season 3, The Battle of Alabasta, is locked for 2027. LEGO building sets based on the live-action material already sit on shelves. The animated episodes highlight brick-built action, visual gags, and family-friendly thrills. Atomic Cartoons handled the animation. The studio has prior work on projects like Marvel's Spidey and His Amazing Friends.

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Early responses call the special a fun, safe refresh. It works as an entry point for younger viewers or a quick recap ahead of the next live-action chapter. Jacob Romero's manic turn as narrator draws particular notice. The LEGO format lets certain moments play bigger, such as creative uses of Buggy's powers or building-manual-style montages. It stays close to the source arcs rather than inventing wild new detours.

This project fits a larger pattern. Netflix has pushed the One Piece universe with anime reimaginings, merchandise, and immersive experiences. The LEGO collaboration adds a tactile, playable layer. Sets let fans recreate scenes brick by brick. The special itself keeps the core themes of friendship, dreams, and adventure intact while dialing up the comedy.

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Fans can stream both parts now. The timing keeps the Straw Hats in conversation between major live-action drops. Hyndman and the team aimed for accessibility without losing the spirit that built the franchise's massive following. The result sits ready for family watch parties and longtime nakama looking for a fresh spin on familiar seas.

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