ONE PIECE STAMPEDE", the theater version, became the No. 1 film released in 2019 in terms of audience attendance on the first day! 'Being able to do guest voice acting is something I will treasure for the rest of my life'

The latest theatrical version of "ONE PIECE", "ONE PIECE STAMPEDE", was finally released on Friday, August 9, 2019. Today, August 10 (Sat.), a stage greeting was held to commemorate the release of the film.

The popular comic "ONE PIECE" has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump for 21 years. The comics hold the Guinness World Record as the "Most Published Comic Series by a Single Artist," with more than 440 million copies in circulation worldwide (as of July 2018). Its popularity is not limited to Japan, but transcends national borders, attracting support from a wide range of people. The TV anime began broadcasting in 1999, and the first film version was released in 2000. So far, 13 film versions have been released and the total box-office revenue of the series has reached 30 billion yen, which has excited a large number of fans.
In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the anime broadcast, "ONE PIECE STAMPEDE," the first theatrical version in three years, will be released on August 9, 2019 (Friday).
⇒" ONE PIECE STAMPEDE" will be the latest theatrical version of "ONE PIECE"! Teaser visual shows a huge rubble monster.
⇒Schedule of Anime Film Screening

The latest theatrical version of "ONE PIECE", "ONE PIECE STAMPEDE", was finally released on August 9, 2019 (Friday).
On its first day of release, it drew 356,052 people. The film is off to a blockbuster start, surpassing this year's explosive hit "Avengers: Endgame" (final box office gross: 6 billion yen) to become the No. 1 film released in 2019 in terms of first-day attendance.
Today, August 10 (Sat.), a stage greeting was held to commemorate the opening of the film. The official report has arrived and will be introduced below.

Official Report】 ※Titles omitted

On August 10 (Sat.), the second day of the film's release, a stage greeting was held to commemorate the film's release. A total of nine voice actors from the "Straw Hat" gang, including Mayumi Tanaka, who plays the main character Monkey D. Luffy, Kazuya Nakai, Akemi Okamura, Kappei Yamaguchi, Hiroaki Hirata, Ikue Otani, Yuriko Yamaguchi, Kazuki Yao, and Cho, gathered at the event. Guest voice actors Yusuke Santamaria and Rino Sashihara, who are overflowing with "ONE PIECE" love, also took the stage to celebrate the release of the film, which had a smooth sailing start.

After taking the stage, they greeted the audience with self-introductions and performed each character's signature line. Yusuke not only delivered a line from his own character, but also that of his favorite character, Urge, "Causality exposed! The stage greeting started with a high level of enthusiasm, although there was some concern about the absence of another guest voice actor, Ryota Yamasato, who plays the role of a sharp critic.

When it was announced that the film had become the No. 1 blockbuster hit of 2019 in terms of first-day attendance, he said, "I'm so happy! It's thanks to all of you! Stampede!" The audience "Stampede!" and the audience joined in a sudden call and response in unison. The audience was very excited from the beginning of the show. Yusuke, who participated as a guest, said, "That means it has surpassed 'Avengers: Endgame,' right? I felt the greatness of One Piece once again. He freely shared his joy with the audience, making comparisons!

When asked what they thought of the guest voice actors' performances, the regular voice actors responded, "I didn't even notice it when I first saw the preview. They are so cute and charming! I'm so glad you're all guests!" Yusuke and Sashihara were very embarrassed on stage.

The two "ONE PIECE" lovers were rewarded with words from their favorite characters as a token of their appreciation for the publicity they have received for this film! Sashihara received a message from Chopper: "Sasshi, you can play with him on your next vacation. You can play with them on your next vacation. I want to play with you. She said, "Cute! Each line soaked through every pore! Now that I've graduated from idol, I'm allowed to go on dates, so I want to go on a date with Chopper! He was overjoyed. Yusuke was told by Usopp, "Oi! Yusuke, you really are a liar. There is no other liar like you! When Usopp scolded him, Yusuke replied, "I don't want Usopp to tell me what to do! He then responded, "I don't want Usopp to tell me what to do! Don't just say random things! But I don't hate you either! I mean...are you free tonight? He then asked the audience, "Are you free tonight?

When asked what "treasure" they would like to leave behind for Yusuke and Tanaka, Yusuke answered, "Being able to appear in this film as a guest voice actor is a treasure for the rest of my life! Tanaka replied, "This moment is the treasure I want to leave behind! It's a stampede! Everyone who saw it is one of us! Everyone who saw the film is one of us!

At the end of the stage greeting, Tanaka held 19 kinds of "Uchiwa" fans depicting the main characters of the film, and together with about 500 fans gathered at the venue to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the anime broadcast and the launch of the "all-star movie. The event ended with a photo session that turned the entire venue into the color of "ONE PIECE" with approximately 500 fans who had gathered at the venue.

Film Information】 ※Titles omitted
ONE PIECE STAMPEDE" The Movie
Opening in theaters on August 9, 2019 (Friday)

Original story and supervision: Eiichiro Oda
Distributor: Toei

Cast: Mayumi Tanaka Kazuya Nakai Akemi Okamura Katsupei Yamaguchi Hiroaki Hirata Ikue Otani Yuriko Yamaguchi Kazuki Yao Kazuki Cho Tsutomu Isobe
Guest Voice Actors: Yusuke Santamaria, Rino Fashihara, Ryota Yamasato (Nankai Candies)

＜STORY
The world's largest festival of pirates, by pirates, for pirates. Luffy and the rest of the Straw Hat crew receive an invitation from Buena Festa, the organizer of the Expo, called "Matsuriya. When they arrive at the venue, they find that the pavilions are filled with pirates, including those of the worst generation, and the place is filled with excitement.
The centerpiece of the Expo is the "Treasure Hunt of the Pirate King (Roger). The pirates who wanted to make a name for themselves by acquiring the treasure started a battle for the treasure! However, behind the pirates' feverish excitement at the Expo, Festa, a.k.a. "the worst war-monger," has been waging a deadly campaign, and even the Navy has begun to move in to round up the pirates...
As the battle for the treasure that will determine the supremacy of the age reaches a fever pitch, Douglas Barrett, a man formerly known as "the heir to the ogre" of the Roger Pirates, suddenly enters the fray. He stands in front of Luffy and his crew as a terrifying threat!
The pirates are in a frenzy, and the Navy, the Shichibukai, and the Revolutionary Army are all involved in the battle to bring the situation under control. An unprecedented battle ensues, involving friend and foe alike. The battle for treasure and the Pirate Expo descend into unpredictable chaos!

(c)Eiichiro Oda/2019 "ONE PIECE" Production Committee