Event Overview
- One Piece Day in Dallas scheduled for March 8-9, 2025
- Highlighting the One Piece Card Game alongside various anime activities
- Featuring special guests, competitive tournaments, exhibitions, and live performances
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It is widely recognized that One Piece stands as one of the most influential franchises in both Japanese and global pop culture. With a diverse and passionate fan base worldwide, it’s exciting to see One Piece expand its presence with events beyond Japan. For the first time, fans in the U. S.will have the opportunity to participate in One Piece Day celebrations, creating a significant moment for English-speaking audiences. This event’s uniqueness lies in its focus solely on this iconic franchise, rather than a broader celebration of all Japanese pop culture.
Mark your calendars for March 8-9, 2025, as Dallas, Texas, will host One Piece Day. The festivities will center around the One Piece Card Game, but the event will also introduce additional anime and manga-related activities. Fans can expect a lively schedule that includes concerts, live discussions with voice actors, anime screenings, and a toy exhibition, making this a remarkable experience for One Piece enthusiasts in North America.
The One Piece Card Game in Dallas
Essential Information
The event titled ONE PIECE DAY Dallas – Card Game Celebration – will primarily emphasize the One Piece Card Game, while also catering to fans of the anime and manga. For those interested in participating in tournaments, pre-registration is mandatory through the official website. Note that tournament spots are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
One of the main attractions will be the presence of Shun Ogawa, the producer of the English version of the One Piece Card Game, along with commentator Gavin, who will challenge attendees to play against him. This event will also mark the inaugural tournament of 2025 for the card game, setting the stage for the competitive season ahead. For non-competitive players, various side events will allow participation, where players can earn points redeemable for exciting prizes.
If you are new to the One Piece Card Game, the official website describes it as:
ONE PIECE CARD GAME is a collectible card game themed on the world of ONE PIECE! In addition to familiar illustrations from the anime and manga, there are many original illustrations drawn by various artists that have never been seen before! Once you’ve collected lots of cards you can make your own special crew (deck) for card battles!
The game’s popularity has surged internationally over the past few years, leading to significant tournaments and competitions.
Celebrating One Piece Day for Fans
Additional Events at the Celebration
Apart from the One Piece Card Game, attendees can look forward to a vibrant exhibit hall showcasing an array of attractions tailored for all One Piece fans. The main stage will feature a live concert by Hiroshi Kitadani and Maki Otsuki. Kitadani, known for singing the original One Piece theme song “We Are!”and other popular tracks like “We Go!”, will share the stage with Otsuki, who performed the first ending theme “Memories”and a cover of “We Go!”
Selected episodes of the One Piece anime will also be screened on the main stage, accompanied by engaging discussions with voice actors like Brina Palencia (Tony Tony Chopper) on Saturday and Jason Leibrecht (Rob Lucci) on Sunday. Ryuta Koike, the animation producer, along with a surprise special guest, will also make appearances. The exhibition hall will additionally feature a walk-through exhibit of One Piece toys, galleries of card game illustrations, a manga gallery, and a “ONE PIECE MANGA JOURNEY Reading Corner.”Weather permitting, fans can also anticipate a One Piece-themed drone show on Saturday.
The exhibit hall will be positioned in the Dallas Fair Park Centennial Hall, while the tournament will take place in the Dallas Fair Park Automobile Building. For those unable to attend in person, the official website will provide links to live streams from both the exhibition and tournament halls, ensuring that everyone can partake in the excitement from wherever they are.
Join us for the ONE PIECE DAY Dallas – Card Game Celebration – in Dallas, Texas, on March 8th-9th, 2025. Experience the thrill of One Piece by streaming the series on Crunchyroll.
Source: Official Website
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