Luffy Dunks on the Lakers: Epic One Piece Anime Short!
Catch the excitement of the L.A. Lakers' One Piece Game Night and discover how this thrilling event came to life!
One Piece Short Debuts at Lakers Game Night
The excitement was palpable as a new One Piece short animation premiered during the Los Angeles Lakers' One Piece Game Night on February 28.
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The Animation
The short features Monkey D. Luffy, the lead character of One Piece, engaging in a thrilling 1-on-4 basketball game against the Mariners from the series. Following its on-court premiere, the English One Piece YouTube channel streamed the short worldwide.
Watch the Short
Event Highlights
Anime News Network was present at the One Piece Game Night, capturing the highlights of the event. You can follow their coverage on Twitter and Instagram for more updates.
Social Media Buzz
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Anime News Network tweeted:
Luffy and the Straw Hats were a slam dunk at the One Piece Lakers Night!
#onepiece #nba #lakers @Lakers @OnePieceAnime @NBA
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Inaki Godoy, star of the One Piece live-action series, was also spotted at the event.
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More Instagram Content
Check out these Instagram stories from the event:
Beyond the Lakers
In addition to the Lakers' event, the Boston Red Sox also announced their second One Piece Theme Day, taking place on May 3. This follows their previous collaboration last August that celebrated the anime's 25th anniversary with special events and merchandise.
Conclusion
The One Piece Game Night with the Lakers was not just a showcase of animation but a celebration of fandom that brought together sports and anime enthusiasts alike.
Sources: One Piece's English YouTube channel