Quick Facts
| Format | MOVIE |
| Status | Finished |
| Started | 2022-08 |
| Finished | 2022-08 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Episodes | 1 |
| Runtime | 115 min |
| Score | 7.8 / 10 |
| Popularity | #77,575 |
Synopsis
The Straw Hat Pirates travel to the island of Elegia to attend the first public concert performed by Uta, an internationally celebrated singer whose voice has captivated audiences across the world. The event draws pirates, civilians, and Marines alike, but its festive atmosphere changes when Luffy reveals that Uta is his childhood friend and the daughter of Red-Haired Shanks.
Rather than adapting a manga arc, One Piece Film: Red tells a largely standalone story centered on Uta, her connection to Luffy and Shanks, and her ambitious vision for a world without suffering. The film is especially notable for placing music at the center of its narrative, combining large-scale action with concert sequences and songs performed by Japanese vocalist Ado.
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Highlights
One Piece Film: Red was directed by Gorō Taniguchi, who had previously directed One Piece: Defeat the Pirate Ganzak!, the franchise’s first animated adaptation. Eiichiro Oda participated extensively as general producer, character designer, and script supervisor, while Toei Animation handled production.
Music is unusually central to the film. Uta’s singing voice was performed by Ado, whose soundtrack includes songs created by prominent Japanese artists and groups such as Yasutaka Nakata, Mrs. Green Apple, Vaundy, Hiroyuki Sawano, and Motohiro Hata. The theme song, “New Genesis,” became a major commercial success in Japan.
The film received praise for its musical performances, distinctive visual presentation, and emotionally driven treatment of Uta and Shanks. It became the highest-grossing One Piece film and one of Japan’s most commercially successful animated releases, while also receiving recognition at the Japan Academy Film Prize and Tokyo Anime Award Festival.
New Characters
SUPPORTINGUta
One PieceUta is the most beloved singer in the world. Her voice, which she sings with while concealing her true identity, has been described as “otherworldly.”
SUPPORTINGShanks
One PieceRed-Haired Shanks is a legendary and powerful pirate in the Grand Line, being the captain of the Red-Haired Pirate Crew. Furthermore, he is Monkey D. Luffy's childhood hero. Overal
SUPPORTINGGordon
One PieceGordon, is a large man with a large scar on his head. He is a man who seems to know about Uta and Shanks, but is still shrouded in mystery.
SUPPORTINGRomy
One PieceAn impoverished girl who admires Uta enough to go to her concert. She imitates Uta's hairstyle.
SUPPORTINGYorueka
One PieceA boy who works as a shepherd and came all the way to the live venue to listen to Uta's music.
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