One Piece: Episode of Luffy - Hand Island Adventure

An exclusive anime prologue to One Piece Film Z with an original story penned by manga creator Eiichiro Oda.

The special will be a completely new work, featuring reanimated scenes from the beginning of the series through when the crew enters the Grand Line. The special is commemorating the manga's 20th anniversary, and will also feature anime versions of the original manga's chapter cover stories as part of the special's ending credits. The staff haven't yet clarified which cover story or stories will be animated. Additionally, the anime will feature a special 20th anniversary commemoration version of the original opening theme song "We Are!".

The Straw Hats encounter a city in the middle of a whirlpool, called the Ocean's Navel, that is being destroyed by giant monsters. These monsters supposedly protect a treasure capable of granting wishes, but in the process of defeating these guardians, the crew ends up releasing another evil. (aired after Episode 53)

The anime will explore the childhood bond between Luffy, Ace and Sabo.