First-Ever North American ONE PIECE Fest Announced for Summer 2026
Toei Animation has announced the first ever North American celebration event for the hit anime and manga series One Piece.
The inaugural ONE PIECE Fest will coincide with the annual One Piece Day celebration, an event that commemorates the debut of the original manga series created by Eiichiro Oda.
Since 2017, the Japan Anniversary Association has officially recognized July 22 as One Piece Day, though recent anniversary gatherings have shifted to August to accommodate larger crowds and festivities.
This new gathering at Cosm Los Angeles aims to welcome an estimated 7,000 attendees to an expansive 65,000 square foot venue.
To ensure a comfortable experience, the schedule is divided into four total sessions across the two public days, with 1,750 attendees permitted per session.
Attendees will have the opportunity to explore numerous themed areas corresponding to iconic story arcs and locations from the long running series.
These dedicated exploration zones include familiar settings such as East Blue, Impel Down, Alabasta, Water Seven, Thriller Bark, Skypiea, Sabaody Archipelago, Marineford, Dressrosa, Egghead, the Land of Wano, and many others.
The highlight of the event is a specially produced immersive attraction titled the “Elbaph Experience”.
This unique visual presentation will be hosted in The Dome, utilizing a stunning 5,000 square foot 12K by 10K display on a massive 87 foot diameter LED screen.
Programming for each session will also include a variety of panels, live performances, exclusive event merchandise, and partner activations.
Special guests including English voice actors and Japanese musical artists are scheduled to appear, with specific names to be announced closer to the event dates.
A private VIP Preview is scheduled for special guests and members of the media on Monday, August 24.
Tickets for ONE PIECE Fest will be distributed via a lottery system, with registration currently open on the official website until Thursday, May 14.
Selected individuals will receive an email by Tuesday, May 21 with instructions for purchasing their passes, ahead of the event taking place at Cosm Los Angeles in Hollywood Park, California, from Tuesday, August 25 to Wednesday, August 26.
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