One Piece Fan Letter
Rated: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Status: Finished Airing
Source: Light novel
Score: 9.07
Rank: 3
Popularity: 2478
Although the golden age of piracy is about to reach new heights, most people do not seek the glory of finding the elusive One Piece—a treasure signifying a new conqueror of all seas that was once embodied by the legendary King of the Pirates, Gol D. Roger. However, even if civilians generally despise pirates, they secretly cheer for at least one of them. One red-headed girl from Sabaody Archipelago is no exception: She reveres Nami, the ingenious female navigator of Monkey D. Luffy's Straw Hat crew. Determined to deliver a fan letter to her idol, the Sabaody child is prepared to challenge forces of authority who strive to prevent Luffy and his friends from departing for their next destination: the New World. But to succeed, Nami's fan may need to risk her life and interfere with the Marines' plans, potentially causing devastating consequences for the wider world. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Character dan Voice actor
Girl
Main
Kikuchi, Kokoro
Marine Older Brother
Main
Kase, Yasuyuki
Alice
Supporting
Hirohashi, Ryou
Bar Owner
Supporting
Bartholomew, Kuma
Supporting
Review
hirensuva30
Megumi Ishitani’s Cinematic Masterpiece I was left with chills in almost every scene, and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. The blend of emotion, action, and storytelling was absolutely beautiful, reminding me of exactly why I love this series so much. The marines, in particular, stood out for me. The reanimation of Marineford was visually stunning, and seeing Oars Jr. in that heartbreaking moment hit hard. The Straw Hats brought their signature humor, adding a refreshing contrast to the heavier themes. What really struck me was how we were treated to a brief but powerful revisit of the Marineford war, a pivotal arc forany fan. One of the standout moments for me was when a marine, initially about to abandon his brother, saw Luffy's relentless determination to save Ace and turned back to help. That shift in resolve, inspired by Luffy's sheer will, was truly touching and beautifully handled. Megumi Ishitani’s direction felt like a love letter to the fans, a reminder of the series' emotional depth and epic scale. This episode was a much-needed refresh, and I absolutely loved every minute of it.
Saltmachine
Honestly, what an episode! One Piece Fan Letter showcased the feeling of yearning to meet the people you admired so much and how events in life can change what we believe in. Most importantly, this episode is a celebration of the 25th anniversary of One Piece. The animation, overall story, directing, music, and other aspects are really well made, and you can see it through the episode itself. With the same quality as the continuous Egghead arc in the anime (though it is on break, upon writing this review), this episode goes hard! I mean, really hard! I honestly relate to the characters in the episode, especially thegirl main character. The yearning and wanting to express how much you admire that person through a letter and letting them know about it despite the danger and challenges it comes with is dedication and fulfilling in the end. While watching the episode, I ended up cheering for the girl to meet the person she admires (of course no spoilers, but anyways). Overall, One Piece Fan Letter (in my opinion) is a touching and well-made episode.