Block sees a small bump for pirate action anime’s return
At almost a million viewers, the May 18th return of One Piece to Cartoon Network’s Toonami block didn’t break any records, but was enough to read the schedule and slightly bump the ratings. See how it compared after the jump.
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Series is expected to return to Shonen Jump magazine on June 10 
Fans of high profile shonen manga are no strangers to hiatuses on their favorite series, but One Piece is entering a slightly extended delay due to illness. As announced on the official Shonen Jump website, author Eiichiro Oda has been hospitalized, and the series will be absent from the magazine for two weeks. More after the jump.
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Noteworthy efforts well timed for series’ return to Toonami
With One Piece returning to Toonami this Saturday 5/18/13 at 1:00 am ET, FUNimation wanted to do something over the top to celebrate its return. So, this week, The FUNimation Show’s Scott Porter, will be locked to watch every episode up to #207, where Toonami is starting off on Saturday. Meanwhile, the long running One Piece Podcast fan audio show is nearing the conclusion and goal for their Kickstarter campaign. More after the jump.
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Can this be the next Makankou Sappou?
In terms of photo memes, first there was the Makankou Sappou, the Force, then the Attack On Titan. While people anticipate “what’s next?”, a member of a school tennis club posted this photo, titled “Onigiri!!” inspired by the move made famous by Roronoa Zoro from One Piece. Could this be the next photo meme to follow the others? See the photo after the jump!
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Evangelion: 3.33, Initial D, One Piece, Seitokai Yakuindomo, Naruto top chart
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An early look at some of attractions at indoor complex, opening in July
This summer, Shonen Jump classics Dragonball Z, Naruto, One Piece, Toriko, Bleach, Hunter x Hunter, Gintama, and Kochikame will spawn indoor amusement park attractions at J-World Tokyo, located in 6,168 square meters on the third floor of Ikebukuro’s Sunshine City World Import Mart building in Tokyo. Get a look at the plans after the jump.
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“One Piece” returns to Cartoon Network on May 18th
Shonen anime series One Piece will join Cartoon Network’s Toonami block with a premiere set for late Saturday night on May 18th at 1:00am ET. It will be kicking off with the Davy Back Fight Arc in episode 207 (“Great Adventure At Long Ring Long Land!”), and to help fans catch up, FUNimation has put together 60 minute abridged looks at the major preceeding story arcs. Get a look after the jump.
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New sets on sale in July
YATTAR JAPAN strikes again with news and pics about a new series of commemorative One Piece candy toy figures from Bandai that go on sale this summer. Get an advance look after the jump!
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Round out April’s “colors” theme with fanart of your favorite GREEN-themed characters!
Fanart Friday finishes up April’s “colors” theme with the color of money, the color of the forest, and the color of envy–GREEN! Hit the jump to check out fan-made masterpieces featuring characters from One Piece, Tamako Market, Fairy Tail, and much more!
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See the famous faces featured in Eiichiro Oda’s manga
Even if he hadn’t stated as much, it would be unarguably evident that One Piece author Eiichiro Oda draws inspiration from famous figures for many faces in his manga. In an outstanding new chart, a fan has drawn the connections. Get a look after the jump.
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