Classic singer returns after 15 years in One Piece special

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The One Piece franchise has announced a special treat for fans of the series. Singer Maki Otsuki will return to the universe created by Eiichiro Oda to perform the theme song for One Piece: Heart of Gold , a TV special that served as a direct link to the film One Piece Film Gold .

Known for marking the early years of the anime, Otsuki was responsible for the ending themes "memories" and "RUN! RUN! RUN!", released at the beginning of the television adaptation. Now, after 15 years away from the franchise, she returns with the new track "Destiny," which will be released in the Japanese market on July 20th.

One Piece Film Gold

The special also features Mad Treasure, a treasure hunter who possesses the powers of the JaraJara Devil Fruit. The character was portrayed by actor Shun Oguri and also appears in One Piece Film Gold.

The production featured new designs created by Eiichiro Oda, including brand-new costumes for the Straw Hat Pirates. The special premiered before the release of One Piece Film Gold, a feature film that hit Japanese theaters in 3D, 4DX, and MX4D formats, achieving one of the widest distributions in Japanese film history.

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Source: ANN

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