One Piece Characters Log (2016)
A nine-episode anime recap series spotlighting each Straw Hat Pirate, created to celebrate the release of One Piece Film: Gold.
One Piece Characters Log - Series Information
- Original Title: ワンピース キャラクターズLog
- First Air Year: 2016
- Last Air Year: 2016
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure
- Content Rating (US): NR
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (30 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 9
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: June 20, 2016 (United States - NR), June 20, 2016 (Germany - 12)
- Networks: Fuji TV
- Alternative Titles: 航海王角色日志 (CN)
- Production Companies: Shueisha
- Production Countries: Japan
One Piece Characters Log - Plot
One Piece Characters Log is a series of recap episodes for the One Piece anime, made to commemorate the release of One Piece Film: Gold. The episodes recap the stories of each of the nine Straw Hat Pirates until the Dressrosa Arc, and are narrated by Bartolomeo. Each episode is around 30 minutes. Originally airing weekly on television from June 19 to September 11, 2016, the episodes were also released on four DVDs
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One Piece Characters Log - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Mayumi Tanaka
- Kazuya Nakai
- Akemi Okamura
- Hiroaki Hirata
- Kappei Yamaguchi
- Ikue Otani
- Yuriko Yamaguchi
- Kazuki Yao
- Cho
- Katsuhisa Houki
One Piece Characters Log - FAQs
What is One Piece Characters Log about?
One Piece Characters Log is a recap anime series made to celebrate the release of One Piece Film: Gold. Each of its nine episodes spotlights one of the Straw Hat Pirates, retelling their individual stories from the beginning of the series through the Dressrosa Arc, with Bartolomeo serving as narrator throughout.
Why was One Piece Characters Log created?
The series was produced as a promotional companion piece to One Piece Film: Gold, released in 2016. By recapping each Straw Hat's journey up to Dressrosa, it gave both longtime fans and newcomers a concise refresher on the crew before heading to theaters for the film.
Who narrates One Piece Characters Log?
Bartolomeo, the self-proclaimed number-one fan of the Straw Hat Pirates, serves as the narrator for the entire series. His passionate, over-the-top admiration for the crew adds a fun and enthusiastic framing device to each recap episode.
How many episodes does One Piece Characters Log have?
The series consists of nine episodes in total, one dedicated to each of the nine Straw Hat Pirates. Originally broadcast weekly on Fuji TV from June 19 to September 11, 2016, the episodes were also compiled and released across four DVD volumes.
Which Straw Hat Pirates are featured in the series?
All nine core Straw Hat Pirates receive their own dedicated episode: Monkey D. Luffy, Roronoa Zoro, Nami, Vinsmoke Sanji, Usopp, Tony Tony Chopper, Nico Robin, Franky, and Brook. Each episode traces that character's backstory and highlights up through the Dressrosa Arc.
Is One Piece Characters Log based on a manga?
Yes, the series draws directly from the long-running One Piece manga by Eiichiro Oda, serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump since 1997. Characters Log doesn't adapt new material — it recaps story arcs already covered in the main One Piece anime, condensing them into focused character spotlights.
Where was One Piece Characters Log originally broadcast?
The series aired on Fuji TV in Japan, beginning June 19, 2016, with new episodes released weekly through September 11, 2016. Fuji TV has been the longtime broadcast home of the main One Piece anime series, making it a natural fit for this companion recap project.
What are some anime series similar to One Piece Characters Log?
Fans of One Piece Characters Log may enjoy other action-adventure anime such as Naruto Shippūden, FAIRY TAIL 100 Years Quest, The Heroic Legend of Arslan, and Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On. For more recap or anthology-style anime, Pokémon Evolutions offers a similar celebration-of-characters format.
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