Virtual YouTuber agency Hololive has just announced an exciting collaboration with the world of the smash-hit anime One Piece. An international team of VTubers will team up with two iconic Japanese musicians, Hiroshi Kitadani and Maki Otsuki, to re-imagine the classic One Piece theme song "We Go!"
The resulting musical collaboration will serve as the opening theme for the February and March 2025 broadcasts of the Special Edited Version One Piece Fish-Man Island Arc. This re-mastered and re-cut version of the Fish-Man Island Arc, which shortens the episode count of the storyline from 57 episodes to 21, currently airs every Sunday in Japan.
Global Hololive Talents Team Up With Japanese Singers
Different Versions of “We Go!” Debut in February and March
For the February 2025 broadcasts of the One Piece Fish-Man Island Arc special version, Hololive’s Shirakami Fubuki, Houshou Marine, and Tsunomaki Watame will team up with Maki Otsuki. Known for performing some of the earliest ending themes for the One Piece anime, Otsuki will be adding her signature touch to the new version of “We Go!” The song will also be given a fresh arrangement by Maho Fukushita, who previously worked on “Dear Sunrise,” the ending theme for One Piece’s Egghead Arc.
In March 2025, the spotlight shifts to Hololive talents from around the world. Hololive English's Takanashi Kiara and Hakos Baelz, alongside Hololive Indonesia's Kobo Kanaeru, will perform “We Go!” with the legendary singer Hiroshi Kitadani, famed for his One Piece themes of the past. Their rendition of “We Go!” will be arranged by Japanese dance music scenesters TeddyLoid and tepe.
One Piece and Hololive Are Bridging Virtual and Traditional Entertainment
Release and Streaming Schedule
The February opening theme is set to debut on Sunday, February 2, 2025, with the March version following on Sunday, March 2, 2025. If you’re outside of Japan, no worries! Both new versions of “We Go!” will be available for streaming on major music platforms the day after their respective broadcasts, giving fans around the world easy access to these special performances.
This collaboration marks a significant milestone, showcasing the power of combining virtual performers with traditional anime music legends. Fans of both One Piece and Hololive can look forward to a celebration of creativity and talent that transcends the boundaries of virtual and real-world entertainment.
Source: One Piece Official on X
One Piece
Created by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece is a multimedia franchise that began as a manga series and follows the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates as led by Monkey D. Luffy. Luffy, an enthusiastic pirate with a thirst for adventure, is afflicted by a mysterious curse that gives him various powers he uses to protect himself and his friends. The manga eventually gave way to the anime series, with the two being some of history's longest-running anime and manga series. Along with over fifty video games made over the years, the series entered the live-action world with Netflix's 2023 adaptation.
Created by Eiichiro Oda
Cast Kazuya Nakai , Akemi Okamura , Kappei Yamaguchi , Hiroaki Hirata , Ikue Ôtani , Yuriko Yamaguchi
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