One Piece

Manga’s global explosion is running headlong into a piracy crisis: pirated translations outnumber official ones 5–10x, costing the industry nearly ¥6 trillion (~$40 billion) last year alone
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The project brings together the former showrunner of Netflix’s One Piece and the creators of the acclaimed fantasy comic book.
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Director Chen Yu-hsun’s period drama earns the official nod to represent Taiwan in the Best International Feature Film category at
One Piece
Anime tourism is booming across Asia, with Trip.com data showing a 195% rise in related travel searches as fans book
Indonesian man accused of killing family claims One Piece “scolded” him, sparking outrage and debate over mental health and media
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Chen Sicheng’s forensic procedural led China’s holiday ticket sales and now brings four real-life criminal investigations to British screens.