How Is 'One Piece' Thriving Across Different Formats Today?

Covering manga, anime, and game updates that fans can’t miss.
As a longtime fan of One Piece, I’m always excited when the story evolves across multiple formats. Right now, the One Piece series is thriving in anime, manga, and video games, giving fans like me a ton to catch up on.
From the latest anime opening to manga Chapter 1157 and the newest game DLC, here’s how all the One Piece content connects — and why you shouldn’t miss a moment.
One Piece Anime Opening "Carmine": Foreshadowing Manga Events
The One Piece anime introduced its 28th opening, "Carmine" by ELLEGARDEN, debuting on August 10, 2025. This new opening doesn’t just energize viewers — it foreshadows key events from the latest One Piece manga arcs.
It includes Yamato’s journey and the Rocks Pirates storyline. Watching it now gives a peek into what’s coming next, making the anime feel even more connected to the manga and helping fans like me follow the story threads.
One Piece Manga Chapter 1157: Secrets That Could Influence the Anime
Chapter 1157 is packed with revelations: Yamato visiting a hero’s grave, the history of the Rocks Pirates, and Harald navigating tricky alliances. What’s exciting is that elements from this One Piece chapter align with visuals and themes in the new anime opening.
It showes how the story threads come together. This chapter highlights how the One Piece manga continues to shape the anime, keeping fans engaged and eager for what’s next.
Now, let’s talk about some game news.
One Piece Pirate Warriors 4: Character Pass 3 DLC
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 just dropped Character Pass 3, adding Rob Lucci (CP0), Enel, King, and Z. I’ve been having a blast stepping into the action with these characters from the latest One Piece arcs.
The DLC is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC, giving fans multiple ways to experience the story interactively.