On October 6, 2022, Crunchyroll hosted the North American subtitled red carpet premiere of the highly anticipated feature anime film, “One Piece Film Red” at the AMC Lincoln Square 13 in New York City. Following the screening, the film's director participated in a Q&A moderated by Daniel Kurland of Den of Geek.
Premiere attendees included “One Piece Film Red” Director Goro Taniguchi, Shinji Shimizu (Executive Producer) and Hiroaki Shibata (Producer). Toei Animation, Inc. executives include Masayuki Endo (President and CEO) and Lisa Yamatoya (Director of Global Marketing). Crunchyroll executives include Brady McCollum (Chief Operating Officer), and Mitchel Berger (SVP, Global Commerce). Influencers include: Lena Lemon, Jacki Jing, Stella Chuu, Julian Green (Straw Hat Goofy), Krystal Shanellee Alvin Zhou and more.
Synopsis:
Uta—the most beloved singer in the world whose voice has been described as “otherworldly”—is renowned for concealing her own identity when performing. Now, for the first time ever, she will reveal herself to the world at a live concert.
With the Navy watching closely, the venue fills with Uta's fans—including excited pirates and the Straw Hats led by Luffy, who simply came to enjoy her sonorous performance—all eagerly awaiting the voice that the whole world has been waiting for to resound. The story begins with the shocking revelation that she is the enigmatic Shanks' daughter.
Crunchyroll and Toei have partnered on the international theatrical distribution for One Piece Film Red, which will screen in 4 countries. You could be working on-site tomorrow with us We are after Civil .