Anime fans will soon have a new way to celebrate ONE PIECE as Round1 has officially announced its first-ever simultaneous collaboration between the United States and Japan. Launching on July 18 and running through October 17, 2026, the campaign will transform 159 Round1 locations—including 59 venues in the United States and 100 in Japan—with exclusive merchandise, collectible trading cards, themed attractions, and limited-time entertainment experiences.
According to Round One Entertainment, the collaboration marks the company’s largest cross-border anime partnership to date and is designed to bring fans together through interactive activities inspired by Eiichiro Oda’s globally popular franchise.
The campaign introduces newly created collaboration artwork, exclusive ONE PIECE CARD GAME promotional packs, crane game prizes, bowling and karaoke packages, and special food and beverage offerings available only during the event. With the collaboration arriving as the ONE PIECE franchise continues to expand through its manga, anime, and live-action series, fans across both countries will have access to exclusive collectibles that cannot be obtained elsewhere.
Round1 x ONE PIECE collaboration brings exclusive merchandise and themed experiences
The collaboration centers around 27 exclusive merchandise items and prizes featuring newly created ONE PIECE artwork created specifically for the campaign. Many of these items will only be available at participating Round1 locations during the event.
Round1 will also introduce themed photo spots, ONE PIECE-inspired crane game installations, limited-edition plush toys, collectible figures, and collaboration packages for bowling and karaoke. Guests can also purchase exclusive beverages as part of the themed experience.
Among the featured crane game prizes are special collaboration versions of Chopper plush toys and Gear 5 Luffy figures. Fans will also have the chance to collect Straw Hat Crew MINI PLUSH collectibles available exclusively through crane machines during the promotional period.
Guests purchasing select beverages or meeting other qualifying conditions can receive vouchers allowing them to buy limited-edition collaboration merchandise. In addition, visitors who purchase $55 or more in arcade credits will receive a commemorative ONE PIECE Bounty Rush button pin while supplies last.
Speaking about the collaboration, Eiji Kawaguchi, President and CEO of Round1 Japan, said:
“This is the largest collaboration between Japan and the U.S., involving 159 stores, with the globally popular ‘ONE PIECE.’ Thanks to Round1’s extensive network of stores in both Japan and the U.S., we are able to deliver an entertainment experience that transcends borders.”
Mayu Ohiwa, Vice President and Chief of Staff of New Business Development at Round1 USA, added:
“We hope this partnership will inspire fans around the world and become an opportunity to enjoy together the smiles, adventures, and excitement that both ‘ONE PIECE’ and Round1 represent.”
Exclusive ONE PIECE CARD GAME promotion packs available through registration
One of the campaign’s biggest attractions is the ONE PIECE CARD GAME -ROUND1- Promotion Pack, which includes 10 exclusive card designs created specifically for this collaboration.
For U.S. players, Phase 1 registration opens on July 1 at 10:00 a.m. PT and closes on July 5 at 10:00 p.m. PT. Fans selected through the registration drawing will be eligible to receive up to 10 promotional trading cards between July 18 and July 24 at their designated Round1 location.
Eligible participants will receive one promotional card for every $20 reload made to their Round1 Game Card during the redemption period, subject to availability and the campaign’s official rules. Round1 noted that cards will be distributed randomly, and participants cannot choose specific characters or card designs.
Collaboration celebrates one of anime’s biggest global franchises
Created by Eiichiro Oda, ONE PIECE remains one of the world’s most successful manga and anime franchises. The manga has surpassed 600 million copies in worldwide circulation as of March 2026, while the television anime recently entered its Elbaph Arc, introducing fans to the legendary Land of Giants following the Egghead storyline.
The franchise has also expanded successfully beyond animation. Netflix’s live-action adaptation became a global hit following its 2023 debut and returned with its second season in March 2026, with a third season already confirmed for 2027.
Founded in 1980, Round1 has grown into one of Japan’s leading entertainment center operators, offering bowling, arcade games, karaoke, and other attractions. By partnering with ONE PIECE across both Japan and the United States, the company aims to deliver a unique entertainment experience that combines interactive activities with one of anime’s most recognizable series.
| Publisher | Shueisha |
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| Author | Eiichiro Oda |
