One Piece collaborates with Borussia Dortmund for event

The popular anime series One Piece is partnering with the German soccer team Borussia Dortmund for a special event. This collaboration, called "BVB × ONE PIECE Matchday 2025," will take place on March 30, 2025, during a match between Dortmund and 1.FSV Mainz 05 at Signal Iduna Park in Germany. Fans attending the match can look forward to various activities. There will be special merchandise combining One Piece and Borussia Dortmund themes. A unique promo card for the One Piece Card Game will also be available at the event. A fun highlight includes a special appearance by the One Piece character Tony Tony Chopper alongside Dortmund's mascot, EMMA. The collaboration comes as One Piece prepares to return to the screen after a six-month hiatus. New episodes of the anime will start airing on April 5, 2025. Viewers can catch up with a recap special on Crunchyroll. Two new episodes will be released that weekend, promising an exciting return for fans. One Piece has recently teamed up with other sports, like the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers and MLB's Seattle Mariners. With its anime returning soon, more collaborations are anticipated. Exciting times are ahead for One Piece fans worldwide.