Many collectors are looking to diversify their collections or discover emerging categories before they reach the level of demand we're seeing with Pokémon. While rare Pokémon cards are selling for millions in some instances, its competitors are catching on as collectors look for their next up-and-coming investment.
One Piece Season 1 successfully moved the long-spanning anime into live-action, but it was only an adaptation of the story in its nascent form: Monkey D. Luffy set out to find the One Piece and become King of the Pirates by assembling his crew and heading for the Grand Line. Now, in Season 2, we're officially setting sail with the main plot, even picking up a shiny new subtitle along the way: One Piece: Into the Grand Line.
We're still about four months away from One Piece Season 2's premiere, but casting announcements are already being made for Season 3. Tony Award-winning actor and playwright Cole Escola has been announced as Bon Clay, a flamboyant villain-turned-ally, while Cobra Kai and Blue Beetle star Xolo Maridueña will play Portgas D. Ace, a fan-favorite blood brother of Monkey D. Luffy.
The new permanent One Piece Cafe in Little Tokyo celebrates the anime and manga's popularity, offering themed dishes like Sanji's Chicken Katsu and Zoro's Onigiri, helping revive the neighborhood.
The UT Archive collection celebrates the legacy of ONE PIECE, featuring T-shirts that resonate emotionally with fans and capture iconic moments from the series.