The highly anticipated anime spin-off "One Piece: Heroines" premiered on July 5, 2026, adapting Jun Esaka's light novel series. The premiere episode centers on Nami's story while delivering plenty of the fan-favorite dynamic between her and Nico Robin.
The plot kicks off when Nami buys poorly made shoes that ruin her feet. After demanding a refund at a boutique, high-end designer Lebno Listchaque offers to custom-make a perfect pair if she walks his runway. Meanwhile, Robin appears in anime-original scenes, uncovering the secrets of an ancient tablet and adding her signature archaeological depth to the story.
Toei Animation intentionally intertwined their storylines to highlight their unspoken chemistry. Written by Esaka—a celebrated yuri author known for emotionally driven female dynamics—the series leans into their mutual reliance. Combining their separate novel chapters into a unified premiere has fans absolutely thrilled.