One Piece Film: Z
2012 · 14 years ago
One Piece Film: Z first aired in 2012.
8.1 Score
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Premiered on this day14 years agoOne Piece Film: Z
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Franchise14 years ago
OriginOne Piece Film: ZGrew into a 5-entry franchise
OriginOne Piece Film: ZGrew into a 5-entry franchiseForgotten gem
Ended on this day
Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro
1979 · 47 years ago
Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro first aired in 1979.
8.2 Score
Gintama: Shinyaku Benizakura-hen
2010 · 16 years ago
Gintama: Shinyaku Benizakura-hen first aired in 2010.
8.3 Score
One Piece: Episode of Luffy - Adventure on Hand Island
2012 · 14 years ago
One Piece: Episode of Luffy - Adventure on Hand Island first aired in 2012.
7.5 Score
Natsume’s Book of Friends: Nyanko-Sensei and the First Errand
2013 · 13 years ago
Natsume’s Book of Friends: Nyanko-Sensei and the First Errand first aired in 2013.
7.6 Score
Megaman X - The Day of Sigma
2005 · 21 years ago
Twenty-one years ago, this OVA peered into the final days of peace before Sigma turned on humanity. It provides the essential backstory for X and Zero, showing the descent of a hero into a viral nightmare.
7.3 Score
Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro
1979 · 47 years ago
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One Piece Film: Z
2012 · 14 years ago
14 years after its 2012 debut, fans are still working through One Piece Film: Z.
944 Watching now
One Piece Film: Z
2012 · 14 years ago
Premiered 14 years ago today in 2012 — love it or hate it, nobody agrees on One Piece Film: Z.
85/15 Love it · Hate it
One Piece Film: Z
2012 · 14 years ago
Grew into a 5-entry franchise
+4 5 entries
Gintama: Shinyaku Benizakura-hen
2010 · 16 years ago
Premiered 16 years ago today in 2010 — highly rated but flew under the radar.
8.3 Score
Let This Grieving Soul Retire Part 2
2025 · 1 year ago
Let This Grieving Soul Retire Part 2 aired its finale in 2025.
7.5 Score
Akame ga Kill!
2014 · 12 years ago
Akame ga Kill! aired its finale in 2014.
7.5 Score
Rurouni Kenshin
2023 · 3 years ago
Rurouni Kenshin aired its finale in 2023.
7.6 Score
Student Council's Discretion Level 2
2012 · 14 years ago
Student Council's Discretion Level 2 aired its finale in 2012.
7.3 Score
Today's Edition December 15, 2026 · 14 stories ·
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One Piece Film: Z premiered 14 years ago today
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Fourteen years ago, the world of One Piece expanded with the release of "One Piece Film: Z." Directed by Tatsuya Nagamine and featuring a story by Eiichiro Oda himself, this movie brought the Straw Hat Pirates into conflict with Zephyr, a former Marine admiral with a deep hatred for pirates. The film was a massive hit, praised for its thrilling action sequences and its compelling villain, who represented a dark reflection of the pirate world.
Even over a decade later, "Film: Z" remains a standout entry in the One Piece movie catalog. Its high score and continued popularity among fans speak to its success in delivering the adventure and emotional weight that the series is known for, making it a must-watch for any devoted follower.
Premiered on this day Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro
Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro first aired in 1979.