One Piece is getting a spinoff built entirely around its women. One Piece Heroines premieres July 5, 2026 on Fuji TV with "episode: NAMI," and the new trailer reveals an Aina the End theme song, "Blue Shining Star." It's an anthology — stand-alone stories for Nami, Robin, Vivi, Perona and more, adapted from a light novel series.
Quick answer
One Piece Heroines is a Toei Animation anthology anime spinning off Eiichiro Oda's One Piece, premiering July 5, 2026 at 11:15 p.m. JST on Fuji TV with a Nami-centric debut episode. It adapts the light novels by Jun Esaka and Sayaka Suwa (licensed in English by Viz Media), directed by Haruka Kamatani, with Aina the End performing the theme "Blue Shining Star." According to SenpaiRanks, the main One Piece series holds a Consensus score of 8.36 — one of the highest-ranked long-runners on the board, and the anchor this spinoff is leaning on.
What it actually is
Not a continuation of the Grand Line voyage — a collection of prose-style side stories that put the crew's women at the center. Maaya Sakamoto voices Miucha and Takehito Koyasu voices Lubun among the new cast, with Takashi Kojima on character designs and Momoka Toyoda writing. The debut spotlights Nami; expect Robin, Vivi and Perona to headline later installments.
Where to watch
The Japanese broadcast is on Fuji TV from July 5. International streaming details will follow Toei's usual pattern — One Piece content typically lands on Crunchyroll and Netflix depending on region, so check both once the simulcast is confirmed. For the rest of the season's premieres, our summer 2026 watch guide tracks what's dropping when.
The ranking angle
A spinoff lives or dies on the strength of its parent, and One Piece is about as strong an anchor as anime has — per SenpaiRanks it sits at an 8.36 Consensus, elite tier. Whether Heroines earns its own score depends on whether the anthology format adds something the main series can't. Want to weigh in? Open the One Piece card above and rate it, then come back when Heroines builds its own board. New to the franchise's ranking picture? Compare it against other top long-runners like Hunter x Hunter.
Frequently asked questions
Q: When does One Piece Heroines premiere?
A: July 5, 2026, at 11:15 p.m. JST on Fuji TV, opening with "episode: NAMI."
Q: Who sings the One Piece Heroines theme song?
A: Aina the End performs the theme, titled "Blue Shining Star."
Q: Is One Piece Heroines part of the main story?
A: No. It's an anthology of stand-alone side stories focused on the franchise's female characters, adapted from light novels by Jun Esaka and Sayaka Suwa.
Q: Where can I watch One Piece Heroines?
A: It airs on Fuji TV in Japan from July 5, 2026; international streaming (typically Crunchyroll/Netflix for One Piece content) will be confirmed closer to launch.
Q: How is One Piece ranked on SenpaiRanks?
A: The main series holds a Consensus score of 8.36 — elite tier. See its live dual-axis ranking on the show page.