Crunchyroll is Gearing Up to Celebrate Monkey D. Luffy's Birthday With One Piece Season 14 Voyage 15 English Dub Drop

Culver City, California (April 16, 2024) – This May 5th marks not only the birthday of the beloved pirate captain Monkey D. Luffy but also the highly anticipated English dub premiere of One Piece Season 14 Voyage 15 on Crunchyroll. This special birthday launch will feature episodes 1062 to 1073, including the groundbreaking Episode 1071 - where Luffy unveils his Gear Five transformation, a major milestone in the series.

In honor of Luffy's birthday, Crunchyroll is set to deliver this latest voyage with a treasure trove of special surprises that will remain under wraps until the big day. Fans are encouraged to join the celebration and experience the thrills of Luffy's latest adventures, available in select territories, starting at 4pm PT.

Gear Five Episode Synopsis:

Bouncing on the ground and becoming a giant, Luffy enjoys his new, bizarre power while Kaido is bewildered and can't make sense of it. Meanwhile, Kid, Law, and Luffy's other allies continue the fight down below against flames and enemies alike, waiting for Luffy to emerge victorious.

One Piece, based on the manga by Eiichiro Oda, follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirates to find the ultimate treasure, The One Piece, and become the Pirate King. This long-running series continues to captivate fans around the world with its unique blend of action, humor, and heartfelt storytelling.

Join the global One Piece community in celebrating Luffy's birthday and the launch of this pivotal new chapter in his journey. Remember, the best is yet to come, and this May 5th will be a day to remember for all One Piece fans!

As the excitement continues, Crunchyroll is also set to expand its One Piece offering on May 7th with the addition of the following English dubbed TV Specials in the United States, Canada, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand:

• One Piece TVSP - 3D2Y
• One Piece TVSP - Episode of Sabo
• One Piece TVSP - Adventure of Nebulandia
• One Piece TVSP - Heart of Gold
• One Piece TVSP - Episode of East Blue
• One Piece TVSP - Episode of Skypiea

For more information and to get ready for the festivities, visit our official One Piece show page on Crunchyroll and the official English X home for One Piece.

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