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also about to be aired on free TV TFX in France. Alongside these updates, European One Piece fans will also have the opportunity to celebrate the anniversary by attending a new series of symphonic concerts set for a multicountry tour in 2019. On the merchandising front, Winning Moves, which specializes in variants on classic board games, will develop a very special One Piece-themed Monopoly board. One Piece’s successful creative collaboration with Skechers will also continue through the year. After six pairs of One Piece-inspired sneakers became one of 2018’s biggest footwear fashion sensations, Skechers will launch a new collection for a spring/summer 2019 release.
In the world of digital entertainment, Bandai Namco is further developing a highlyanticipated new videogame. A new action/ adventure game, One Piece World Seeker is a deeply ambitious title that has grabbed the attention of the gaming community since its rousing introduction. The game is one of the most anticipated titles to be featured at the latest Gamescom and Tokyo Games Show, where eager players from around the world got to play and learn more about the upcoming adventure. Its
firmed for broadcast on Crunchyroll (EMEA), Wakanim (Germany, Russia, France), and ADN (France). In collaboration with Netflix, Saint Seiya will be re-imagined for a new generation with Saint Seiya Knights of the Zodiac. Produced with CGI elements, Saint Seiya Knights of the Zodiac is an ambitious chapter in the franchise’s long history. Made to thrill Saint Seiya fans while conquering a new generation’s heart, Saint Seiya Saintia Sho and Saint Seiya Knights of the Zodiac will be major pop culture topics of conversation in 2019. Beyond the two new series, Toei Animation Europe is bringing in partners to establish a symphonic concert series. Following the same formula of success that catapulted its concert series for Dragon Ball and One Piece to international acclaim, the Saint Seiya concert is in its very early stages –
release is scheduled for March 15th 2019, when it will be available for the Xbox One, PS4 and PC digital. If all this wasn’t enough,Toei Animation Europe is set to produce all-new television series based on its storied Saint Seiya franchise, with two new productions currently in development for 2019. Saint Seiya Saintia Sho (10x26’) follows 2015’s Saint Seiya Soul of Gold, which surprised fans with its rollercoaster cosmic adventure. Saint Seiya Saintia Sho is notable in that it follows a cast of female heroines. It is con-
with an expected April 2020 launch of the European tour. 2018 was a year filled with strong development and successful activities, which culminated in a Special Jury Award from the First-Annual LIMA France Licensing Awards. But, Toei Animation Europe is not taking any time to reflect as it prepares to continue its momentum into 2019. As it has always done, Toei Animation Europe excels at setting standards across the entertainment and licensing industry.
Dragon Ball Super: ©Bird Studio/Shueisha,Toei Animation Dragon Ball Super: Broly movie : ©Bird Studio/Shueisha ©2018 Dragon Ball Super The Movie Production Committee One Piece: ©Eiichiro Oda / Shueisha,Toei Animation Saint Seiya Saintia Sho: ©Masami Kurumada, Chimaki Kuori(AKITASHOTEN) / Toei Animation
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