BANDAI SPIRITS Co., Ltd. has officially announced an ambitious collaboration between the worldwide hit anime ONE PIECE and the global basketball phenomenon, the National Basketball Association (NBA). This crossover project aims to bring together two universally beloved cultures—animation and sports—through a series of collectible products that highlight the strengths of both brands. The first item in this lineup will be the ONE PIECE × NBA MASTER STARS PIECE THE MONKEY.D.LUFFY, scheduled for release in December 2025 at the ONE PIECE BASE SHOP in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

Fans across Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand will also have access through the Bandai Namco Asia Official Shopee Store, PREMIUM BANDAI ASIA. Additionally, products will roll out sequentially at NBA Official Stores in these regions. As both ONE PIECE and the NBA enjoy global fanbases, this collaboration aims to elevate the appeal of each brand by merging the passion, teamwork and aspiration that define them.

A Fusion of Worlds: ONE PIECE Meets the NBA

Since its serialization in 1997, ONE PIECE has surpassed 500 million copies worldwide and remains a cultural icon. Meanwhile, the NBA continues to be one of the most influential sporting leagues globally, with televised games reaching more than 200 countries. BANDAI SPIRITS is positioning this collaboration as a celebration of shared values such as friendship, competition and the relentless pursuit of dreams.

The first product embodies this synergy by transforming Monkey D. Luffy into a soaring dunker, complete with NBA team uniforms. The figure captures a dynamic moment mid-air, sculpted with the detail and impact characteristic of BANDAI SPIRITS craftsmanship. This opening release marks the beginning of a wider assortment to come under both the Banpresto and TAMASHII NATIONS brands.

Product Line Highlights and Regional Availability

The debut figure will feature Luffy wearing uniforms from six NBA teams: the Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks and Memphis Grizzlies. Each figure stands approximately 17 cm tall and will retail in Japan for 9,900 yen. Additional product waves will follow, including CHOPPER’s plush lineup scheduled for March 2026 onward, with six versions of Chopper dressed in NBA team uniforms. Another upcoming item is the LUFFY’s ONE PIECE × NBA -Uniform Icon Edition-, featuring ten closed-box mini figures shaped around iconic NBA uniform designs.

BANDAI SPIRITS has also confirmed that new releases under the TAMASHII NATIONS S.H.Figuarts line are in development. These future additions further expand the collaborative world that blends the adventures of ONE PIECE with the energy of professional basketball.

A Growing Portfolio Backed by Trusted Brands

Banpresto, known for its large variety of amusement prizes and collectible figures, continues to deliver high-quality craftsmanship through iconic lines such as Grandista and World Collectable Figure. TAMASHII NATIONS also offers premium figure brands like METAL BUILD and S.H.Figuarts, appealing to collectors seeking high-end, intricately designed products.

Fans can stay updated through the many regional PREMIUM BANDAI platforms, as well as the ONE PIECE BASE SHOP official website. With more releases on the horizon, the ONE PIECE × NBA collaboration stands as a unique and exciting project for collectors, anime enthusiasts and basketball fans alike.

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