One Piece season 11
The Straw Hats prepare for Fishman Island on Sabaody Archipelago.
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The eleventh season of *One Piece* was produced by Toei Animation under director Hiroaki Miyamoto, adapting Eiichiro Oda's manga. It ran for 26 episodes on Fuji Television between late 2008 and mid-2009. Most of the season focuses on the Sabaody Archipelago arc, where the Straw Hats arrange to coat their ship for the voyage to Fishman Island. While there, they encounter former enemy Hatchan, his friends Camie and Papaggu, and Gold Roger’s first mate Silvers Rayleigh, along with nine rookie pirates called the "11 Supernovas." After an incident at Camie’s auction, the crew and other pirates are attacked by top Marines, including Warlord Bartholomew Kuma. The final two episodes continue the "History Drama Boss Luffy" storyline from the fourth TV Special and the ninth season.
The season uses two opening themes: a cover of the original "We Are!" by TVXQ (titled "We Are! (Animation One Piece 10th Anniversary Ver.)"), and from episode 395 onward, "Share the World," also by TVXQ. DVD compilations were released in Japan in early 2011, with the first two on January 7 and the last on March 2. The season’s episode count and title were announced in the *One Piece Movie 10 Guide Book*, "One Piece-Pia." In North America, Funimation reclassified the season as the end of "Season Six" and start of "Season Seven" for DVD release, while Australian sets were renamed Collection 31 through 33.
- producer
- Toei Animation
- director
- Hiroaki Miyamoto
- episodes
- 26
- air_dates
- December 21, 2008 – June 28, 2009
- network
- Fuji Television
- based_on
- Eiichiro Oda's manga
- home_media_release
- January 7, 2011 – March 2, 2011 (DVD)
Lore & Background
The season's majority covers the Sabaody Archipelago story arc, where the Straw Hats meet old enemy Hatchan, his friends Camie and Papaggu, and Silvers Rayleigh, first mate of Gold Roger. They also encounter nine rookie pirates known as the '11 Supernovas.' During an auction involving Camie, the crew and pirates are attacked by top Marines, including Bartholomew Kuma, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. The final two episodes continue the 'History Drama Boss Luffy' story from the fourth TV Special and the ninth season.
Reader's Guide
The eleventh season is significant as it adapts a pivotal arc in the One Piece narrative, introducing key characters like Silvers Rayleigh and the Supernovas, and setting up major conflicts with the Marines. The season's theme music includes a cover of 'We Are!' by TVXQ for the 10th anniversary, and 'Share the World' from episode 395 onward. In North America, Funimation Entertainment recategorized the season as the end of 'Season Six' and beginning of 'Season Seven' for DVD release, while Australian sets were renamed Collection 31 through 33. The season's episode count and title were announced in the One Piece Movie 10 Guide Book, 'One Piece-Pia.'
Did You Know?
- The season uses two opening themes: a cover of 'We Are!' by TVXQ and 'Share the World' by TVXQ.
- The season aired from December 21, 2008 to June 28, 2009 on Fuji Television.
- The first two DVD compilations were released on January 7, 2011, with the last on March 2, 2011.
- In North America, the season was recategorized as the end of 'Season Six' and beginning of 'Season Seven' by Funimation Entertainment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is One Piece season 11 about?
Season 11 follows the Sabaody Archipelago arc, in which the Straw Hats stop to have their ship coated for the upcoming Fishman Island journey. While there, they reconnect with Hatchan, Camie, and Papaggu, meet Silvers Rayleigh, and cross paths with the eleven rookie pirates later dubbed the Supernovas.
Who directs One Piece season 11?
Hiroaki Miyamoto serves as the director for this season, which Toei Animation produced for broadcast on Fuji Television.
How many episodes are in One Piece season 11 and when did it air?
The season runs 26 episodes, airing from December 21, 2008 through June 28, 2009.
Why is One Piece season 11 important to the overall story?
It introduces the eleven Supernovas and Silvers Rayleigh, both of whom become pivotal in later arcs. The season also ends with the crew being forcibly scattered after the Buster Call, directly setting up the two-year time skip.
What key events happen in One Piece season 11?
A confrontation at Camie's auction provokes a Marine Buster Call that devastates Sabaody and the assembled pirate crews. The resulting chaos scatters the Straw Hats and forces them to part ways before the Fishman Island arc can begin.
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