ONE PIECE HEROINES’ Nami-focused special premieres in Japan on July 5, 2026 at 11:15 PM JST. Crunchyroll will stream the episode the same day for international audiences.
The episode adapts the opening story from the ONE PIECE novel HEROINES, adding original animation and a newly released theme song. The short, character-centered special spotlights Nami as she navigates a repair for disappointing shoes and an unexpected fashion show.
The episode adapts the novel’s first story
The anime follows the novel’s opening, which begins when Nami returns a pair of unsatisfactory shoes. Designer Lebno offers to fix the footwear in exchange for Nami’s participation in a fashion show. The story reveals that Miucha is actually handling the repairs, shifting the episode’s emotional beats while keeping the plot compact.
Staff lineup and credited roles
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Haruka Kamatani |
| Character designs | Takashi Kojima |
| Script | Momoka Toyoda |
The special also includes original anime scenes not present in the novel, including a new sequence featuring Robin. These additions expand the short story without turning the episode into a full season.
Theme song and music video
The episode’s theme song is "Blue Shining Star" by AiNA THE END. The track released digitally on July 1, 2026. The music video is available on AiNA THE END’s official YouTube channel.
Crunchyroll simulcast and territories
Crunchyroll will stream the ONE PIECE HEROINES Nami episode on July 5, 2026, the same day as Japan’s broadcast.
- North America
- Central America
- South America
- Europe
- Africa
- Oceania
- Middle East
- CIS
- India
- Southeast Asia
The simulcast window makes the special widely accessible to international viewers who follow Crunchyroll’s seasonal lineup.
Where the special sits in July’s schedule
The Nami episode arrives on July 5 alongside other high-profile premieres in the seasonal calendar. Toei continues to expand the One Piece franchise through short, character-focused projects that blend existing prose material with new animation.
This special provides a compact, self-contained story for readers of the novel and anime-only viewers alike. For broader context on July 5 releases, see our coverage of another July 5 premiere.
Crunchyroll announced the Nami episode via its news page ahead of the premiere.
