"One Piece: Red", the summer 2022 sensation film!
While the film industry, dormant for 2 years due to CoVid, is starting to regain momentum, a tidal wave swept through cinemas in France and worldwide this summer with the release of one of the most anticipated works of the year: the movie "One Piece Red," which stirred passions throughout August. Focus on a phenomenon that is far from over!
The Return of the Pop Culture Monument
All the numbers surrounding the manga phenomenon "One Piece" are dizzying. A publication started in 1997, already 25 years ago. In total, 103 volumes have already been published. For those who prefer to consume mangas in animated form, they will face the colossal work composed of 1025 episodes. This might discourage some who want to start reading what is probably the greatest manga of all time in terms of success and international reach. But fear not: all these episodes or volumes are very easy to consume, and you quickly immerse yourself in the world of Luffy and his friends, or rather his crew, who sail the Grand Line sea in search of the fabulous treasure, the "One Piece." A quest that is no walk in the park and has captivated hundreds of millions of readers and viewers worldwide. To the point of becoming a true social phenomenon, perhaps even more than the elder brother "Dragon Ball Z," the cult manga of the previous generation.
This summer marked a major event for all fans of Luffy and his pirate crew, with the release of "One Piece: Red," a nearly two-hour feature film that tells the misadventures experienced by the pirates on Elegia Island, where Uta, the world's most popular singer, was supposed to perform at a big festival. A killer detail: Uta is the daughter of the legendary pirate Shanks the Red, and also a childhood friend of Luffy, the character who brought the straw hat back into fashion. The stage is set, and we won't reveal too much about the plot or events to avoid spoilers. This is the fifteenth film branded "One Piece," proof of the public's enthusiasm for the manga universe and the curiosity of fans who constantly demand more detailed exploration of various parts of the manga. Unlike some of its predecessors, this film was produced directly by Eiichiro Oda, the mangaka who wrote and created "One Piece." A very important fact for fans who primarily want the universe of their favorite manga to be respected, and who better than the creator himself to ensure that the spirit of the film "One Piece: Red" remains faithful to the manga's world.
The success of this film was no exception. In just 3 weeks since its release, the animated film has already broken most records in its category. Beyond that, social media was flooded with "One Piece" content for many days, and videos were shared showing real riot scenes at the entrance of some cinemas during premieres, especially in Japan, France, and the USA. These scenes prove that this manga is more than just a comic book: it is above all a pop culture monument that influences many people, whether rappers or simply fans inspired by the moral codes demonstrated by some manga characters. But the influence of "One Piece" doesn't stop there, as the fashion world has also drawn inspiration from this incredible adventure.
PXP x One Piece, the Streetwear Blockbuster
At Project X Paris, we obviously jumped at the chance of the 25th anniversary of "One Piece" to propose a collaboration. We are obviously thrilled with this collab because it is simply one of the biggest successes of the brand since its launch in 2015. Thanks to this collab, we were able to reach a much wider and more diverse audience than just the urban youth, already committed to the cause of streetwear. That’s also the strength of the manga, having crossed geographical, social, and generational boundaries to become a true mass phenomenon. It must also be said that this collection, very diverse, is particularly successful, and we take advantage of this fortunate timing to give you a little reminder of the collab's content. Starting, of course, with the central element: the One Piece t-shirt. Or rather the t-shirts, because at PXP we made it a point to offer the widest, most diverse, and "customizable" capsule possible.
We can group all the t-shirts from the collab into 4 main categories: the "All Over" t-shirts, available in several colors, which are covered with patterns featuring cult characters from the manga, like Usopp, Nami, or Chopper. There are also simpler "One Piece" t-shirts with large prints on the chest, representing Luffy or Zoro, again available in many colors. We also have the "One Piece Crew" t-shirts, whose design pays homage to 90s/2000s streetwear. Finally, the most "exclusive" piece, but one we really like: the signature t-shirt, where the "X" in the PXP logo has been replaced by a skull wearing a straw hat, a discreet but clear nod to the imagery of the cult manga. But that’s not all: the sweatshirt, whether crew neck or hoodie, also has its place in the large PXP x One Piece collection. More than just a place, the sweatshirt is essential in a streetwear outfit, and this is even truer with the summer soon coming to an end. We’ll start by talking about hoodies, the cult garment of urban fashion, with 3 designs available in the One Piece capsule.
A model with a large print on the chest representing either Luffy or Zoro, available in several colors. An "All Over" model with prints covering the entire hoodie, again representing cult characters from the shonen. Finally, the inevitable signature hoodie, much more understated, with the "Project X Paris" logo modified with a pirate twist for the occasion. Heavy stuff for sweatshirts and t-shirts, but the collection wouldn’t be complete without pants worthy of the name. Luckily, we also offer two models of PXP x One Piece joggers to complete your outfit and even create a matching effect, like the "All Over" tracksuit bottoms available in four colors. For those of you who prefer a more understated look, we recommend the "Basic" joggers, available in black, white, and blue, which will perfectly match a "Signature One Piece" t-shirt or sweatshirt. In short, you got it, there’s plenty to choose from at Project X Paris for fans of the most phenomenal manga!