Kenjirō Tsuda Joins the One Piece Franchise as Figarland Shamrock
The One Piece franchise has recently announced an exciting new addition to its roster of voice actors. Kenjirō Tsuda will be lending his voice to the character Figarland Shamrock, the commander of the Knights of Gods. This revelation was made through the franchise’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday. The announcement coincides with the release of the manga’s 113th compiled book volume, which hits the shelves on Tuesday. However, it remains unclear whether Tsuda’s involvement will extend to the anime adaptation, particularly in the upcoming Elbaph arc.
Tsuda is no stranger to the One Piece universe. He previously voiced Vinsmoke Yonji in the anime series and Gordon in the movie One Piece Film Red. His addition to the cast is sure to bring a new dimension to the character of Figarland Shamrock.
Note: The following video contains spoilers for recent chapters of the One Piece manga.
Tsuda’s experience and talent make him a valuable addition to the One Piece franchise. Fans are eagerly anticipating his performance as Figarland Shamrock and the impact it will have on the story.
© Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, Toei Animation
Toei Animation and the One Piece anime producer announced that the anime will reduce its annual episode output to a maximum of 26 episodes moving forward starting in 2026. Following the conclusion of the Egghead arc this year, the anime will take a three-month production hiatus from January-March 2026. The anime will return in April 2026 for the first of two cours (quarters of a year) with the start of the new Elbaph arc.
According to Toei Animation, the new schedule will allow episodes to “incorporate more content, tempo, and pacing of the manga while continuing to leverage the unique storytelling that is only possible with animation.” Historically, with only a few exceptions, the anime has aired most weeks since its premiere in 1999. However, the pace has slowed considerably over the years, such that a single anime episode adapts about a single manga chapter on average.
The Egghead arc in the anime debuted in January 2024. In mid-October 2024, the franchise announced that the anime’s Egghead arc would pause to “recharge,” and then the arc would continue in April 2025. Part 2 of the Egghead arc premiered with its first episode (1,123rd overall episode) on Fuji TV on April 5 and aired alongside a recap episode of Part 1 of the Egghead arc. The second episode (1,124th overall episode) aired on April 6 with its new timeslot at 11:15 p.m. JST (9:15 a.m. EST).
During the Egghead arc’s break, One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga, a 21-episode abridged version of the Fish-Man Island arc of the anime with reshot scenes, retouched art, and other improvements, aired in its place.
The ongoing anime adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece manga premiered in 1999.
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