The One Piece Podcast Goes To Japan

Mar 21, 2014

1h 49m

★ 7.8

This documentary was made by fans, for fans!

Overview

Back in May 2013, The One Piece Podcast managed to run a successful Kickstarter which funded a trip to Japan to film a One Piece documentary like none other. It has been a long road, but the wait is over. “The One Piece Podcast Goes to Japan” features interviews with some of the biggest names in the One Piece franchise, exclusive access to One Piece and Shonen Jump events, and even the thoughts and opinions of fans from around Japan!

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Maji Media

The One Piece Podcast Goes To Japan Trailers

Cast

Self

Zach Logan

Self

Greg Werner

Self

Shigefumi Shingaki

Self

Takeru Isaka

Narrator (voice)

J. Michael Tatum

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The One Piece Podcast Goes To Japan

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