Film

One Piece Film: GOLD

Name: One Piece Film: GOLD
Genre: Action, Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Released: 2016
Cast: Kazuya Nakai, Mayumi Tanaka, Akemi Okamura, Kappei Yamaguchi, Hiroaki Hirata

One Piece Film: GOLD is a two-hour spectacle that throws the Straw Hat crew into a glittering floating casino-city ruled by a corrupt kingpin. It's pure adventure cinema: jaw-dropping animation, genuinely funny character moments, and combat sequences that feel like visual symphonies. Perfect for anyone who loves their action with heart and humor, anime fan or not.

TMDb rating

3.6

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