Fortnite Battle Royale has released a two-minute trailer paying tribute to the first opening of the One Piece anime. The video features “We Are!” by Hiroshi Kitadani and comes in Japanese- and English-language versions, both using the original Japanese recording of the song.
One Piece characters appearing in the trailer include Monkey D. Luffy, Roronoa Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji, Tony Tony Chopper, Nico Robin, Portgas D. Ace and Buggy. Fortnite characters Jones, Hope, Peely, Fishstick, Geno and Oscar also appear, alongside season characters Captain X, Charlotte-sensei and Kawaii Team Leader.
Toei Animation produced the video, directed by Kokoro Kondo. Tetsuo Yajima created the storyboard, while Chiharu Akakura designed the characters. The trailer’s animation directors included Yuki Yoshida, Tetsuro Niregi, Kōdai Kitahara and Akakura.
Fortnite Battle Royale’s “Treasure Hunters” season launched on November 1 and is scheduled to run through December 4.
Sources: Anime News Network.