The renowned Japanese band ELLEGARDEN has been announced to interpret the new opening theme of the popular anime series One Piece, titled “Carmine”. This marks the 28th opening theme of the anime, replacing “Tenshi to Akuma” by Gre4n Boyz.
Date of premiere and digital launch
The theme will debut with Episode 1139 of the anime, airing in Japan on Saturday, August 10, 2025. It will also be available on digital platforms, shortly after the episode’s release.
A collaboration celebrated by fans and musicians
“Carmine” marks ELLEGARDEN’s first participation in an anime, a milestone in the group’s career. Formed in 1998 in Chiba Prefecture, the band consists of Takeshi Hosomi (vocals and guitar), Shinichi Ubukata (guitar), Yuichi Takada (bass), and Hiroki Takahashi (drums). Throughout their career, they have released six maxi-singles and six studio albums.
According to their official website, the band members have declared themselves long-time fans of One Piece, making this collaboration even more special for them and the anime’s community of followers.
The official YouTube channel of One Piece has already begun to air a promotional video featuring fragments of “Carmine”, giving fans a first glimpse of the rhythm that will accompany Luffy’s new adventures and those of his crew.
One Piece continues to dominate the anime world
One Piece remains one of the most iconic anime series. Every week, Crunchyroll broadcasts new episodes simultaneously for fans worldwide. The story continues with Monkey D. Luffy on his quest to become the King of the Pirates, navigating the dangers of the Grand Line in search of the legendary treasure known as the One Piece.
