One Piece Film: Z

The twelfth film, non-canon. Z, a former admiral who lost his arm to a pirate, leads the Neo Marines and plans to blow up the Endpoints with Dyna Stones, ending the pirate era at a huge cost. The Straw Hats rescue him at sea without knowing who he is, and he beats Luffy soon after. Ain, Z's ally, uses the Return-Return Fruit to turn Nami, Robin and Chopper into kids. With Aokiji's help, the crew chases Z to the last Endpoint, and Luffy wins the rematch. Kizaru arrives with the Marine fleet, Z tells Luffy to leave and marches alone into his last fight, which he doesn't come back from.

• Mid-credits During the credits, the Straw Hats stop back at Dock Island to return the gear Mobston lent them and say goodbye. Young Gari decides he's going to be a pirate.

1. Behind the scenesAvril Lavigne on the theme

   The theme songs are Avril Lavigne covers: Nickelback's How You Remind Me and Joan Jett's Bad Reputation. Oda sent the singer a thank-you letter.

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2. Behind the scenesArmani Exchange suits

   The suits the crew wears in the film came from Oda's collaboration with Armani Exchange.

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3. ReferenceToriyama and Oda on one ticket

   A combo ticket with Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods featured art by both Akira Toriyama and Eiichiro Oda. Only 8,989 were made.

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