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Crunchyroll brings the treasure of the ‘One Piece’ anime to India
Mumbai: The English dubs of the iconic, long-time anime series that is taking the world by storm – One Piece – are setting sail for India to stream on Crunchyroll.
For the first time on Crunchyroll in India, fans will be able to join the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirates with the entire legendary Land of Wano story arc (Episodes 892-1024) starting Wednesday, October 25. The series will be available in Japanese with English dubs, complementing the English subtitles that launched last month, with new dub episodes launching regularly in India.
One Piece is a worldwide phenomenon that has been in continuous production since the series’ Japanese broadcast premiere in 1999 and recently marked a major franchise milestone with its 1,000th episode in 2021.
Produced by Toei Animation and based on the top-selling manga title of all time, written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece features the epic quest of Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates to find the “One Piece,” the legendary treasure of the former King of the Pirates, Gol D. Roger. One Piece’s global pop culture status is the crowning achievement for this anime franchise, which encompasses theatrical films such as 2022’s One Piece Film Red, home videos, video games, and an ever-expanding catalog of licensed merchandise that includes accessories, toys, novelties, furniture, housewares, and apparel.
The English dub cast of One Piece includes the following voice actors:
1. Monkey D. Luffy voiced by Colleen Clinkenbeard
2. Roronoa Zoro voiced by Christopher R. Sabat
3. Nami voiced by Luci Christian
4. Usopp voiced by Sonny Strait
5. Vinsmoke Sanji voiced by Eric Vale
6. Tony Tony Chopper voiced by Brina Palencia
7. Nico Robin voiced by Stephanie Young
8. Brook voiced by Ian Sinclair
9. Franky voiced by Patrick Seitz
10. Trafalgar D. Water Law voiced by Matthew Mercer
11. Kaido voiced by David Sobolov
12. Kozuki Oden voiced by Robbie Daymond
13. Yamato voiced by Michelle Rojas
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Subedaar puts Indian original cinema on the global map with record-breaking Prime Video debut
MUMBAI: Prime Video has a runaway hit on its hands. Subedaar, the gritty action drama starring Anil Kapoor, has stormed to become the most-watched Indian original movie on the platform in its opening weekend, cracking the Top 10 across 31 countries and landing in 91 per cent of India’s pin codes within days of its March 5 premiere.
The film, a visceral, emotionally-charged story of a retired soldier, Subedaar Arjun Maurya, wrestling with civilian life amid crime and corruption, has struck a nerve. Directed by Suresh Triveni and co-starring Radhikka Madan, Mona Singh, Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Rawal, Faisal Malik, and Khushboo Sundar, the film is already being hailed as a showcase for what Indian original storytelling can achieve on the world stage.
“Subedaar’s success is a reflection of the growing scale and global resonance of Indian storytelling,” said Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals at Prime Video India. “The film’s emotional narrative, its rooted portrayal of a soldier confronting his toughest battles beyond the battlefield, has struck a chord. Anil Kapoor delivers an acting masterclass, while Suresh Triveni’s solid direction and great performances from the ensemble cast have resulted in love and appreciation from customers across the world.”
Kapoor, 62, has been here before, but rarely at this altitude. Written by Triveni and Prajwal Chandrashekar, with dialogues by Triveni, Saurabh Dwivedi, and Chandrashekar, the film is a production by Opening Image Films in association with Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network (AKFCN), produced by Vikram Malhotra, Kapoor, and Triveni.
Subedaar streams exclusively on Prime Video in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu across India, and in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
For Prime Video, the numbers tell the real story: one weekend, one film, a global footprint, and a very loud signal that Indian original cinema is no longer just travelling well. It’s arriving.
