"For over 25 years, One Piece has inspired audiences worldwide with its boundless imagination, heartfelt storytelling, and unforgettable characters. Now, the legendary anime and manga series by Eiichiro Oda takes on a new form - one that merges art, sound, and technology into an immersive sensory voyage. Toei Animation and Mercer Labs have joined forces to unveil ONE PIECE x MERCER LABS, an exhibition that redefines how fans experience the world of the Straw Hat Pirates."
"Open now through November 30 at Mercer Labs in New York City, the installation marks the 25th anniversary of One Piece's first broadcast in Japan. Across 11 meticulously designed rooms, visitors are transported into a reimagined version of the "Land of Wano" arc - a fan-favorite storyline that celebrates themes of honor, courage, and freedom. Through light, motion, and immersive soundscapes, ONE PIECE x MERCER LABS transforms Oda's animated universe into a living, breathing world that envelops every sense."
"This collaboration between Toei Animation - the powerhouse behind Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, and One Piece - and Mercer Labs, New York's cutting-edge art and technology museum, is a meeting of creative equals. Both are pioneers in their respective mediums: one shaping modern anime, the other redefining the intersection of human perception and immersive design. Mercer Labs, co-founded by Israeli artist Roy Nachum and entrepreneur Yigal Kass, is known for creating multi-sensory environments that challenge the boundaries between art, audience, and space."
One Piece celebrates its 25th broadcast anniversary with ONE PIECE x MERCER LABS, an immersive installation open through November 30 at Mercer Labs in New York City. The exhibition spans 11 meticulously designed rooms recreating a reimagined Land of Wano arc that emphasizes themes of honor, courage, and freedom. Toei Animation partnered with Mercer Labs to fuse anime heritage with cutting-edge art and technology. The museum, co-founded by Roy Nachum and Yigal Kass, employs 360-degree visuals, motion, light, and immersive soundscapes to translate kinetic storytelling into a sensory environment. The installation envelops visitors in a living, breathing interpretation of Oda’s animated universe.
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