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One Piece fans just got their ultimate treasure hunt. Popeyes dropped an exclusive anime collaboration featuring the Luffy Bento Box, Gum-Gum Fruit Lemonade, and collectible merch starting today, April 13. The limited-time menu celebrates the Straw Hat Crew’s world with signature chicken, creative themed items, and rare bento box drops at select locations.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Launch Date: April 13, 2026, across US and Canada at participating Popeyes locations
- Luffy Bento Bundle Price: $13.99 with Signature Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Gum-Gum Lemonade, and Chopper’s Cupcake
- Exclusive Bento Boxes: Free collectible drops at 6 select locations including NYC, LA, Boston, Chicago, Miami, and New Jersey
- Merchandise Launch: Online sales begin April 15 at shop.popeyes.com with T-shirts, keychains, and bento boxes
The Perfect Pairing: One Piece Meets Louisiana Fried Chicken
This marks Popeyes’ first-ever anime collaboration, created in partnership with Toei Animation. The partnership brings Eiichiro Oda’s legendary manga series to life through bold flavors inspired by the crew’s adventures. Matt Rubin, Chief Marketing Officer at Popeyes, explained the vision perfectly.
The collaboration transforms the One Piece universe into craveable menu items that capture character essence and world-building. Every item on the menu carries story and meaning from the franchise’s iconic moments. Fans can experience adventure through signature Louisiana seasoning and creative anime-inspired packaging found nowhere else.
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What’s on the Limited-Time Menu
The Luffy Bento Bundle ($13.99) stands as the flagship item, combining two pieces of Signature Chicken, creamy Mac & Cheese, Gum-Gum Fruit Lemonade, and Chopper’s Cupcake for the ultimate pirate feast. For solo sailors, the Luffy Bento Box ($7.99) offers two chicken pieces and Mac & Cheese in collectible packaging.
| Item Name | Price | Description |
| Luffy Bento Bundle | $13.99 | Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Lemonade, Cupcake |
| Luffy Bento Box | $7.99 | Two pieces Signature Chicken and Mac & Cheese |
| Gum-Gum Fruit Lemonade | $3.49 | Tropical blend lemonade, also available frozen |
| Chopper’s Cupcake | $3.99 | Sweet dessert inspired by the Straw Hats’ doctor |
The Gum-Gum Fruit Lemonade ($3.49) delivers bright, refreshing tropical flavors inspired by Luffy’s devil fruit powers. Chopper’s Cupcake ($3.99) provides a sweet companion treat. All items feature anime-inspired packaging that collectors will want to keep.
“For ONE PIECE fans, the story is about adventure, loyalty, and going all-in for the things you love. This energy perfectly aligns with Popeyes and comes to life throughout this partnership. We set out to create a collaboration that brings our bold flavors into the world of ONE PIECE and its anime fandom.”
— Matt Rubin, Chief Marketing Officer at Popeyes
Rare Collectibles Drop at Six Major Locations
Anime collectors take note: Free official One Piece Bento Boxes await the first customers who purchase the Luffy Bento Bundle today at six strategic US locations. These aren’t ordinary merch, they’re limited and highly sought-after pieces.
The six exclusive drop locations are New York City (1530 Broadway), Boston (304 Squire Rd, Revere, MA), New Jersey (571 Milltown Rd), Chicago (621 Ogden Ave), Los Angeles (7635 Winnetka Ave), and Miami Beach (1427 Washington Avenue, FL). Fans should arrive early since quantities are extremely limited and available only on April 13.
Online Merch Launches April 15 at Shop.Popeyes.com
Those who miss the in-store drops can shop the full Popeyes x One Piece merchandise collection starting April 15 at shop.popeyes.com. The collection includes collectible keychains, anime-themed T-shirts, and limited-edition bento boxes for home display.
This online release ensures nationwide fan access to exclusive merch designed with anime culture in mind. Toei Animation partnered carefully with Popeyes to deliver items that celebrate both the cartoon legacy and Louisiana culinary tradition. Fans worldwide can finally grab official collaboration pieces that bridge two seemingly different worlds.
Why Does This Collaboration Matter for Anime and Restaurant Worlds?
One Piece remains the best-selling manga of all time with over 25 years of continuous storytelling. Partnering with an establishment brand like Popeyes demonstrates anime’s mainstream cultural dominance in 2026. This isn’t a niche partnership, it’s a global phenomenon recognizing shared values of loyalty, adventure, and bold flavor.
The collaboration taps into anime fandom’s buying power while introducing Popeyes to millions of passionate One Piece enthusiasts. Whether you’re discovering One Piece through Popeyes or Popeyes through anime, this limited-time adventure ends soon. The spirit of the Straw Hat Crew lives on, one bento box at a time.
Sources
- PRNewswire – Official Popeyes press release announcing the One Piece collaboration launch
- Crunchyroll News – Comprehensive details on menu items and exclusive bento box drop locations
- USA Today – Coverage of the April 13, 2026 nationwide Popeyes and One Piece partnership announcement
