The Universe of "One Piece" Lands at Paris's Wax Museum
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The world of "One Piece" has arrived at the Grévin Museum in Paris, featuring life-sized statues of the Straw Hat crew.
- These are the first characters from a Japanese manga to be exhibited at the renowned Parisian wax museum.
- The statues, created in Japan under the supervision of the museum and Toei Animation, took months to produce.
The iconic world of "One Piece," created by manga artist Eiichiro Oda, has made its debut at the Grévin Museum in Paris. The museum, a celebrated Parisian institution, now hosts a collection of life-sized wax figures of the Straw Hat Pirates, the main crew from the globally successful manga series.
This exhibition marks a significant cultural moment, as these are the first characters originating from a Japanese comic to be displayed at the Grévin. The statues will be presented alongside approximately 250 other figures representing emblematic personalities and stars from French and international culture, according to a museum statement.
The creation of these detailed statues was a meticulous process spanning several months. The work was carried out in Japan, with close supervision from both the Grévin Museum and Toei Animation, the company involved in the "One Piece" anime adaptation. This collaboration ensured the figures accurately represent the beloved characters.
Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.