The Mission
Fans and enthusiasts, led by the Twitter account One Piece Hunter, have devised a plan to locate the supposed real-world resting place of the One Piece treasure, inspired by creator Eiichiro Oda finally revealing its true meaning.
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Target location: Sagami Bay, Japan (previously thought to be Suruga Bay).
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Strategy: Deep-sea exploration using a marine vessel from Japan’s Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC).
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Specialists: Five experts needed for the operation.
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Total estimated cost: 15 million yen per day (~$100,000), covering fuel, port fees, insurance, and other expenses.
Pop Culture Involvement
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Popular streamer IShowSpeed has expressed interest in streaming his attempt to find the One Piece, adding a fun, modern twist to the treasure hunt.
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Timing: With the manga still ongoing and the Netflix live-action adaptation approaching the Elbaph arc this April, the race for the treasure has fans excited.
Why It Matters
While this is obviously a fan-driven quest, it reflects the global cultural impact of One Piece, 29 years after its debut. The anime, manga, and upcoming live-action series continue to inspire adventurous, imaginative projects—even if digging up treasure at sea is mostly symbolic (and extremely expensive).
Basically, it’s part fan quest, part extreme cosplay, and all dedication to Oda’s world. Even if nobody actually dives for it, the hype is real.