TOKYO (November 3, 2008) – Toei Animation’s successful feature-length animated film, One Piece The Movie: The Episode of Chopper, has been nominated for competition at the 14th Cinemas et Cultures d’Asie being held in Lyon, France from November 4-9, it was announced by Kanji Kazahaya, Director of the International Department of Toei Animation Co., Ltd.

One Piece the Movie: the Episode of Chopper is scheduled to screen on November 4 at 18H40 and on November 6 at 17H15.

One Piece the Movie: the Episode of Chopper is a special edition based on Toei Animation’s mega hit TV animated series One Piece.  Toei Animation has been releasing a feature film based on the popular property every year since 2000. This movie is the 9th edition and was released in May 2008 in Japan. The widely popular TV animated series, One Piece, has been broadcasting in Japan since 1999 and as of today, 375 episodes of the series have been aired. This series has also aired in more than 13 other countries worldwide.

“We are deeply honoured to screen One Piece the Movie: the Episode of Chopper at this festival,” said Kazahaya.  “Through this show, we believe that the audience will enjoy travelling in the One Piece world with its attractive characters and will discover the new charm of the One Piece universe.”

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