Piracy on the Rails: All Aboard the “One Piece” Shinkansen!

The Setouchi Blue, photographed at a rolling stock depot in Okayama. (© Kusano Seiichirō)

The front car features Luffy on one side, with an image of his powerful “Gear 5” white form on the other. (© Kusano Seiichirō)

Luffy and Roronoa Zoro also appear above the windows. (© Kusano Seiichirō)

The Red Force, the ship of Shanks and the Red-Haired Pirates, joins the adventure. (© Kusano Seiichirō)

Original headrest covers featuring the cast of characters. (© Kusano Seiichirō)

Compartment doors that make you want to explore between your seat and the deck. (© Kusano Seiichirō)

Wanted posters issued by the Navy are scattered throughout the train. (© Kusano Seiichirō)

A restroom sink where you can feel like Shanks with a massive bounty, perfect for a photo op. (© Kusano Seiichirō)

Luffy and Zoro see you off at the boarding doors. (© Kusano Seiichirō)

The Car 2 door featuring Nico Robin’s name. (© Kusano Seiichirō)

Poster showing the full train design. (© Kusano Seiichirō)

The One Piece Shinkansen offers the fun of finding your favorite characters, like Buggy (top left) and Nefertari Vivi (top right). (© Kusano Seiichirō)