One Piece Film: Red Episode 1 -

These episodes were released to bridge the gap between the main anime series and the movie:

Explores the bond they formed and their shared dreams before Uta's mysterious disappearance. One Piece Film: Red Episode 1

This episode, along with , makes up the Uta's Past Arc , establishing the childhood friendship between Luffy and Uta and setting the stage for the film's events. One Piece Film: Red Special Episodes These episodes were released to bridge the gap