Z's loyal subordinates and the only other survivors of his former training squad.
Luffy and his crew track Z to the final End Point for a final showdown. The battle is deeply personal, as Luffy fights to reclaim his straw hat and Z fights to fulfill his twisted sense of justice. Key Characters One Piece Film Z
The former Admiral reappears after leaving the Marines, acting as a neutral observer who provides critical information to the Straw Hats. Themes and Critical Reception Z's loyal subordinates and the only other survivors
A complex antagonist and former Marine instructor who trained many current Admirals, including Kizaru and Aokiji. He turned against the Marines after a pirate who murdered his family and students was made a Warlord of the Sea. Key Characters The former Admiral reappears after leaving
One Piece Film Z (2012) One Piece Film Z is the 12th feature film in the One Piece franchise, released on . Directed by Tatsuya Nagamine and scripted by Osamu Suzuki , it was the first film in the series set after the "time-skip," featuring the Straw Hat Pirates in their New World designs. Original creator Eiichiro Oda served as the general producer, ensuring character consistency and overseeing major creative decisions. Plot Summary
Z steals the Dyna Stones , powerful weapons comparable to Ancient Weapons that explode upon contact with oxygen. His goal is the "Grand Reboot"—destroying three "End Points" in the New World to cause a massive volcanic eruption that would wipe out all pirates, though it would also kill countless innocent civilians.
The story follows , a legendary former Marine Admiral now known as "Z," who leads a splinter group called the Neo Marines .