{"id":506062,"date":"2026-02-26T11:28:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T03:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=506062"},"modified":"2026-03-04T15:06:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T07:06:05","slug":"more-than-just-a-card-set-eiichiro-odas-heartfelt-tribute-to-his-hometown-after-10-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2026\/02\/26\/more-than-just-a-card-set-eiichiro-odas-heartfelt-tribute-to-his-hometown-after-10-years\/","title":{"rendered":"More Than Just a Card Set: Eiichiro Oda\u2019s Heartfelt Tribute to His Hometown After 10 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A Hero\u2019s Homecoming: Eiichiro Oda and the 10-Year Journey to Rebuild Kumamoto<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the world of One Piece<\/em>, Monkey D. Luffy is known for saving kingdoms. But in the real world, his creator, Eiichiro Oda<\/strong>, has been doing the exact same for his own hometown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the devastating earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture<\/strong> which where the author for ONE PIECE, Eiichiro Oda from in April 2016, Oda immediately stepped in to support his roots. What began as a simple message of encouragement evolved into the “ONE PIECE Kumamoto Revitalization Project,”<\/strong> a massive decade-long collaboration between the manga legend and local government to breathe life back into the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Bronze Statues to the “Land of Fire”<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The project reached a milestone in 2018 when Oda received the Prefectural Honor Award<\/strong> (a prestigious local recognition). and a life-sized bronze statue of Monkey D. Luffy<\/strong> was erected at the Kumamoto Prefectural Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting in 2019, the mission expanded into the “Straw Hat Pirates: Land of Fire (Hinokuni) Recovery Arc.”<\/strong> Over the next four years, nine more statues\u2014one for each member of the crew\u2014were placed across nine different municipalities in the prefecture. These statues have become a “Holy Grail” pilgrimage site for fans worldwide, symbolizing the region’s resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The “Kumamoto Special” Premium Card Collection: A New Collector’s Gem<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To mark the 10th anniversary of this historic project, a special exhibition is currently underway. The highlight for TCG fans? The release of the “Premium Card Collection: Kumamoto Special.”<\/strong> This exclusive set features the Straw Hat crew in their “Land of Fire” glory, making it a must-have for both competitive players and high-end collectors. While the initial wave has completely sold out<\/strong> at physical shops across Kumamoto, there is light at the end of the Grand Line: restocks are officially planned.<\/strong> If you\u2019re looking to add this piece of One Piece<\/em> history to your binder, keep your eyes on official announcements and local proxies. This isn’t just a card set; it’s a tribute to a decade of hope and the power of manga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ONE PIECE Card Game Premium Card Collection “Kumamoto Special”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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