The 13th "One Piece" movie, titled "Gold" released a teaser trailer on Tuesday, Dec. 15. While the teaser does not have much information about the film's plot, the clip had some details on what fans can receive if they purchase tickets early.
The trailer mostly contains text in Japanese. As translated by Anime News Network, the trailer announces that the first batch of advance tickets is now on sale. Tickets are priced at 1,400 yen for general admission, 800 yen for children, and 2,100 yen for pairs.
Those who purchase advance tickets starting Dec. 18 will receive a clear file folder with a "Gold Kintaro Luffy" character drawn by manga creator Eiichiro Oda. The freebies are limited to the number available at the box office. Those who won't be able to get any of the first batch tickets will still have a chance to take home some special gifts from the makers of the film as the second and third batch of tickets are slated to go on sale soon after.
While very little is known about the film's storyline, Anime News Network reports that a new character will be featured in the upcoming movie. According to the website, the second issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed a character design for the movie, which was described as a "mysterious man." The magazine is expected to release more details about the character, which was designed by Oda. Original characters such as Monkey D. Luffy, Sanji, and the rest of the Straw Hat Pirates are expected to be in the film.
The film will be directed by Hiroaki Miyamoto and is written for the big screen by Tsutomu Kuroiwa. Miyamoto worked on episodes 352 to 679 of the "One Piece" series and he also served as the assistant director for "One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island."
Kuroiwa has worked on several live-action films such as "Black Butler," "Liar Game: The Final Stage," and "The Perfect Insider." Oda will serve as the film's executive producer.
"One Piece Film: Gold" premieres in Japan on July 23, 2016.
