The official "Episode 1" for refers to Episode 1029: A Faint Memory! Luffy and the Red-Haired's Daughter Uta! which serves as the first tie-in prequel to the movie.
A recap special focused on Shanks’ legendary journey and his connection to Luffy. Where to Watch You can watch these episodes on major streaming platforms: Watch One Piece One Piece Film: Red Episode 1
Shows a young Luffy meeting Uta, the daughter of Red-Haired Shanks, for the first time at Foosha Village. Episode 1030: A Pledge for the New Genesis! Luffy and Uta! The official "Episode 1" for refers to Episode
These episodes were released to bridge the gap between the main anime series and the movie: A recap special focused on Shanks’ legendary journey
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
Explores the bond they formed and their shared dreams before Uta's mysterious disappearance.
