The official One Piece staff account has announced upcoming figures of the franchise’s most powerful pirate captains, the Four Emperors, or Yonko. The post on X (formerly Twitter) explicitly told fans to “Look forward to its release!!” while showcasing a promotional image of 4 figurines.
【プライズ情報】ジャンプ2022年34号の巻頭カラーで描かれた四皇がGrandistaでフィギュア化決定🏴☠️8月から9月にかけて登場予定です。登場をお楽しみに！！#ONEPIECE pic.twitter.com/ZKNFLbBxpW— ONE PIECE スタッフ【公式】/ Official (@Eiichiro_Staff) March 11, 2026
The announcement marks a significant marketing push for the franchise as it progresses through the One Piece final saga and Season 2 of the live-action series.
How To Get Grandista’s Yonko Figures Worldwide
Luffy from One Piece | Credit: Toei Animation
Grandista is a popular series of collectible anime figures manufactured by Banpresto, a subsidiary of Bandai Spirits. These figures are known for their large scale, usually measuring between 8 and 12 inches, and are highly detailed, thanks to their superior quality.
In Japan, Bandai typically distributes these items exclusively as prize figures. They are placed inside arcade crane games and amusement centers, and require you to win them through gameplay. But unlike the One Piece collab with McDonald’s, the figures will most likely be available outside Japan.
While the figures will be available during August and September (as per the official post), it is expected that these specific Yonko figures will follow the standard export patterns of previous Banpresto releases.
Retailers outside of Japan, such as specialized hobby shops and online storefronts, such as BigBadToyStore, often carry these items as standard retail purchases.
Furthermore, Banpresto maintains a sub-line called “Grandista nero,” which is manufactured specifically for the overseas market. While the official announcement does not confirm if these new Yonko figures belong to the Nero line, fans outside Japan can expect some form of retail availability after they are available in Japan.
The Current 4 Yonko Power Dynamics
After the conclusion of the Wano Country arc, the roster of the Yonko underwent a massive change. The current lineup consists of Shanks, Marshall D. Teach (Blackbeard), Monkey D. Luffy, and Buggy the Star Clown. This lineup was also foreshadowed about 2 decades ago, so we know that we are truly in the final saga right now.
Shanks, the captain of the Red Hair Pirates, maintains a bounty of 4,048,900,000 Berries and possesses all forms of Haki, which makes him quite stronger than the protagonist himself.
Blackbeard, with a bounty of 3,996,000,000 Berries, remains a critical threat due to his unique control over two Devil Fruits instead of one. Both Shanks and Teach are confirmed to be rushing towards the One Piece.
Lastly, Monkey D. Luffy and Buggy are the newest Emperors in the line-up. The former earned his position after defeating Kaido, the strongest creature in the sea, unlocking his Devil Fruit awakening, Gear 5. His current bounty sits at 3,000,000,000 Berries. In manga, his crew is currently dealing with events in Elbaf.
Meanwhile, Buggy’s ascension to Yonko status is quite unique. His personal combat strength is nowhere close to the other 3 Yonko; however, he is recognized by the World Government as the figurehead of the Cross Guild, comprising him and his crew, Sir Crocodile, and Mihawk.
At the end of the day, the final saga is upon us, and One Piece will soon start its seasonal run. Releasing new figures of these 4 characters together, which you can get in August and September, is a great strategic move to promote the final saga, as well as the ongoing live action.
TITLEOne PieceORIGINAL CREATOREiichiro OdaPUBLISHERShueishaWHERE TO READViz MediaMANGA RATING ON MAL (as of March 11, 2026)9.22 / 10ANIME RATING ON MAL (as of March 11, 2026)8.73 / 10ANIME IMDb RATING (as of March 11, 2026)9.0 / 10WHERE TO STREAMCrunchyrollPUBLISHING DATEJul 22, 1997
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