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Netflix's One Piece showrunner is making a new 'anime' show starring YouTuber IShowSpeed

Fay Watson2026-04-09Anime Shows
Netflix's One Piece showrunner is making a new 'anime' show starring YouTuber IShowSpeed

Netflix's One Piece showrunner is making a new 'anime' show starring YouTuber IShowSpeed

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By Fay Watson published 9 April 2026

YouTuber IShowSpeed will star in an animated series

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The worlds of YouTube and anime are set to collide as a new show starring influencer IShowSpeed has been announced. He's best known for his viral live streams and is widely considered to be one of the most popular streamers online, with more than 52 million subscribers to his YouTube account.

He'll be working with Netflix's One Piece co-showrunner Matt Owens on the project, which has been described as "anime-style", per Variety. Owens left the show last year to focus on his mental health, sharing a statement with fans at the time.

Details about what the IShowSpeed show will be about haven't been released yet but it's expected it will center around the YouTuber as an animated character.

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"I've always loved anime, so being able to create something like this is a dream come true for me," IShowSpeed (real name Darren Jason Watkins Jr.) said of the project. "The team behind this project is incredibly talented, and I can't wait for my fans around the world to see what we're building together."

Former Paramount Global CEO Brian Robbins is behind the series under his new production company Big Shot Pictures. He also teased a bit about what to expect, saying they "bring his voice and vision to life in a completely new way through this series."

While we wait for more news, check out our guides to the best anime movies and best anime on Crunchyroll to stream right now.

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Fay Watson
Fay Watson
Deputy Entertainment Editor

I’m the Deputy Entertainment Editor here at GamesRadar+, covering TV and film for the Total Film and SFX sections online. I previously worked as a Senior Showbiz Reporter and SEO TV reporter at Express Online for three years. I've also written for The Resident magazines and Amateur Photographer, before specializing in entertainment.

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