One Piece Film: Red 2022

As the Straw Hat Pirates arrive on the picturesque island of Elegia, they’re treated to the enchanting voice of world-renowned singer Uta (character A). Her first performance, titled “New Genesis,” brings Luffy (character A) onto the stage, where it’s revealed that the two share a poignant history. Uta, it turns out, is the adopted daughter of the illustrious “Red-Haired” Shanks, with whom Luffy has a deep connection. Their meeting 12 years prior, when Shanks was stationed in Luffy’s hometown, holds a special significance, as it marked the beginning of Uta’s journey to stardom.

Following her captivating performance, Uta effortlessly dispatches would-be kidnappers with a mere melody (“I’m Invincible”), showcasing her extraordinary ability to manifest her desires through song. As the Straw Hats and concertgoers revel in her talent, Uta shares her vision for a world where happiness and peace reign supreme, a notion that Luffy’s crew is understandably skeptical about.

However, when they refuse to abandon their pirate lifestyle, Uta unleashes her wrath, entrapping all of them except Luffy (“Backlight”) with her mesmerizing melody. It’s then that Trafalgar Law (character A) and Bartolomeo (character A) intervene, rescuing Luffy from his predicament.

Meanwhile, the World Government’s Five Elders deem Uta’s powers a significant threat to global stability, prompting Marine Fleet Admiral Akainu to dispatch a convoy of battleships, led by Admirals Kizaru (character A) and Fujitora (character A), to quell her influence.

As Luffy’s group is relentlessly pursued by Uta and the concertgoers, they cross paths with Gordon, Uta’s adoptive father and former king of Elegia. Gordon reveals that he raised Uta to be a gifted musician, shielding her from the outside world. However, as she gained international fame, she began to learn about the suffering inflicted on her fans by pirates, which ultimately led her to vow to put an end to the Pirate Era.

Uta then appears, forcing Luffy’s group to flee for their lives, and Gordon pleads with her to reconsider her plan, fearing for her safety. However, Uta remains resolute, driven by her discovery of a mysterious song called “Tot Musica” that holds the key to unleashing immense power. With this newfound knowledge, she immobilizes Gordon, further solidifying her determination to reshape the world in her image.

As Luffy’s group encounters Koby, Helmeppo, and Blueno, they unwittingly stumble upon an undercover operation orchestrated by the World Government. Koby reveals a shocking truth: Uta possesses the extraordinary ability to conjure the Sing-Sing Fruit, allowing her to transport people into a dream realm known as the Sing-Song World through the mesmerizing power of her singing voice. This reality-bending world exists solely at Uta’s behest, its very fabric woven from the threads of her song. Moreover, it vanishes whenever she succumbs to slumber, only to reappear with her awakening. The fungal wake-shrooms she has been consuming serve as a temporary antidote to her somnambulism, yet they exact a devastating toll on her life force. In essence, if Uta were to meet her maker, the Sing-Song World would forever entrap all those who have entered its realm.

Meanwhile, in the physical world, the Marine fleet arrives at Elegia to find the concertgoers comatose and immobile. The Marines attempt to nullify Uta’s hypnotic singing by blocking their hearing, but Uta, unfazed, seizes control of the slumbering crowd, unleashing a sonic assault that overwhelms the Marines and shatters their auditory defenses (“Fleeting Lullaby”). The Five Elders are acutely aware that Uta has mere hours left to live and that her demise would result in 70% of the world’s population being trapped in the Sing-Song World. Koby’s group, determined to free the pirates from this ethereal prison, guides them in singing the corresponding note on the staff, allowing them to escape the Sing-Song World. As the Straw Hats set their sights on the castle, they seek to uncover a weakness in Uta’s powers.

In the hallowed halls of the library, Robin uncovers an ancient tome containing the secret to merging the two worlds: Tot Musica, a demonic entity whose existence spans both realms. By defeating Tot Musica simultaneously in both the real and Sing-Song Worlds, those trapped in the dream realm would be returned to reality. As Uta resumes her concert in the Sing-Song World, her audience begins to rebel against the idea of living forever in this fantastical realm. Her mental state deteriorating further, Uta transmutes all her listeners into lifeless objects. Luffy, undaunted by the challenge, confronts Uta, and she reveals a long-held secret: Shanks abandoned her on Elegia after allegedly ravaging and pillaging its shores. Consumed by rage and betrayal, Uta decides to eliminate Luffy in the physical world, only to be thwarted by the sudden arrival of Shanks and his crew.

As Shanks endeavours to aid Uta, Akainu’s reckless orders unleash a merciless barrage of gunfire upon her, forcing the Red-Haired Pirates to scramble into defensive positions. Meanwhile, Uta’s growing distress triggers a catastrophic chain reaction within her psyche, as the potent effects of the wake-shrooms send her spiralling into a realm of delirium. In this state, she unwittingly summons Tot Musica (“Tot Musica”), an ancient and malevolent force that had lain dormant for 12 years. The sudden resurgence of this dark energy sends Uta’s thoughts careening back to the tragic events that transpired on Elegia, where her careless summoning of Tot Musica had wrought havoc upon the island, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.

As the Red-Haired Pirates struggle to contain the onslaught of Tot Musica’s fury, Shanks’ revelations about Uta’s past only serve to further galvanize the malevolent force. The pirates and Marines alike are caught off guard as Uta’s connection to Tot Musica deepens, rendering her increasingly susceptible to its insidious influence. In a desperate bid to stem the tide of destruction, Luffy finds himself pitted against an opponent that is both ancient and all-consuming.

However, Usopp’s unyielding determination and unwavering resolve prove instrumental in forging a bond between father and son via Observation Haki. This remarkable feat enables the two to coordinate their attacks across dimensions, allowing them to launch a joint assault on Tot Musica. In a climactic confrontation that pushes both worlds to their limits, Luffy and Shanks ultimately strike the decisive blow against Tot Musica.

Though the people of Elegia remain trapped in the Sing-Sing World, Uta’s determination to reclaim her connection to her fans proves unshakeable. She rejects Shanks’ offer of a cure for her wake-shroom-induced affliction, instead opting to harness its power to create a song that will bring back those lost on Elegia (“The World’s Continuation”). As the Marines move to seize Uta, Shanks intervenes with his Conqueror’s Haki, sending them retreating in disarray.

As the dust settles, Shanks and Uta find solace in their newfound understanding as father and daughter. Meanwhile, Luffy awakens on the Thousand Sunny, only to discover that his crew has long since departed Elegia. He is left to gaze upon the Red-Haired Pirates’ ship sailing away into the distance, its crew standing vigil over a coffin that may well contain Uta’s lifeless form.