One Piece Film: Z

"One Piece Film: Z" is a 2012 Japanese animated film directed by Tatsuya Nagamine and is the 12th film in the "One Piece" franchise. With Eiichiro Oda as executive producer, the story takes place in the New World and depicts the battle between the Straw Hat Pirates and former Navy Admiral Zephyr (Z). Zephyr, leading the Neo Marines, aims to use "Dyna Stones" to destroy the New World's "End Points" and eliminate all pirates. The Straw Hat crew encounters the injured Zephyr and becomes embroiled in a conflict with him. The film explores Zephyr's deep-seated hatred for pirates, stemming from past traumas, making him one of the Straw Hats' most formidable foes. The movie features intense action and delves into the boundaries between justice and evil, showcasing Zephyr's tragic life. Notably, the film uses two theme songs, Avril Lavigne's covers of "How You Remind Me" and "Bad Reputation."