One Piece Film: Red Episodio 1 -

For the full backstory before watching the movie, viewers should watch the two specific tie-in episodes available on platforms like Crunchyroll :

"A Pledge for the New Genesis! Luffy and Uta!" One Piece Film: Red Episodio 1

This episode is part of the "Uta's Past Arc," a mini-filler arc designed to provide context for the relationship between Luffy, Shanks, and the film's central character, Uta. For the full backstory before watching the movie,

The two initially clash, with Uta being competitive and dismissive of Luffy’s dream to be a pirate. and the film's central character

Set approximately 12 years before the main story starts, before Luffy receives his signature eye scar or the straw hat from Shanks.

The Red-Haired Pirates arrive at Foosha Village. Shanks introduces his daughter, Uta , who is the crew's musician. Character Dynamics: