ONE PIECE Magazine 021 Heroines Special Delayed Until December 2026
Shueisha has officially postponed the release of ONE PIECE Magazine Special Feature: Heroines 021 from 4 September 2026 to 11 December 2026.
The delay affects both the card-included bundled edition and the regular edition without the promotional card. The publication has not been cancelled and will proceed with its revised December release.
Why Was ONE PIECE Magazine 021 Delayed?
According to the official announcement on ONE PIECE.com, Shueisha received significantly more orders than expected for the card-included edition.
As fulfilling the unexpectedly high number of orders requires additional production time, Shueisha has postponed the release of both editions by slightly over three months.
The card-included edition was offered in Japan as a made-to-order product, with its official reservation period closing on 22 May 2026.
New Release Date for ONE PIECE Magazine 021
The updated release information is:
- Original Japanese release date: 4 September 2026
- New Japanese release date: 11 December 2026
- Expected SawadeeKard arrival: Late December 2026 to January 2027
- Affected editions: Card-included edition and regular edition
- Current status: Delayed, not cancelled
The revised Japanese release date is also reflected on Shueisha’s official ONE PIECE Magazine 021 product page.
SawadeeKard currently expects stocks to arrive between late December 2026 and January 2027, subject to supplier processing and international shipping following the revised Japanese release.
What Happens to Existing Preorders?
Existing SawadeeKard preorders remain valid and are scheduled for fulfilment following the revised release date.
Customers do not need to place another order. We will continue monitoring supplier and shipping updates, and further information will be provided if the expected arrival period changes.
Collectors who have not secured their copies can still check the available preorder options while stocks remain available.
Preorder ONE PIECE Magazine 021: Heroines Special at SawadeeKard
Is the ST29-001 Luffy Promo Card Still Included?
Yes. No cancellation or removal of the promotional card has been announced.
The card-included edition still comes with the exclusive Monkey D. Luffy ST29-001 promotional card, featuring black-and-white artwork inspired by the cover of ONE PIECE Magazine Vol. 2.
Collectors should ensure they select the correct product option, as SawadeeKard may offer:
- Complete magazine and promotional card bundle
- ST29-001 promotional card only
- Magazine only without the promotional card
Availability differs between options and preorder batches.
ONE PIECE Magazine 021 Has Been Delayed, Not Cancelled
Despite the longer wait, ONE PIECE Magazine 021: Heroines Special and its ST29-001 Luffy promotional card remain scheduled for release.
The official Japanese release will now take place on 11 December 2026, with SawadeeKard currently expecting stocks to arrive between late December 2026 and January 2027.
If you are looking to add the magazine or exclusive promotional card to your collection, check the available preorder options before the remaining allocation is taken.