Where They Are Now

Cover Story Arcs
Where They Are Now
Japanese Name:	あの人は今
Romanized Name:	Ano Hito wa Ima
Viz Title:	Where Are They Now?
Volumes	44 and 50, 2 volumes
Manga Chapters:	424-427 and 486-490, 7 installments
Anime Episodes:	N/A
Year(s) Released:	2006 and 2008

Where They Are Now is a supplemental series told through the cover pages of select chapters, depicting the day-to-day lives of the Straw Hat Pirates' friends and allies.

(It should be noted that, despite similar—sometimes identical—construction, this series is in fact distinct from the cover arcs, which follow a different numbering.)

Overview

The series' installments—each labeled a "shot"—are even simpler than the cover arcs', featuring absolutely no dialogue or overarching narratives. Every shot focuses on a separate group of characters, never repeating.

Overall, the series was very short-lived, covering only two locations. After the timeskip, it was supplanted by the "From the Decks of the World" mini-series, which are counted as cover arcs proper.

Complete Listing

Part 1: Skypiea

Three snapshots of developments in Skypiea after the events of the Sky Island Saga.

1. Conis, Aisa, Raki, and Nola Go For a Walk on Vearth (Chapter 424)
2. Wyper and Shandia Restoration of the Forest (Chapter 425)
3. Gan Fall and the Tribe Chief’s Pumpkin Specialty Plan (Chapter 427)

Gallery

Conis, Aisa, Raki, & Nola Go For a Walk on Vearth

Wyper & Shandia Restoration of the Forest

Gan Fall and the Tribe Chief’s Pumpkin Specialty Plan

Part 2: Water 7

Four snapshots of developments in Water 7 after the events of the Water 7 Saga.

1. Yokozuna does not Challenge the Sea Train Anymore (Chapter 486)
2. Iceburg's New Secretary Auditions (Chapter 487)
3. Galley-La Company’s vice president, Paulie, His Fans, and His Debt Collectors (Chapter 488)
4. Oimo and Kashii Head for Elbaf (Chapter 490)

Gallery

Yokozuna does not Challenge the Sea Train Anymore

Iceburg's New Secretary Auditions

Galley-La Company’s vice president, Paulie, His Fans, and His Debt Collectors

Oimo and Kashii Head for Elbaf

Trivia

Iceburg holding auditions for a new secretary in the newspaper.

• Both parts were followed by a cover story starring the antagonists of their respective arcs, a cover story featuring Enel in the case of Skypiea and a cover story featuring CP9 in the case of Water 7.
• In Episode 381, Iceburg can be seen holding auditions for a new secretary in the newspaper Crocus is reading. The photos used for the front page depicting his auditions are the same as the cover chapters from this mini-series.