Luffy from the live-action One Piece teaches Sesame Street's Elmo the Japanese word 'nakama,' meaning friends like family. This cross-cultural collaboration highlights the global reach of Japanese culture.

The Netflix live-action adaptation of One Piece continues to make waves, even reaching Sesame Street. In a promotional video, actor Iñaki Godoy, who plays Luffy, teaches Elmo the meaning of 'nakama,' a Japanese word for close friends.

'Nakama' describes special friends who are like family, caring for and supporting each other. The term reflects the importance of friendship and camaraderie, values often celebrated in Japanese culture.

This collaboration showcases the global appeal of One Piece and offers a fun way to learn about Japanese language and culture. It's a reminder that travel and cultural exchange can happen in unexpected ways, enriching our understanding of the world.