After the Japan-Senegal match on Sunday night, Twitter user @JohnSulo posted this video of himself and a trio of Japanese fans, decked out in Samurai Blue jerseys, belting out “We Are!” the original ending theme song from hit pirate anime One Piece.
“We Are!” was initially used for One Piece’s first 43 episodes, with episode 43 airing all the way back in September of 2007.
Along with exciting on-the-field action at the World Cup, including a historic win by the Japanese team, we’ve been seeing heartwarming displays of cultural exchange and goodwill from fans.
”You wanna be my friend?” the songs asks, and the answer seems to be “Yes!”