Monkey D. Luffy leads the Straw Hat Pirates aboard the Going Merry in the animated short *One Piece: Django's Dance Carnival*. His crew includes Roronoa Zoro, Nami, Usopp, and Sanji. Set between the Arlong Park and Reverse Mountain arcs, the story unfolds on Mirror Ball Island during its vibrant dance carnival. Luffy wears his recognizable straw hat, red vest, and light-blue denim shorts, matching his East Blue saga appearance. Arriving amidst the festivities, Luffy and his crew plunge into a conflict with the fleeing hypnotist Django, pursued by Marines who recognize Luffy's 30,000,000 berry bounty. Django harnesses a giant disco ball to amplify his hypnotic powers, compelling everyone on the island—Straw Hats, civilians, and Marines alike—into uncontrollable, synchronized dancing that wreaks havoc overnight. Luffy's carefree and energetic nature shines through as he eagerly joins the carnival before succumbing completely to the hypnosis. Once the spell breaks, the exhausted crew escapes on the Going Merry, accidentally leaving Luffy behind. He remains on the shattered island, still dancing atop the ruined disco ball alongside Django, hinting the hypnosis might linger for them. This self-contained comedic side adventure showcases Luffy's established upbeat, impulsive personality in a lighthearted detour from the main storyline.