Netflix set the bar for live-action adaptations, and with One Piece, the streaming giant managed to raise the bar even higher. The show has been winning acclaim from all quarters, mainly due to its storytelling, and how faithful it has been to the manga.
Given the success of the first season, Netflix immediately greenlit a second season. With the show set to return soon, the platform has made one addition that could change the game. Joe Tracz is set to join the series as a co-showrunner.
The Netflix show will have a new co-showrunner (Source: One Piece)
Netflix adds Joe Tracz as the new co-showrunner for the second season of One Piece
One Piece is adapted from Eiichiro Oda’s manga of the same name. Matt Owens and Steven Maeda developed the live-action for the streaming platform, and it was a massive success. And now, with the stakes being much higher,...
Given the success of the first season, Netflix immediately greenlit a second season. With the show set to return soon, the platform has made one addition that could change the game. Joe Tracz is set to join the series as a co-showrunner.
The Netflix show will have a new co-showrunner (Source: One Piece)
Netflix adds Joe Tracz as the new co-showrunner for the second season of One Piece
One Piece is adapted from Eiichiro Oda’s manga of the same name. Matt Owens and Steven Maeda developed the live-action for the streaming platform, and it was a massive success. And now, with the stakes being much higher,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
It is a well-known fact that Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece manga became a massive hit and is still regarded as the best live-action adaptation of an anime to date. The series was a massive hit, so we were not surprised when the series was renewed for a second season. As of the time of writing, the fans are eagerly awaiting the premiere of Season 2 on the popular streaming platform, and while a precise date has not been set, we can confirm that Netflix has revealed that the second season of the live-action One Piece series will premiere in 2025, which means that there won’t be any major delays.
The live-action series premiered on August 31, 2023, on Netflix and currently consists of eight episodes. It is expected that the series will resume filming in June 2024, which will give the studio enough time to make a great...
The live-action series premiered on August 31, 2023, on Netflix and currently consists of eight episodes. It is expected that the series will resume filming in June 2024, which will give the studio enough time to make a great...
- 4/24/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
The “One Piece” live-action series at Netflix is bringing in Joe Tracz to serve as its new co-showrunner for Season 2.
Tracz will helm the popular series based on the Eiichiro Oda manga of the same name alongside Season 1 co-showrunner, writer, and executive producer Matt Owens. Steven Maeda, who developed the series with Owens and was co-showrunner on Season 1, will step down but continue to serve as an executive producer on the series.
“Joe has brought a wealth of enthusiasm and experience into our second season that will help take ‘One Piece’ to new heights,” Owens said. “We’re incredibly lucky to have him as a co-captain of this ship. The best crew on the seas grows larger!”
Tracz most recently worked as a writer and co-executive producer on the Disney+ series adaptation of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.” He previously created the Netflix series “Dash & Lily” in addition to serving as showrunner.
Tracz will helm the popular series based on the Eiichiro Oda manga of the same name alongside Season 1 co-showrunner, writer, and executive producer Matt Owens. Steven Maeda, who developed the series with Owens and was co-showrunner on Season 1, will step down but continue to serve as an executive producer on the series.
“Joe has brought a wealth of enthusiasm and experience into our second season that will help take ‘One Piece’ to new heights,” Owens said. “We’re incredibly lucky to have him as a co-captain of this ship. The best crew on the seas grows larger!”
Tracz most recently worked as a writer and co-executive producer on the Disney+ series adaptation of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.” He previously created the Netflix series “Dash & Lily” in addition to serving as showrunner.
- 4/23/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Percy Jackson and the Olympians co-executive producer Joe Tracz has been confirmed as writer, executive producer and co-showrunner on the upcoming second season of Netflix’s breakout hit One Piece.
On the live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s beloved manga, he is working alongside returning Season 1 writer, executive producer and co-showrunner Matt Owens. Steve Maeda, who developed the series with Owens and served as Season 1 co-showrunner, remains an executive producer. Filming on Season 2 is expected to start in June for a 2025 premiere, sources said.
This marks a return to Netflix for Tracz who served as a writer-producer on the streamer’s A Series Of Unfortunate Events, based on the book series of the same name by Lemony Snicket, and as co-creator-executive producer on Dash & Lily, based on the YA books.
In his statement about joining One Piece, Tracz references his recent string of literary adaptations, and references’ Straw Hat...
On the live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s beloved manga, he is working alongside returning Season 1 writer, executive producer and co-showrunner Matt Owens. Steve Maeda, who developed the series with Owens and served as Season 1 co-showrunner, remains an executive producer. Filming on Season 2 is expected to start in June for a 2025 premiere, sources said.
This marks a return to Netflix for Tracz who served as a writer-producer on the streamer’s A Series Of Unfortunate Events, based on the book series of the same name by Lemony Snicket, and as co-creator-executive producer on Dash & Lily, based on the YA books.
In his statement about joining One Piece, Tracz references his recent string of literary adaptations, and references’ Straw Hat...
- 4/23/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The live-action adaptation of the extremely popular anime, One Piece, managed to live up to the fans’ expectations, something which is quite rare these days. With just the first season out right now, the series stands at a score of 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, whereas the audience score for the film is 95%. Needless to say, both fans and critics were more than pleased with the outcome of Matt Owens and Steven Maeda’s hard work.
Netflix’s One Piece
However, while everything seems to be right on point with the adaptation, it looks like fans have one complaint – the wigs. From Emily Rudd’s Nami to Chioma Umeala’s Nojiko, fans cannot begin to comprehend what went wrong with the wigs department over at Netflix and some even wonder if the streaming platform’s star series Stranger Things took up the entire budget of the streamer had for wigs.
Fans Complaint...
Netflix’s One Piece
However, while everything seems to be right on point with the adaptation, it looks like fans have one complaint – the wigs. From Emily Rudd’s Nami to Chioma Umeala’s Nojiko, fans cannot begin to comprehend what went wrong with the wigs department over at Netflix and some even wonder if the streaming platform’s star series Stranger Things took up the entire budget of the streamer had for wigs.
Fans Complaint...
- 4/23/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Jacob Romero starred in the TV series Greenleaf, which aired from 2019 to 2020. He played the role of Aj Delajae in 15 episodes of the series. However, he did not gain prominence as an actor until he starred as the braggart marksman, Usopp.
Romero, best known for his performance in the Netflix series One Piece, has recently given a sneak peek into the show’s second season. By answering fan queries and giving potential Season 2 spoilers, the actor gave an insight into quite a few things.
Romero along with his One Piece castmates enthralled the audiences with the live-action series. In a video for Netflix released on YouTube on Usopp’s birthday, Romero gave a sneak peek of the much-anticipated Season 2.
Jacob Romero Gave a Sneak Peek into One Piece Season 2
Jacob Romero | Source: bookofjacob on Instagram
On the occasion of Usopp’s birthday on April 1, a video was uploaded on the Still Watching Netflix channel.
Romero, best known for his performance in the Netflix series One Piece, has recently given a sneak peek into the show’s second season. By answering fan queries and giving potential Season 2 spoilers, the actor gave an insight into quite a few things.
Romero along with his One Piece castmates enthralled the audiences with the live-action series. In a video for Netflix released on YouTube on Usopp’s birthday, Romero gave a sneak peek of the much-anticipated Season 2.
Jacob Romero Gave a Sneak Peek into One Piece Season 2
Jacob Romero | Source: bookofjacob on Instagram
On the occasion of Usopp’s birthday on April 1, a video was uploaded on the Still Watching Netflix channel.
- 4/2/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
Upon his debut as the face of Netflix’s live-action One Piece series, Iñaki Godoy impressed everyone with his portrayal of Monkey D. Luffy, the amiable and upbeat leader of the Straw Hat Pirates and a highly recognizable manga and anime character. Despite his extensive experience as a star in Telemundo’s series La querida del Centauro and Netflix’s The Imperfects, the young actor was still relatively unknown.
Nevertheless, it is inspiring to see a 20-year-old succeed to this extent (he presently has over 2.5 million Instagram followers). The fantasy adventure series, which was based on the well-known Japanese manga series, made the Mexican actor extremely popular among youths.
Iñaki Godoy in One Piece
Any actor, though, is aware that a single role does not define a career. Though Godoy is appreciative of the chance to bring Luffy to life, he is aware that he is capable of so much more.
Nevertheless, it is inspiring to see a 20-year-old succeed to this extent (he presently has over 2.5 million Instagram followers). The fantasy adventure series, which was based on the well-known Japanese manga series, made the Mexican actor extremely popular among youths.
Iñaki Godoy in One Piece
Any actor, though, is aware that a single role does not define a career. Though Godoy is appreciative of the chance to bring Luffy to life, he is aware that he is capable of so much more.
- 3/24/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
The live-action adaptation of One Piece hit the seas one week ago andsailed straight to the top of the English TV list, plundering an impressive 18.5 million views in just four days of release. The series reached the Top 10 in 93 countries and debuted at No. 1 in 46. Based on Japan’s bestselling manga series in history, which has sold more than 500 million copies globally, the adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s sprawling tale currently has one of Netflix’s highest audiences scores ever.
But before Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) could sail across the East Blue to search for the mysterious One Piece treasure, he had to assemble his very own pirate gang for the adventure. And much like the young pirate captain in One Piece, showrunners Matt Owens and Steve Maeda had to find their own crew of actors who’d be able to bring the same spirit of Eiichiro...
But before Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) could sail across the East Blue to search for the mysterious One Piece treasure, he had to assemble his very own pirate gang for the adventure. And much like the young pirate captain in One Piece, showrunners Matt Owens and Steve Maeda had to find their own crew of actors who’d be able to bring the same spirit of Eiichiro...
- 3/6/2024
- by Phillipe Thao
- Tudum - Netflix
One Piece is coming back!
The highly successful Netflix live action adaptation of the beloved series was renewed for a second season, which is due to hit the streamer sometime in 2025.
To tide fans over, a new anime adaptation from the One Piece manga, called The One Piece, is already on the way.
In an interview with Variety, One Piece co-showrunners Steven Maeda and Matt Owens said they would “definitely [be] taking [things] one step at a time” on Season 2, so we should stay tuned to see the latest updates on when production begins.
In the meantime, we can expect a certain amount of characters to return based on the adventures of Season 1.
Click through to see who is likely back for Season 2…...
The highly successful Netflix live action adaptation of the beloved series was renewed for a second season, which is due to hit the streamer sometime in 2025.
To tide fans over, a new anime adaptation from the One Piece manga, called The One Piece, is already on the way.
In an interview with Variety, One Piece co-showrunners Steven Maeda and Matt Owens said they would “definitely [be] taking [things] one step at a time” on Season 2, so we should stay tuned to see the latest updates on when production begins.
In the meantime, we can expect a certain amount of characters to return based on the adventures of Season 1.
Click through to see who is likely back for Season 2…...
- 3/5/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
After the disaster that was M. Night Shyamalan‘s adaptation of Nickelodeon’s brilliant animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender. Netflix is here with another adaptation and the hopes for this one are kind of high because the last Netflix live-action adaptation of One Piece was loved by new and existing fans of the IP. Avatar: The Last Airbender follows the adventures of a young boy named Aang, who is the world’s only hope to defeat the tyrannical Fire Nation. To do that he has to master all of the elements and in this adventure, he is helped by Katara and Zukko. While, Netflix’s live-action adaptation is not a direct adaptation of the animated series, as it is much more of a dramatic and visual feast than the comedic animated adventure like the animated series. The fans seem to love the live-action adaptation, and if you also loved...
- 2/22/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Netflix’s adaptation of One Piece into a live-action series last summer wasn’t just a hit – it topped the charts as the most in-demand show of 2023. The pressure was immense, given the massive popularity of Eiichiro Oda’s original manga and its anime version. But Netflix’s series didn’t just meet expectations; it soared past them, quickly becoming a streaming sensation.
Since its debut, One Piece has been a juggernaut on Netflix, even securing a second season thanks to its overwhelming success. According to Parrot Analytics and The Wrap, the series’ demand was 52.8 times higher than many other streaming shows in the first 30 days of its US release. And the hype hasn’t died down; people are still talking about it!
This isn’t just a flash in the pan. One Piece’s live-action series not only leads the pack in Netflix’s streaming charts but also outshines other popular 2023 releases.
Since its debut, One Piece has been a juggernaut on Netflix, even securing a second season thanks to its overwhelming success. According to Parrot Analytics and The Wrap, the series’ demand was 52.8 times higher than many other streaming shows in the first 30 days of its US release. And the hype hasn’t died down; people are still talking about it!
This isn’t just a flash in the pan. One Piece’s live-action series not only leads the pack in Netflix’s streaming charts but also outshines other popular 2023 releases.
- 1/15/2024
- by Hrvoje Milakovic
- Fiction Horizon
One Piece star Taz Skylar shared his excitement about the hit Netflix series being greenlit for a Season 2.
Skylar's Sanji was one of the highlights of the live-action reimagining of Eiichiro Oda's beloved anime and manga, starring as the iconic Straw Hat chef.
Following rave reviews and astounding viewership numbers, Netflix finally gave the go-ahead to showrunners Steve Maeda and Matt Owens for a second season, something the creatives already teased in the series' first batch of episodes.
Read full article on The Direct.
Skylar's Sanji was one of the highlights of the live-action reimagining of Eiichiro Oda's beloved anime and manga, starring as the iconic Straw Hat chef.
Following rave reviews and astounding viewership numbers, Netflix finally gave the go-ahead to showrunners Steve Maeda and Matt Owens for a second season, something the creatives already teased in the series' first batch of episodes.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 9/25/2023
- by Klein Felt
- The Direct
With wildly popular manga “One Piece” now a hit series for Netflix, fans have been sharing their ideas about dream casting for future seasons.
This has resulted in fans calling for the show to cast Jamie Lee Curtis as Dr. Kureha, a 141-year-old physician who lives on Drum Island. The character is also the mentor/adoptive mother of Tony Tony Chopper, the doctor of the Straw Hat Pirates, who is expected to be introduced in the series’ second season.
“I will lobby along with the growing fan frenzy to become Doctor Kureha.”
Curtis is aware of fans calling for her casting, and took to Instagram to reveal that she’s up for the role.
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“Once the strike against the greed of the [AMPTP] is settled with a fair contract, I will...
This has resulted in fans calling for the show to cast Jamie Lee Curtis as Dr. Kureha, a 141-year-old physician who lives on Drum Island. The character is also the mentor/adoptive mother of Tony Tony Chopper, the doctor of the Straw Hat Pirates, who is expected to be introduced in the series’ second season.
“I will lobby along with the growing fan frenzy to become Doctor Kureha.”
Curtis is aware of fans calling for her casting, and took to Instagram to reveal that she’s up for the role.
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“Once the strike against the greed of the [AMPTP] is settled with a fair contract, I will...
- 9/24/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Jamie Lee Curtis has her sights set on a specific role on Netflix’s One Piece, and the show’s team appears hopeful about making it happen.
Curtis took to Instagram on Friday to address a growing fan movement pushing for the Oscar-winning performer to be cast as Dr. Kureha in the live-action project. Based on Eiichiro Oda’s manga series of the same name, One Piece focuses on a boy named Monkey D. Luffy and his fellow Straw Hat Pirates amid their quest for the titular treasure.
“Once the Strike against the greed of the Amtpt is Settled with a Fair Contract, I will lobby along with the growing fan frenzy to become Doctor Kureha in @onepiecenetflix,” Curtis captioned her post.
This led Matt Owens, who is the series’ co-showrunner alongside Steven Maeda, to write in the comments section, “Mommy dearest, that’s why we sent you that figure!
Curtis took to Instagram on Friday to address a growing fan movement pushing for the Oscar-winning performer to be cast as Dr. Kureha in the live-action project. Based on Eiichiro Oda’s manga series of the same name, One Piece focuses on a boy named Monkey D. Luffy and his fellow Straw Hat Pirates amid their quest for the titular treasure.
“Once the Strike against the greed of the Amtpt is Settled with a Fair Contract, I will lobby along with the growing fan frenzy to become Doctor Kureha in @onepiecenetflix,” Curtis captioned her post.
This led Matt Owens, who is the series’ co-showrunner alongside Steven Maeda, to write in the comments section, “Mommy dearest, that’s why we sent you that figure!
- 9/23/2023
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jamie Lee Curtis has officially declared her intent to lobby Netflix for a role in the second season of live action Netflix adaptation of One Piece. And showrunner Matt Owens is all for it.
One Piece is a fantasy adventure series developed by Owens and Steven Maeda. The series is adapted from the manga by creator Eiichiro Oda, who serves as a major creative consultant.
The franchise follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, wherein he explores the Grand Line in search of the mythical treasure known as the “One Piece” in order to become the next King of the Pirates. Curtis would like to play Dr. Kureha, who will be prominent in the second season.
“Once the Strike against the greed of the Amtpt is Settled with a Fair Contract, I will lobby along with the growing fan frenzy to become Doctor Kureha,...
One Piece is a fantasy adventure series developed by Owens and Steven Maeda. The series is adapted from the manga by creator Eiichiro Oda, who serves as a major creative consultant.
The franchise follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, wherein he explores the Grand Line in search of the mythical treasure known as the “One Piece” in order to become the next King of the Pirates. Curtis would like to play Dr. Kureha, who will be prominent in the second season.
“Once the Strike against the greed of the Amtpt is Settled with a Fair Contract, I will lobby along with the growing fan frenzy to become Doctor Kureha,...
- 9/23/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Former Disney TV studio executive and CAA agent Elizabeth Newman has joined Literate as its first new partner since the television-focused boutique management and production company was launched in early 2018 by founding partners A.B. Fischer and Dennis Kim.
With her background in television, publishing and book adaptations, Newman will manage a curated roster of film & TV writer/showrunners and will expand Literate’s business in representing screen rights for intellectual property creators, rightsholders, and estates. She also will work with authors, journalists, and playwrights transitioning to Hollywood.
This marks a return to representation for Newman who started her entertainment career at CAA. During her nearly 15-year tenure, she was a TV Literary & Media Rights agent, representing TV writer/creators, showrunners, producers, directors, and intellectual property, brokering major rights deals on behalf of bestselling authors such as Anne Rice and James Patterson.
At the end of 2019, Newman segued to the TV executive ranks,...
With her background in television, publishing and book adaptations, Newman will manage a curated roster of film & TV writer/showrunners and will expand Literate’s business in representing screen rights for intellectual property creators, rightsholders, and estates. She also will work with authors, journalists, and playwrights transitioning to Hollywood.
This marks a return to representation for Newman who started her entertainment career at CAA. During her nearly 15-year tenure, she was a TV Literary & Media Rights agent, representing TV writer/creators, showrunners, producers, directors, and intellectual property, brokering major rights deals on behalf of bestselling authors such as Anne Rice and James Patterson.
At the end of 2019, Newman segued to the TV executive ranks,...
- 9/19/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
One Piece is returning to Netflix for a second season. The streaming service has renewed the live-action adventure series based on the anime of the same name. Those behind the series at Tomorrow Studios had revealed that they had season two scripts ready to go once the current strikes end. The series was created by Matt Owens and Steven Maeda.
Starring Iñaki Godoy, Emily Rudd, Mackenyu, Vincent Regan, Jeff Ward, Morgan Davies, Jacob Romero Gibson, and Taz Skylar, the live-action series is set in a world where pirates and marines fight over control of the Blue Sea.
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Starring Iñaki Godoy, Emily Rudd, Mackenyu, Vincent Regan, Jeff Ward, Morgan Davies, Jacob Romero Gibson, and Taz Skylar, the live-action series is set in a world where pirates and marines fight over control of the Blue Sea.
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- 9/15/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Netflix’s One Piece, the live-action adaptation of the popular manga and anime series, has been officially renewed for a second season. The streaming platform announced the news with a video message from the creator of One Piece, Eiichiro Oda, who expressed his gratitude to the fans and the production team1.
One Piece follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy, a young pirate who dreams of finding the legendary treasure called One Piece and becoming the King of the Pirates. Along with his crew of misfits, known as the Straw Hat Pirates, he sails across the vast ocean, facing enemies and allies, and exploring different islands and cultures.
One Piece Trailer
The first season of One Piece, which consisted of 10 episodes, was released on Netflix on August 31, 2023. It covered the East Blue Saga of the manga, introducing the main characters and their motivations. The season finale ended with a cliffhanger,...
One Piece follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy, a young pirate who dreams of finding the legendary treasure called One Piece and becoming the King of the Pirates. Along with his crew of misfits, known as the Straw Hat Pirates, he sails across the vast ocean, facing enemies and allies, and exploring different islands and cultures.
One Piece Trailer
The first season of One Piece, which consisted of 10 episodes, was released on Netflix on August 31, 2023. It covered the East Blue Saga of the manga, introducing the main characters and their motivations. The season finale ended with a cliffhanger,...
- 9/15/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
There’s a version of “One Piece” that follows Eiichiro Oda’s original manga more closely. In the original story, the East Blue Saga chronicles Luffy and his pirate crew’s adventures right until they hit Loguetown, the last big port before they hit the Grand Line — a stretch of sea known for bigger, badder pirates and more impressive treasure.
It’s a storytelling formula that’s common in manga. You spend the first major arc building up your hero and introducing viewers to the stakes of this world and end the story right before the next major challenge. But instead of ending with a multi-enemy fight at Loguetown, the first season of Netflix’s live-action “One Piece” stops right before that, ending with Luffy’s (Iñaki Godoy) fight with Arlong (McKinley Belcher III). The culprit? Berries — er, money.
“There was a version of the season that included Lowertown, but it was 10 episodes long,...
It’s a storytelling formula that’s common in manga. You spend the first major arc building up your hero and introducing viewers to the stakes of this world and end the story right before the next major challenge. But instead of ending with a multi-enemy fight at Loguetown, the first season of Netflix’s live-action “One Piece” stops right before that, ending with Luffy’s (Iñaki Godoy) fight with Arlong (McKinley Belcher III). The culprit? Berries — er, money.
“There was a version of the season that included Lowertown, but it was 10 episodes long,...
- 9/14/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Just two weeks after the premiere of One Piece, Netflix has officially announced the live-action series has been renewed for season two. One Piece‘s creator and illustrator Eiichiro Oda even shot a short video – with the help of a Transponder Snail – confirming the good news. Oda hinted that season two will find the Straw Hat crew in need of a doctor, and then drew Tony Tony Chopper.
Oda’s message also asked fans, both those who love the popular Manga and those who were just introduced to Monkey D. Luffy and his ragtag crew, to be patient. The ongoing writers and actors strike is going to push back the start of production for the just-announced second season.
Eiichiro Oda’s full message:
“To the Straw Hat Grand Fleet: What did you think of Season 1 of the live-action One Piece? I spent a long time working on it with Netflix and Tomorrow Studios.
Oda’s message also asked fans, both those who love the popular Manga and those who were just introduced to Monkey D. Luffy and his ragtag crew, to be patient. The ongoing writers and actors strike is going to push back the start of production for the just-announced second season.
Eiichiro Oda’s full message:
“To the Straw Hat Grand Fleet: What did you think of Season 1 of the live-action One Piece? I spent a long time working on it with Netflix and Tomorrow Studios.
- 9/14/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
One Piece isn’t going to be a one-off.
Netflix has renewed the charming adventure series for a second season.
Executive producer (and creator of the original manga) Eiichiro Oda said in video announcing the pickup on Thursday:
“To the Straw Hat Grand Fleet: What did you think of Season 1 of the live-action One Piece? I spent a long time working on it with Netflix and Tomorrow Studios. It seems people around the world have been enjoying the show, which makes the hard work from the production team truly worth it. To everyone who’s been a fan of One Piece for years, and to those who experienced One Piece for the first time, thank you so much. Two weeks after the launch, I just received some great news: Netflix has decided to renew the show! The adventures of Iñaki and the live-action Straw Hats will continue onward! It’ll...
Netflix has renewed the charming adventure series for a second season.
Executive producer (and creator of the original manga) Eiichiro Oda said in video announcing the pickup on Thursday:
“To the Straw Hat Grand Fleet: What did you think of Season 1 of the live-action One Piece? I spent a long time working on it with Netflix and Tomorrow Studios. It seems people around the world have been enjoying the show, which makes the hard work from the production team truly worth it. To everyone who’s been a fan of One Piece for years, and to those who experienced One Piece for the first time, thank you so much. Two weeks after the launch, I just received some great news: Netflix has decided to renew the show! The adventures of Iñaki and the live-action Straw Hats will continue onward! It’ll...
- 9/14/2023
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
One Piece will take to the high seas again at Netflix, so don your straw hats and pack your seabags!
The streaming service officially renewed the hit adaptation on Thursday afternoon.
The exciting renewal news comes just two weeks on from its series premiere.
Eiichiro Oda, One Piece Creator, Illustrator, and Executive Producer, said in a transcript from Oda-Sensei’s video message, aka a Transponder Snail:
To the Straw Hat Grand Fleet: What did you think of Season 1 of the live-action One Piece?
I spent a long time working on it with Netflix and Tomorrow Studios.
It seems people around the world have been enjoying the show, which makes the hard work from the production team truly worth it. To everyone who's been a fan of One Piece for years, and to those who experienced One Piece for the first time, thank you so much.
Two weeks after the launch,...
The streaming service officially renewed the hit adaptation on Thursday afternoon.
The exciting renewal news comes just two weeks on from its series premiere.
Eiichiro Oda, One Piece Creator, Illustrator, and Executive Producer, said in a transcript from Oda-Sensei’s video message, aka a Transponder Snail:
To the Straw Hat Grand Fleet: What did you think of Season 1 of the live-action One Piece?
I spent a long time working on it with Netflix and Tomorrow Studios.
It seems people around the world have been enjoying the show, which makes the hard work from the production team truly worth it. To everyone who's been a fan of One Piece for years, and to those who experienced One Piece for the first time, thank you so much.
Two weeks after the launch,...
- 9/14/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Netflix has picked up a second season of One Piece, its hit live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s best-selling manga.
The announcement was made via social media in a special message from Oda himself.
“To the Straw Hat Grand Fleet: What did you think of Season 1 of the live-action One Piece? I spent a long time working on it with Netflix and Tomorrow Studios. It seems people around the world have been enjoying the show, which makes the hard work from the production team truly worth it,” he said, before adding: “Two weeks after the launch, I just received some great news. Netflix has decided to renew the show! The adventures of Iñaki and the live-action Straw Hats will continue onward!”
Oda warned fans it will “still take a while” for the scripts for Season 2, asking for patience. However, as Deadline reported earlier this week, One Piece is believed to have written material,...
The announcement was made via social media in a special message from Oda himself.
“To the Straw Hat Grand Fleet: What did you think of Season 1 of the live-action One Piece? I spent a long time working on it with Netflix and Tomorrow Studios. It seems people around the world have been enjoying the show, which makes the hard work from the production team truly worth it,” he said, before adding: “Two weeks after the launch, I just received some great news. Netflix has decided to renew the show! The adventures of Iñaki and the live-action Straw Hats will continue onward!”
Oda warned fans it will “still take a while” for the scripts for Season 2, asking for patience. However, as Deadline reported earlier this week, One Piece is believed to have written material,...
- 9/14/2023
- by Denise Petski and Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
“One Piece” has officially been renewed for a second season after dominating Netflix’s global Top 10 charts for the past two weeks.
The streamer announced the renewal on X in a video with the property’s creator, Eiichio Oda. In the video, Oda censors his face — a move that has become part of the creator’s brand — and picks up a signature “One Piece” snail phone.
“What did you think of Season 1 of the live-action ‘One Piece?’ I spent a long time working on it with Netflix and Tomorrow Studios,” Oda says. “To everyone who’s been a fan of ‘One Piece’ for years, and to those who experienced ‘One Piece’ for the first time, thank you so much.”
The manga creator then announces the series has been renewed for a second season. “The adventures of Iñaki [Godoy] and the live-action Straw Hats will continue onward. It’ll still take a...
The streamer announced the renewal on X in a video with the property’s creator, Eiichio Oda. In the video, Oda censors his face — a move that has become part of the creator’s brand — and picks up a signature “One Piece” snail phone.
“What did you think of Season 1 of the live-action ‘One Piece?’ I spent a long time working on it with Netflix and Tomorrow Studios,” Oda says. “To everyone who’s been a fan of ‘One Piece’ for years, and to those who experienced ‘One Piece’ for the first time, thank you so much.”
The manga creator then announces the series has been renewed for a second season. “The adventures of Iñaki [Godoy] and the live-action Straw Hats will continue onward. It’ll still take a...
- 9/14/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
No surprise here: Netflix is putting more wind in the Going Merry’s sails, renewing its live-action One Piece adaptation for a second season.
One Piece Photos: How the Live-Action Cast Compares to Animated Version View List
Based on Eiichiro Oda’s long-running manga series, One Piece follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew as they scour the seas in search of the titular treasure.
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- 9/14/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
The live-action “One Piece” series has been renewed for Season 2 at Netflix.
Netflix made the announcement on social media on Thursday, exactly two weeks after the series debuted on the streaming service.
Based on the popular manga and anime series of the same name, “One Piece” follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy, a young pirate who searches the Blue Sea for the mythical One Piece treasure. If he can do it, he will become King of the Pirates.
Iñaki Godoy stars as Luffy. The cast also includes Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji. Additional cast members are Vincent Regan, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, Morgan Davies, Aidan Scott, Langley Kirkwood, Jeff Ward, Celeste Loots, Alexander Maniatis, McKinley Belcher III, Craig Fairbrass, Steven Ward, and Chioma Umeala.
Matt Owens and Steven Maeda serve as writers, executive producers, and showrunners on the series.
Netflix made the announcement on social media on Thursday, exactly two weeks after the series debuted on the streaming service.
Based on the popular manga and anime series of the same name, “One Piece” follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy, a young pirate who searches the Blue Sea for the mythical One Piece treasure. If he can do it, he will become King of the Pirates.
Iñaki Godoy stars as Luffy. The cast also includes Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji. Additional cast members are Vincent Regan, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, Morgan Davies, Aidan Scott, Langley Kirkwood, Jeff Ward, Celeste Loots, Alexander Maniatis, McKinley Belcher III, Craig Fairbrass, Steven Ward, and Chioma Umeala.
Matt Owens and Steven Maeda serve as writers, executive producers, and showrunners on the series.
- 9/14/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Fans had every right to approach Netflix and Tomorrow Studios’ One Piece with trepidation. Live-action adaptations of anime and manga have had a troubled history of just being downright terrible, with some of them like Adam Wingard’s Death Note coming from Netflix themselves. Fans were on high alert from the moment the streamer announced an adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s beloved One Piece manga. However, as more information such as castings came to light and that first trailer dropped, I found myself doing something very much in the spirit of the Straw Hat Pirates: against all the odds, I dared to dream – and those dreams were answered.
For the unfamiliar, the basic gist of One Piece is that it’s an action-adventure series following Monkey D. Luffy, (Iñaki Godoy) a joy-filled pirate who sets out to sea in search of his dream – finding a legendary treasure and becoming the next King of the Pirates.
For the unfamiliar, the basic gist of One Piece is that it’s an action-adventure series following Monkey D. Luffy, (Iñaki Godoy) a joy-filled pirate who sets out to sea in search of his dream – finding a legendary treasure and becoming the next King of the Pirates.
- 9/11/2023
- by Josh A. Stevens
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
On August 31, 2023, Netflix began streaming “One Piece,” a live action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda‘s anime manga series of the same name. Developed by Matt Owens and Steven Maeda, the series focuses on the Straw Hat Pirates as they explore the oceans, lands and beyond in search of the “One Piece,” a fabled treasure that will make their captain, Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy), “King of the Pirates.” Closely behind them are the Navy, who want the loot for themselves.
The ensemble cast includes Emily Rudd, Mackenyu, Jacob Romero Gibson, Taz Skylar, Vincent Regan and Jeff Ward. With a score of 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 95% audience approval, critics and audiences have been praising the story, performances and stunning visual effects. The critics consensus reads, “‘One Piece’ captures the essence of its beloved source material with a charmingly big-hearted adaptation that should entertain longtime fans as well as patient newcomers.
The ensemble cast includes Emily Rudd, Mackenyu, Jacob Romero Gibson, Taz Skylar, Vincent Regan and Jeff Ward. With a score of 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 95% audience approval, critics and audiences have been praising the story, performances and stunning visual effects. The critics consensus reads, “‘One Piece’ captures the essence of its beloved source material with a charmingly big-hearted adaptation that should entertain longtime fans as well as patient newcomers.
- 9/10/2023
- by Vincent Mandile
- Gold Derby
One Piece premiered on Netflix at the end of August, and the producers are ready to put season two into production – even before the streaming service has officially renewed the series. Matt Owens and Steven Maeda are showrunners for the series.
Mayumi Tanaka, Kazuya Nakai, Akemi Okamura, Kappei Yamaguchi, Hiroaki Hirata, Vincent Regan, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, Morgan Davies, Aidan Scott, Langley Kirkwood, Jeff Ward, Celeste Loots, Alexander Maniatis, McKinley Belcher III, Craig Fairbrass, Steven Ward, and Chioma Umeala star in the series based on the anime series of the same name. The story takes place in a fantastical world where pirates and marines battle for control over the Blue Sea.
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Mayumi Tanaka, Kazuya Nakai, Akemi Okamura, Kappei Yamaguchi, Hiroaki Hirata, Vincent Regan, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, Morgan Davies, Aidan Scott, Langley Kirkwood, Jeff Ward, Celeste Loots, Alexander Maniatis, McKinley Belcher III, Craig Fairbrass, Steven Ward, and Chioma Umeala star in the series based on the anime series of the same name. The story takes place in a fantastical world where pirates and marines battle for control over the Blue Sea.
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- 9/9/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
We’re seeing and hearing from the cast in Netflix’s buzzy live-action series One Piece, based on Eiichiro Oda’s best-selling manga series in history.
Netflix has dropped photos of the series stars including Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji, along with quotes as told to Tudum.com about their characters.
One Piece has started off strong. The series adaptation soared to the top of Netflix’s English-language TV charts during its premiere week with 18.5M views from August 28 to September 3. The live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s manga is in the Top 10 in 93 countries and No. 1 in 46 of them, according to Netflix.
In One Piece, Luffy sets off from his small village on a perilous journey to find the legendary fabled treasure, One Piece, to become King of the Pirates! But...
Netflix has dropped photos of the series stars including Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji, along with quotes as told to Tudum.com about their characters.
One Piece has started off strong. The series adaptation soared to the top of Netflix’s English-language TV charts during its premiere week with 18.5M views from August 28 to September 3. The live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s manga is in the Top 10 in 93 countries and No. 1 in 46 of them, according to Netflix.
In One Piece, Luffy sets off from his small village on a perilous journey to find the legendary fabled treasure, One Piece, to become King of the Pirates! But...
- 9/7/2023
- by Denise Petski and Robert Lang
- Deadline Film + TV
On the heels of its splashy debut, the producers behind Netflix’s “One Piece” say scripts for a possible Season 2 are completed and that the next season could be “ready to air” in a year, once production is able to begin.
“We’ve got scripts ready,” Marty Adelstein, CEO of Tomorrow Studios, which produces the live-action “One Piece” in partnership with manga creator Eiichiro Oda and publisher Shueisha, told Variety Thursday.
Though production on a potential second season would not be able to begin until the SAG-AFTRA strike against the AMPTP has been resolved, Tomorrow Studios president Becky Clements says once they’re allowed to get going again, Season 2 could launch as early as next year.
“Realistically, hopefully, a year away, if we move very quickly, and that is a possibility,” Clements said. “Somewhere between a year and 18 months, we could be ready for air.”
Showrun by Matt Owens and Steven Maeda,...
“We’ve got scripts ready,” Marty Adelstein, CEO of Tomorrow Studios, which produces the live-action “One Piece” in partnership with manga creator Eiichiro Oda and publisher Shueisha, told Variety Thursday.
Though production on a potential second season would not be able to begin until the SAG-AFTRA strike against the AMPTP has been resolved, Tomorrow Studios president Becky Clements says once they’re allowed to get going again, Season 2 could launch as early as next year.
“Realistically, hopefully, a year away, if we move very quickly, and that is a possibility,” Clements said. “Somewhere between a year and 18 months, we could be ready for air.”
Showrun by Matt Owens and Steven Maeda,...
- 9/7/2023
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s “One Piece,” first announced in 2017, is now available. The first eight episodes of the show have just been released on the streaming service, featuring grand quests, epic fight scenes, memorable characters, and iconic moments from the immensely popular manga and anime. Monkey D. Luffy (Iaki Godoy) embarks on his epic quest to find the famed One Piece treasure and become the King of the Pirates.
For those who follow “One Piece,” it’s important to note that Luffy’s adventures in the live-action series are far from over. Therefore, the possibility of a second season for “One Piece” live action is debatable. Here’s everything we’ve learned so far about One Piece Live Action Season 2.
Will There Be a Season 2 of ‘One Piece’ Live Action?
Currently, the Writers Guild and the Screen Actors Guild are on strike, which means production for...
For those who follow “One Piece,” it’s important to note that Luffy’s adventures in the live-action series are far from over. Therefore, the possibility of a second season for “One Piece” live action is debatable. Here’s everything we’ve learned so far about One Piece Live Action Season 2.
Will There Be a Season 2 of ‘One Piece’ Live Action?
Currently, the Writers Guild and the Screen Actors Guild are on strike, which means production for...
- 9/5/2023
- by Md. Nahid Ull Islam
- Anime Alert
If at any point during your bingeing and re-bingeing of Netflix’s live-action One Piece you start to get the warm and fuzzies between two characters, know this: Not only was that “not intended,” but it’s also never going to happen.
One Piece Cast Photos: Live-Action vs. Animation View List
“One of the mandates from [manga creator] Eiichiro Oda was against romance on the crew,” co-showrunner Steven Maeda tells TVLine. “That is a hard no, as far as the manga and the live-action show are concerned.”
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“One of the mandates from [manga creator] Eiichiro Oda was against romance on the crew,” co-showrunner Steven Maeda tells TVLine. “That is a hard no, as far as the manga and the live-action show are concerned.”
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- 9/3/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Calling all treasure hunters: Netflix’s “One Piece” live action series officially debuted on the streamer on August 31, 2023. The fantasy adventure show is developed by Matt Owens and Steven Maeda and is an adaptation of the popular 1997 Japanese manga series by Eiichiro Oda. The plot follows the young crew known as the Straw Hat Pirates, who search the land and sea for the titular “One Piece,” the most famous treasure in history.
Meet the “One Piece” cast from the Netflix live action series in our photo gallery above (or click here for direct access). The main stars include Inaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp, Taz Skylar as Sanji, Vincent Regan as Vice Admiral Garp, Jeff Ward as Buggy the Clown and Morgan Davies as Koby. All eight episodes of Season 1 are now available to stream. The following character descriptions come from Netflix.
Meet the “One Piece” cast from the Netflix live action series in our photo gallery above (or click here for direct access). The main stars include Inaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp, Taz Skylar as Sanji, Vincent Regan as Vice Admiral Garp, Jeff Ward as Buggy the Clown and Morgan Davies as Koby. All eight episodes of Season 1 are now available to stream. The following character descriptions come from Netflix.
- 9/2/2023
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Spoiler Alert: This interview contains spoilers through the Season 1 finale of “One Piece,” now streaming on Netflix.
Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s bestselling manga “One Piece” launched Friday, giving fans their long-awaited chance to compare the eight-episode first season to its print and anime versions.
The manga takes place in a fantastical world where pirates and marines battle for control over the Blue Sea. Young boy Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) grows up aspiring to be the next king of the pirates, despite his inability to swim — a side effect of the magical “Gum Gum” Devil Fruit he ate as a child, which gave him an extraordinarily stretchy body as a gift from the sea, along with the curse that he cannot survive in its waters. In Luffy’s journey through the East Blue section of the sea while looking for the famed “the one piece” treasure...
Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s bestselling manga “One Piece” launched Friday, giving fans their long-awaited chance to compare the eight-episode first season to its print and anime versions.
The manga takes place in a fantastical world where pirates and marines battle for control over the Blue Sea. Young boy Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) grows up aspiring to be the next king of the pirates, despite his inability to swim — a side effect of the magical “Gum Gum” Devil Fruit he ate as a child, which gave him an extraordinarily stretchy body as a gift from the sea, along with the curse that he cannot survive in its waters. In Luffy’s journey through the East Blue section of the sea while looking for the famed “the one piece” treasure...
- 9/2/2023
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Calling all treasure hunters: Netflix’s “One Piece” live action series officially debuted on the streamer on August 31, 2023. The fantasy adventure show is developed by Matt Owens and Steven Maeda and is an adaptation of the popular 1997 Japanese manga series by Eiichiro Oda. The plot follows the young crew known as the Straw Hat Pirates, who search the land and sea for the titular “One Piece,” the most famous treasure in history.
Meet the “One Piece” cast from the Netflix live action series in our photo gallery below. The main stars include Inaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp, Taz Skylar as Sanji, Vincent Regan as Vice Admiral Garp, Jeff Ward as Buggy the Clown and Morgan Davies as Koby. All eight episodes of Season 1 are now available to stream. The following character descriptions come from Netflix.
Meet the “One Piece” cast from the Netflix live action series in our photo gallery below. The main stars include Inaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp, Taz Skylar as Sanji, Vincent Regan as Vice Admiral Garp, Jeff Ward as Buggy the Clown and Morgan Davies as Koby. All eight episodes of Season 1 are now available to stream. The following character descriptions come from Netflix.
- 9/2/2023
- by Marcus James Dixon and Misty Holland
- Gold Derby
One of Netflix’s most hyped originals has finally premiered on the streaming seas: “One Piece.”
From series developers Matt Owens and Steven Maeda, “One Piece” is based on the manga of the same name by Eiichiro Oda. It follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy), an optimistic young man who vows to one day be King of the Pirates. In eight episodes, Netflix’s adaptation was able to capture 95 chapters of the manga.
Because the live-action adaptation is so faithful to its source material, that means we can figure out roughly where “One Piece” wants to go if there is a future for this series. Wondering who that man was at the end of Season 1? Here’s what to know about Smoker and why he’s important to this show’s future.
Spoiler alert: Read on to learn how Season 1 of “One Piece” on Netflix ends
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From series developers Matt Owens and Steven Maeda, “One Piece” is based on the manga of the same name by Eiichiro Oda. It follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy), an optimistic young man who vows to one day be King of the Pirates. In eight episodes, Netflix’s adaptation was able to capture 95 chapters of the manga.
Because the live-action adaptation is so faithful to its source material, that means we can figure out roughly where “One Piece” wants to go if there is a future for this series. Wondering who that man was at the end of Season 1? Here’s what to know about Smoker and why he’s important to this show’s future.
Spoiler alert: Read on to learn how Season 1 of “One Piece” on Netflix ends
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- 9/1/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
This article contains spoilers for One Piece episode 1.
Marc Jobst has built a rich career out of the wide variety of heightened genre television that he’s directed. Jobst was involved with some of the strongest original Marvel series on Netflix like Daredevil and The Punisher, while also tackling some of the streaming service’s other prestige fantasy properties like The Witcher and Jupiter’s Legacy. Jobst has dabbled in some extremely exciting worlds across these many series, but none compare to the epic undertaking that he’s experienced in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of anime sensation, One Piece.
Marc Jobst, working alongside One Piece’s executive producers Matt Owens and Steven Maeda, has helped bring to life a special world of superpowered pirates that many said was impossible. Jobst directed One Piece’s first two episodes and in honor of the show’s premiere, he gets candid with Den of...
Marc Jobst has built a rich career out of the wide variety of heightened genre television that he’s directed. Jobst was involved with some of the strongest original Marvel series on Netflix like Daredevil and The Punisher, while also tackling some of the streaming service’s other prestige fantasy properties like The Witcher and Jupiter’s Legacy. Jobst has dabbled in some extremely exciting worlds across these many series, but none compare to the epic undertaking that he’s experienced in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of anime sensation, One Piece.
Marc Jobst, working alongside One Piece’s executive producers Matt Owens and Steven Maeda, has helped bring to life a special world of superpowered pirates that many said was impossible. Jobst directed One Piece’s first two episodes and in honor of the show’s premiere, he gets candid with Den of...
- 9/1/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: It’s been less than 24 hours since One Piece debuted on Netflix, but the buzz surrounding the series already fairly strong.
The 10-episode series launched on the streamer Thursday and, to celebrate, Netflix held fan events in 10 cities around the globe that drew thousands of straw hat pirates. Things kicked off in Los Angeles on August 24 and have traveled across the seas (much like Monkey D. Luffy himself) to hit Paris, Tokyo, Milan, Bangkok and more.
The events are just one part of an extensive campaign that Netflix has launched in support of the manga adaptation, which is expected to be quite popular.
As is expected in 2023, the streamer is also leaning heavily on social media to engage the fandom during launch and throughout the premiere weekend. In addition to its own social media assets, Netflix has also partnered with influencers across the globe to connect with current One Piece...
The 10-episode series launched on the streamer Thursday and, to celebrate, Netflix held fan events in 10 cities around the globe that drew thousands of straw hat pirates. Things kicked off in Los Angeles on August 24 and have traveled across the seas (much like Monkey D. Luffy himself) to hit Paris, Tokyo, Milan, Bangkok and more.
The events are just one part of an extensive campaign that Netflix has launched in support of the manga adaptation, which is expected to be quite popular.
As is expected in 2023, the streamer is also leaning heavily on social media to engage the fandom during launch and throughout the premiere weekend. In addition to its own social media assets, Netflix has also partnered with influencers across the globe to connect with current One Piece...
- 9/1/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix’s live-action adaptation of One Piece is finally here. Based on the popular managa of the same name by Eiichiro Oda story of One Piece follows Luffy (Iñaki Godoy), who is inspired by his childhood idol “Red-Haired” Shanks (Peter Gadiot) he makes his own crew and names them Straw Hat, and together they go out on an adventure to find the One Piece treasure which will make the King of the Pirates. Created by Eiichiro Oda and Steven Maeda, One Piece also stars Emily Rudd, Mackenyu, Taz Skylar, and Jacob Gibson. So, if you loved the live-action adaptation of One Piece here are some similar shows you could watch next.
One Piece
Synopsis: Monkey D. Luffy refuses to let anyone or anything stand in the way of his quest to become king of all pirates. With a course charted for the treacherous waters of the Grand Line, this is...
One Piece
Synopsis: Monkey D. Luffy refuses to let anyone or anything stand in the way of his quest to become king of all pirates. With a course charted for the treacherous waters of the Grand Line, this is...
- 8/31/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Netflix’s “One Piece” has a colorful, vibrant cast filled newcomers like Iñaki Godoy, who plays as Monkey D. Luffy, and some more seasoned actors like Vincent Regan, who plays Vice Admiral Garp. Netflix put in the work (seven years to be exact) to craft its live adaption of the bestselling manga series.
When “One Piece” creator Eiichiro Oda first saw Godoy, he knew that was his Luffy. Each of the cast members have created their own connection to their characters, and some loved and grew up watching them on screen as children.
Longtime anime fan Emily Rudd, who plays Nami, described her character as a member of the Staw Hats who sevves “like an older sister surrounded by a group of young brothers.” Mackenyu, who is Japanese, grew up idolizing his character Roronoa Zoro. He was so committed to his character that he even pierced his ears for the show,...
When “One Piece” creator Eiichiro Oda first saw Godoy, he knew that was his Luffy. Each of the cast members have created their own connection to their characters, and some loved and grew up watching them on screen as children.
Longtime anime fan Emily Rudd, who plays Nami, described her character as a member of the Staw Hats who sevves “like an older sister surrounded by a group of young brothers.” Mackenyu, who is Japanese, grew up idolizing his character Roronoa Zoro. He was so committed to his character that he even pierced his ears for the show,...
- 8/31/2023
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
On paper, adapting “One Piece” — a manga filled with rubbery protagonists, giant swords, fish people and flamboyant costumes — for live-action seems like a task as foolish as trying to become King of the Pirates. But for Tomorrow Studios CEO Marty Adelstein and partner/president Becky Clements, it was a challenge they couldn’t resist.
“Because it was such a big piece of IP, beloved all over the world, we’re basically masochists,” Adelstein joked to TheWrap. “We just felt that there was a way forward to do it. And if it could be done, it would resonate with all the fans around the world. It was a challenge we couldn’t not pursue.”
It’s also a challenge that’s already paid off, at least on some level. In early January, the teams at Tomorrow Studios and ITV Studios hosted a screening attended by “One Piece’s” creator, artist Eiichiro Oda.
“Because it was such a big piece of IP, beloved all over the world, we’re basically masochists,” Adelstein joked to TheWrap. “We just felt that there was a way forward to do it. And if it could be done, it would resonate with all the fans around the world. It was a challenge we couldn’t not pursue.”
It’s also a challenge that’s already paid off, at least on some level. In early January, the teams at Tomorrow Studios and ITV Studios hosted a screening attended by “One Piece’s” creator, artist Eiichiro Oda.
- 8/31/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
The casting team for the live-action “One Piece” series really lucked out.
In an article on Netflix’s site Tudum, series co-creator and showrunner Steven Maeda talked about why Mexican actor Iñaki Godoy was the perfect person to play Monkey D. Luffy.
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“At the center of [the story] is Luffy, who is this little beacon of optimism who just will never be told no or beaten down,” Maeda said of the character. “That’s the thing that makes [the story] special, that through all of this, Luffy is the one who perseveres and who keeps everybody on the right course. Even though they don’t know exactly where they’re going, they know what they want — he’s their guiding light in a lot of ways.”
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In an article on Netflix’s site Tudum, series co-creator and showrunner Steven Maeda talked about why Mexican actor Iñaki Godoy was the perfect person to play Monkey D. Luffy.
Read More: ‘One Piece’ Trailer: Watch The Straw Hat Crew Set Sail In Live-Action Manga Adaptation
“At the center of [the story] is Luffy, who is this little beacon of optimism who just will never be told no or beaten down,” Maeda said of the character. “That’s the thing that makes [the story] special, that through all of this, Luffy is the one who perseveres and who keeps everybody on the right course. Even though they don’t know exactly where they’re going, they know what they want — he’s their guiding light in a lot of ways.”
The new show, based on the classic Japanese manga, which also spawned a popular anime series,...
- 8/31/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Plot: Based on Japan’s highest-selling manga series in history by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece is a legendary high-seas adventure unlike any other. Monkey D. Luffy is a young adventurer who has longed for a life of freedom since he can remember. Luffy sets off from his small village on a perilous journey to find the legendary fabled treasure, One Piece, to become King of the Pirates! But in order to find the ultimate prize, Luffy will need to assemble the crew he’s always wanted before finding a ship to sail, searching every inch of the vast blue seas, outpacing the Marines, and outwitting dangerous rivals at every turn.
Review: Anime and manga adaptations come in two flavors: crap and cool. With the successful live-action takes on classic Japanese comics totaling a paltry number, fans are obviously hesitant when a new production is announced. For every Speed Racer, there...
Review: Anime and manga adaptations come in two flavors: crap and cool. With the successful live-action takes on classic Japanese comics totaling a paltry number, fans are obviously hesitant when a new production is announced. For every Speed Racer, there...
- 8/31/2023
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
As a school of adaptation, the live-action take on anime and manga is only slightly less cursed than the live-action series or film based on a video game. Yet remarkably, 2023 is set to be a banner year for both. In January, HBO premiered “The Last of Us,” the hit drama that takes the same somber, character-driven approach to a zombie apocalypse as the 2013 game. With rave reviews, major ratings and a raft of Emmy nominations, “The Last of Us” successfully bucked a multi-decade trend. A few months later, “The Super Mario Bros.” movie would repeat the feat at the box office, if not quite with critics.
Netflix may have eyed this trend with some interest as the global streaming service has prepared the launch of “One Piece,” a series adapted from the long-running manga written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. Similar undertakings have a checkered history, a fact Netflix itself...
Netflix may have eyed this trend with some interest as the global streaming service has prepared the launch of “One Piece,” a series adapted from the long-running manga written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. Similar undertakings have a checkered history, a fact Netflix itself...
- 8/31/2023
- by Alison Herman
- Variety Film + TV
Two years ago, Netflix debuted Cowboy Bebop, a live-action adaptation of the beloved Japanese anime about spacefaring bounty hunters in the 22nd century. I found this new version lively and thrilling, but I admittedly had never seen the original. For the most part, it seemed, the most interested audience for it were fans of the anime, and they did not like any of the changes made. Unsurprisingly, Netflix did not order a second season.
Now comes the streaming giant’s second attempt at the same idea with One Piece, a live-action take of the long,...
Now comes the streaming giant’s second attempt at the same idea with One Piece, a live-action take of the long,...
- 8/31/2023
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
It rarely takes very long for Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy), the irrepressible hero of Netflix’s One Piece, to announce his grand plan to everyone. “I’m going to be king of the pirates,” he declares, always with a bright smile that never seems to have known even a shade of self-doubt.
It sounds like a little boy’s fantasy the first time we hear it — and the second, and the third, and probably the hundredth too. But over eight hour-long episodes, that youthful pluck starts to seem less like a reason to doubt him than a reason to believe in him. One Piece is a celebration of the power of childlike wonder that itself feels like the delightful product of a kid’s imagination.
To be fair, there’s plenty of reason to be skeptical at first that the young man drifting alone in a run-down sailboat has what it takes.
It sounds like a little boy’s fantasy the first time we hear it — and the second, and the third, and probably the hundredth too. But over eight hour-long episodes, that youthful pluck starts to seem less like a reason to doubt him than a reason to believe in him. One Piece is a celebration of the power of childlike wonder that itself feels like the delightful product of a kid’s imagination.
To be fair, there’s plenty of reason to be skeptical at first that the young man drifting alone in a run-down sailboat has what it takes.
- 8/31/2023
- by Angie Han
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Eiichiro Oda, One Piece creator and executive producer on Netflix’s upcoming adaptation, says that he changed his mind about whether his long-running manga could get a live-action adaption after both technology advances and seeing Shaolin Soccer.
In a rare interview with The New York Times, the Japanese artist behind the best-selling manga in history discusses how Stephen Chow’s 2001 Hong Kong sports comedy inspired the live-action take and how he ensured his upcoming series — which follows a stream of live-action manga adaptation misses — would be satisfactory to fans.
“When I first started, I didn’t think there was any point in drawing a manga that could be remade in live-action,” Oda said. “But when I saw the movie [Chow’s] , it felt like a manga-esque world brought to life.”
It was at that point, he says, that he changed his mind — with a little help from technological advances. “I realized times had changed,...
In a rare interview with The New York Times, the Japanese artist behind the best-selling manga in history discusses how Stephen Chow’s 2001 Hong Kong sports comedy inspired the live-action take and how he ensured his upcoming series — which follows a stream of live-action manga adaptation misses — would be satisfactory to fans.
“When I first started, I didn’t think there was any point in drawing a manga that could be remade in live-action,” Oda said. “But when I saw the movie [Chow’s] , it felt like a manga-esque world brought to life.”
It was at that point, he says, that he changed his mind — with a little help from technological advances. “I realized times had changed,...
- 8/30/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix's "One Piece" series officially hits the streamer on Aug. 31. On Jan. 30, Netflix shared the first look at the live-action series (which is based on the beloved manga by Eiichiro Oda) in the form of a poster, where we see Iñaki Godoy as the series's main character, Monkey D. Luffy, from behind, wearing his iconic straw hat.
The "One Piece" manga series began publishing way back in 1997. In it, Oda tells the story of Luffy, a pirate who can gain magical abilities by eating a special type of fruit. He's determined to get the titular One Piece, which makes the bearer the king of all pirates. He and his Straw Hat Pirates - which include the sword fighter Roronoa Zoro, the sometimes cowardly Usopp, and the prince Sanji - face down all sorts of enemies on their quest. The manga is still running, but Oda said in August 2022 that...
The "One Piece" manga series began publishing way back in 1997. In it, Oda tells the story of Luffy, a pirate who can gain magical abilities by eating a special type of fruit. He's determined to get the titular One Piece, which makes the bearer the king of all pirates. He and his Straw Hat Pirates - which include the sword fighter Roronoa Zoro, the sometimes cowardly Usopp, and the prince Sanji - face down all sorts of enemies on their quest. The manga is still running, but Oda said in August 2022 that...
- 8/30/2023
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
Eiichiro Oda, the reclusive creator of One Piece, is praising Netflix’s live-action series adaptation of his bestselling manga title ahead of its August 31 premiere.
Via a “snail phone” given to him by One Piece star Iñaki Godoy and the cast and crew of the series, Oda affirms his approval of the adaptation in a video shared on the show’s verified Instagram account.
“As a Hollywood production, the action and VFX are great, not to mention the performances by the cast. But above all I want to call attention to how perfect the Straw Hat cast are,” says Oda. “It’s like you’re watching the Straw Hats in real life, which I’d love for you to savor.”
One Piece is based on Oda’s manga series about Monkey D. Luffy, a young adventurer who has longed for a life of freedom since he can remember. Luffy sets...
Via a “snail phone” given to him by One Piece star Iñaki Godoy and the cast and crew of the series, Oda affirms his approval of the adaptation in a video shared on the show’s verified Instagram account.
“As a Hollywood production, the action and VFX are great, not to mention the performances by the cast. But above all I want to call attention to how perfect the Straw Hat cast are,” says Oda. “It’s like you’re watching the Straw Hats in real life, which I’d love for you to savor.”
One Piece is based on Oda’s manga series about Monkey D. Luffy, a young adventurer who has longed for a life of freedom since he can remember. Luffy sets...
- 8/30/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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