Summary
One Pieceseason 1 was one of Netflix’s most-watched shows of 2023, but it will soon not be the streamer’s only alternate way for new audiences to get intoOne Piece.Netflix’s most recentWhat We Watchreport revealed thatOne Piecelive-action was their most viewed show in the latter half of 2023, an impressive result that explains whyOne Pieceseason 2is happening. Many ofNetflix’s live-action anime adaptationshad failed, butOne Pieceworked both for fans of Eiichiro Oda’s iconic series and those who were just now getting to know Luffy.
The success ofOne Pieceseason 1, as well as the ever-growing popularity of the manga and the anime, has prompted Netflix to focus even more on this property. In addition to hundreds ofOne Pieceanime episodesavailable on the platform, the movies, and the live-action show, Netflix will be the home ofOne Piece’s upcoming anime remake.The One Piecewas announced at the beginning of 2024, and it may rival the live-action series as the best starting point for new fans who don’t want to sit through over 1000 episodes of the original series.
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One Piece Live-Action May No Longer Be Easiest Way To Get Into One Piece
Netflix’s Upcoming One Piece Anime Remake Looks Fantastic
The One Piece, Netflix’s upcomingOne Pieceremake developed alongside WIT Studio, is shaping up to be the best way for new fans to get into the story of Monkey D. Luffy. WhileTheOne Pieceis still in early development, Netflix recently revealed key pieces of information about the upcoming remake. Thefirst look at theOne Pieceremakeoffered a glimpse of what the new anime series will look like, with iconic moments from the East Blue saga brought from the manga to the screen but with a different style compared to the original anime.
Masashi Koizuka (Attack on Titan) will directThe One Piece, with Hideaki Abe (Jujutsu Kaisen) serving as Assistant Director.
Everything revealed aboutThe One Pieceso far looks incredibly exciting, including the team behind the project. With names involved in the making of modern classics likeAttack on TitanandJujutsu Kaisen,TheOne Piececould be a turning point for Netflix in terms of original anime. It should also completely change how people get intoOne Piece, offering what will arguably be the best way to do it.One Piecelive-action is currently a solid starting point for new fans, but a new anime adaptation that removes filler and emulates the pacing of the manga might be even better.
How The One Piece Remake Will Compare To Netflix’s Live-Action Show
One Piece Season 1 Compressed East Blue Into 8-Hour-Long Episodes
One Piecelive-action was not created to replace the anime, let alone to change the story too much and make it into something different. The Netflix series allowed long-time fans to see unique versions of their favorite characters while introducingOne Pieceto new audiences. Despite having been a cultural phenomenon for two decades now,One Piececontinues to find new viewersfrom all demographics, to which the live-action series is now contributing. Getting into a series that started in the 1990s is not easy, especially for those who are not familiar with anime.
One Pieceseason 1, as faithful as it was to the source material, had to make some significant changes to the manga.
Naturally,theOne Pieceanime remake will be much closer to the original showthan the live-action series by definition. Additionally,The One Pieceis promising to be a faithful adaptation of Oda’s manga that does not drag down the story like the anime often does.One Pieceseason 1, as faithful as it was to the source material, had to make some significant changes to the manga for its work. The live-action medium also has more limitations, not to mention how the show was meant to appeal to a broader audience and not just anime fans.
Is One Piece Live-Action Actually A Good Starting Point For New Fans?
One Piece Live-Action Is Different From The Anime But Still Faithful
After so many disappointingHollywood live-action anime adaptations, it may seem strange that an English-language live-action show is one of the best ways to get intoOne Piece. However, considering that the Netflix series captured the essence of Luffy’s journey and treated all the characters with a lot of respect,One Pieceseason 1 is indeed a good way to discover the world created by Oda.WatchingOne Piecein live-action is a different experience from watching the animeor reading the manga, which does not make it any less valuable.
One Piece’s manga
The creator’s original vision; has the “correct” pacing.
Not everyone is a manga/comic book fan and may prefer experiencing it as a show. It has over a thousand chapters.
One Piece’s original anime
It’s the way millions of fans have experienced the story; iconic moments throughout the show; great voice acting from the Japanese and English dubs.
Too much filler and poor pacing compared to the manga. It has over a thousand episodes.
Netflix’s One Piece live-action
Only eight episodes so far; relatively faithful to the source material.
It’s a different media and therefore has to make big changes to the story. It would take dozens of seasons to catch up with the anime.
The One Piece remake
Promises to be more faithful to the manga than the current anime. Modern animation, no filler.
It remains to be seen.
Netflix’sOne Piecelive-action has some disadvantages compared to the more traditional ways of followingOne Piece, especially the fact that a big-budget show takes a while to release a new season. However, I’m sure that those who discoveredOne Piecethrough the live-action series and enjoyed it likely sought to start watching the anime or reading the manga. Between the Episode of East Blue animated film, the Netflix live-action show, and the upcoming remake, there is no shortage of options for new fans to join Luffy’s adventure.
One Piece
Cast
One Piece follows young pirate Monkey D. Luffy and his diverse crew as they embark on a daring quest for treasure. Released in 2023, the film brings the adventurous world of the popular manga to life, capturing Luffy’s relentless pursuit of the legendary One Piece treasure.
