Eiichiro Oda's Bold Vision for One Piece Live-Action Unveiled

Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, recently revealed his ambitions for the live-action version of the popular animanga series at Jump Festa 2024. Despite dominating the industry for years, fans initially doubted the decision to adapt One Piece into a live-action series, given Netflix's track record.

Thankfully, the show defied the curse and paved the way for future projects. The eight-episode series gained massive success with high viewership, ranking among the top Netflix TV shows for three weeks after its release. At the recent Jump Festa event, big news for anime fans was revealed, including a special message from the creator of One Piece during the showcase.

Eiichiro Oda’s dream for One Piece live-action

The community has been blessed by Eiichiro Oda with One Piece; whether it's the anime or the manga, it has attracted a large global fanbase. Additionally, the Netflix series, the newest addition to the franchise, not only impressed existing fans but also became a favorite TV show for many new fans who were not familiar with the expansive world of One Piece.

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During the One Piece stage at Jump Festa 2024, fans were excited to hear about Netflix's One Piece remake by WIT studio. But there was more in store for them: a special message from the acclaimed mangaka Eiichiro Oda.

He expressed his thanks to the entire production team of the One-Piece live-action, as well as the talented actors who brought the animated characters to life. In particular, he extended his gratitude to Iñaki Godoy (Luffy) and Jacob Romero (Usopp) for their outstanding performances. He also admitted to being so impressed by the actors who portrayed Luffy, Nami, Zoro, Usopp, and Sanji that he hopes to see them become Hollywood stars.

For anyone who has not yet seen One Piece live-action, it is available for viewing on Netflix.

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Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I am thrilled about Eiichiro Oda's bold vision for the One Piece live-action adaptation. The success of the eight-episode Netflix series has proven that a live-action adaptation can be done right, and I can't wait to see what Oda has in store for us next. I believe that One Piece has the potential to become a global phenomenon, and I am excited to be a part of this journey.

I am particularly impressed by Oda's desire to see a Japanese manga win an Emmy or Academy Award. This shows that he is not only passionate about One Piece but also about the entire manga industry. I believe that One Piece has the potential to achieve this goal, and I am excited to see it happen.