One Piece Creator's Candid Letter To Netflix Unveils Uncompromising Rules For Live-Action Show: An Honest Account!
One Piece creator, Eiichiro Oda, sets strict standards for the live-action adaptation, making it clear that he will not compromise the integrity of his beloved series
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One Piece's creator, Eiichiro Oda, has been heavily involved in the live-action adaptation and won't lie about how he feels about the show to producers or press.
Oda has praised the live-action adaptation of One Piece, stating that there is a genuine affection for the original content evident in every scene. With his active participation and endorsement of any significant alterations, this version has the potential to be the most exceptional anime adaptation to date. However, it is worth noting that while the adaptation remains loyal to the source material, it may not meet fans' preconceived notions.
As the wait for the adaptation comes to a close, Netflix unveils a letter from Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece. In the letter, Oda sets out rules for the upcoming live-action show. The show follows the journey of Monkey D. Luffy, a young pirate aiming to become the pirate king, and his crew in their quest for the legendary treasure. This series continues Netflix's trend of adapting anime into live-action, following previous attempts such as the Death Note movie and Cowboy Bebop show. However, unlike these previous adaptations, Oda has played a significant role in the development of the One Piece show. With just two weeks until its premiere, the official One Piece Netflix Twitter account shares the letter from Eiichiro Oda.
One Piece Seems Primed To Be The Best Anime Adaptation Yet
The post, depicted above, showcases Oda laying out a range of guidelines for Netflix when it comes to adapting One Piece into a live-action series. One notable rule is his commitment to being honest about his opinions on the show with both producers and the press, as he believes that "fans trust me." Despite this, the creator did express his appreciation for the adaptation, believing that there is an evident love for his original work "embedded in every single frame."
Prior to its debut, Netflix and showrunners Matt Owens and Steven Maeda repeatedly emphasized the involvement of Eiichiro Oda in the upcoming live-action adaptation of One Piece. Oda himself provided valuable insights on his collaboration with the team, going so far as to demand reshoots of certain scenes that did not meet his exacting standards for the source material. Owens recently admitted that working on One Piece made him the most nervous he has ever been in his career, but he also commended his partnership with Oda on the project.
The live-action One Piece show has garnered more pre-release acclaim than any other anime adaptation, despite the challenges faced during its production, such as the injury of star John Cho and the COVID-19 pandemic. The addition of Shinichirō Watanabe as a creative consultant, the original director of Cowboy Bebop, was noteworthy, although he admitted he did not have the authority to closely monitor the show. Watanabe only watched the opening scene of the Netflix adaptation, and stated that it did not resemble Cowboy Bebop.
As the creator, Oda holds the rights to the One Piece franchise, making it likely that any significant changes in the live-action adaptation would require his approval. This sets the stage for potentially the best anime adaptation thus far. However, given the challenging nature of adapting the source manga and anime, which balances cartoonish humor with serious storytelling, remaining faithful to the original story may not align with the expectations of Oda's fans. It will be intriguing to see if the live-action One Piece continues to adapt the extensive 1000-plus-episode anime if it meets these expectations.
One Piece premieres on Netflix on August 31.
Source: One Piece Netflix/Twitter
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