One Piece Live Action Makes Waves with MUAHS Recognition
Netflix's One Piece Live Action adaptation makes history with a prestigious MUAHS nomination This recognition by the Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild sets the stage for a promising future for the beloved series Exciting times lie ahead for fans of this highly anticipated production
On January 2, 2024, the Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild announced that the Netflix adaptation of One Piece Live Action had been nominated for an award. The series was recognized in the Best Hair Styling in the Children and Teen Television Programming category for the 11th annual MUAHS Awards. Amanda Ross-McDonald, Vera Alimanova, Odette Rebok, and Ermine Kirstein-Venter were all credited for the nomination of the series, marking a historic moment as no other live action adaptation of an anime property had received nominations in this category before.
One Piece Live Action’s historic nomination in the MUAHS Awards sets up promising future for Netflix property
The One Piece Live Action adaptation is also making history as only the second anime adaptation to receive a MUAHS nomination. The first was the 2017 Ghost in the Shell live-action film, which was nominated for the Best Contemporary Make-Up award, with make-up artists Deborah La Mia Denaver and Jane O’Kane specifically credited.
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The nomination of Netflix’s One Piece Live Action adaptation is a historic milestone with significant implications for the future. Not only does it speak to the adaptation’s quality, but it also opens the door for more anime and manga series live action adaptations to be recognized. Despite initial doubts, the adaptation has proven to be successful, with fan reception and award recognition solidifying its quality. The series premiered on August 31, 2023, and quickly earned a second season announcement, making it the fastest second season announcement in Netflix original history.
The show has held the top spot on Netflix's global English-language TV list for three consecutive weeks, a remarkable achievement. Produced by Tomorrow Studios, the series was written by Matt Owens and co-showrun by Steven Maeda. Maeda also worked as an executive producer with Becky Clements.
The One Piece Live Action series is based on Eiichiro Oda's popular manga series, which debuted in 1997 and continues to this day. With over half-a-billion copies in circulation worldwide, Oda's manga is a best-seller and widely considered one of the greatest of all time. Stay updated on all One Piece anime, manga, film, and live-action news as 2023 unfolds.
Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z netizen, I am thrilled about the MUAHS recognition for the One Piece Live Action adaptation. This nomination is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the hair and makeup artists involved in bringing the beloved anime series to life. It's exciting to see that live-action adaptations of anime and manga are finally getting the recognition they deserve, and I hope this opens the door for more such adaptations in the future.
The success of the One Piece Live Action adaptation is a clear indication that there is a strong demand for high-quality live-action adaptations of popular anime and manga series. I believe that this trend will continue to grow in the coming years, and I can't wait to see what other amazing adaptations we will get to enjoy.
