One Piece Season 2: Producers' Response Leaves Fans Thrilled and Confident
One Piece season 2 renewal is highly anticipated with overwhelming confidence from the producers, making it very likely to happen
Summary
Producers of the live-action One Piece series are confident about the chances of a season 2 renewal.
The show has surpassed expectations on Netflix, and the manga adaptation is anticipated to premiere as the top-ranked series.
The CEO of Tomorrow Studios anticipates receiving communication from Netflix in the upcoming week or two.
The producers of the One Piece live-action series express great confidence in the likelihood of a season 2 renewal. The series, developed by Steven Maeda and Matt Owens, is based on the popular manga of the same name and follows the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates as they search for a legendary treasure that will make their captain, Monkey D. Luffy, the King of the Pirates. Despite the show only premiering in late August, indications are already pointing towards its return for a second season.
During an interview with Variety, the CEO and president of Tomorrow Studios, the production company behind the series, openly discuss the show's performance and the prospects of a second season. Tomorrow Studios' president, Becky Clements, mentions that they anticipated the manga adaptation would debut strongly, but is surprised by the show's success on Netflix, exceeding their expectations. Marty Adelstein, the CEO of Tomorrow Studios, elaborates further, expressing his belief that an announcement regarding season 2 may come within the next week or two. Their quotes can be found below.
CLEMENTS: We were aware that Netflix tends to keep their plans a secret until after the release. Given their support for the title, we anticipated it to be at the top, considering their research and algorithms. However, during our follow-up calls after the release, we were pleasantly surprised to hear that we have exceeded expectations.
ADELSTEIN: It seems like Netflix is currently considering different options, such as the number of episodes and whether to split them. They are taking this week to figure it out, and we anticipate receiving an update from them in the next one to two weeks. There is a strong determination to continue the show and develop a long-term strategy, so we are eagerly awaiting their decision.
Why One Piece Is Likely To Be Renewed
In the same interview, the producers expressed confidence in proceeding with One Piece season 2 once the current strikes are resolved. Despite being recently released, the show has already made significant waves. Within a short span of time, it emerged as the number one show in 84 countries, surpassing even popular Netflix series like Wednesday and Stranger Things season 4, which reached only 83 countries.
The impressive numbers continued to soar. Within the first four days of its release, One Piece season 1 topped Netflix's charts with 18.5 million views. This viewership is expected to further increase in the upcoming weeks as more subscribers tune in to watch the show. These milestones reflect the resounding success of the manga adaptation, strengthening the likelihood of a season 2.
One Piece stands out among Netflix's manga and anime adaptations for its impressive critical reception. With a remarkable score of 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 51 reviews, and an audience rating soaring even higher at 96%, the series has garnered well-deserved praise. While the fate of this captivating fantasy adventure in the long run is uncertain, the producers' unwavering confidence suggests the possibility of a second installment in the making.
