Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score for One Piece: Breaking the Netflix Curse with a Stunning Twist!

Summary

One Piece's Netflix adaptation has received a solid 94% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, surpassing the show's already positive critic score.

The show's success, thanks to the involvement of manga creator Eiichiro Oda and nods to the wider One Piece lore, has shattered Netflix's history of underwhelming live-action anime adaptations and ushered in a new era of high standards. This accomplishment has sparked optimism for future anime adaptations on the streaming platform.

One Piece's Rotten Tomatoes audience score has been calculated after viewers watched the Netflix adaptation, breaking a curse for the streaming platform. The beloved long-running manga by Eiichiro Oda, which has also been adapted into a successful anime by Toei Animation, tells the story of Monkey D. Luffy (played by Iñaki Godoy) and his pirate crew's quest for a mysterious treasure that would secure Luffy's place as a legendary captain in history.

While critics have praised Netflix's adaptation of One Piece, audiences have now taken to Rotten Tomatoes to share their own opinions after the show's release on the streaming platform. With over 2,500 user-submitted reviews, One Piece has achieved a remarkable audience score of 94%, surpassing the show's critic score of 81%. This positive outcome is significant, considering Netflix's previous track record with adapting popular anime shows.

How Netflix's One Piece Broke The Streaming Service's Anime Curse

With One Piece's extensive and ongoing storyline and Netflix's previous mishandling of live-action anime adaptations, there was great apprehension surrounding the series. Despite this, promotional material left viewers hopeful. The main concern revolved around Netflix's commitment to adapting a series with nearly 2000 chapters and whether they would make appropriate changes to the live-action version. Furthermore, previous anime adaptations like Death Note and Cowboy Bebop failed to resonate with both new and existing viewers.

Yet, One Piece appears to have not only shattered Netflix's poor track record in bringing anime to live-action but also set a new standard for future adaptations. While the show takes its time exploring the early chapters of Luffy's adventures to accommodate newcomers, it also includes subtle references to the broader One Piece mythology that longtime fans will appreciate. Additionally, the involvement of the creator, Oda, contributed significantly to the adaptation's success. Oda had impressive creative oversight over Netflix's One Piece and even had the authority to request reshoots to align them with his vision.

The platform's anime future is filled with optimism as critics and audiences alike agree on One Piece's quality and faithfulness to the source. The overwhelming praise shows a strong desire to witness more of Luffy's adventure, although a season 2 is not yet confirmed. Additionally, the success of One Piece in breaking Netflix's trend of poorly adapted anime has generated even more optimism for the service's other anime adaptations, such as the Duffer Brother's new Death Note adaptation and the My Hero Academia movie.