Netflix's Attempt at Monopolizing One Piece
It's evident that Netflix is striving to establish a personal One Piece monopoly, with both the anime and the successful live-action adaptation under its belt. Additionally, it is set to house the upcoming animated remake titled The One Piece. This concerted effort positions Netflix as the go-to destination for all things One Piece, signaling a potential monopoly in the making.
Usopp, Luffy, and Nami in the live-action One Piece
However, there's a fundamental problem in how Netflix distributes One Piece. Despite offering a plethora of unique programs, Netflix's release of One Piece is too slow to pave the way for a true monopoly. With only up to the Impel Down arc available at the time of writing, and a release rate of one story arc every few months, Netflix can't be the primary home of One Piece without overhauling its release structure.
A still from One Piece's Impel Down Arc
Netflix Is Too Slow To Have A True Monopoly
The main problem with Netflix's attempts at building a One Piece empire is its slow release pace. As the show is produced by Toei Animation and based on the manga by Eiichiro Oda, Netflix's sluggish release of story arcs impedes its potential monopoly. With Crunchyroll offering weekly releases of every episode, Netflix's current pace cannot sustain a monopoly on the franchise.
Luffy from Netflix's One Piece and a map of the Grand Line
To rectify this, Netflix needs to release story arcs of One Piece at a much quicker rate until they're completely caught up and able to transition into weekly releases. This transformation is crucial for Netflix to solidify its monopoly on One Piece in both animation and live-action.
Nami drawing the Grand Line in One Piece on Netflix
Why Is Netflix's Release Model For One Piece So Bad?
Netflix's historically sluggish release of anime in the west is holding the streaming service back. The platform's adherence to the binge model has resulted in poor handling of anime, including One Piece. While Netflix has shown improvement in how it handles anime, the release model for One Piece needs an overhaul to truly monopolize the franchise.
One Piece Netflix Live-Action Alexander Maniatis as Kuro
A change in how Netflix handles One Piece, similar to the quicker succession of released story arcs, could capitalize on the success of the live-action series and the upcoming animated remake. This change would position Netflix as the ultimate destination for all things One Piece, cementing its monopoly on the franchise.
Luffy just after performing a Gum Gum Pistol move in One Piece
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