Summary
One Piece’s anime remake, titled “The One Piece” is seeing progress after being announced in December 2023, and the director of the series just gave one of the best news fans could hear. Although the series is still far from being released, fans can rest easy knowing it is in capable and passionate hands.
During this year’sOne PieceDay, many came together to celebrate the iconic adventure series, and there were amazing announcements such asOne Piece Film Red’s return to cinemas. However, the highlight wasa sneak peek into the remakeand any news regarding the project.
In an interview with the character designer Kyoji Asano, producer Ryoma Kawamura, and studio executive Tetsuya Nakatake, director Masashi Koizuka revealed thathe wants to continue making the anime for a long time. This means the team is ready to take on all 1000+ chapters of One Piece and reanimate it.
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The interview revealed that a lot of planning went into this project, with4 years of preparation before it was announced. All the core staff happily jumped on board as soon as they were invited to work on it, which is very reassuring given the huge scope of aOne Pieceremake. Based on the concept ideas and stills, theOne Pieceremake will begin by covering the first four arcs, from Romance Dawn to Baratie. Although the director wants to cover most of the manga, there is still one thing stopping him.
Whether the series is greenlit for more seasons isentirely dependent on the reception from fans. If it is popular enough, it will surely go on for a very long time but there is no guarantee that it will cover the entirety of the original series. Although it is impossible to tell if the series does blow up, there is a very good chance it will. BesidesOne Piecebeing a multi-billion dollar franchise and arguably the biggest anime right now, the series has found a home on Netflix, where it dominates streaming. Fans are also excited to see ifthe remake will fix some of the issues ofOne Piece’s first anime.
With the incredible staff that madeAttack On Titanthe visual masterpiece it is, the upcomingOne Pieceanime remake is definitely a must-see given the anticipations and expectations behind it. A dedicated staff that wants earnestly to depict Luffy’s journey, together with the blessing of the creator, Eichiro Oda, and the backing of the biggest streaming platform make it a recipe for success.
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The One Piece anime began in 1999 and follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy, a boy with rubber-like abilities, as he embarks on a journey to find the legendary treasure “One Piece.” Inspired by the pirate Shanks, Luffy aims to become the King of the Pirates, accompanied by a diverse crew.
