Netflix has unveiled the final trailer for its highly anticipated One Piece live-action series on its official YouTube channel. The much-awaited series is set to grace the streaming platform on August 31, 2023.
A collaborative effort between Netflix and Tomorrow Studios, renowned for their involvement in projects like Cowboy Bebop, Snowpiercer, and Let The Right One In, the live-action adaptation of One Piece promises to capture the essence of the beloved anime and manga. Spearheaded by showrunners Steven Maeda (Pan Am) and Matt Owens (known for his work on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Luke Cage), with Owens also contributing as a scriptwriter, the series boasts a team that understands the intricacies of bringing this iconic story to life.
The talented ensemble cast includes Iñaki Godoy as the spirited Luffy, Mackenyu as the determined Roronoa Zoro, Emily Rudd as the resourceful Nami, Jacob Romero Gibson as the sharpshooter Usopp, Taz Skylar as the suave Sanji, and many more. These actors are poised to breathe life into the beloved characters that fans have grown to cherish over the years.
The One Piece franchise, created by the visionary Eiichirou Oda, embarked on its journey with the launch of the manga series in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine on July 22, 1997. Since then, it has blossomed into a monumental work with 106 tankoubon volumes to its name as of July 2023, capturing the hearts of fans across the globe. This upcoming live-action rendition on Netflix marks another milestone in the franchise’s rich history, offering fans a fresh perspective on the beloved tale.
For fans both new and old, this live-action adaptation is set to provide an exciting new dimension to the world of One Piece, all while staying true to the essence of the original source material. As the release date draws near, anticipation continues to build, promising a captivating adventure that pays homage to the enduring legacy of One Piece.
VIZ Media releases the manga in English and describes the synopsis as:
As a child, Monkey D. Luffy was inspired to become a pirate by listening to the tales of the buccaneer “Red-Haired” Shanks. But his life changed when Luffy accidentally ate the Gum-Gum Devil Fruit and gained the power to stretch like rubber…at the cost of never being able to swim again! Years later, still vowing to become the king of the pirates, Luffy sets out on his adventure…one guy alone in a rowboat, in search of the legendary “One Piece,” said to be the greatest treasure in the world…
