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  • New BTS ‘One Piece’ Image Confirms Nami’s New Look Inspired by Unused Concept Art

    New BTS ‘One Piece’ Image Confirms Nami’s New Look Inspired by Unused Concept Art

    One Piece is only a few more weeks away and we’re slowly getting more and more teases of what’s to come. Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the popular manga will not only take inspiration from the original but even go beyond to take elements from Eiichiro Oda’s 25+ years of work on the series and its complex world.

    We saw that most of the Straw Hats’ outfits will be taken from various sources such as One Piece’s color illustrations as well as the various manga covers. A new behind-the-scenes post from the official One Piece Twitter account has seemingly given us a confirmation that we can expect a rather interesting costume design for Nami that might be familiar to those that have been with the series since its early days.

    Emily Rudd’s outfit with the orange-striped legging is inspired by the early design of the character of Nami before she was introduced into the manga. Early concept art featured her with similar black jeans, the orange-striped legging, and a white top. She even had her hair tied back but we won’t be getting the giant axe anytime soon.

    These kinds of teases showcase just how deep the love for One Piece is for everyone involved with the production. Even small things as the costumes are taken from Oda’s work. The fact they even found a way to include the concept art feels like a great way to let some of his earlier ideas finally make it into the story. Here’s hoping the show can live up to that love and go on for many more seasons.

    Source: Twitter

  • Eiichiro Oda had Two Demands for Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Series

    Eiichiro Oda had Two Demands for Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Series

    We’ve known for some time that One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda has been heavily involved with the production. He had a big hand in choosing who would portray the iconic Straw Hat pirates and had the final say if they would release the show. We would later find out that he even asked them to reshoot a few sequences to ensure they stayed true to his original vision as much as possible but were still open to some changes.

    Matt Owens, the co-showrunner for the series, has revealed in a new issue of Shueisha that Oda had quite a few requests for the development but highlighted two very distinctive ones. The first is that the character’s backstories are not to be touched and remain as their core motivation, which Owens seemingly fully agrees with.

    They’re so pivotal to who they are as people, what their dreams and motivations are, and how Luffy digs into that as he meets them and helps them rediscover those dreams.

    Matt Owens

    The second aspect is that they would focus on the different abilities of the characters. Even if that likely was going to be a big challenge in a live-action setting, they definitely wanted to stick to the moves and devil fruits that are an iconic aspect of the entire franchise.

    Specific devil fruit powers and other skill sets were all carefully crafted by Oda and a lot of imagination went into what different people can do and what the rules are with that.

    Matt Owens

    Going by the trailers, it seems that they definitely stayed true to those requests and went all out to ensure the Devil Fruits get the love they deserve. In an era that is scared of showing off a body stretching, such as with Ms. Marvel recently, they fully embraced that aspect and made sure to show it off even in the first teaser. So, here’s hoping we get a lot more once the series releases and potentially gets multiple seasons to fully embrace the wacky world that is One Piece.

    Source: ComicBook.com

  • Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Adds ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’s Ian McShane

    Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Adds ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’s Ian McShane

    While there are still some characters that we don’t know if they’ll appear in the first season of One Piece, we still have quite the cast of characters. We will meet many familiar faces from East Blue across the (hopefully) first season. Though, there’s a surprising addition that we may have not considered making the transition from manga to live-action. It seems the mysterious narrator will remain a fixture in this adaptation of One Piece.

    The big surprise is that the narrator will be played by probably the most well-known actor in the cast. Netflix’s press release includes the mention of Ian McShane voicing the role. The iconic actor marks the first Pirates of the Caribbean addition to the cast, as he famously played Blackbeard in On Stranger Tides. He also is quite famous for his role in the John Wick franchise and Deadwood.

    We will see just how big his role might be, as there’s a chance the narrator only appears in the opening if it replicates the original series. Though, they may have him be a recurring voice throughout, as the narrator tended to appear at random times throughout the manga’s run. It definitely is a great addition and an easy way to have a very recognizable addition to the cast without having to fly him in to shoot scenes. Perhaps they also know who the narrator is at a later point.

  • Den Den Murphy 31 – One Piece Day, OPLA, Gear 5 and So Much More

    Den Den Murphy 31 – One Piece Day, OPLA, Gear 5 and So Much More

    Suki and Joe are back to talk all things One Piece Day, which gave us a first look at the animated Gear 5, a brand new trailer for Netflix’s live-action One Piece series and so much more.

  • Episode Titles for Netflix’s Live-Action ‘One Piece Series

    Episode Titles for Netflix’s Live-Action ‘One Piece Series

    It’s been a long road since we first heard about the live-action adaptation of One Piece. All the way back in 2017, Eiichiro Oda confirmed that he alongside Netflix was working on the project. While the episode count has decreased from ten to eight, the wait for the series to finally reveal seemed endless. Now, we are only a few weeks away from it finally hitting Netflix and the official press offers some insight into the episode titles and a short description.

    If you want to remain spoiler free for any potential plot points of the live-action adaptation then only continue risking at your own risk.

    Episode 1: Romance Dawn

    Directed by Marc Jobst, Teleplay by Matt Owens and Steven Maeda

    Monkey D. Luffy, an optimistic young pirate with dreams of finding the One Piece, sets off in search of the loyal crew he needs to navigate the vast oceans. His journey begins when he helps Koby, a deckhand forced into servitude, escape an undesirable situation. While in Shells Town, Luffy meets Roronoa Zoro, a famed pirate hunter, and Nami, a Master thief, and the three form a tenuous alliance.

    Episode 2: The Man in the Straw Hat

    Directed by Marc Jobst, Written by Ian Stokes

    Luffy, Zoro, and Nami find themselves imprisoned on an island overtaken by the deranged clown pirate, Buggy. Koby joins the Marines and proves his mettle.

    Episode 3: Tell No Tales

    Directed by Emma Sullivan, Written by Matt Owens and Damani Johnson

    Luffy, Zoro, and Nami land in Syrup Village, where they meet Usopp, a local who introduced the group to Kaya, a sickly shipyard heiress under the care of trio of overbearing house staff. With the help of Koby, Vice Admiral Garp, a powerful marine, sets off in search of Luffy.

    Episode 4: The Pirates Are Coming

    Directed by Emma Sullivan, Written by Tiffany Greshler and Tom Hyndman

    Luffy, Zoro, and Nami fight their way through Kaya’s mansion, which has now become a prison. Usopp enlists the help of Koby, Helmeppo and the Marines. Luffy finally gets the ship of his dreams as Garp closes in.

    Episode 5: Eat at Baratie!

    Directed by Tim Southam, Written by Laura Jacqmin

    Luffy and the gang are tested in their ability to fight together on the high seas. They arrive at Baratie, a floating restaurant, where they encounter Sanji, a young chef with a love of fine dining. A duel on the docks shocks the group.

    Episode 6: The Chef and the Chore Boy

    Directed by Tim Southam, Written by Steven Maeda and Diego Gutierrez

    The group is ambushed by a threat no one sees coming. After a hard-fought battle at Baratie, Sanji finally follows his dreams, while another crew member shows their true colors.

    Episode 7: The Girl with the Sawfish Tattoo

    Directed by Josef Wladyka, Written by Tiffany Greshler & Ian Stokes and Allison Weintraub & Lindsay Gelfand

    The crew comes to the aid of a member in dire need of family.

    Episode 8: Worst in the East

    Directed by Josef Wladyka, Written by Matt Owens and Steven Maeada

    A new pirate crew is born.

    Matt Owens, one of the showrunners for One Piece, highlights that the show was built in a way that allowed for four two-episode arcs that each introduce us to the members of the Straw Hat pirate crew and focuses on the “spirit of togetherness and adventure.”

    Our whole season is set up in four two-episode arcs where we’re meeting a new Straw Hat, getting to know them, and finding where they fit into their world. It’s not only an origin story of how this crew comes together…It’s an encapsulation of the idea of found family. A spirit of togetherness and adventure.

    Matt Owens

    The series remains ambitious and with only a few more weeks to go, we’ll finally see how they bring this iconic story to life. Monkey D. Luffy’s journey for One Piece remains an iconic story that has yet to find its end and is about to start anew for a new generation that missed out on the journey a long time ago.

  • Mackenyu on How He Got the Play Zoro in Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Series

    Mackenyu on How He Got the Play Zoro in Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Series

    Mackenyu is no stranger to live-action adaptations of anime and manga. He appeared in the Rurouni Kenshin films as well as recently having the leading role in a multi-national adaptation of Knights of the Zodiac.

    Now, he has his next major role ahead of him in Netflix’s adaptation of the iconic manga by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece. In a new interview with GamesRadar, he shares what got him the role of Roronoa Zoro.

    I’m like Zoro, maybe that’s what helped me book the role!

    Mackenyu Arata

    The answer gets quite straight to the point, but Mackenyu also has a lot to show which makes him a perfect choice to tackle a character famous for his sword-fighting skills. He has worked with multiple swords in the past but does highlight that having to fight with three swords, one being in his jaw, did require quite a bit of training.

    I have experience using two swords simultaneously and have done live-action shows using swords in the past, but when it comes to three, that’s a different story. The training I did for One Piece was specific for Zoro and the skills needed to really be him. My jaw had on-the-job training!

    Mackenyu Arata

    It must’ve been challenging for the actor’s jaw to adjust to having to carry an entire sword. While it’s likely that they used some CG, he still had to hold a sword hilt in his mouth. We only got a glimpse of what he was capable of doing and we’ll have to wait just a bit longer to see his sword-fighting techniques in action once the first season releases on August 31st.

    Source: GamesRadar

  • Inaki Godoy on the Pressure of Playing Luffy in Netflix’s Live-Action ‘One Piece’ Series

    Inaki Godoy on the Pressure of Playing Luffy in Netflix’s Live-Action ‘One Piece’ Series

    Monkey D. Luffy is synonymous if anyone discusses the manga series One Piece. It wouldn’t work without him as its main protagonist, whose unique personality makes him stand out among the many Shonen Jump characters we’ve followed throughout the years. Now, Inaki Godoy has the challenge of taking on this iconic role. In an interview with GamesRadar from before the strike, he acknowledged the pressure of taking on this role.

    Of course! Of course! Of course there was a lot of pressure. There is a big responsibility to honor the work of more than 20 years of a man, you know? He’s been writing this since he was 17. Not only just honor Mr. Oda, but honor the anime too. Mayumi Tanaka, she has been performing this character for so long. And the way they’ve been doing the anime for so long too, and there are so many people who have grown up with Luffy, and the Straw Hats and the world of One Piece. So you want to respect that, and you want to honor that.

    Inaki Godoy

    Though, he goes on to highlight that his own experience from the manga also carried him through the experience. All that pressure became excitement as he took on the challenge of becoming Monkey D. Luffy in Netflix’s adaptation.

    But if there’s one thing that I have learned from One Piece, it’s that even though things are challenging, you have to find a way to have fun. So yeah, there was a lot of pressure, there was a lot of anxieties, but there was also a lot of fun! And there was a lot of love. And just like any adventure, it was exciting. You know, I was so excited to get to be a part of something this massive and so incredible, and it’s an exciting adventure.

    Inaki Godoy

    As Usopp actor Jacob Romero highlighted, the production had a lot of heart involved that could make it stand out from others. It seems that everyone involved with the production knew that this wasn’t going to be easy and the wait isn’t long until we can see if all their hard work paid off.

    Source: GamesRadar

  • Usopp Actor Highlights That Live-Action ‘One Piece’s Production “Has So Much Heart”

    Usopp Actor Highlights That Live-Action ‘One Piece’s Production “Has So Much Heart”

    If there is one thing many will take away from Netflix’s live-action One Piece series is that it’s one of those few productions where everyone involved seemed to truly care about the material. Eiichiro Oda was actively involved in the production. They were aware of the weight that this franchise holds, but in an interview with GamesRadar, Usopp actor Jacob Romero Gibson highlights the “heart” that went into this production.

    But there was so much heart involved in this production, there’s so much heart involved in One Piece, the story. And to me, I feel that it’s like the One Piece gods blessing us just with all this wonderful, trusting loving energy. And I’m like, the challenges seem so small in comparison to how wonderful this really all was.

    Jacob Romero Gibson

    He also highlights the beauty of the source material, which left quite an impression on him. What seems like a simple adventure across the seas with an unlikely band of pirates, quickly evolves into a story unlike many given how it explores important themes of our history.

    In a way it all seems so simple and basic, but the way in which these concepts are presented throughout One Piece’s story and the way they’re revisited it’s unbelievable, you know, it makes me tear up. I remember the first couple episodes or the first time that One Piece really got me, I’m like, “Oh my God, OK. I see what’s happening here. I see where we’re going in.” And beyond that, it’s also just deeply entertaining. Like, it’s also a great time. So, it’s a full-package experience for me.

    Jacob Romero Gibson

    Of course, adaptations aren’t easy, and Gibson was asked what he hopes people would take away from this adaptation. And, the one thing that the showrunner had already highlighted, was that this adaptation might be the jumping-off point for someone out there that hasn’t had the joy of watching One Piece.

    I hope that people see our show, and then go check out One Piece as it already exists. Go read the books, go watch the show. Like, fall into it. It’s such a wonderful experience. My dream is – even though the whole world already knows about One Piece – my dream is that someone, somewhere, somehow didn’t, and this show helps them come to One Piece.

    Jacob Romero Gibson

    It is a daunting task for anyone to try and get people to join an already gigantic franchise. One Piece has outsold even some iconic comic book characters that have existed for 70+ years. Yet, there ar still millions out there that haven’t given the show a chance, and this live-action adaptation may be the one to push them into finally giving it a shot.

    Source: GamesRadar

  • Jacob Gibson Shares His Favorite Usopp Fight from ‘One Piece’s Manga

    Jacob Gibson Shares His Favorite Usopp Fight from ‘One Piece’s Manga

    Jacob Romero Gibson has the challenging role of playing the lovable liar Usopp in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of One Piece. Not a single role in this series is going to be easy given just how beloved the original manga by Eiichiro Oda. Yet, the cast is one of the biggest selling points for this new adaptation and a new batch of interviews done from before the SAG strike.

    One big question for Gibson was how much he knows about the original manga and while he confesses he doesn’t have the deepest knowledge of the source material, he does, however, share what his favorite moment is. And, unsurprisingly, it’s the iconic fight in the Alabastsa Arc where he fought alongside Chopper against Baroque Works.

    Oh, man, you know, I’m still a noob. You know, I’m not going to claim that I have the whole canon in my back pocket. But one of my favorite Usopp fights is the Alabasta Arc, so. [deep laugh] With him and Chopper and [deeper, longer laugh] just that whole scene of him riding on the hedgehog, like, so funny. So funny.

    Jacob Romero Gibson

    The sequence is iconic and one of the most creative fights of the early era of One Piece. Here’s hoping that the series gets a renewal shortly after its release. Once actors and writers are paid fairly, it would be great if they get a chance to bring it to life once more.

    Source: GamesRadar

  • Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Series Tries to Maintain “The Spirit of the Original”

    Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Series Tries to Maintain “The Spirit of the Original”

    Emily Rudd has been quite open about her love for One Piece and the excitement of getting to work with Eiichiro Oda, the creator of the franchise. Now, she has the chance to play her favorite character, Nami, in a series that is famous for being goofy and silly. Yet, they still try to aspire to make a “grounded version.“

    I think there have been crazier shows done. And yes, it’s a little bit silly and a little bit wacky. But again, I think something that we have really focused on is just the heart of the show. It’s a really beautiful story. And I think it’s the adventure, it’s the play, but it’s also like real stories, real people. And so, finding the grounded version of it while still maintaining the spirit of the original was something that we tried to find the balance of.

    Emily Rudd

    One thing that Emily Rudd is very aware of is the importance of her performance in the East Blue Saga. Most of this storyline is built around the emotional arc and an iconic moment that defined many’s journey into the 25+ years of One Piece.

    Oh, I was so deeply aware that this was going to hinge on me. I mean, the scene that we are addressing was the one that made me a fan of the show. It was what locked me in, and I remember the first time seeing it, I was bawling. And every time I have seen or read it since, I cry. I think about it, I cry.

    Emily Rudd

    Especially that iconic sequence is something that the actress is well aware of, and probably put a lot of pressure on herself to ensure it is done justice. But not just her, the entire crew that is bringing the series to life wanted to make sure they pull it off.

    But that scene, because it means so much not only to existing fans, but to me, that was like, ‘I have to make it right. I have to make it right,’ and I really think that we did. Like the entire team really kind of turned it out for that moment.

    Emily Rudd

    She shares that what makes Namis stand out among the Straw Hats is that “she’s the brains of the bunch” as “she’s keeping the boys in line” throughout their voyage into the Grand Line. It’ll be interesting to see how she pulls it off with the hopefully first of many seasons of this iconic series.

    Source: GamesRadar