Defying popular opinion and expectations, One Piece Live Action emerged as a meticulously crafted series that caters to both pre-existing and new fans. One of the few well-done live actions, One Piece has set the bar pretty high with its critically and commercially acclaimed run during the first season. Post Arlong Park, the story in the manga gets more complex, making its transition to live action a matter of concern.
As the wheel starts turning for season 2, fans have begun to voice their doubts. There’s some apprehension about the pacing of some of the better arcs. This has made fans wonder if the upcoming installation of One Piece Live Action will be as good as it’s predecessor.
To the joy of fans, there’s nothing to worry about, as Eiichiro Oda has shared a statement that casts away all the worries. The team at Netflix is truly dedicated to ensure that the end product is up to Oda’s standards.
Oda’s Statement Instills Confidence
Right before announcing the cast for season 2, the official social media handles of One Piece released a statement directly from Eiichiro Oda. Through that statement, Oda reveals that the upcoming season will cover all the arcs from Logue Town to Drum Island. He talks about his proactive involvement in the production and the stunned reaction his inputs get from the crew (he says it in a jestful manner).
He shares the extent of effort that everyone is putting in for this project. The most reassuring part of his statement is the mention of a verbal pledge between the makers and him. They have promised him to not release anything until they’ve gotten the green signal from him. This relationship between the creator of One Piece, the team at Netflix, and Tomorrow Studios instills confidence that our favorite show is in good hands.
Alabasta Arc Is No Joke
Even though the statement had no mention of Alabasta Arc, that’s what fans were mostly concerned about. The Alabasta Saga can be an anime in itself. All the arcs preceding the Alabasta arc set it up brilliantly. We get introduced to characters and spend time with them, before the focus shifts on them. This helps us get more invested in their character arcs, making their important moments more rewarding.
With all its key moments, Alabasta becomes an arc that is highly anticipated. Surprisingly, fans were happy to know that Alabasta won’t be included in season 2 of the series.
Once again, the reaction of fans is understandable as Alabasta is a pivotal point in the earlier stages of the story. It gave us one of the best One Piece villains and a crew member we all hold dear. And knowing that those who are working to make it all happen are as dedicated as we are, it is all the reassurance fans needed.
One Piece Live Action is available for streaming on Netflix.
