2023 was a great year for One Piece. Not only did the series achieve success in the anime, manga, and live-action formats, but it also announced a new remake produced by Netflix and created by WIT Studios. The One Piece franchise is on a roll right now, as fans are waiting to hear exciting news about the remake, the second season of live-action, and the conclusion of the first arc of the finale saga.
It is truly groundbreaking to learn that one of Japan’s top animation studios, WIT Studio, will be taking on the task of bringing the critically acclaimed “THE ONE PIECE” to life for both current and upcoming audiences. It should be mentioned that the anime remake will only be available on Netflix since they will be handling the distribution.
As Netflix is handling the remake of One Piece and the live-action adaptation, they recently shared a video on YouTube, where the cast of One Piece live-action, Iñaki Godoy who plays Monkey D. Luffy, and Jacob Romero, who plays Usopp, reacted to the production announcement of One Piece. These reactions prove that they were born to play Luffy and Usopp.
Iñaki Godoy and Jacob Romero Reacts To The Production Announcement of The One Piece
In a recently released video by Netflix on YouTube, the live-action Monkey D. Luffy and Usopp react to the revelation that Netflix and Wit Studio will remake the anime in the upcoming The One Piece. While the video was most likely shot in December 2023, when the official announcement was made, their reaction to the news remains priceless.
When the poignant music intensifies and it is revealed to the duo that a One Piece remake is being produced by WIT Studio in collaboration with Netflix, they appear to be more surprised than before, suggesting that they were unaware of the remake. The entire video shows the shocked and excited at the same time as they are watching the production announcement of The One Piece.
As the video ended, both Iñaki Godoy and Romero stated that they are excited for the series to be released as soon as possible, and the world needs as much One Piece as possible. They also talked about how they are definitely going to watch the series as soon as it hits the streaming platform.
When Can Fans Expect the Release of The One Piece?
Fans have expressed both enthusiasm and excitement over Netflix and Wit Studio’s revival of the One Piece anime, dubbed The One Piece, since its announcement. As the anime reaches its 25th anniversary, it appears to be the ideal homage. This will give Eiichiro Oda’s magnum opus a new perspective and a side that fans have never seen.
The remake will begin from scratch, as the WIT production team has decided to adapt the manga from the beginning, specifically from the East Blue Saga. The East Blue Saga will include some of the best One Piece arcs, including the Romance Dawn Arc and the Loguetown Arc, which will not only set the tone of the story but will also introduce the major characters.
One Piece is notable for being the first anime to have a second adaptation in development while the original is still in production. Although no release date or window has been given by WIT Studio or Netflix, looking at the hype around the remake, The One Piece is expected to hit the streaming platform in 2025.
You can watch One Piece live-action on Netflix.
