“It’s the freaking wig, I don’t know why they did that”: Emily Rudd Didn’t Need Netflix’s Awful Nami Wig to Nail Her One Piece Debut

A fake looking wig didn't stop Emily Rudd from bringing Nami's character to life on Netflix!

Emily Rudd, One Piece

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  • Netflix's One Piece broke the live-action curse by becoming a successful adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's magnum opus.
  • Emily Rudd brought Nami to life with her stellar performance in the series.
  • One Piece fans complained about how the production downgraded the show with poor-quality wigs.
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One Piece’s live-action adaptation is ready to return for the second season and shatter more records along the way, just like they did in their debut season. The series is all set to continue the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirate Crew, featuring Iñaki Godoy, Emily Rudd, Mackenyu, and Taz Skylar in the roles of the iconic characters.

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Emily Rudd was outstanding in the role of Nami
Emily Rudd as Nami. Credits: Netflix

Even though the TV series is the first successful adaptation of an anime series, it managed to live up to the hype of Eiichiro Oda’s manga and anime. Nevertheless, there was one thing in the show that the fans did not like: Rudd’s orange for the role of Nami.

The fans couldn’t comprehend how bad the actress looked with the wig, and some fans were seen criticizing the platform for their horrendous work. Surprisingly, that did not stop the actress from performing phenomenally as the navigator of the Straw Hat Pirates.

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Emily Rudd Wins One Piece Fans With Her Mesmerizing Performance as Nami

Netflix’s live adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece broke the live-action curse, as the series smashed away the negative buzz that had surrounded the project prior to its release. The acting of the cast was phenomenal, especially the sterling performance of Emily Rudd, who won the hearts of ardent fans of the adventure series.

Emily Rudd's portrayal of Nami was out
Emily Rudd starred as Nami in One Piece. Credits: Netflix

The Fear Street actress’ phenomenal performance in the show breathed life into the fan-favorite character. Rudd’s resilience and showcasing the character’s fearless tendencies in the episodes, where she would insist on performing stunts by herself to make the scenes look more authentic.

However, that’s not all because she showcased a tight-knit bond with the rest of the Straw Hat Pirate crew members, especially with Iñaki Godoy, the lead actor who portrays the role of Monkey D. Luffy.

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Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, and Taz Skylar in One Piece. Credits: Netflix

The two showcased outstanding chemistry, which added another star to her iconic performance. As a result, the fans were united and sang praises of Rudd for navigating herself effortlessly and embodying the once-in-a-lifetime role. However, fans of the show were offended by one aspect of her character which they still could not tolerate in the live-action series.

Fans Despised Emily Rudd’s Orange Wig in One Piece

There’s no denying that Rudd has knocked the ball out of the park. However, the fans have one complaint in a particular department, and it is none other than her wig, which looks like an eyesore to every fan of the Netflix series.

Fans despised Emily Rudd's wig
The Straw Hat Pirate Crew. Credits: Netflix

Recently, in r/OnePieceLiveAction, a fan uploaded a picture of the actress, stating how Emily Rudd looks like her character even with blonde hair, and asked for the take on the rest of the fandom. The fans shared a similar opinion, where they criticized the production for making her hair look “fake.”

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Nonetheless, fans are optimistic that following the massive success of the first season of the show, the production studio will increase their budget on wigs and give Rudd’s Nami’s look more natural.

One Piece live-action can be streamed on Netflix.

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Written by Tushar Auddy

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Tushar Auddy, Content Writer. He has been in the entertainment industry for 3 years and is always on the lookout for a captivating story. He is a student of Linguistics and is currently pursuing his Master's degree in the same field. He has a passion for literature that runs deep and loves nothing more than getting lost in a novel for hours on end. When he isn't reading, you'll find him capturing the beauty of language.