The long-running Japanese manga series One Piece, created by Eiichiro Oda, is getting a live-action version. The live-action version will follow the exploits of Monkey D. Luffy, a young pirate with ambitions to become King of the Pirates. Along the way, he’ll meet a colorful cast of people and face up against formidable foes. It is a popular pirate-themed manga that has sold over 516 million copies. It is the best-selling manga series in history, as well as the best-selling comic series printed in volume, making Oda one of the best-selling fiction authors. Oda was recognized as one of the manga artists who impacted the history of manga as a result of the series’ popularity.
The live-action adaptation of One Piece is a massive undertaking, and fans are filled with enthusiasm and anticipation. The series has been a big hit in Japan, and it has also earned a large international audience. The live-action adaptation will have a lot to live up to, but the actors and crew appear to be enthusiastic about it. Fans will have to wait and see what happens, but it is certain to be a significant event for the anime and manga communities.
Director Sullivan Talks About Eiichiro Oda Involvement
Emma Sullivan, the director of the live-action adaptation revealed during an interview how much Eiichiro Oda was involved in making the live-action ideal. He said:
“It’s big because you really want to make the fans happy because it means so much to them. They’re so invested in these characters. Particularly with ‘One Piece,’ you know, 23 years this has accompanied them through their lives, so it’s really important that you give it the due respect. Obviously, the lucky thing for us is that we had [Eiichiro] Oda-san on site. We always have him to check with, and if he’s not happy, we’ll do it again.”
The Cast of One Piece Live Action Adaptation
Iaki Godoy will play Luffy, Mackenyu will play Roronoa Zoro, Emily Rudd will play Nami, Jacob Romero Gibson will play Usopp, and Taz Skylar will play Sanji in the live-action version. Netflix and Tomorrow Studios will create the series, which is set to launch on August 31, 2023.
The series’ first eight episodes will cover the full East Blue Saga of One Piece. It means that the episodes will span at least 95 chapters of the manga and 45 anime episodes.
Source: Collider
