Ever since WIT Studio first announced The One Piece to be in the works, fans were divided about whether to like it or not. Now, Attack on Titan director Masashi Koizuka seems to be in charge of the project and also responsible for changing people’s minds. Many fans questioned as to why a remake was even needed when neither the manga nor the original anime were finished.
However, the goal was never to redo and improve on what was made, it was to acknowledge that what has been made holds a special place in the fans’ hearts. There was a lot that made the people spiral, whether it was about ruining what was perfect or cutting out important sequences. However, director Koizuka has a clear idea.
Attack on Titan Director Won’t Compromise for One Piece
It was recently announced that Masashi Koizuka, the director for Attack on Titan seasons 2 and 3 would be in charge of The One Piece with WIT Studio’s animation. Toei Animation has been working on the original anime for decades now and the news of another studio taking hold of the situation was cautionary to begin with. However, in a statement shared by @pewpiece on X, the director’s words are anything but worrisome.
I’m facing this as a long series. If the people like what we’ve created, we know we would be creating this in the long-run. And if it does, it means this work is loved by many. I want to continue this for a long period. I want to continue this forever.
Many fans had found themselves worrying about how a new approach to One Piece could also jeopardize what made the original so good. While the episode count is intimidatingly large with a massive amount of fillers, most of them contribute to the overall growth of the characters.
Director Koizuka admitted that the remake would not be looking towards compromising the original length for the sake of it. The series is a long one and the fact would remain untouched. Moreover, the goal wouldn’t be to cut short the plot and focus primarily on the primary story. It would remain a story by the fans for the fans.
One Piece’s Biggest Competition Could Become Itself
For decades now One Piece has been on top of its game. In the shonen genre, it has been a dominating figure with Eiichiro Oda’s name sitting among the top most renowned and respected mangakas. Even as a live-action series came out, it quickly took over the world, showing that competition for the franchise wasn’t something that Oda needed to worry about.
Toei, pack it up.
— . (@prymbanega) August 11, 2024
I can't imagine how big the One Piece franchise will be in the next decade.
— Radelona (@Radelona) August 11, 2024
The One Piece by Wit and One Piece Live Action racing to Laugh Tale pic.twitter.com/Nvs2VJPbyl
— namelessscholar (@DrChoKong_38) August 11, 2024
Let's see if Wanji gets justice. Loei will be done
— Sundervivek (@Sundervivek) August 11, 2024
I cried when he said that 🥹
— ✩є๓เ✩ (@EmiiYuii) August 11, 2024
I'm so happy One Piece is so loved
The first look of the remake has just been released and fans can’t help but fawn over the animation style and story that WIT Studio has planned for them. Masashi Koizuka’s words only act as the cherry on top. Already having such a successful anime under his name gives him the utmost credibility.
His respect and approach towards the series give fans the hope that its success is inevitable. As a result, Toei Animation’s series could find its competition in its WIT counterpart in a manner that is both ironic and iconic.
One Piece is available to watch on Crunchyroll.
