One Piece Live-Action Season 1 was a phenomenal success among anime fans all around the globe. In just eight episodes, the Netflix series proved that it’s indeed possible to make a great adaptation of an anime.
But the show wouldn’t have nearly been as successful as it is right now without casting the right actors to portray the iconic One Piece characters. While most loved Ińaki Godoy’s Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu Arata did a great job of bringing Roronoa Zoro to life.
Mackenyu Arata Took Offense to Be Asked If He’s an Anime Fan
Roronoa Zoro is a pivotal character in the One Piece manga and anime. Be it his iconic one-liners or unwavering loyalty to Luffy, without Zoro, the Straw Hat pirates would have never been a formidable force.
In One Piece Live-Action, Mackenyu Arata understood the essence of the character. Speaking of Arata, in an interview, he was asked if he was an anime fan. Arata, being an American-Japanese, instantly took offense to the question and gave a suitable answer to the ridiculous question.
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“What are you asking? I’m Japanese. Am I a fan of anime? I grew up with anime.”
Japan is usually credited as the birthplace of anime. Watching anime is a crucial part of most people in the country. Mackenyu may have been born in Los Angeles, but anime was an integral part of the 26-year-old’s life.
With his convincing portrayal of Roronoa Zoro, the future only seems brighter for Mackenyu Arata. Arata is expected to return to play Zoro in One Piece Live-Action season 2.
Is One Piece Live-Action Renewed for Season 2?
The opening season of the Netflix series featured only eight episodes, but it adapted until the end of the Arlong Park arc. Considering the fact that the series roughly covered 45 episodes from the anime, there is potential for several more seasons.
At the time of writing, the One Piece anime currently has 1080 episodes. Keeping that in mind, the live-action series can be easily renewed for not only the second season but more than 20 seasons if the show maintains its current speed.
As for season 2, the good news is that the show has been renewed for another season. But fans should hope for a release of the series at least until late 2024, with the prospect of the show being released in early 2025.
Until then, fans have more than enough content, thanks to manga and anime to keep them busy.
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