Building on the success she has had in her career, In season 1, the live-action series One Piece was naturally released. renewed for a season 2. The mangaka Eiichiro Oda addressed a drawing to the staff working on this new batch of episodes.
One Piece: Eiichiro Oda's gift
As As all fans of Japanese animation know, live-action adaptation projects are often tricky. The memory ofDragon Ball Evolutionlooms over our heads, and each of these projects provokes distrust and outcry. However, Some projects have managed to be well received by the public, like the film Nicky Larson and Cupid's Perfumeby Philippe Lacheau, acclaimed both by fans of the anime broadcast in Club Dorothée and by fans of Tsukasa Hojo's manga.
Given its teeming and wacky universe, there was reason to fear that Netflix's One Piece series would fail to generate enthusiasm among fans of Eiichiro Oda's work. But its launch in August 2023 proved the most skeptical wrong: the series was generally very well received. It must be said that Oda's involvement in the project allowed for a final result that was respectful of the original work and the fans. Quickly renewed for a season 2, the series One Piece must confirm the test with its next batch of episodes.
While the series' teams are in the process of bringing to life the Baroque Works saga, one of the most appreciated by fans of One Piece, Eiichiro Oda decided to support the production by sending them a gift: a beautiful drawing of Luffy, Zorro, Nami, Usopp and Sanji, accompanied by a little note: “With my immense respect for everything you do.“
It is not yet known to what extent Eiichiro Oda is involved on the live-action series One Piece. Indeed, the mangaka has just finished the breathtaking Egghead arc, and is working on the conclusion of One Piece. In any case, the Japanese author still seems to be keeping an eye on the Netflix series. In the meantime, we can't wait to see what happens next, even if this great actress will ultimately not be present in the cast despite fans' hopes.