Netflix shared an update for Eiichiro Oda’s live-action One Piece series. The update came in the form of an illustrated message from Oda, who also serves as the executive producer for the series. In the message, Oda states that the show is stills scheduled to debut in 2023 at a still unspecified date. Producer Marty Adelstein stated in a video message at Jump Festa 2017 that the adaptation will start with the East Blue arc.
We are in this together. Thank you Eiichiro Oda, for your trust. We can’t wait for the world to see what we’ve created. pic.twitter.com/ZhIhBDRwtW
— ONE PIECE(ワンピース) Netflix (@onepiecenetflix) May 4, 2023
After confirming the final release year, Oda then went on to say that it will not be finished until he is satisfied with the final product. He also adds that “each and every entity involved is working in sync.” Lastly, he clarified that the show will have 8 episodes, two less than its originally stated 10.
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From its initial arc, the show will broaden to more stories. Adelstein also went on to clarify that the show promises to create a “true One Piece” after he discussed the project with Oda.
So far, very little has been released about the series besides the initial cast and name for the first episode. The cast for the series has also not changed. As of now, the full cast includes:
- Inaki Godoy will play Monkey D. Luffy.
- Mackenyu will play Zoro
- Jacob Gibson will play Usopp.
- Taz Skylar will play Sanji.
- McKinley Belcher III will play Arlong.
- Jeff Ward will play Buggy.
- Aidan Scott will play Helemeppo.
- Morgan Davies will play Koby.
- Alvida will be played by Ilia Isorelys Paulino.
- Vincent Regan will play Garp.
- Peter Gadiot as Shanks
Netflix will exclusively stream the live-action One Piece adaptation on their platform. Tomorrow Studios, a partnership between Marty Adelstein and ITV Studios, is producing the series. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. writer Matt Ownes serves as the show’s writer.
The original One Piece anime is currently still ongoing. All 1000+ episodes are available to stream on Crunchyroll, and some episodes are on Netflix.