![]() Netflix’s One Piece marks a definite turn in that sour reputation. Just like superhero films before them, live-action anime has had a rough go in Hollywood, but every streak must end. ![]() energetic cross between “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Scott Pilgrim,” with a dash of “Doctor Who”-style camp… a bighearted, swashbuckling answer to “Stranger Things.” If you want a fun swashbuckler to while away your Labor Day weekend, you could do a lot worse than One Piece. It is far from a masterpiece, but much is here to latch onto. The One Piece live action show is an incredibly fun watch for both old and new fans alike. The legions of existing fans will likely eagerly enlist in this ocean-faring adventure, and who knows, they might find plenty of company still, those who just want to see what the fuss is all about will likely be left feeling high and dry. While fans of the anime might find a lot to love here, the live-action series is likely not the best way for uninitiated viewers to experience Oda’s globally renowned story for the first time. Alison de Souza, The Straits Times (Singapore) You do not have to know anything about the Japanese graphic novels to get lost in this story of a wannabe pirate in search of adventure - and perhaps a surrogate family. One which proves sea-worthy for newcomers, at least. One Piece is a lot of things all at once, in the end, but above all else an adventure. Given everything stacked against it, it’s pretty impressive how much Netflix’s version fits into such a short season, and it’ll be a relief for novices and die-hard fans alike that the end result is an enjoyable summer binge-watch. Jeff Ward in One Piece (Photo by Netflix)Ī sweet, spirited adventure to delight your inner child. One Piece sets a new gold standard for live-action adaptations of beloved anime classics. Angelica Jade Bastién, New York Magazine/Vulture/a> In simply accepting… small yet crucial oddities, Netflix’s One Piece proves its willingness to hold on to what makes the original property so fantastic. Maybe we’d see it, if the show came from anywhere else. There is real treasure to be found here, a genuine celebration of Eiichiro Oda’s work just under the surface of these eight episodes. I’m legitimately surprised at how well they pulled it off, and the changes they made don’t change the enjoyment of the story at all.Īn entertaining adaptation that’s hindered by a desire to recreate every major event found in its source material. If the best result one can hope for is an approximation of the original, close or far, what does this version of “One Piece” provide that the original can’t?įor what it’s worth, the show is just damn good and a very successful adaptation. Pramit Chatterjee, Digital Mafia Talkies It’s essentially a Cliffs Notes version of the anime that thinks it is being over-the-top and eccentric by shoving the camera into the faces of the actors. To an even greater extent than the Netflix “Cowboy Bebop,” the Netflix “One Piece” feels bland and generic. It’s the fun, quirky adaptation that One Piece fans and newbies alike deserve. ![]() Read on to find out what critics are saying about season 1 of One Piece.Ĭlick image to open full poster in a new tab. ![]() Monkey is joined by his Straw Hat Pirates crew: Roronoa Zoro ( Mackenyu), a deadly pirate hunter and expert swordsman cook Sanji ( Taz Skylar), who’s as deadly as his food is delicious navigator Nami ( Emily Rudd) is a quick-witted cartographer and a master thief and Usopp (Jacob Romero), a sharpshooter who prefers to avoid confrontation. Luffy ( Iñaki Godoy), the story takes fans on adventures across a fantastical world of magic, giant monsters, and power-bestowing fruits. The wildly popular Japanese manga One Piece has gotten a live-action adaptation for Netflix.
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