The long-awaited live action adaptation of One Piece is finally becoming a reality after years of development and anticipation. Joining the ranks of other beloved anime and manga series on the streaming giant Netflix, the news of One Piece’s live action adaptation was first announced by Weekly Shonen Jump chief editor Hiroyuki Nakano six years ago as part of the manga’s 20th-anniversary celebration.
Netflix had previously revealed its plans to bring this highly anticipated adaptation to audiences in 2023, and now the moment has finally arrived.
One Piece Release Date
Mark your calendars for August 31, 2023, as the premiere release date for the One Piece live action series. Fans around the world can rejoice knowing that they will soon be able to embark on this new journey through the Grand Line from the comfort of their own screens.
Netflix, known for its dedication to expanding its anime and manga offerings like Rurouni Kenshin, Bleach, and Fullmetal Alchemist, will be the exclusive platform to stream the One Piece live action series. With a growing interest in bringing these beloved stories to life, Netflix is poised to deliver a faithful and immersive adaptation that will captivate both long-time fans and newcomers alike.
To give fans a taste of what’s to come, a one-minute-and-a-half-long teaser was released on YouTube on June 18, 2023. Additionally, lucky viewers were treated to an exclusive sneak peek during Netflix’s 2022 Geeked Week, setting the stage for the epic adventure that awaits us all.
The trailer shows us glimpses of the Going Merry as well as Monkey D. Luffy and beginnings of the Straw Hat Pirates crew. We also get to see some of Luffy’s signature gomu gomu attacks.
One Piece Live Action Cast
- Monkey D. Luffy Iñaki Godoy
- Ronroa Zoro Mackenyu
- Nami Emily Rudd
- Vinsmoke Sanji Taz Skylar
- Usopp Jacob Romero Gibson
- Shanks Peter Gadiot
- Buggy Jeff Ward
- Koby Morgan Davies
- Helmeppo Aidan Scott
- Alvida Ilia Isorelýs Paulino
- Kaya Celeste Loots
- Captain Morgan Langley Kirkwood
- Garp Vincent Regan
- Yasopp Stevel Marc
- Klahadore Alexander Maniatis
- Sham Bianca Oosthuizen
- Banchina Chanté Grainger
- Zeff Craig Fairbrass
- Mihawk Steven Ward
- Arlong McKinley Belcher III
- Nojiko Chioma Umeala
- Higuma Tamer Burjaq
- Genzo Grant Ross
- Kurobi Jandre le Roux
One Piece Live Action Season 1 Episode List
How many episodes will there be? Netflix has confirmed there will be 10 episodes:
- Romance Dawn
- An old friend of mine
- Captain of 8,000 men
- Cooks of the sea
- A frog in the well
- Arms and sharks
- Tangerine grove
- The Maw of the Shark
- The end and the beginning
- Grand Line
The arrival of the One Piece live action series marks a significant milestone in the world of anime adaptations, and fans can’t help but feel excitement about how their favorite characters will be brought to life on TV. So, get ready to set sail with Luffy and his crew as they search for the ultimate treasure, the One Piece, in this eagerly anticipated live action adaptation.
About One Piece
One Piece, created by the legendary mangaka Eiichiro Oda, stands tall as one of the greatest, long-running Shonen manga series of all time. One Piece has captured the hearts of fans around the world for over two decades.
Set in a vast world of seas and islands, the manga follows the epic journey of Monkey D. Luffy and his diverse crew of Straw Hat Pirates as they search for the ultimate treasure, the fabled One Piece. Each member of the Straw Hat crew brings a unique personality and skill set to the table.
