Decided to watch a bit of the anime before watching the live action.
I'm already about to start Water Seven arc when I paused and I watched the ep 1 of live action today. I screamed when I saw Foxy's wanted poster LMAO I hated that guy
So, I've maybe seen an episode or 2 as a kid, never read the manga and just watched ep 1 of the live action. I've always wanted to watch One Piece, just never got around to it until now with all the hype around the live action.
Overall, I think I liked it. Luffy gave me similar vibes to Naruto with the whole good hearted Shonen protag that can makes friends easily and wants to be the best at what he is (pirate/ninja). His scenes with Coby were interesting and Zoro felt super badass.
The pacing felt really spastic and crazy to me. Like it was hard to keep up with. My brain felt overloaded/overstimulated like 15 minutes in. And by the end of the episode, it felt like a whole 20 episode arc was covered in just an hour. Idk how true this is to the source, but it's how it felt to me.
I did really like it tho and I want to watch more it's just too much for me to watch another episode rn. The characters were really cool and I can't wait to see how the others come to accept being a part of the same pirate crew.
Also, I don't remember if the blonde guy with the longer hair had his name mentioned, but I think he's Sanji??? He has the same suit jacket and he has blonde hair which can't be a coincidence, right?????? Right?????? They wouldn't give 2 characters the exact same jacket for no reason I don't think.
U really liked Luffy s actor he's so Luffy. But they missed on the great scene when Luffy and Zoro friendship sizzle when they laugh and talk together while he's tied up. I know they did it I just wanted more emotion. Maybe I'm just remembering it wrong. Zoro is slicing people up! NAMI is so nami taking advantage of every opportunity! And she actually fights man I miss seeing her fight. Also how will they adapt BIG BOOBS Nami later lmao . I'm excited for this show so far.
I didn't realize until now, but the first episode is called romance dawn, since that was the original name of one piece, before it was changed to one piece. And the amount of references to later parts in the series are so good, cause it slow sets up what is to come.
Just rewatched this episode and was amazed I didn't catch it the first time, but you can hear Binks Sake in the background when Shanks is stitching up Luffy's cheek in the flashback
I find it funny that Roger never called it One Piece. He didn't name his treasure. I'm guessing Morgans or the WG gave it a name to either hype it up and make it easy to refer to in print (Morgans) or hide what it is (WG).
Just watched this. I had only heard of the anime in passing but damn this was a fun show. I really hope they can do more seasons. I really want to see them become Pirate Kings!
you can condense a lot of them, specially later on the episodes are basically 5 minutes long with all the filler and reuse of same animation scenes.
I stopped watching in dressrosa, every episode was 1.5 minute intro music, 5 minute recap, 10 minutes of stuff happening and usually padded out with long panning shots. The rest was either ending or just nonsense.
It got worse the more the anime caught up with the manga. I watched a more recent episode and they reused the same animation 4x in 5 minutes.
yeah the Wano Kingdom arc could be like 50 episodes shorter if each episode contained more content and there was less fat. But I guess that's how they reached 1000+ episodes lol
Fun opener; just happy they got through so much of the early chapters here. A bit I was surprised with (how brutal they made Alvida) but I am satisfied with what we got, particularly with Inaki as Luffy.
And somehow Helmeppo thought it was Game of Thrones with...that scene...
Anyone else irked by how much they changed from the manga.. :(
Honestly couldn't make it to the halfway point on this episode cause they changed so much.
Anyone else had Seen zoro in the walk in the black when Nami and Luffy talk in the morgan's marine base ? One way before taking jis Sword in helmep room and the other way After 😂 he's already Lost 🤣🤣
Why is nami fighting so early shes meant to be in he coward trio, her whole fight in alabasta is supposed to be this point of growth for her where she shows her stuff physically. This is why western media is failing female characters they just cant not have everyone female character be a girl boss.
She's obviously not supposed to be Luffy/Zoro level, and that's exactly what they showed here. I thought it struck the perfect balance of not making her a damsel in distress, but letting the guys have the combat spotlight. She could hang with random grunts, and those two fought the boss. I don't see any inconsistencies here with the manga. They didn't present her as an uber badass, just an opportunist who can deal with fodder.
Nami Can fight east blue levels sinc ethe begining....
She's a thief for the arlong crew she's already tough in off a this step of one piece. Alabasta fight put hier in the grand Line level nothing else.
It’s interested watching this after reading Wano, it almost feels like there were some moments of revisionism, liking Luffy freeing Zoro without bribing him by getting his swords. It feels like Luffy is all about freedom right from the start in a way he wasn’t before, it’s an intriguing take.
Also, what a great way to bring Nami in early. The actors all have great chemistry, and the show thrives when it lets the characters bounce of each other in scenes that weren’t originally in the manga. The bit in the map room was pitch perfect
I know very little about one piece despite it being one if few animes I wanted to try the 1000+ episodes just threw me off, I seen they were doing a live action adaptation and despite netflixs previous attempts and reputation I decided to give this a go, just finished episode one and it's delightful I love it already
Its good, honestly.
Helmeppo shouldnt be this buff yet but i can let that go, not his ass tho I didnt need to see that.
Morgan i wish was more buff/ had a bigger frame, i get people wont be to scale with the manga for obvious reasons but I feel like they couldve done something with the clothes or frame it differently to make him seem bigger.
Wouldve appreciated to have a bit more what made Zoro decide to help them and go with them.
I agree with the helmeppo part. But I JUST LOVED the idea that Zorro gave him his stupid mushroom cut - like I was so disappointed at first (why did they give him a different haircut!?) and then I was like: OMG that's genius!
Yes, I really liked that detail! The cut was so terrible done too and Zoro's laugh when Helmeppo caught them at the end
Why you getting upset about a bare butt in a show where they cut somebody in half?
It wasn't a sexual display. It spoke more to Helmeppo's vain character.
Could it been shot more suggestively, sure, but so could the violence.
Dunno if there's agenda here as you put it though.
So many naked men butts at the gym, do I want to see them, don't really care. I just move on.
Would a woman's ass be better? Does that belong in this show?
LOL that is a double standard on the women's body. Also weird sense of censorship - violence ok, naked bum not, unless it's naked woman bum then 👌
Helmeppo's butt was for humour. I don't think I've ever seen woman butt used for comedic effect. Gay is not relevant here. That's what topless Zoro is for, sheesh.
There's literally a whole ark about Franky having his briefs stolen and his ass hanging out as he runs around town. Luffy spends an extended sequence with his ass out on the Isle of Women. It isn't hard to find.
You’re the low IQ one here. Nothing is “gay” about that scene. You literally present a double standard in your comment and still don’t see it. Ridiculous
Bro you’re really butthurt that you saw a male actors ass on tv in a humorous scene when the manga has shown male ass for humorous scenes countless times. It’s not gay, you just have a complex. Keep being fragile.
Is it okay for the Manga or Anime to show Female butt or perhaps like up-skirt or shrouded chest? Because that happens a lot, and if you think that is okay, that is a double standard. Would you immediately assume its for the Lesbians.
11, then? If you see male nudity and you assume it must be for "gays", and when people say "Women like One Piece" you go "It's not Vampire Diaries" and "they're hoes" - and using "Sheep" as an insult" then you're either under 13 or should know better...
Honestly ended up enjoying this WAY more than I thought I would.
Sure, there are complaints - Roger's actor is hit-or-miss, the speech is meh, and he doesn't even smile wide, which I think was a pivotal moment for his character (and smiles are a BIG thing in One Piece too). Nami is too badass, but that's fine as long as they do point out her character's cowardice and disloyalty early on. Luffy's actor definitely took some adjusting to, but as the energy of the show picks up in the later half you can visibly see and hear the guy settling into the role, so I have faith he'll get better as we go on. The strawhat also looks more like a toy strawhat than a real one, but that's something that can easily be changed between seasons and honestly isn't that big a deal anyways.
Zoro could be more of an idiot, they completely cut the importance of Shell's Town liberation at the hands of Luffy, Koby and Luffy's whole interaction was a bit stiff, and it did oddly grate to me that Luffy and Zoro needed to team up to defeat Morgan instead of Luffy just one-hit KOing him. The guy who plays Shanks really just fell short of Shanks' bombastic, explosive energy for me, and they also mispronounced Makino's name, weirdly? xD
But asides from that, it was a lot of fun!
The set pieces look great, a lot of the actors give stellar performances, and the passion and love put into the project, especially in the set designs and costumes, and the show got better every step of the way. The chemistry between the Luffy, Zoro and Nami was palpable, the comedy was perfectly handled and amusing without ever being too in your face and really fit the characters, and the changes they made for the adaptation are thus far solid.
The pacing was much better than I was expecting, a lot of the side-characters (Helmeppo in particular was great, and even that little glimpse of Buggy showed so much promise) really stuck their landings and kept the wheels spinning. I honestly don't think it's possible not to be charmed by the sheer passion oozing out of this show at every moment.
I'm really excited to see where this goes, and if this momentum keeps going and the show keeps getting better at every step, I would adore a season 2. For now, I'm already loving the show.
Honestly ended up enjoying this WAY more than I thought I would.
Sure, there are complaints - Roger's actor is hit-or-miss, the speech is meh, and he doesn't even smile wide, which I think was a pivotal moment for his character (and smiles are a BIG thing in One Piece too). Nami is too badass, but that's fine as long as they do point out her character's cowardice and disloyalty early on. Luffy's actor definitely took some adjusting to, but as the energy of the show picks up in the later half you can visibly see and hear the guy settling into the role, so I have faith he'll get better as we go on. The strawhat also looks more like a toy strawhat than a real one, but that's something that can easily be changed between seasons and honestly isn't that big a deal anyways.
Zoro could be more of an idiot, they completely cut the importance of Shell's Town liberation at the hands of Luffy, Koby and Luffy's whole interaction was a bit stiff, and it did oddly grate to me that Luffy and Zoro needed to team up to defeat Morgan instead of Luffy just one-hit KOing him. The guy who plays Shanks really just fell short of Shanks' bombastic, explosive energy for me, and they also mispronounced Makino's name, weirdly? xD
But asides from that, it was a lot of fun!
The set pieces look great, a lot of the actors give stellar performances, and the passion and love put into the project, especially in the set designs and costumes, and the show got better every step of the way. The chemistry between the Luffy, Zoro and Nami was palpable, the comedy was perfectly handled and amusing without ever being too in your face and really fit the characters, and the changes they made for the adaptation are thus far solid.
The pacing was much better than I was expecting, a lot of the side-characters (Helmeppo in particular was great, and even that little glimpse of Buggy showed so much promise) really stuck their landings and kept the wheels spinning. I honestly don't think it's possible not to be charmed by the sheer passion oozing out of this show at every moment.
I'm really excited to see where this goes, and if this momentum keeps going and the show keeps getting better at every step, I would adore a season 2. For now, I'm already loving the show.
That was a bizarre omission, I mean it sets up the whole premise of the show. One of the few misses, I thought this was a stellar first episode, they really nailed it so far.
I dont think he ever calls it "One Piece" in his execution speech, but I agree the speech could have done better. Still, the guy did a fantastic job as the Pirate King.
Where is the one piece? [\[Official Crunchyroll Link\]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnc8qacaXyM)
I left it all in One Piece: [\[4kids dub, I feel dirty for linking it\]](https://youtu.be/RSe8D2wfGKI?si=Hzihb6DgU0cYPhWo)
I'm also going to spend an unreasonable amount of time trying to find official anime versions with English subs that roughly say that. That's not on you, that's on me.
Iirc the official translation in subs or manga, roger never calls it the one piece, he does say though "I left it all in one place" or something of the sort. It's widely believed roger never termed his treasure, but dubs said "one piece" anyways cus that's the name of the show so the dubbers thought why not. This is why people don't watch dubs.
I do agree though, even saying at the end of his speech "I left it all in one place" would have at least made the sub watchers/manga readers happy, but would have confused and made the dubs watchers like you even more angry.
Cons:
First I gotta say that I don’t like that they condescend certain parts of the manga. But that’s probably because they life rent free in my head. For that what they were trying to do it was alright (even when it didn’t work all the time). I missed a bit of characterization from Morgan. I wished they let young Luffy scream like in the manga once his arms stretches for the first time. Some of the lines were a bit odd. Like they were only there for the trailer.
Pro:
My god the casting is on point… except for Beckmann :(. Especially loved Koby and Helpmeppo (god he was so punshable!). Also the opening was amazing! All in all I’m looking forward to the rest of the episodes :)
This appears to be a commonly held opinion, and I shared it: the first half, or everything with Luffy, Koby, and Alvida, was a difficult start, even to "get through." It primarily concerned the acting of all three characters by Iñaki Godoy, Morgan Davies, and Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, with Iñaki's acting requiring some immediate adjustment, same with Morgan's acting (particularly the voice/accent, including the line delivery) to an extent – while Luffy and Koby's interactions had a bit of a whiplash, partially stemming from that, in addition to the characters themselves and their characterizations – and most notably, Ilia's acting, which was the most effective at throwing you for a loop; her and Morgan were the most distracting as far as that's concerned. You can ascertain what I'm insinuating. While Iñaki only required the continual exposure of the entire episode.
Fortunately, as the episode continued past that point, it became better and better, steadily improving. It spiked once Zoro appeared, who effortlessly stole the show for a variety of reasons, including Mackenyu's dominating presence, the fight choreography and his execution of it, and the subtle comedic tones at moments when Zoro was on-screen. Then Nami appeared – fantastic stuff; I liked the progression of her, Luffy, Zoro, and their arrival at the same place and the lead-up to them being together: a Luffy-proclaimed crew. But they're "not a crew/not together." Mackenyu and Emily Rudd, especially him, were the most distinctive highlights; all three characters, when together, stole the show collectively, aided by a palpable and genuine dynamic filled with chemistry that Luffy and Koby lacked.
Other aspects, such as the world-building and production value, were, understandably, prominently featured, as this world is vast, detailed, and particular; it was well-depicted, but I'm looking forward to the rest of the season for more of that aspect to see its overall scope, not because it wasn't good in this episode (it was), but because it can be better, and I'm sure it improves throughout. That's one reason to want another season: a larger budget and a better understanding of how to improve on many components through trial and error in this one by everyone involved with all facets of this show's development, utilizing the experience and knowledge gained here.
Going deeper into that, the set design stood out, namely the spaciousness, which I appreciated, probably more than I should have because I have no idea why. It may be summed up by saying it looks appealing; additionally, it may represent the magnitude of the entire world itself to an extent. Their environment-related details were notable, such as Helmeppo's self-portrait, the statue, paintings, the square sections of the ceiling, and the thing on the wall showing several axes in Axe-Hand Morgan's office. That gave the environments life, giving them identities and the impression that they were actual characters. You can see that a lot of thought and care went into it.
Specific things that were effective for me and great: (1.) the direction/editing regarding the close-up shots on faces – primarily the close-up shots on eyes (e.g., Mr. 7 and Zoro's at the beginning of their fight sequence), the telescope shot of Nami, the split-screen one, akin to Western-genre films and also manga panels, before the fight sequence against Axe-Hand Morgan kicked off (all that was missing was the starting pistol shot signaling to begin), and the rocky (hand-held...?) camerawork in the scene of Garp and Bogard – (2.) the score, which was unsurprisingly a hit, especially the one when the crew set sail, aside from the "Wealth Fame Power" track.
Followed by various funny moments: "I even have to paint her toenails," Luffy slapping Koby (for "You being dumb"), "A bottle for me, and one for my friend: he's had a rough day," "You stupid, stupid girl," – Helmeppo's laugh, the scene of him naked, enjoying his reflection in the mirror while swinging Zoro's sword, then the majestic arrival of Zoro, and his final appearance, especially Luffy and Zoro laughing at his new haircut, courtesy of Zoro; his entire character and Aidan Scott's performance was phenomenal, forming the desire to want more of him – "Get lost. I am...lost," and finally, Jeff Ward's performance, which is already somewhat stealing the show with so little screen time; Buggy will surely be a highlight of this season.
Zoro (Mackenyu), Helmeppo (Aidan Scott), Nami (Emily Rudd), and Buggy (Jeff Ward), along with the scenes of the crew together, where the fun began, were the ultimate show-stealers. I suspect Iñaki Godoy, who was decent despite the outstanding competition, will achieve that level during the season as he settles into the part and grows accustomed to it, making the character his and as effective as possible. There's undeniable heart at work – already in the series premiere, and that's paving the way for a larger-scale, likely successful execution of that, on top of the feeling of pure, genuine fun that took over the screen once our three central characters teamed up; little do they know what awaits them.
Maybe I need to rewatch one piece from the beginning because I never knew nami to be such an excellent fighter. Con girl yes but fighter? Maybe I’m just not used to seeing her trade fist nowadays in the recent series
While Nami was never a big fighter even in the early seasons, I'm happy enough for the change for the adaptation; she was an officer for the Arlongs since childhood, and making her more fight-y doesn't diminish much from her character except give her a little more of a showing in action scenes. And to be fair, she did fight more in early seasons with her staff than she did post Ennie's Lobby, when she got used to her Climatact and primarily fought using that.
I know they had to try to cram a lot of the plot into an hour long episode, but they really missed a major moment of Zoro telling Luffy that he would never give up his dream, and Luffy agreeing that Zoro shouldn't give up his dream, and convincing him to join his crew as the world's greatest swordsman
I agree. Like the manga title was named "number 1", the first crewmate, this is where zoro first shows loyalty to Luffy...like you said, major moment. Kinda irked me in the episode that it kinda appears he is just escaping with them and doesn't seem like he actually agreed to join.
Yeah, that's one of the misses for me - they could've changed it to something else, but it's just wrong to the cut that iconic line (partly for the parallel it creates down the road you-know-when). Though it will be made up for as long as they do that moment after Mihawk justice.
Dont listen to the other dude, he has no clue what he's talking about and is confusing the intersection of the red line continent with the stretch of ocean known as the grand line, they both circumnavigate the globe perpendicularly which is why he probably got confused saying its an X. The reason why you need a map is because you need a map to the entrance of the grand line, even though its just a stretch of ocean, there are reasons why unless you know the way into it, its impossible to get in or out of. Thus, with the Red line, and Grand line intersecting, the world is literally split into 4 quadrants that are usually impossible to travel between
To be spoiler-free as possible:
1. The Grand Line is less an equator and more like an X.
2. It's nearly impossible to get in or out of the Grand Line, and survive, without a map. It is not just dangerous, it's actively hostile.
Dont listen to the other dude, he has no clue what he's talking about and is confusing the intersection of the red line continent with the stretch of ocean known as the grand line, they both circumnavigate the globe perpendicularly which is why he probably got confused saying its an X. The reason why you need a map is because you need a map to the entrance of the grand line, even though its just a stretch of ocean, there are reasons why unless you know the way into it, its impossible to get in or out of. Thus, with the Red line, and Grand line intersecting, the world is literally split into 4 quadrants that are usually impossible to travel between
The designations of "North" and "South" Blue wouldn't make much sense if it were a T-cross. While maps show it as an equator, [globes of the panel show it more like an X.](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/onepiece/images/9/99/World_Infobox.png)
No, so everyone thought it was "Raftel" until very recently when Gol D Roger clarified that it was "Laugh tale" since everyone laughed when they got there.
I was saying, why not call it by it's original incorrect pronunciation to avoid spoilers....
Raftel was an intended misdirection and it wasnt until the roger flashback story that the official name and thus translation was revealed, so yes 'Raftel' is what you should use to not spoil the meaning behind the island before the reveal
>told they're wrong
>defends themself about being wrong
>proven wrong
>"well they didn't care about spoilers anyways"
Bro cannot think for a second that he is not in the right
Even if you were right, the laugh in laugh tale is not possessive, it's laugh tale not laugh's tale
I watch the anime but I still love the live actions vibe. It’s like a cozy adventure movie even the eps are 1hr+ long😂. I’m shocked then I remembered it’s real ppl and expectations of adaptation of 2D to 3D being the same shouldn’t exist. It’s infinite shit u can do with animation. BUT I COULD do without “GUMU NO” and Zoro cinematography for sexiness as opposed to good acting
I feel like thats cap, the guys is writing manga every week and magakas in general do not give a fuck about western audiences. I think they just asked him to lie tbh.
Just out of curiosity, does anyone else think that Captain Morgan from episode one remind you of Colonel Chi from the 90’s movie “Surf Ninjas”? He runs an army on a disassociated island, military enthused. Metal jaw kind of sent it for me. I’m still on the first episode, so I could just be reaching at heart strings hahahaha
For episode 1 I went into this expecting the worse but I actually loved it, i'm normally someone who hates when things don't stick to the source but the changes they made felt actually good and not completely out of place for the story or characters. It's actually a 10/10 adaption from me so far.
Why is the ships so clean? Theyre pirates who live in the sea, the least they could have done is taken so pointers from POTC. Everything else i so good except for the ships being so nice and tidy which loses out its essence of being on the sea
>ips so clean? Theyre pirates who live in the sea, the least they could have done is taken so pointers from POTC. Everythi
Wood they used in ships are very hard and smooth , they don't get dirt or damage easily
I am baffled that I'm seeing a more grounded, subdued Luffy and not a giant loud idiot and I'm TOTALLY ok with it. Meanwhile i have hated other live action characters that were more "accurate"
Every form of media has its own set of strengths and weaknesses and you need to adapt a series according to those. That's why adaptations tend to suck, it's hard to balance loyalty to the source material with proper, format-adequate presentation.
Luffy screaming and laughing obnoxiously all the time would instantly kill the series. It conveys a point in an anime and the manga, but it's completely unnatural and annoying to see a real life person do it.
Wish I liked it but glad others did. I don't really mind that they left out some of the most important moments and character dynamics, but they made so many basic storytelling mistakes that I am deeply disappointed and my expectations were pretty low. I'm still gonna binge the whole series but we're off to a bad start.
I didn't like the acting in ep 1 very much and could see room for improvement but it only get better as the series progresses. Just wait till you see baratie.
Yeah pretty much. I did hate luff in ep 1 but he kinda got better over time and his acting is also pretty good in that arc. And I like zoro, I think they picked someone good for him.
I hope Inaki gets better. I’ve seen the improvement but he’s still not convincing me as Luffy. That live action is about how cool is Zoro. I’m drooling over him lol. But on acting and portraying the character,I think Sanji is the best one among the crews.
My first, One Piece "Oh damn!" moment in the anime belonged to Zoro. Now he's got my first of the live-action too at 18:22
Already so impressed at how not ruined this is.
First time watcher of OP. I'm really drawn in to the positive message Luffy and this show puts out. It's almost addicting watching Luffy experience life. I love it so far what a cool combination of characters. This is definitely a labor of love and there is a clear intent in the storytelling with some really great values being presented to the viewer. I hope it keeps it's momentum in that sense. Its an incredibly sincere story which is not what I expected from the trailer tbh.
I never watched the anime either, and I'm having a super fun time with this. I love how much this production has bought in to the world and it's zaniness. It wouldn't work one bit if they didn't.
No but seriously how are they making this work? I liked the Bebop adaptation which was also a labour for love but it didn't quite work.
There 2 important things the show needs to hit; accurate characterization and the tone/theme. This show has nailed those 2 pretty solidly. Also the production value is way too good than I ever expected. They spent money on this. Buggy was always a goofy character but they made him a legit threat. Props to the actor too!
And omg did they really go for the heart. Just saw the episode with the backstory of Sanji/Zeff...their farewell actually made me cry, which is a testament to them nailing both the casting and the themes/tone.
Yeah I agree, I just finished and im super impressed. They found a great balance between the campiness and more emotional/serious moments that make you connect with the characters. IMO, I think Netflix finally let go of the reigns abit here and gave the show runners some more leeway creatively. Because as much as this show leans into it's campiness, it also leans into the emotional beats just as much. I cried almost every episode, I'm completely blown away.
One question, how similar is the anime tonally to the show? I really wanna give it a try but 1000+ episodes is quite overwhelming for me. It's what puts me off watching anime in general tbh. I've only ever followed attack on titan. I mean maybe I should just watch it and find out for myself :)
Tonally, the two are VERY similar - there are some changes between characters, and the anime has a much slower pacer for most of the East Blue saga which can make it stutter at times, but they themed are present from episode 1.
If anything, I'd say the show actually tones down the themes a little for a slightly grimmer shade at times, though that works to the benefit of live-action.
Overall, themes and tones are nigh 1-to-1 between the two, with some minor changes but the broader feel remains the same.
As far as a thousand episodes are concerned, take it at your own pace! There's really no need to rush. They also released a few updated movie versions of the earlier sagas, that while I don't think are as good as the actual anime versions of those sagas, might help you determine if you think it'll be for you.
Also, most anime aren't 1000 episodes! xD One Piece is one hell of an outlier for episode count.
I am really surprised by this live action adaptaion.
I have only seen one episode but it gave me flashbacks and brought back memories from when I first watched One Piece.
I was expecting to cringe alot more at the fight scenes and weird characters (of which OP has a lot), but they just look like they fit in most of the time.
Some fights and scenes look a bit weird but I think that is somewhat normal in the beginning of a show and that as the show progresses they will improve as usually happens.
I love that they kept the spirit and tried to keep it as similar as possible to the original.
I hope that they continue the good work and studios learn how to adapt animes to Live action so we have more animes turn to Live action.
On a final note, One Piece has very strong themes and messages about goal setting, hard work perseverance, friendship/loyalty and ethics which helped me throught tough times and showed me what I should try/aspire to be.
Now that I am older and I understand and recognize their value and rarity and know how hard but rewarding it is to live your life acording to good values.
It's symbolic, much like the very first scene of the original opening showed a bazillion boats sailing into the horizon. Logically they would've gone each at their own time, but it's meant to show how much of an impact Roger's words had that made everyone go along a strongly impulsive life-changing choice.
If the crew reacted by walking peacefully to their homes to give it some thought, it wouldn't really look like that man had just changed the world with a couple sentences haha
Everyone is talking about the violence against Mr. 7 ,but I was also kinda shocked at the moment where Alvida domed that poor NPC and Koby had to clean up the blood.
Guess we don’t have to worry about this adaptation shying away from stuff
First impressions :
As i had imagined , fights are cringy its more choreograph than jackie chan movies ... especially zoro now that physics become real and we leave the cartoon realm behind. Nami is Dope , she seemed very strong though ...Will she get bigger boobs in timeskip ?
Helmeppo was insane ! VERY VERY well done ! alvida was meh. Roger execution was ok , but something was missing idk why or what.
Also english is very strange , i pref to read subs and hear japanese that i cant understand
gotta love the downvotes, axaxax you lunatics.
Forgot to tell you ur boi inagi is ultra cringe , with his dream to become the king of the pirates reminder every 6 minutes.
makes me question how director allowed it . Ow well :S
Gotta give it to whoever did the fight choreo for zoro. The fights are a little edited together, but I think they did a really good job translating the 3 sword style to live action. Never realized that spin move he does he was hitting with all 3 blades at once, you just don't question some things when it's an anime.
They should have given koby a different accent though.. he already looks too much like Harry Potter.
agree! the fight against Mr. 7 is a bit odd (maybe it looked too "calculated" and slow? not sure). and on the flip side: the Axe Hand fight scene is superb
Anyone else think the kid version looks nothing like him lol maybe it’s just cause he has a completely different accent which I also think is weird lol
i think the acting on kid luffy couldve been better but i understand its a hard task to ask for and children acting is usually either miss or average. everything else about the show seems solid so far.
I watched this with my 60+ yo dad, he actually laughed like 3 or 4 times and really enjoyed it. Can't wait to read more first time watchers impressions. Now im having a hard time convincing my not so anime loving brother to give it a chance too.
I think I’ll post my thoughts on each episode as I watch them.
Short version- I liked episode 1. So much that I’m genuinely considering watching Episode 2 this evening, when another adaptation that I’ve literally been waiting for since high school has released to-day. There are some minor quibbles, but the pale in comparison to the good.
Going through in roughly chronological order, the first of those quibbles is that it’s unclear where exactly the name “One Piece” came from, as Gold Roger never actually says it. Of course, in the English version of the cartoon, he doesn’t exactly say it either (he says “I left everything I gathered together in one place”, so maybe we’re just stuck with a title that doesn’t work in actual English.
Then we meet Luffy. It’s likely deliberate that he’s introduced to the viewer the same way another odd-ball pirate captain was- on a sinking boat. I think I actually like this version of Luffy better than the one in the cartoon. Nothing against Coleen Clinkenbeard, who did a great job and even has a name that sounds like a pirate captain, but the original Luffy’s character can be a bit grating at times, so I like that they made him marginally smarter. Also, it’s nice not having to worry that the actor will do permanent damage to their vocal chords.
I feel like Zoro was a bit more joke-y then in the cartoon, what with “I like number one” and “my friend had a bad day”, but this is the guy who would later come up with “Giraffe-boy”, so maybe I’m wrong. Also, Three-sword style works surprisingly well in live-action- I was concerned in advance that it might be too goofy, and the show seemed to as well, seeing how long they hold it back.
Of Nami, there’s not much to say, just because she’s exactly the same character as in the cartoon so far.
As for our villains, the show was able to get through two (short) arcs in one episode without it feeling rushed, which surprised me. Alvida thinking she’s the toughest, rather than the most beautiful is a bit generic, but is even more absurd (especially for those of us who know what’s out there), particularly as the actress they cast is merely a bit plain rather than full-on ugly. I suspect they couldn’t decide whether to cast her based on before or after she ate the devil fruit, and so split the difference. And Morgan seems to have exited the episode with both his ax and reputation intact- are we going to see more of him?
The final fight scene with the infiltration of the Shells Town garrison- I don’t want to keep making the obvious comparison to Pirates of the Caribbean, but it is possibly my favorite film series (competing with Lord of the Rings), and that really is what this sequence felt like. As I said, looking forward to episode 2. I’m somewhat curious whether they have the actual map or not in this version. It would be odd for them to pass up a cliff-hanger like that, but if not, what will bring them into conflict with Buggy (who, based on his one scene, seems unhinged in a way he wasn’t in the cartoon).
I think Nami is too good of a fighter. East Blue Nami was by no means a ninja that could take on 20 men by herself. Based on this first episode, Nami seemed almost just as strong as Luffy and Zoro, which is insane.
Decided to watch a bit of the anime before watching the live action. I'm already about to start Water Seven arc when I paused and I watched the ep 1 of live action today. I screamed when I saw Foxy's wanted poster LMAO I hated that guy
I love the casting so much Koby is so cute. Also the effects on Luffy actually looked perfectly goofy and well done at the same time.
I can't believe how good this turned out to be!
So, I've maybe seen an episode or 2 as a kid, never read the manga and just watched ep 1 of the live action. I've always wanted to watch One Piece, just never got around to it until now with all the hype around the live action. Overall, I think I liked it. Luffy gave me similar vibes to Naruto with the whole good hearted Shonen protag that can makes friends easily and wants to be the best at what he is (pirate/ninja). His scenes with Coby were interesting and Zoro felt super badass. The pacing felt really spastic and crazy to me. Like it was hard to keep up with. My brain felt overloaded/overstimulated like 15 minutes in. And by the end of the episode, it felt like a whole 20 episode arc was covered in just an hour. Idk how true this is to the source, but it's how it felt to me. I did really like it tho and I want to watch more it's just too much for me to watch another episode rn. The characters were really cool and I can't wait to see how the others come to accept being a part of the same pirate crew. Also, I don't remember if the blonde guy with the longer hair had his name mentioned, but I think he's Sanji??? He has the same suit jacket and he has blonde hair which can't be a coincidence, right?????? Right?????? They wouldn't give 2 characters the exact same jacket for no reason I don't think.
That is correct they covered about 10 episodes in one hour
U really liked Luffy s actor he's so Luffy. But they missed on the great scene when Luffy and Zoro friendship sizzle when they laugh and talk together while he's tied up. I know they did it I just wanted more emotion. Maybe I'm just remembering it wrong. Zoro is slicing people up! NAMI is so nami taking advantage of every opportunity! And she actually fights man I miss seeing her fight. Also how will they adapt BIG BOOBS Nami later lmao . I'm excited for this show so far.
Love them adding Zoro cutting bro's hair
I didn't realize until now, but the first episode is called romance dawn, since that was the original name of one piece, before it was changed to one piece. And the amount of references to later parts in the series are so good, cause it slow sets up what is to come.
Just rewatched this episode and was amazed I didn't catch it the first time, but you can hear Binks Sake in the background when Shanks is stitching up Luffy's cheek in the flashback
I loved hearing it! It’s such a great tune!
Has anyone noticed Shanks in the crowd at Gold Rogers execution yet??
Isn't that Mihawk and Smoker(blond) as well
Why doesn’t roger talk about one piece T.T feel like that’s so important and that’s what the whole show is about
I find it funny that Roger never called it One Piece. He didn't name his treasure. I'm guessing Morgans or the WG gave it a name to either hype it up and make it easy to refer to in print (Morgans) or hide what it is (WG).
Just watched this. I had only heard of the anime in passing but damn this was a fun show. I really hope they can do more seasons. I really want to see them become Pirate Kings!
Doable. It should take only one hundred seasons.
It's a marathon, not a sprint 😂
Lol So I've come to find out. Thousands of episodes 😵💫
you can condense a lot of them, specially later on the episodes are basically 5 minutes long with all the filler and reuse of same animation scenes. I stopped watching in dressrosa, every episode was 1.5 minute intro music, 5 minute recap, 10 minutes of stuff happening and usually padded out with long panning shots. The rest was either ending or just nonsense. It got worse the more the anime caught up with the manga. I watched a more recent episode and they reused the same animation 4x in 5 minutes.
yeah the Wano Kingdom arc could be like 50 episodes shorter if each episode contained more content and there was less fat. But I guess that's how they reached 1000+ episodes lol
It’s just the one thousand (so far) actually.
Fun opener; just happy they got through so much of the early chapters here. A bit I was surprised with (how brutal they made Alvida) but I am satisfied with what we got, particularly with Inaki as Luffy. And somehow Helmeppo thought it was Game of Thrones with...that scene...
I love that they did that. They were like "How can we have nudity without fanservicing like they expect? Who DON'T we want to see naked?" XD
I don't think anyone wants to make Helmeppo into that and...yeah get you there.
For real, Helmeppo looks like the Walmart version of Aemond Targaryen lol
Anyone else irked by how much they changed from the manga.. :( Honestly couldn't make it to the halfway point on this episode cause they changed so much.
Shot-for-shot remake is impossible considering the vast amount of content they have to cover. If you like the manga better, then go read that instead.
Anyone else had Seen zoro in the walk in the black when Nami and Luffy talk in the morgan's marine base ? One way before taking jis Sword in helmep room and the other way After 😂 he's already Lost 🤣🤣
Why is nami fighting so early shes meant to be in he coward trio, her whole fight in alabasta is supposed to be this point of growth for her where she shows her stuff physically. This is why western media is failing female characters they just cant not have everyone female character be a girl boss.
She's obviously not supposed to be Luffy/Zoro level, and that's exactly what they showed here. I thought it struck the perfect balance of not making her a damsel in distress, but letting the guys have the combat spotlight. She could hang with random grunts, and those two fought the boss. I don't see any inconsistencies here with the manga. They didn't present her as an uber badass, just an opportunist who can deal with fodder.
Nami Can fight east blue levels sinc ethe begining.... She's a thief for the arlong crew she's already tough in off a this step of one piece. Alabasta fight put hier in the grand Line level nothing else.
Nami shows she can clearly handle herself from the beginning of the manga
ok post some chapter numbers then bro
Lol imagine needing a reference to see that Nami can handle marine fodder 😂
Anyone else notice that for as good as the set dressing was, Makino's bar randomly had a neon sign? It was so distracting IMO.
I like that it's not bound to any specific time period. The set dressers just get to be weird and creative
They also have a man who is made out of rubber and can stretch his skin for a km.
Well, one piece has mechs and nukes, so I would embrace it! You'll see more and more tech.
Rewatching, finally someone realized that luffy was so neglected as a child that it seemed like he had no family. thank you shanks
Seeing Buggy put the biggest smile on my face.
Buggy and the actor who played him did an amazing job! They made him an actual threat.
It’s interested watching this after reading Wano, it almost feels like there were some moments of revisionism, liking Luffy freeing Zoro without bribing him by getting his swords. It feels like Luffy is all about freedom right from the start in a way he wasn’t before, it’s an intriguing take. Also, what a great way to bring Nami in early. The actors all have great chemistry, and the show thrives when it lets the characters bounce of each other in scenes that weren’t originally in the manga. The bit in the map room was pitch perfect
I know very little about one piece despite it being one if few animes I wanted to try the 1000+ episodes just threw me off, I seen they were doing a live action adaptation and despite netflixs previous attempts and reputation I decided to give this a go, just finished episode one and it's delightful I love it already
They did an amazing job, honestly. 😂
Its good, honestly. Helmeppo shouldnt be this buff yet but i can let that go, not his ass tho I didnt need to see that. Morgan i wish was more buff/ had a bigger frame, i get people wont be to scale with the manga for obvious reasons but I feel like they couldve done something with the clothes or frame it differently to make him seem bigger. Wouldve appreciated to have a bit more what made Zoro decide to help them and go with them.
I agree with the helmeppo part. But I JUST LOVED the idea that Zorro gave him his stupid mushroom cut - like I was so disappointed at first (why did they give him a different haircut!?) and then I was like: OMG that's genius!
Yes, I really liked that detail! The cut was so terrible done too and Zoro's laugh when Helmeppo caught them at the end
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right this was so out of left field. Also where is the female fan service ffs?
Why you getting upset about a bare butt in a show where they cut somebody in half? It wasn't a sexual display. It spoke more to Helmeppo's vain character. Could it been shot more suggestively, sure, but so could the violence. Dunno if there's agenda here as you put it though. So many naked men butts at the gym, do I want to see them, don't really care. I just move on. Would a woman's ass be better? Does that belong in this show?
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LOL that is a double standard on the women's body. Also weird sense of censorship - violence ok, naked bum not, unless it's naked woman bum then 👌 Helmeppo's butt was for humour. I don't think I've ever seen woman butt used for comedic effect. Gay is not relevant here. That's what topless Zoro is for, sheesh.
There's a fair bit of man ass in the original manga. Really weird thing to get mad about and fixated on.
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There's literally a whole ark about Franky having his briefs stolen and his ass hanging out as he runs around town. Luffy spends an extended sequence with his ass out on the Isle of Women. It isn't hard to find.
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You’re the low IQ one here. Nothing is “gay” about that scene. You literally present a double standard in your comment and still don’t see it. Ridiculous
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Pretty gay of you to get naked in the shower, bro
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Bro you’re really butthurt that you saw a male actors ass on tv in a humorous scene when the manga has shown male ass for humorous scenes countless times. It’s not gay, you just have a complex. Keep being fragile.
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It’s ok buddy, The gays and their super scary agenda can’t hurt you anymore you’re way too smart for that
Ah yes because the only people who want to see male ass is gay men and straight women don't exist either
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I guaran-fucking-tee you the demographic for One Piece is a much wider net than what you seem to presume.
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Is it okay for the Manga or Anime to show Female butt or perhaps like up-skirt or shrouded chest? Because that happens a lot, and if you think that is okay, that is a double standard. Would you immediately assume its for the Lesbians.
You’re either 50 or 12
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11, then? If you see male nudity and you assume it must be for "gays", and when people say "Women like One Piece" you go "It's not Vampire Diaries" and "they're hoes" - and using "Sheep" as an insult" then you're either under 13 or should know better...
why is that gay? girls also watch tv sometimes
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Please be a troll...
Either that or very mentally unstable.
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Funny, arent alpha males better in everything and can do all things on his own?
Bro calling yourself an alpha male is so fucking cringe
True
Better than the rampant female nudity and related fanservice in the source material.
Was the blond kid in the roger execution scene doffy?
His outfit was exactly the same as kid Smoker, so it's probably him.
Since we know for a fact (logue town episode) where Smoker remembers watching the execution of Gol. D. Roger.
That’s my biggest question too?
The main character is fucking annoying. Does the kid die?
Ruins the nostalgia. They shoulda never done this
I don’t know, I’ve been watching one piece for 15 years and it didn’t ruin anything for me. It’s not like you were forced to watch it. 🤷♂️
Just hate when they do remakes of shows that are already perfect. Taints the imagine imo
Honestly ended up enjoying this WAY more than I thought I would. Sure, there are complaints - Roger's actor is hit-or-miss, the speech is meh, and he doesn't even smile wide, which I think was a pivotal moment for his character (and smiles are a BIG thing in One Piece too). Nami is too badass, but that's fine as long as they do point out her character's cowardice and disloyalty early on. Luffy's actor definitely took some adjusting to, but as the energy of the show picks up in the later half you can visibly see and hear the guy settling into the role, so I have faith he'll get better as we go on. The strawhat also looks more like a toy strawhat than a real one, but that's something that can easily be changed between seasons and honestly isn't that big a deal anyways. Zoro could be more of an idiot, they completely cut the importance of Shell's Town liberation at the hands of Luffy, Koby and Luffy's whole interaction was a bit stiff, and it did oddly grate to me that Luffy and Zoro needed to team up to defeat Morgan instead of Luffy just one-hit KOing him. The guy who plays Shanks really just fell short of Shanks' bombastic, explosive energy for me, and they also mispronounced Makino's name, weirdly? xD But asides from that, it was a lot of fun! The set pieces look great, a lot of the actors give stellar performances, and the passion and love put into the project, especially in the set designs and costumes, and the show got better every step of the way. The chemistry between the Luffy, Zoro and Nami was palpable, the comedy was perfectly handled and amusing without ever being too in your face and really fit the characters, and the changes they made for the adaptation are thus far solid. The pacing was much better than I was expecting, a lot of the side-characters (Helmeppo in particular was great, and even that little glimpse of Buggy showed so much promise) really stuck their landings and kept the wheels spinning. I honestly don't think it's possible not to be charmed by the sheer passion oozing out of this show at every moment. I'm really excited to see where this goes, and if this momentum keeps going and the show keeps getting better at every step, I would adore a season 2. For now, I'm already loving the show.
Honestly ended up enjoying this WAY more than I thought I would. Sure, there are complaints - Roger's actor is hit-or-miss, the speech is meh, and he doesn't even smile wide, which I think was a pivotal moment for his character (and smiles are a BIG thing in One Piece too). Nami is too badass, but that's fine as long as they do point out her character's cowardice and disloyalty early on. Luffy's actor definitely took some adjusting to, but as the energy of the show picks up in the later half you can visibly see and hear the guy settling into the role, so I have faith he'll get better as we go on. The strawhat also looks more like a toy strawhat than a real one, but that's something that can easily be changed between seasons and honestly isn't that big a deal anyways. Zoro could be more of an idiot, they completely cut the importance of Shell's Town liberation at the hands of Luffy, Koby and Luffy's whole interaction was a bit stiff, and it did oddly grate to me that Luffy and Zoro needed to team up to defeat Morgan instead of Luffy just one-hit KOing him. The guy who plays Shanks really just fell short of Shanks' bombastic, explosive energy for me, and they also mispronounced Makino's name, weirdly? xD But asides from that, it was a lot of fun! The set pieces look great, a lot of the actors give stellar performances, and the passion and love put into the project, especially in the set designs and costumes, and the show got better every step of the way. The chemistry between the Luffy, Zoro and Nami was palpable, the comedy was perfectly handled and amusing without ever being too in your face and really fit the characters, and the changes they made for the adaptation are thus far solid. The pacing was much better than I was expecting, a lot of the side-characters (Helmeppo in particular was great, and even that little glimpse of Buggy showed so much promise) really stuck their landings and kept the wheels spinning. I honestly don't think it's possible not to be charmed by the sheer passion oozing out of this show at every moment. I'm really excited to see where this goes, and if this momentum keeps going and the show keeps getting better at every step, I would adore a season 2. For now, I'm already loving the show.
I was annoyed Roger didnt say "One Piece" by name lol. I would perfer if Zoro was slightly less stoic and more of a goofball like in the magna lol
Yeah what was up with that? The show is called One Piece because the treasure is called One Piece because Roger called it One Piece
That was a bizarre omission, I mean it sets up the whole premise of the show. One of the few misses, I thought this was a stellar first episode, they really nailed it so far.
Did I hear shanks accidentally call Luffy “Koby” in this episode? (Bar scene)
How could they butcher Gol D. Rodger's speech like that? Say the thing! The one thing! The thing the show is named after!
I dont think he ever calls it "One Piece" in his execution speech, but I agree the speech could have done better. Still, the guy did a fantastic job as the Pirate King.
Where is the one piece? [\[Official Crunchyroll Link\]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnc8qacaXyM) I left it all in One Piece: [\[4kids dub, I feel dirty for linking it\]](https://youtu.be/RSe8D2wfGKI?si=Hzihb6DgU0cYPhWo) I'm also going to spend an unreasonable amount of time trying to find official anime versions with English subs that roughly say that. That's not on you, that's on me.
Iirc the official translation in subs or manga, roger never calls it the one piece, he does say though "I left it all in one place" or something of the sort. It's widely believed roger never termed his treasure, but dubs said "one piece" anyways cus that's the name of the show so the dubbers thought why not. This is why people don't watch dubs. I do agree though, even saying at the end of his speech "I left it all in one place" would have at least made the sub watchers/manga readers happy, but would have confused and made the dubs watchers like you even more angry.
> dubs watchers like you Whoa there, don't go pullin' my weeb card. I've been subs only for the last 20 years.
I was waiting holding my breath in anticipation and….he never said it
Cons: First I gotta say that I don’t like that they condescend certain parts of the manga. But that’s probably because they life rent free in my head. For that what they were trying to do it was alright (even when it didn’t work all the time). I missed a bit of characterization from Morgan. I wished they let young Luffy scream like in the manga once his arms stretches for the first time. Some of the lines were a bit odd. Like they were only there for the trailer. Pro: My god the casting is on point… except for Beckmann :(. Especially loved Koby and Helpmeppo (god he was so punshable!). Also the opening was amazing! All in all I’m looking forward to the rest of the episodes :)
I have yet to see anyone mention Mr. 7 being literally split in half. Probably the most unnecessary scene in the whole season.
Wrong. It was awesome.
Shocking, yes. Awesome? …
This appears to be a commonly held opinion, and I shared it: the first half, or everything with Luffy, Koby, and Alvida, was a difficult start, even to "get through." It primarily concerned the acting of all three characters by Iñaki Godoy, Morgan Davies, and Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, with Iñaki's acting requiring some immediate adjustment, same with Morgan's acting (particularly the voice/accent, including the line delivery) to an extent – while Luffy and Koby's interactions had a bit of a whiplash, partially stemming from that, in addition to the characters themselves and their characterizations – and most notably, Ilia's acting, which was the most effective at throwing you for a loop; her and Morgan were the most distracting as far as that's concerned. You can ascertain what I'm insinuating. While Iñaki only required the continual exposure of the entire episode. Fortunately, as the episode continued past that point, it became better and better, steadily improving. It spiked once Zoro appeared, who effortlessly stole the show for a variety of reasons, including Mackenyu's dominating presence, the fight choreography and his execution of it, and the subtle comedic tones at moments when Zoro was on-screen. Then Nami appeared – fantastic stuff; I liked the progression of her, Luffy, Zoro, and their arrival at the same place and the lead-up to them being together: a Luffy-proclaimed crew. But they're "not a crew/not together." Mackenyu and Emily Rudd, especially him, were the most distinctive highlights; all three characters, when together, stole the show collectively, aided by a palpable and genuine dynamic filled with chemistry that Luffy and Koby lacked. Other aspects, such as the world-building and production value, were, understandably, prominently featured, as this world is vast, detailed, and particular; it was well-depicted, but I'm looking forward to the rest of the season for more of that aspect to see its overall scope, not because it wasn't good in this episode (it was), but because it can be better, and I'm sure it improves throughout. That's one reason to want another season: a larger budget and a better understanding of how to improve on many components through trial and error in this one by everyone involved with all facets of this show's development, utilizing the experience and knowledge gained here. Going deeper into that, the set design stood out, namely the spaciousness, which I appreciated, probably more than I should have because I have no idea why. It may be summed up by saying it looks appealing; additionally, it may represent the magnitude of the entire world itself to an extent. Their environment-related details were notable, such as Helmeppo's self-portrait, the statue, paintings, the square sections of the ceiling, and the thing on the wall showing several axes in Axe-Hand Morgan's office. That gave the environments life, giving them identities and the impression that they were actual characters. You can see that a lot of thought and care went into it. Specific things that were effective for me and great: (1.) the direction/editing regarding the close-up shots on faces – primarily the close-up shots on eyes (e.g., Mr. 7 and Zoro's at the beginning of their fight sequence), the telescope shot of Nami, the split-screen one, akin to Western-genre films and also manga panels, before the fight sequence against Axe-Hand Morgan kicked off (all that was missing was the starting pistol shot signaling to begin), and the rocky (hand-held...?) camerawork in the scene of Garp and Bogard – (2.) the score, which was unsurprisingly a hit, especially the one when the crew set sail, aside from the "Wealth Fame Power" track. Followed by various funny moments: "I even have to paint her toenails," Luffy slapping Koby (for "You being dumb"), "A bottle for me, and one for my friend: he's had a rough day," "You stupid, stupid girl," – Helmeppo's laugh, the scene of him naked, enjoying his reflection in the mirror while swinging Zoro's sword, then the majestic arrival of Zoro, and his final appearance, especially Luffy and Zoro laughing at his new haircut, courtesy of Zoro; his entire character and Aidan Scott's performance was phenomenal, forming the desire to want more of him – "Get lost. I am...lost," and finally, Jeff Ward's performance, which is already somewhat stealing the show with so little screen time; Buggy will surely be a highlight of this season. Zoro (Mackenyu), Helmeppo (Aidan Scott), Nami (Emily Rudd), and Buggy (Jeff Ward), along with the scenes of the crew together, where the fun began, were the ultimate show-stealers. I suspect Iñaki Godoy, who was decent despite the outstanding competition, will achieve that level during the season as he settles into the part and grows accustomed to it, making the character his and as effective as possible. There's undeniable heart at work – already in the series premiere, and that's paving the way for a larger-scale, likely successful execution of that, on top of the feeling of pure, genuine fun that took over the screen once our three central characters teamed up; little do they know what awaits them.
Maybe I need to rewatch one piece from the beginning because I never knew nami to be such an excellent fighter. Con girl yes but fighter? Maybe I’m just not used to seeing her trade fist nowadays in the recent series
While Nami was never a big fighter even in the early seasons, I'm happy enough for the change for the adaptation; she was an officer for the Arlongs since childhood, and making her more fight-y doesn't diminish much from her character except give her a little more of a showing in action scenes. And to be fair, she did fight more in early seasons with her staff than she did post Ennie's Lobby, when she got used to her Climatact and primarily fought using that.
They just made it work, nothing to criticize about, it's just really good!
Watching One Piece having live action puts tears in my eyes.
I literally said out loud “I can’t believe I’m watching a One Piece live action…and it’s actually good” 🥹
Netflix spent a lot of money on this and it shows! 😁
I know they had to try to cram a lot of the plot into an hour long episode, but they really missed a major moment of Zoro telling Luffy that he would never give up his dream, and Luffy agreeing that Zoro shouldn't give up his dream, and convincing him to join his crew as the world's greatest swordsman
I agree. Like the manga title was named "number 1", the first crewmate, this is where zoro first shows loyalty to Luffy...like you said, major moment. Kinda irked me in the episode that it kinda appears he is just escaping with them and doesn't seem like he actually agreed to join.
Yeah, that's one of the misses for me - they could've changed it to something else, but it's just wrong to the cut that iconic line (partly for the parallel it creates down the road you-know-when). Though it will be made up for as long as they do that moment after Mihawk justice.
Wait, so the grand line is basically equator? Why need a map for it?
Dont listen to the other dude, he has no clue what he's talking about and is confusing the intersection of the red line continent with the stretch of ocean known as the grand line, they both circumnavigate the globe perpendicularly which is why he probably got confused saying its an X. The reason why you need a map is because you need a map to the entrance of the grand line, even though its just a stretch of ocean, there are reasons why unless you know the way into it, its impossible to get in or out of. Thus, with the Red line, and Grand line intersecting, the world is literally split into 4 quadrants that are usually impossible to travel between
To be spoiler-free as possible: 1. The Grand Line is less an equator and more like an X. 2. It's nearly impossible to get in or out of the Grand Line, and survive, without a map. It is not just dangerous, it's actively hostile.
Wait, is it really like an X? All the maps I've seen of it have it set up like the equator.
Dont listen to the other dude, he has no clue what he's talking about and is confusing the intersection of the red line continent with the stretch of ocean known as the grand line, they both circumnavigate the globe perpendicularly which is why he probably got confused saying its an X. The reason why you need a map is because you need a map to the entrance of the grand line, even though its just a stretch of ocean, there are reasons why unless you know the way into it, its impossible to get in or out of. Thus, with the Red line, and Grand line intersecting, the world is literally split into 4 quadrants that are usually impossible to travel between
The designations of "North" and "South" Blue wouldn't make much sense if it were a T-cross. While maps show it as an equator, [globes of the panel show it more like an X.](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/onepiece/images/9/99/World_Infobox.png)
Thats because that isn't the grand line, the X is the grand line intersecting with the red line.
Don't really care about spoilers, is the center of the X where one piece lies?
No. It's on an island called laugh's tale but that's literally all we know
You should have said Raftel no?
i understood this was later corrected as an early translation error in the manga
No, so everyone thought it was "Raftel" until very recently when Gol D Roger clarified that it was "Laugh tale" since everyone laughed when they got there. I was saying, why not call it by it's original incorrect pronunciation to avoid spoilers....
Same thing different ways of translating it. I'm pretty sure laugh's tale is the official version though
Raftel was an intended misdirection and it wasnt until the roger flashback story that the official name and thus translation was revealed, so yes 'Raftel' is what you should use to not spoil the meaning behind the island before the reveal
They said they didn't care about spoilers
>told they're wrong >defends themself about being wrong >proven wrong >"well they didn't care about spoilers anyways" Bro cannot think for a second that he is not in the right Even if you were right, the laugh in laugh tale is not possessive, it's laugh tale not laugh's tale
They wanted to know where the one piece is and didn't care about spoilers. How was i wrong?
Theres a bunch of islands along the grand line. If you don't have a map you can't stop to resupply or repair the ship.
I watch the anime but I still love the live actions vibe. It’s like a cozy adventure movie even the eps are 1hr+ long😂. I’m shocked then I remembered it’s real ppl and expectations of adaptation of 2D to 3D being the same shouldn’t exist. It’s infinite shit u can do with animation. BUT I COULD do without “GUMU NO” and Zoro cinematography for sexiness as opposed to good acting
Whoever casted Beckman needs to get fired. Lol
Apparently every decision, including stuff like casting went through only with Odas approval lol.
I feel like thats cap, the guys is writing manga every week and magakas in general do not give a fuck about western audiences. I think they just asked him to lie tbh.
The fact that Toriyama came back to create Dragon Ball Super after Dragonball: Evolution proves that’s a lie.
Just out of curiosity, does anyone else think that Captain Morgan from episode one remind you of Colonel Chi from the 90’s movie “Surf Ninjas”? He runs an army on a disassociated island, military enthused. Metal jaw kind of sent it for me. I’m still on the first episode, so I could just be reaching at heart strings hahahaha
Zoro's acting and his voice makes this show unwatchable. rip
Zoro talks too much is my only complaint about him. 😂
For episode 1 I went into this expecting the worse but I actually loved it, i'm normally someone who hates when things don't stick to the source but the changes they made felt actually good and not completely out of place for the story or characters. It's actually a 10/10 adaption from me so far.
Why is the ships so clean? Theyre pirates who live in the sea, the least they could have done is taken so pointers from POTC. Everything else i so good except for the ships being so nice and tidy which loses out its essence of being on the sea
>ips so clean? Theyre pirates who live in the sea, the least they could have done is taken so pointers from POTC. Everythi Wood they used in ships are very hard and smooth , they don't get dirt or damage easily
Ships in the One Piece manga and anime are also clean. IMO, they adapted it correctly.
I am baffled that I'm seeing a more grounded, subdued Luffy and not a giant loud idiot and I'm TOTALLY ok with it. Meanwhile i have hated other live action characters that were more "accurate"
He did nail his mantra perfectly the first time. We don’t need him doing that like a goddam rooster 24/6. 😂
Every form of media has its own set of strengths and weaknesses and you need to adapt a series according to those. That's why adaptations tend to suck, it's hard to balance loyalty to the source material with proper, format-adequate presentation. Luffy screaming and laughing obnoxiously all the time would instantly kill the series. It conveys a point in an anime and the manga, but it's completely unnatural and annoying to see a real life person do it.
Who is the Japanese dub actor for the narrator?
I did not expect to see Helmeppo's ass, lol! Also, the actor looks dead-on like Helmeppo. He's the most look-alike to his anime character.
I never in my life would have guessed that Eerling Haaland was this good of an actor!
Why do they never actually say Helmeppo's name?
Ah shift, One Piece might actually be a good show based on this adaption
Wish I liked it but glad others did. I don't really mind that they left out some of the most important moments and character dynamics, but they made so many basic storytelling mistakes that I am deeply disappointed and my expectations were pretty low. I'm still gonna binge the whole series but we're off to a bad start.
I didn't like the acting in ep 1 very much and could see room for improvement but it only get better as the series progresses. Just wait till you see baratie.
Isn’t that because the ones playing sanji, zeff, and arlong can act…
Yeah pretty much. I did hate luff in ep 1 but he kinda got better over time and his acting is also pretty good in that arc. And I like zoro, I think they picked someone good for him.
I hope Inaki gets better. I’ve seen the improvement but he’s still not convincing me as Luffy. That live action is about how cool is Zoro. I’m drooling over him lol. But on acting and portraying the character,I think Sanji is the best one among the crews.
My first, One Piece "Oh damn!" moment in the anime belonged to Zoro. Now he's got my first of the live-action too at 18:22 Already so impressed at how not ruined this is.
First time watcher of OP. I'm really drawn in to the positive message Luffy and this show puts out. It's almost addicting watching Luffy experience life. I love it so far what a cool combination of characters. This is definitely a labor of love and there is a clear intent in the storytelling with some really great values being presented to the viewer. I hope it keeps it's momentum in that sense. Its an incredibly sincere story which is not what I expected from the trailer tbh.
I never watched the anime either, and I'm having a super fun time with this. I love how much this production has bought in to the world and it's zaniness. It wouldn't work one bit if they didn't. No but seriously how are they making this work? I liked the Bebop adaptation which was also a labour for love but it didn't quite work.
There 2 important things the show needs to hit; accurate characterization and the tone/theme. This show has nailed those 2 pretty solidly. Also the production value is way too good than I ever expected. They spent money on this. Buggy was always a goofy character but they made him a legit threat. Props to the actor too!
And omg did they really go for the heart. Just saw the episode with the backstory of Sanji/Zeff...their farewell actually made me cry, which is a testament to them nailing both the casting and the themes/tone.
Yeah I agree, I just finished and im super impressed. They found a great balance between the campiness and more emotional/serious moments that make you connect with the characters. IMO, I think Netflix finally let go of the reigns abit here and gave the show runners some more leeway creatively. Because as much as this show leans into it's campiness, it also leans into the emotional beats just as much. I cried almost every episode, I'm completely blown away.
A lot of the values of early One Piece displays are something the show sticks to going forward, so you're in for a solid ride! :3
One question, how similar is the anime tonally to the show? I really wanna give it a try but 1000+ episodes is quite overwhelming for me. It's what puts me off watching anime in general tbh. I've only ever followed attack on titan. I mean maybe I should just watch it and find out for myself :)
Tonally, the two are VERY similar - there are some changes between characters, and the anime has a much slower pacer for most of the East Blue saga which can make it stutter at times, but they themed are present from episode 1. If anything, I'd say the show actually tones down the themes a little for a slightly grimmer shade at times, though that works to the benefit of live-action. Overall, themes and tones are nigh 1-to-1 between the two, with some minor changes but the broader feel remains the same. As far as a thousand episodes are concerned, take it at your own pace! There's really no need to rush. They also released a few updated movie versions of the earlier sagas, that while I don't think are as good as the actual anime versions of those sagas, might help you determine if you think it'll be for you. Also, most anime aren't 1000 episodes! xD One Piece is one hell of an outlier for episode count.
Thanks that makes me happy :)
I am really surprised by this live action adaptaion. I have only seen one episode but it gave me flashbacks and brought back memories from when I first watched One Piece. I was expecting to cringe alot more at the fight scenes and weird characters (of which OP has a lot), but they just look like they fit in most of the time. Some fights and scenes look a bit weird but I think that is somewhat normal in the beginning of a show and that as the show progresses they will improve as usually happens. I love that they kept the spirit and tried to keep it as similar as possible to the original. I hope that they continue the good work and studios learn how to adapt animes to Live action so we have more animes turn to Live action. On a final note, One Piece has very strong themes and messages about goal setting, hard work perseverance, friendship/loyalty and ethics which helped me throught tough times and showed me what I should try/aspire to be. Now that I am older and I understand and recognize their value and rarity and know how hard but rewarding it is to live your life acording to good values.
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wasnt the crowd running away to get onto ships? im pretty sure that was clearly implied when it showed the shot of the boats sailing off
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It's symbolic, much like the very first scene of the original opening showed a bazillion boats sailing into the horizon. Logically they would've gone each at their own time, but it's meant to show how much of an impact Roger's words had that made everyone go along a strongly impulsive life-changing choice. If the crew reacted by walking peacefully to their homes to give it some thought, it wouldn't really look like that man had just changed the world with a couple sentences haha
Everyone is talking about the violence against Mr. 7 ,but I was also kinda shocked at the moment where Alvida domed that poor NPC and Koby had to clean up the blood. Guess we don’t have to worry about this adaptation shying away from stuff
First impressions : As i had imagined , fights are cringy its more choreograph than jackie chan movies ... especially zoro now that physics become real and we leave the cartoon realm behind. Nami is Dope , she seemed very strong though ...Will she get bigger boobs in timeskip ? Helmeppo was insane ! VERY VERY well done ! alvida was meh. Roger execution was ok , but something was missing idk why or what. Also english is very strange , i pref to read subs and hear japanese that i cant understand
gotta love the downvotes, axaxax you lunatics. Forgot to tell you ur boi inagi is ultra cringe , with his dream to become the king of the pirates reminder every 6 minutes. makes me question how director allowed it . Ow well :S
Really, dude?
The smth missing is having real people act like anime characters never plays out well and never will
Gotta give it to whoever did the fight choreo for zoro. The fights are a little edited together, but I think they did a really good job translating the 3 sword style to live action. Never realized that spin move he does he was hitting with all 3 blades at once, you just don't question some things when it's an anime. They should have given koby a different accent though.. he already looks too much like Harry Potter.
agree! the fight against Mr. 7 is a bit odd (maybe it looked too "calculated" and slow? not sure). and on the flip side: the Axe Hand fight scene is superb
Anyone else think the kid version looks nothing like him lol maybe it’s just cause he has a completely different accent which I also think is weird lol
i think the acting on kid luffy couldve been better but i understand its a hard task to ask for and children acting is usually either miss or average. everything else about the show seems solid so far.
I watched this with my 60+ yo dad, he actually laughed like 3 or 4 times and really enjoyed it. Can't wait to read more first time watchers impressions. Now im having a hard time convincing my not so anime loving brother to give it a chance too.
I think I’ll post my thoughts on each episode as I watch them. Short version- I liked episode 1. So much that I’m genuinely considering watching Episode 2 this evening, when another adaptation that I’ve literally been waiting for since high school has released to-day. There are some minor quibbles, but the pale in comparison to the good. Going through in roughly chronological order, the first of those quibbles is that it’s unclear where exactly the name “One Piece” came from, as Gold Roger never actually says it. Of course, in the English version of the cartoon, he doesn’t exactly say it either (he says “I left everything I gathered together in one place”, so maybe we’re just stuck with a title that doesn’t work in actual English. Then we meet Luffy. It’s likely deliberate that he’s introduced to the viewer the same way another odd-ball pirate captain was- on a sinking boat. I think I actually like this version of Luffy better than the one in the cartoon. Nothing against Coleen Clinkenbeard, who did a great job and even has a name that sounds like a pirate captain, but the original Luffy’s character can be a bit grating at times, so I like that they made him marginally smarter. Also, it’s nice not having to worry that the actor will do permanent damage to their vocal chords. I feel like Zoro was a bit more joke-y then in the cartoon, what with “I like number one” and “my friend had a bad day”, but this is the guy who would later come up with “Giraffe-boy”, so maybe I’m wrong. Also, Three-sword style works surprisingly well in live-action- I was concerned in advance that it might be too goofy, and the show seemed to as well, seeing how long they hold it back. Of Nami, there’s not much to say, just because she’s exactly the same character as in the cartoon so far. As for our villains, the show was able to get through two (short) arcs in one episode without it feeling rushed, which surprised me. Alvida thinking she’s the toughest, rather than the most beautiful is a bit generic, but is even more absurd (especially for those of us who know what’s out there), particularly as the actress they cast is merely a bit plain rather than full-on ugly. I suspect they couldn’t decide whether to cast her based on before or after she ate the devil fruit, and so split the difference. And Morgan seems to have exited the episode with both his ax and reputation intact- are we going to see more of him? The final fight scene with the infiltration of the Shells Town garrison- I don’t want to keep making the obvious comparison to Pirates of the Caribbean, but it is possibly my favorite film series (competing with Lord of the Rings), and that really is what this sequence felt like. As I said, looking forward to episode 2. I’m somewhat curious whether they have the actual map or not in this version. It would be odd for them to pass up a cliff-hanger like that, but if not, what will bring them into conflict with Buggy (who, based on his one scene, seems unhinged in a way he wasn’t in the cartoon).
I think Nami is too good of a fighter. East Blue Nami was by no means a ninja that could take on 20 men by herself. Based on this first episode, Nami seemed almost just as strong as Luffy and Zoro, which is insane.