With just a couple of weeks to go untilOne Piecepremieres on television,Netflixis starting to deliver their final assets before the debut of their highly anticipated live-action adaptation of the popular anime. New character posters have been released by the streaming platform, featuring the crew of the Going Merry as they prepare to head out into the ocean in the biggest quests of their life. Only one person can rule the pirates of the world, and Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) won’t let anyone else take what he thinks is his destiny. The fight for an ancient artifact has begun.
Zorro (Mackenyu) and Nami (Emily Rudd) are also featured in the new images, as the lucky people who will try to help Luffy accomplish his goals. While it’s nice for them to help out a friend, they each have their unique motives to join the adventurous protagonist on their ship. Zorro wishes to become the best swordsman on the planet, with a skill so impressive that no one else could even dare to challenge him. On the other hand, Nami will take a more scientific approach, and she will chart every place the crew visits on a map. She believes that if she works hard enough, she’ll be able to chart the entire world.
The titular One Pieceis rumored to be an ancient device capable of making whoever claims it the leader of the sea. Since it can instantly bring respect among the pirate community and an unknown amount of power, several people around the world are looking for it. Given the danger involved in such a struggle, it could be bewildering for such a young crew to stand right in the middle of the conflict, but the people aboard the Going Merry won’t go down without a fight, and Luffy’s optimism can be a very powerful tool during times of distress.
The Legacy ofOne Piece
While Netflix used a considerable budget to bring a new version of the story to life, the fandom surroundingOne Piecewas formed thanks to original manga, and the anime series that followed it. First published in Japan in 1997, Luffy’s story received such a warm reception within its readers that it’s still going strong to this day. Several volumes written byEiichiro Odaare yet to be released, as the energetic protagonist of the story that began decades ago is still hungry for more. If the first season of Netflix’s adaptation turns out to be successful, there’s plenty of material to choose from as a base for upcoming installments.
One Pieceis created in partnership with Shueisha and produced by Tomorrow Studios and Netflix.Matt OwensandSteven Maedaare writers, executive producers, and showrunners.Eiichiro Oda, Marty Adelstein, andBecky Clementsalso executive produce.
you’re able to check out the new character posters fromOne Piecebelow, before the show premieres on Netflix on August 31:
