Netflix absolutely nailed the live-action adaptation of One Piece, and it’s a perfect example for how to successfully bring animated series to life. Disney could really learn from it. One Piece is a legendary anime, one of the longest-running and most influential shows in its genre, so its quality and popularity are undeniable.
It’s not uncommon to see anime adapted into live-action shows, and Netflix has done it a lot. So, while it was still surprising to hear they were making a live-action version of One Piece, the first season proves they were able to successfully bring the show’s wild and adventurous spirit to life.
One Piece Live-Action Is Not Afraid Of Being Silly
The live-action version of One Piece has become a hit largely because it doesn’t shy away from being strange and humorous. Similar to how the Marvel Cinematic Universe realized it could successfully bring even the most unusual characters to the screen, One Piece has found that fans are eager to embrace the anime’s wild and quirky nature in live-action form.
The main character of this anime is a pirate who can stretch his body like a rubber band, which is inherently a bit goofy, and the latest trailer suggests things are getting even more over-the-top. But that’s exactly why the show works so well. One Piece isn’t afraid to embrace the absurd, and that willingness allows the audience to enjoy it too.
Disney’s Realistic Live-Action Remakes Have Missed The Point
Let’s look at how well One Piece is doing compared to Disney’s live-action remakes. While Disney consistently makes money, the remakes themselves aren’t usually critical successes. Even when they’re decent, they often feel like pointless rehashes of already great stories.
Great Disney movies have a certain magic that goes beyond just the story and what the characters say. However, many of the recent live-action remakes focus so much on exactly copying the original animated films that they feel flat and lifeless. Sometimes, they’re barely more than actors simply reading the script – lacking the spark that makes Disney films special.
What Live-Action Remakes Can Learn From One Piece
The live-action adaptation of One Piece provides valuable lessons for remakes, primarily the importance of preserving the core elements that make the original animated series special. If a moment is memorable in the anime, it should definitely be included in the live-action version.
When a show’s creators confidently adapt challenging material, it builds trust with the audience. The live-action One Piece seems to demonstrate this understanding of its source material. However, when creators avoid difficult scenes, that trust erodes. A good example is the live-action Beauty and the Beast, where Belle simply walks into a normal library, a far cry from the breathtaking, massive library in the animated version.
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2026-01-15 03:34