Netflix recently gave One Piece fans a preview of two main entries from its upcoming adaptation at an exclusive event called “On Netflix Only.”
According to Sportskeeda, the streaming company will soon be holding an event exclusively for Japan called “On Netflix Only,” where they will showcase two key props from their One Piece series. This includes Luffy’s iconic straw hat and the character’s hand-drawn Jolly Roger — the official flag of the Straw Hat Pirates. A recent tweet gave fans around the globe a peek at the aforementioned props, giving an official look at what these iconic items will look like in the highly anticipated show.
Fans get a preview of Luffy and Jolly Roger’s Hat
The tweet features two images, including Luffy’s hat on the left and the flag on the right. Both items are accurate to the source material, with the hat designed to reflect the protagonist’s classic costume and the illustrated flag identical to Luffy’s version. The design on the flag is not the official Jolly Roger that the crew adopted as their emblem; instead, it’s a crude attempt by the protagonist to draw a skull and crossbones design. Usopp’s character ended up designing the flag that the crew used throughout the series.
Netflix has a notable history of remakes of popular anime projects, with two of the most famous being Death Note (2017) and Cowboy Bebop (2021), both of which were poorly received by audiences and critics. Speculation about the quality of the One Piece series has been circulating online, with a recently revealed rumor suggesting that the first preview screening has disappointed viewers. However, manga creator Eiichiro Oda has confirmed that an adaptation will not release until he is satisfied with it.
About One Piece Live-Action
Steven Maeda (Lost, Day Break, The X-Files) and Matt Owens (Luke Cage, Agents of SHIELD, The Defenders) are the creators of Netflix’s live-action One Piece. The project will adapt the series into a television format, with a recent rumor suggesting it will include eight episodes in Season 1, each of which will be an hour long. This rumor also comes with the supposed title of each episode.
The film has an early release date at some point in 2023. However, there is no specific release date at the time of writing.
Source: Sportskeeda