Taz Skylar plays the character Sanji in the live-action One Piece movie. The actor talked about his character and Sanji’s treatment of women in Netflix’s highly anticipated live-action film.
In an interview, Skylar shared his approach to portraying Sanji’s character in a real-life setting. He believes that Sanji’s behavior towards the weaker sex is sometimes seen as chivalrous, but at other times seen as obscene and disturbing by others.
Taz Skylar emphasized that while it’s not possible to accurately reproduce every scene like in the anime, proper immersion is key to bringing Sanji to life in a live-action film. He understands the importance of carefully portraying the character’s personality and motivations.
Sanji’s level of interaction and affection with his mother, sister, and family reveals a lot about his views on women, which influence the Straw Hat chef’s attitude and behavior.
When adapting the One Piece manga/anime into a live-action format, there was a particular challenge in condensing a feature-length anime series with a large character base. With more than 1000 episodes of the animated series released, the team behind the live-action project was faced with the task of capturing the essence of the story without losing the essence of the characters, such as the school. Sanji’s case.
In the live-action One Piece film, author Eiichiro Oda is willing to adapt and reinterpret the character in a new format, as well as appreciate the opinions of passionate and devoted fans.
Skylar hopes that the live-action One Piece strikes the right balance of length, giving fans an experience that’s satisfying without being too rambling. Sanji’s plot is profound and meaningful in the manga, so if this reinterpretation of the character is accepted by audiences, it will not only appeal to female readers, but could also be the key to portraying a new character. One of One Piece’s most beloved and controversial characters.
This demonstrates the live-action film production team’s commitment to creating an adaptation that is both faithful to the original and enjoyable for new viewers.
All in all, Taz Skylar’s approach to portraying Sanji and the series author’s openness to change shows that the live-action One Piece has the potential to be a fun and authentic remake.