‘One Piece’ Creator Praises “Perfect” Straw Hat Cast In Netflix Live-Action Series Adaptation
deadline.comEiichiro Oda, the reclusive creator of One Piece, is praising Netflix’s live-action series adaptation of his bestselling manga title ahead of its August 31 premiere.
Via a “snail phone” given to him by One Piece star Iñaki Godoy and the cast and crew of the series, Oda affirms his approval of the adaptation in a video shared on the show’s verified Instagram account. “As a Hollywood production, the action and VFX are great, not to mention the performances by the cast.
But above all I want to call attention to how perfect the Straw Hat cast are,” says Oda. “It’s like you’re watching the Straw Hats in real life, which I’d love for you to savor.” One Piece is based on Oda’s manga series about Monkey D.
Luffy, a young adventurer who has longed for a life of freedom since he can remember. Luffy sets off from his small village on a perilous journey to find the legendary fabled treasure, One Piece, to become King of the Pirates!
Read more on deadline.com