‘One Piece’ first reviews praise Netflix series as faithful adaptation

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One Piece, Netflix‘s adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s best-selling manga (which also became a hit anime series), has mostly been praised by critics as a faithful adaptation.READ MORE: ‘One Piece’ review: swashbuckling pirate samurai on the high seasThe live-action series follows Monkey D.

Luffy and his pirate crew as they explore a fantastical world of endless oceans and exotic islands in search of the ultimate treasure: to become the next Pirate King.All eight episodes are now available to stream on Netflix, and most critics have been full of praise for the series.In a four-star review, NME wrote: “For hour-long episodes, One Piece rattles along at a sprightly pace, stacking drama points like teetering towers that all tumble in synchronised perfection.

If it’s teen-friendly romps that virtually binge themselves you’re after, climb aboard and strap in tight.”Empire also gave the series four stars, writing: “Luffy’s still searching for his treasure, but Netflix’s quest to successfully adapt a popular anime into live-action is finally over.

It’s the fun, quirky adaptation that One Piece fans and newbies alike deserve.”Digital Spy‘s Janet A Leigh was even more impressed, writing in a five-star review: “The eight-episode first season is a beautiful mix of comedy, adventure, action and horror — but ultimately, it’s joy.