One Piece will it break the Hollywood Anime Adaptation curse?

[Chun-li]

I have to respectfully disagree with that perspective. Iñaki Godoy's cartoonish attitude actually makes the stretch and rubber powers come across well in live action. Plus, it's important to remember that this is just Season 1. If the show becomes a hit, there's a good chance the CGI budget will go up. Look at how much the special effects improved from Season 1 to the current season of Stranger Things. I'm pretty sure that by Season 2, Luffy's rubber powers will be looking great. It's worth giving the show a chance and seeing how things evolve.

 

[Albuquerque_Adventurer]

I'm not really a fan of One Piece due to the overwhelming number of episodes. However, I might consider giving this adaptation a shot since it's planned to have only 10 to 12 episodes per season. This condensed format should make it much more manageable to watch. Finally, I won't be left out when my friends discuss One Piece, and that's definitely a plus.

 

[Haywood]

Hey everyone, here's the deal: if we want this show to be a hit, let's all watch the first season in the first week. If possible, try to watch it all at once. Netflix tends to cancel shows that people watch slowly, like what happened to 1899, even with good reviews. So, let's binge-watch it right away and maybe even watch it again. I'm so invested in its success that I'm planning to keep my Netflix running, even when I'm not watching, to help boost the ratings. I really want this show to get renewed, and I'm sure many of you feel the same way.

 

[Tachibana Sakuya]

I'm really hoping this show takes off and gets a second season. It's high time we see an anime adaptation get the treatment it deserves. Often, anime fans can be pretty skeptical about live-action adaptations, but if this show does well, it could change that perspective. Here's to hoping for a successful run and a chance to prove that anime adaptations can be done right in live action!

 

[IKato21]

Anime adaptations usually turn out pretty bad, some are downright unwatchable. I really hope One Piece can be the one to change that and make a real difference.

 

[toddj82]

You know
As a fan of Dragon Ball and Avatar: The Last Airbender, I was genuinely disappointed by the casting choices. Remembering the white actor as Goku and the predominantly white cast for A:TLA really bothered me, especially since the characters were originally supposed to be Inuits and Asians. The remake of The Little Mermaid with a black Ariel and the movie adaptations of 21 Jump Street with race-bending just didn't sit well with me. And it's frustrating to see a white actress play a role originally portrayed by Holly Robinson Peete, a black actress, in the 21 Jump Street remake.

On a brighter note, I'm thrilled that One Piece managed to avoid race-bending so far. It's a relief to see that they're staying true to the source material in that regard. Hollywood really needs to understand that fans aren't into any form of race-bending. It's just not what we want to see.

 

[Robert1]

I feel quite skeptical about live-action anime adaptations. They've let me down before, managing to upset me and even taint my childhood memories.