Iñaki Godoy’s Unforgettable Meeting with Eiichiro Oda
Iñaki Godoy gets to do something many One Piece fans wanted to do. It is the master pirate himself. When Iñaki Godoy was first revealed to play Monkey D. Luffy in the live-action adaptation of One Piece, there were some people who reacted strongly to the news of the Mexican actor getting the role. This reaction stemmed from the assumption that Luffy should be portrayed by an Asian actor. However, it’s important to note that Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, clarified back in 2018 that Luffy’s nationality is not Japanese, but Brazilian. Both Mexico and Brazil have Native American and Meztizo descent people. While there is a mild resemblance between Brazilian and Mexican cultures, they are distinct nationalities with their own unique backgrounds. It’s worth mentioning that Iñaki Godoy was handpicked by Eiichiro Oda himself, the writer of One Piece, to bring the character to life on-screen. This decision reflects Oda’s vision and artistic direction for the live-action adaptation. Iñaki Godoy meets Oda Netflix provided