Live Action One Piece Did the Unthinkable and was Actually Good!
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Netflix hasn't had the best track record when it comes to adapting anime for live action but the recent One Piece adaptation managed to exceed expectations by being fun and a faithful adaptation. Having the original creator on board helped too. They did change a lot to fit the new format but they embraced the imaginative world Oda created instead of trying to shy away from those elements. Here's hoping other western studios can learn a thing or two from One Piece LA.
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