Eiichiro Oda, the creator of 'One Piece', foresaw that the Netflix live-action adaptation would face criticism from dedicated fans. In an open letter shared in July, Oda acknowledged that some viewers would point out missing characters, omitted scenes, or differences from the original manga. He stated, 'I'm sure these criticisms will come from those who have love for One Piece.'
The live-action series, based on Oda's best-selling manga and subsequent hit anime, follows Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew as they search for the ultimate treasure to become the next Pirate King. Released on August 31, the show has generally received positive reviews from both audiences and critics.
Oda admitted that there were lines he felt the main character Luffy wouldn't have said, but after seeing the filmed scenes, he believed they worked due to lead star Iñaki Godoy's performance. He also revealed that production agreed to reshoot 'numerous scenes' because he felt they weren't good enough for release.
In a four-star review, NME praised the series for its brisk pace and engaging drama, calling it a 'teen-friendly romp' that binge-watches itself.
