Netflix's live action remake of one piece surprises critics
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| Photo: Netflix Mackenyu Arata as Roronoa Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Taz Skylar as Sanji in season 1 of One Piece. |
The show follows the original Netflix's Live-Action Remake of One Piece Surprises Critics
Netflix's new live-action adaptation of the popular Japanese manga and anime series One Piece has exceeded expectations, garnering mostly positive reviews from critics.
Following the main story of Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew hunting for the mythical One Piece treasure. Unlike other lackluster Hollywood attempts to adapt anime, One Piece appears to have captured the spirit and aesthetic of the source material.
"It's a candy-coloured confection with a childish glee," said Variety, with The Hollywood Reporter agreeing the show "neither takes itself too seriously, nor apologises for its silliness."
However, some critics felt the adaptation failed to fully recreate what made the anime special. Mike Hale from The New York Times called the show "bland and generic", arguing it lost "most of the verve and personality of the anime."
Rolling Stone's Alan Sepinwall highlighted the show's "arch tone" and strong world-building, but noted the novelty could fade over time. The Wrap's Kayleigh Donaldson praised the production design for recreating the anime's visual flair.
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| Photo Netflix: Iñaki Godoy plays main character Monkey D. Luffy |
The show's upbeat spirit and faithfulness to the source material makes it a "best-case scenario" for adapting anime, said Variety's Alison Herman, though she criticised Netflix's approach to adapting existing IP.
Angie Han from The Hollywood Reporter focused on lead actor Iñaki Godoy's embodiment of the cheerful protagonist Luffy, saying his performance captures the "joyous game of make-believe" spirit of the story.
The 8 episode first season premiered on Netflix on August 31, with all episodes available at once.
(This article recaps key points from reviews of the One Piece live-action adaptation originally reported by BBC News)
story of Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew hunting for the mythical One Piece treasure. Unlike other lackluster Hollywood attempts to adapt anime, One Piece appears to have captured the spirit and aesthetic of the source material.
"It's a candy-coloured confection with a childish glee," said Variety, with The Hollywood Reporter agreeing the show "neither takes itself too seriously, nor apologises for its silliness."
However, some critics felt the adaptation failed to fully recreate what made the anime special. Mike Hale from The New York Times called the show "bland and generic", arguing it lost "most of the verve and personality of the anime."
Rolling Stone's Alan Sepinwall highlighted the show's "arch tone" and strong world-building, but noted the novelty could fade over time. The Wrap's Kayleigh Donaldson praised the production design for recreating the anime's visual flair.
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| Photo Netflix: Vincent Regan plays Vice-Admiral Garp in One Piece |
The 8 episode first season premiered on Netflix on August 31, with all episodes available at once.
This article recaps key points from reviews of the One Piece live-action adaptation originally reported by BBC News.
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