One Piece on Netflix is not without controversy. Especially changes compared to the manga and anime adaptation have caused some anger among fans. In an interview, the showrunners have now emphasized how involved Eiichiro Oda really is.
The live-action adaptation of One Piece on Netflix has now completed two seasons and has not always received positive feedback. Long-time fans are particularly upset about various changes.
The creator of the manga, Eiichiro Oda, had concerns about some details before season 2, particularly regarding Chopper’s appearance. The pacing also changed from season 1 to season 2, which Oda also explained.
How far his influence on the adaptation actually went has now been revealed by the makers of the series.
Eiichiro Oda approves everything
What do the showrunners say? In a conversation with IGN, Becky Clements (Tomorrow Studios), showrunner Joe Tracz, and writer Ian Stokes discussed Eiichiro Oda’s involvement in the Netflix series.
It was emphasized that the mangaka has been directly involved in the production from the beginning. He is informed about ideas, reads scripts, and reviews cut versions and casting decisions. Concept drawings also pass over his desk.
Everything we do is always personally approved by Oda-san. Nothing comes as a surprise. So sometimes he says, “No, that needs to go back in,” and we say, “But we don’t have the money for that.” And he says, “Then get the money.” And then we get the money [laughs].
Ian Stokes
Even though the showrunners initially disagreed, they are always ultimately convinced by the master himself with a better idea.
No one else would know and understand the characters and the world as well. Joe Tracz emphasizes: “So it would be foolish of us not to appreciate this wisdom and not to listen to his feedback. Even if he has a veto right, the question arises: Why would we want to do anything that does not align with his intentions?”
What do fans say about the statements? That Oda works so closely with the producers and showrunners raises both skepticism and praise.
Under a x.com post by user and One Piece fan newworldartur, comments from skeptical users gather, who think that the showrunners’ statements are just meant to placate the fans’ anger. Others disagree.
- “A bold thesis (maybe) … It feels like the phrase ‘Oda approved it’ is now used to downplay criticism of the series,” finds Subatomic Viewer.
- “Oda himself and his team constantly say that Oda is heavily involved. But some crazy fans refuse to believe it, which is so funny. The actors of Vivi and Smoker have said in interviews that every casting must be approved by Oda,” contradicts miri.
- “If the amount of revisions and changes to the script is so great that it causes surprise, then it’s no wonder that the show is good – it’s Oda who writes the script,” says HealForMoney.
- “That they treat this as a manga adaptation and not an anime adaptation is a huge win,” says YoubeArLi3.
- “Oda works so hard for us,” sums up TB, moved.
It is clear that a complex topic like One Piece will always cause disagreements in the community during an adaptation. The series can and will not satisfy everyone, no matter how great Oda’s involvement is.
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