The Netflix series of One Piece adapts the original story by Eiichiro Oda. The creator also has a clear plan in mind for when the adaptation should end.
When is it supposed to end? Mackenyu is the actor of Zorro and reveals in an interview with The Movie Podcasts that he knows until which arc Oda is planning the Netflix series. He has shared his vision with each of the main cast members.
You can watch the segment in the following YouTube video at 7:40 minutes:
They would all know up to what point the creator of One Piece would want to take the actors. However, they couldn’t reveal what exactly his vision is:
He has a vision of where he wants to end up. Not ending, but where he wants to take the live-action series. And we all know about it. Yes. We all know how far he wants to go. […] There is a specific arc up to which we are supposed to go… Of course we can’t say that. That would only cause trouble.
Mackenyu
Thus, Mackenyu is likely referring to a contractual clause that the actors signed, which obligates confidentiality regarding certain topics.
Several points possible for the end
When could the series end? In the anime, there are several arcs that would be well-suited for an ending:
- In the American 4Kids dubbing, the anime already ended before the Skypiea arc. At the end, you only see how a ship falls from the sky. Since the clouds might be difficult to animate, the Skypiea arc would be a good exit point.
- The Sabaody Archipelago could mark the end of the journey and perhaps already hide the treasure for the Straw Hat crew there.
- The series could end shortly after the Marineford arc. Luffy is separated from the others and is focused on intense training. The outcome of this remains open.
- The series might still make it to the end, but it would be told at a much faster pace. The end is supposed to take place within the next few years.
If the series ends earlier than the manga, there would have to be a corresponding conclusion that leaves no questions unanswered. It might even be possible that the ending is rewritten to fit perfectly for the live-action adaptation.
Is that a guarantee? The creator has a vision of the ending, but in the end, the production team could convince him to continue the series in the event of great success. Something similar happened with Dragon Ball: Finally, we know when Dragon Ball Z was supposed to officially end – and who Son Goku’s true heir is
