Eiichiro Oda's comment is also revealed! The live-action version of "ONE PIECE" has been decided to be filmed by Netflix. The cast has been decided this time! Eiichiro Oda said, "The face, the size of the mouth, the size of the hands, the atmosphere, the mannerisms, the voice, the acting ability, the height, the balance between friends, etc...! After much discussion with staff from around the world, the decision was made! They are the ones who can become the "straw men"! This is the first time I've seen this movie. There have been many offers to make a live-action film of this work in the past, but this live-action project was realized for the first time when Eiichiro Oda and the editorial department of Weekly Shonen Jump were convinced that they could overcome various hurdles. The five members who will play the "Straw Hat Gang" are from all over the world. The five fresh members of the cast have been announced. The cast is as follows Monkey D. Luffy: Iñaki Godoy Roronoa Zorro: Serious Tasuku Nitta Nami: Emily Ladd Usopp: Jacob Romero Gibson Sanji: Taz Skyler Eiichiro Oda & Staff Comment Eiichiro Oda (Original Story & Executive Producer) Comment How many years has it been since we announced the production of the huge project "Hollywood Live Action Drama ONE PIECE" that we've been working on with Netflix and Tomorrow Studios? I know, right? But it's been going on for a long time! It's not easy to team up with people from different cultures! But I'm sure there are things that will come out of it! I'm happy to announce the main cast for now! I've been told that if I don't announce them soon, they'll be leaked! It's funny lol. The face, the size of the mouth, the size of the hands, the atmosphere, the mannerisms, the voice quality, the acting ability, the height, the balance between friends, etc. ......! After much discussion with staff from around the world, the decision was made! They are the ones who can become the "straw men"! It will still take some time to complete, but we will do our best to send out a work that everyone around the world will enjoy with open arms! Please stay tuned for more news! Stephen Maeda (Showrunner, Writer, Executive Producer) & Matt Owens (Writer, Executive Producer) We are so excited to be sailing with this amazing and talented cast! Much like the search for the One Piece, finding the best cast to bring out the look, personality, and behavior of the iconic Straw Hats has been a long and difficult (but fun!) journey. It has been a long and difficult (but fun!) road. But we've finally found the perfect cast for the role! Everyone has already started to put their whole heart and soul into the role. I am confident that fans of the original story will come to know and love them just as much as the characters in the manga. I can't wait to show you all the finished product. Now, the adventure begins! The live-action version of "ONE PIECE" is sure to attract the passionate attention and expectations of fans all over the world, and we can't wait to hear more about it! About Netflix Netflix is one of the world's largest video distribution services specializing in entertainment, with 209 million paying members in over 190 countries. Netflix offers a wide range of award-winning series, documentaries and feature films in many languages. You can enjoy movies and series as much as you want, whenever you want, wherever you want, on any Internet-connected device. In addition, you can easily find the movie you want to watch with the unique feature that recommends movies that match your individual tastes. (C)Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha Reference: https://www.animatetimes.com/news/details.php?id=1636463001
【Background】
・Graduated from Kyoto University with a major in Japanese Culture Studies, Faculty of Letters
・After graduation, worked 4 years as editor and proofreader for a print magazine specializing in traditional performing arts and culture
・Became a freelance journalist in 2021 and launched japanculturean.com in 2022
【Expertise】
・Pop-Culture Fusion Analysis
Analytical commentary on how modern pop-culture media (anime, film, fashion) incorporates and reinterprets traditional Japanese motifs.
