It is not a piece of cake to bring a two-dimensional character to life. Marvel Cinematic Universe has done it and so has DC Universe. However, when Netflix put in efforts to follow the same trend, it failed miserably, especially when it came to Japanese manga and anime series. But Eiichiro Oda’s ‘One Piece‘ has not only set a new standard for Netflix’s anime adaptations but also created a lot of excitement for the future of the platform’s anime projects.
Previously, Netflix attempted to adapt the classic anime series ‘Dead Note’ and ‘Cowboy Bebop’ into a live-action series, but unfortunately, it ended up disappointing anime fans worldwide. Finally, the curse is lifted and ‘One Piece’ has become the best-rated anime adaptation live-action series.
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Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Receives High Audience Score On Rotten Tomatoes
The new Netflix Anime live-action series succeeds where other live-action anime adaptations have failed and disappointed the fans by totally disrespecting its source material. The series is based on the popular manga created by Eiichiro Oda, following the adventures of Monkey D.Luffy and his private crew, who are set on the voyage to look for a legendary treasure of Golden Rodger ‘One Piece’ that will make Luffy the greatest pirate captain of all time.
‘One Piece’ has been praised by critics as well as anime enthusiasts. The series has earned a Certified Fresh 81% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. But more importantly, it has also won over the fans, who have given it a stellar 94% audience score, based on more than 2,500 user reviews. ‘One-Piece’ establishing a strong hold on Netflix, gives away a strong hope for the future anime live-action adaptation.
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How Did ‘One Piece’ Break Netflix’s Live-Action Adaptation Bad Streak?
Bringing a two-dimensional character to life and narrating the character’s journey is child’s play. Especially when it is adapted from a famous literature piece. However, ‘One Piece’ is Netflix’s success story in rightfully adapting the famous manga illustrated by Eiichiro Oda into an eight-hour-long episode.
One of the reasons why ‘One Piece’ has managed to break the bad streak is being loyal it its source material, unlike other failed Netflix’s anime adaptations. Instead of recreating the original story, the series takes a different approach to the narrative while staying faithful to the character design and backstories only so that both anime fans, as well as non-anime watchers, can enjoy the colorful visuals and narration.
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