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This film is making waves, surpassing the unparalleled records of popular series like Stranger Things or Wednesday.
According to Movie Web, this film, adapted from the top-ranking Japanese manga in online views in 84 countries right from its debut, has helped One Piece become the leading series in most markets on Netflix, surpassing the 83-country mark of both Wednesday and Stranger Things season 4.
Not stopping there, the film has also received a deluge of praise from critics and fans alike. The series scored an impressive 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and is ranked the most famous series globally by this renowned film review system.
The film has also been praised for breaking the curse of failed live-action adaptations of manga and anime series before. Many believe that One Piece's secret lies in the team's meticulous research of the original work, careful selection, and reasonable changes when transitioning to live-action. In addition to the guidance of producers Matt Owens and Steven Maeda, the film crew directly invited author Eiichiro Oda to serve as a consultant for the series.
The presence of Japanese manga artists has truly become the linchpin in ensuring that the work retains almost entirely the essence of the original when it hits the screen. The author stated that Netflix is committed to revising everything until Oda is satisfied with the scripts, actors. He oversees and executes the filmmaking process to ensure the adaptation stays true to the original.
On social media, most netizens express satisfaction with this adaptation. The casting process is one of the most praised aspects. In the film, some actors like Mackenyu Maeda, Emily Rudd impress as they embody the characters Zoro, Nami. Costumes, settings also receive much praise for being designed closely to the original manga.
Below are some notable comments:
- After the haunting Dragon Ball era, this is truly a blessing.
- The cast is all beautiful people. It's a tragedy!
- Zoro's storyline may lack 100 points, but even a non-fan like me loves it.
- I watched it for the first time without seeing the anime or manga, and I still found it enjoyable, decent. It's an 8/10 for me.
- Despite some hard-to-accept aspects, we should set aside the manga and experience the film as if it were a new movie. I find it quite fresh and good.
Right after the release of part 1, many viewers eagerly expressed hope that Luffy and his crew will soon explore new seas in the journey in part 2.
