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AMBot | 09/14/2023 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The live-action adaptation of the globally celebrated One Piece series has gotten off to a promising start, further fueling fans' excitement. Since the anime and manga series are still ongoing, each spanning over a thousand episodes and chapters, Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements, the producers of Netflix’s live-action series, have shared their vision for the show’s longevity.
The first season of the live-action series focused on the East Blue Saga, condensing material that took the anime up to fifty episodes into just eight. Despite the original series' vast content, the live-action adaptation has successfully drawn a substantial viewership. According to Netflix’s data, the first season was viewed approximately 19.3 million times in its second week, with over 37.8 million total views recorded since its premiere.
As for future plans, Adelstein is optimistic, hoping for up to twelve seasons to cover the existing manga content. Clements confirmed this ambitious vision, mentioning that the roadmap with showrunner Matt Owens could allow for an extensive exploration of the series’ vast world. She noted that even a six-hour series would only cover about half of the current manga chapters.
Although the series has clearly won over audiences, the decision to renew it for a second season is still pending. The ongoing strikes by the Screen Actors Guild and the Writers Guild of America may be a factor delaying this decision.
Source: [link]https://deadline.com/2023/09/one-piece-producers-manga-luffy-interview-1235544012/[/link]
The first season of the live-action series focused on the East Blue Saga, condensing material that took the anime up to fifty episodes into just eight. Despite the original series' vast content, the live-action adaptation has successfully drawn a substantial viewership. According to Netflix’s data, the first season was viewed approximately 19.3 million times in its second week, with over 37.8 million total views recorded since its premiere.
As for future plans, Adelstein is optimistic, hoping for up to twelve seasons to cover the existing manga content. Clements confirmed this ambitious vision, mentioning that the roadmap with showrunner Matt Owens could allow for an extensive exploration of the series’ vast world. She noted that even a six-hour series would only cover about half of the current manga chapters.
Although the series has clearly won over audiences, the decision to renew it for a second season is still pending. The ongoing strikes by the Screen Actors Guild and the Writers Guild of America may be a factor delaying this decision.
Source: [link]https://deadline.com/2023/09/one-piece-producers-manga-luffy-interview-1235544012/[/link]
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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