The entire One Piece fandom, at present, is waiting for the latest updates about the One Piece Remake. There has been controversy about the One Piece Remake by Netflix, where the original animators were offended by the fact that their work is being disrespected.
However, it is recently known that the decision to create One Piece from scratch wasn’t taken overnight. One Piece remake has been in production since November 2023. While a few fans are skeptical about Netflix’s recent announcement about the One Piece remake, here is what the rest of the fandom feels about the One Piece remake.
One Piece Remake Has Been A Long Time Plan For Netflix
After experiencing success with One Piece Live Action, Netflix soon began streaming the complete series on its site. Netflix is officially premiering previous installments of the One Piece anime series, however, they have not yet finished uploading all of them and have already begun streaming the Egg Head Island Arc. Fans are anticipating that Netflix will ultimately share all of the One Piece episodes, completing the whole series.
It was on December 17, 2023, when Netflix announced the release of the One Piece remake in association with Wit Studio. However, this series has been in production since November 2023, according to the recent Financial reports of IG Port, the parent company of Wit Studio. If the Netflix One Piece remake is a success, fans can anticipate a long tenure of “The One Piece” by Netflix.
Even though JoJo still has a few parts to animate. I think this proves how badly One Piece needed a remake from WIT Studios
I believe with better pacing the anime could become even greater than it currently is pic.twitter.com/vqX37ZaiNF
— Chibi Reviews (@ChibiReviews) January 21, 2024
However, IG ports’ financial filings indicate that the video production operation has sustained various losses, including The One Piece Remake. These losses were due to extended production timeframes, higher CGI production costs, and increased outsourcing costs. The good news is that the financial report predicts that these losses will result in significant gains, showing the company’s overall strong financial position.
One Piece Remake: What Are The Fans Expecting From Netflix?
While the original animators are dissatisfied with Netflix’s announcement, a majority of the fans are excited about the premiere of The One Piece adaptation. Fans have also revealed their expectations for the upcoming series, which they hope Netflix will fulfill.
The most common issue among One Piece fans was about the pace. Netflix and Wit Studio confirmed that their plans would address the pace issues and enhance the animation. Fans have also requested the same voice actors for the One Piece remake; however, this may be a difficult task, as the One Piece voice actors are already aging. Maintaining the same quality may be challenging for them. Fans also want Netflix to “undo” the toned-down scenes in the original animes and add episodes to address the chapter-cover side storylines.
