Netflix has dropped a new batch of images for its upcoming live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece. The streamer has successfully built incredible hype for the latest TV series with several promotions here and there. So though some cast doubts on how the long-running manga will be adapted, with a big budget in tow, it can’t be denied that it looks every inch promising.
One Piece follows the story of Luffy, who is looking for a powerful artifact to be the new Pirate King. The manga, written and illustrated by Oda, has been serialized since 1997 and now has 106 tankōbon volumes. With its success, it has already spawned a media franchise, being adapted into several movies and an anime series.
The new images give a new look at Garp, Koby, and Helmeppo, played by Vincent Regan, Morgan Davies, and Aidan Scott, respectively. Shanks, portrayed by Peter Gadiot, also has a solo snap, seemingly looking at something far, far away with deep thoughts.
In another post on Netfix’s One Piece’s account on Twitter, the trio of Luffy, Zoro, and Nami is seen. There’s also a picture of Luffy with Zoro, Usopp, and Sanji.
You can check the pictures below:
Netflix’s One Piece Cast
Aside from the story, fans are now looking forward to seeing the actors who will bring Luffy and the rest of the Straw Hat Pirates to life. Led by Iñaki Godoy as the captain himself, he will be joined by Mackenyu as Zoro, Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji.
The extended cast members are Ilia Isorelýs Paulino as Alvida, McKinley Blecher as Arlong, Jeff Ward as Buggy, Jean Henry as Fullbody, Len-Barry Simons as Chew, Alexander Maniatis as Klahadore, and Steven Ward as Mihawk, among others. Matt Owens and Steve Maeda are the series’ showrunners, while Oda is deeply involved in the live-action adaptation.
What is Netflix’s One Piece about?
Netflix’s One Piece will be adapting the first and introductory saga, East Blue Saga, of the manga and anime. Here, Luffy, a young boy living in East Blue, meets the Red Hair Pirates and swears to become the next Pirate King. A decade later, he starts sailing and experiencing new adventures, recruiting the first members of the Straw Hat Pirates.
Read the series' official synopsis below:
With his straw hat and ragtag crew, young pirate Monkey D. Luffy goes on an epic voyage for treasure in this live-action adaptation of the popular manga.
Netflix’s One Piece will be released worldwide on August 31.
