Netflix is continuously hyping up the upcoming release of its live-action adaptation of One Piece. Sure, before Luffy, Nami, Zoro, Usopp, and Sanji became the Straw Hat Pirates members, they were once kids with big dreams to fulfill someday. And now, the streamer drops new images of the young Straw Hats, hinting at the beginning of an incredible story.
Based on Eiichiro Oda’s masterpiece of the same name, One Piece has become a huge media franchise since its serialization started on July 22, 1997. Twenty-six years later, it now has a long-running anime series, many animated films, and video games, not to mention an upcoming live-action adaptation.
Netflix’s One Piece’s official X page (formerly known as Twitter) shows the young versions of Nami, Zoro, Usopp, and Sanji. A few minutes later, it shares a photo of a young Luffy with his trademark scar on his face.
“Every great journey starts with a dream,” its caption reads. True enough, the photos show what these young pirates dream of, with Zoro holding his sword on the lead. In another snap, Sanji seems to be hiding behind a chair while holding a knife.
In addition, Nami is diligently listening while someone is seemingly handing her a book, while Usopp seems lost in his own thoughts. Lastly, the young Luffy looks ready for action as he is about to run. You can see the photos below:
Who will play as the Straw Hat Pirates?
Iñaki Godoy will be leading the live-action adaptation of One Piece as Luffy. He will be joined by Emily Rudd as Nami, Mackenyu Arata as Roronoa Zoro, Jacob Romero Gibbs as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji. These five will form the Straw Hat Pirates, who will eventually become the most famous and powerful pirate crew from East Blue.
What is One Piece about?
One Piece will adapt the manga’s first saga, East Blue Saga, which will see Luffy, a young boy from East Blue, meet the Red Hair Pirates and swear to become the next Pirate King. Ten years later, he will set sail and start recruiting the first Straw Hat Pirates members. You can read the series 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 will release One Piece worldwide on August 31. And based on the new images released, fans are about to see how this epic fantasy series begins.
