Netflix's remake of One Piece, veteran mangaka Eiichiro Oda's cherished creation, is underway.
In an exciting development for fans of the popular manga series, **One Piece**, the live-action adaptation is moving forward with significant progress. The series, being developed by Tomorrow Studios and Netflix, is currently in production.
The release date for the much-anticipated series is expected to be later this year, with Season 2 potentially debuting in 2026 [1][2][3]. However, Eiichiro Oda, the creator of **One Piece**, has emphasized that if he's not completely satisfied with the episodes, they will be delayed [1][4].
Oda recently provided a brief update on Twitter, accompanied by doodles of the manga's main characters. The update served as a reassurance to fans that work is still being done on the production [1].
While there have been some difficulties between Oda's vision and Netflix's vision for the live-action adaptation, the nature of these difficulties remains unclear [5]. Netflix has been working closely with Oda to ensure that the spirit of the manga is preserved, which is essential for maintaining the authenticity that fans appreciate [1].
The first season's success has been seen as a positive sign for bridging these gaps. In addition, Netflix has confirmed not only Season 2 but also Season 3, with production for the latter reportedly happening simultaneously [3]. This strategy could lead to a shorter wait between seasons.
In March 2025, co-showrunner Matt Owens announced he was stepping down from the project to focus on his mental health, which might slightly impact the creative direction of the series [3].
Netflix is expected to announce major updates around August 10, 2025, which is celebrated as One Piece Day in Japan. This event has been a significant point for announcements related to the series in the past [1].
Adapting **One Piece** into a live-action series presents several challenges, including cultural and creative differences, fan expectations, and balancing creative visions between Oda and Netflix's team [5]. Despite these challenges, the close involvement of Eiichiro Oda and the confirmed production of multiple seasons indicate a strong commitment to the project.
[1] https://www.cbr.com/one-piece-live-action-netflix-update/ [2] https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-05/one-piece-live-action-series-confirmed-for-netflix-premiere-in-2023/.179983 [3] https://www.polygon.com/22172415/one-piece-live-action-netflix-showrunner-matt-owens-steps-down [4] https://www.cbr.com/one-piece-live-action-netflix-delay-if-not-satisfied/ [5] https://www.indiewire.com/2023/03/one-piece-live-action-series-netflix-difficulties-1234866175/
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