Netflix has confirmed the series will “set sail” in 2023.
Netflix is adding to its growing list of anime and manga series live-action adaptations with One Piece, an adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s beloved manga series, which already spawned a huge franchise consisting of animated films, video games and theme parks.
And now the streaming giant has released the first-look at the series, which follows Monkey D Luffy and his trusty pirate crew on their mission to find the ultimate treasure and earn Luffy the title of Pirate King, in the form of a poster.
The official Twitter account for the series tweeted the poster on Monday (30th January), announcing that the Netflix series would “set sail” in 2023.
Adventure is on the horizon! One Piece sets sail in 2023 https://t.co/5YhPXFt8GS pic.twitter.com/GQH2MSAvCF
— Netflix (@netflix) January 30, 2023
As previously announced, the cast features Monkey D Luffy as Iñaki Godoy, Emily Rudd as Nami, Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Taz Skylar as Sanji and Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp, and more.
Read on for everything you need to know about the live-action series, which comes courtesy of Tomorrow Studios and One Piece publisher Shueisha, including the release date, cast and more details on upcoming series One Piece.
One Piece release date speculation
Netflix’s One Piece does not yet have a release date, but, as detailed above, it’s expected to land in 2023.
Filming on the series in Cape Town wrapped back in August 2022.
In October 2021, showrunner Steven Maeda posted a photo of himself in Cape Town, alongside the word “arrival”.
After further delays to production due to the pandemic, Maeda took to social media in March 2021 to reassure fans that production had finally resumed and was going full steam ahead.
“A year ago COVID kicked us out of our offices and delayed production. But we haven’t stopped working to bring @onepiecenetflix to life. Thanks for your patience, your questions, and many great suggestions,” he wrote.
One Piece characters and cast
Netflix has announced its cast for the live-action adaptation of the popular manga and anime series One Piece.
Starring as the pirate Monkey D Luffy is Iñaki Godoy, who is best known for his role as Bruno in Netflix’s Who Killed Sara?.
Accompanying Godoy aboard are Emily Rudd as Nami, Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Taz Skylar as Sanji and Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp. The small crew are known as the Straw Hat pirates.
If he’s going to become the Pirate King, he’ll need a crew. Join @InakiGodoy as Monkey D. Luffy, @mackenyu1116 as Roronoa Zoro, @emilysteaparty as Nami, @itsbookofjacob as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji on their quest for the legendary One Piece. Coming exclusively to @Netflix . pic.twitter.com/lzSQ9YpWtg
— ONE PIECE(ワンピース) Netflix (@onepiecenetflix) November 9, 2021
Introducing the Straw Hats. Join @InakiGodoy as Monkey D. Luffy, @mackenyu1116 as Roronoa Zoro, @emilysteaparty as Nami, @itsbookofjacob as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji on their quest for the legendary One Piece. Coming exclusively to @Netflix . pic.twitter.com/3FzY3vxzR4
— ONE PIECE(ワンピース) Netflix (@onepiecenetflix) November 9, 2021
Introducing the Straw Hats. Join @InakiGodoy as Monkey D. Luffy, @mackenyu1116 as Roronoa Zoro, @emilysteaparty as Nami, @itsbookofjacob as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji on their quest for the legendary One Piece. Coming exclusively to @Netflix . pic.twitter.com/845yvfHfWl
— ONE PIECE(ワンピース) Netflix (@onepiecenetflix) November 9, 2021
Introducing the Straw Hats. Join @InakiGodoy as Monkey D. Luffy, @mackenyu1116 as Roronoa Zoro, @emilysteaparty as Nami, @itsbookofjacob as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji on their quest for the legendary One Piece. Coming exclusively to @Netflix . pic.twitter.com/aW7bZo0i08
— ONE PIECE(ワンピース) Netflix (@onepiecenetflix) November 9, 2021
Introducing the Straw Hats. Join @InakiGodoy as Monkey D. Luffy, @mackenyu1116 as Roronoa Zoro, @emilysteaparty as Nami, @itsbookofjacob as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji on their quest for the legendary One Piece. Coming exclusively to @Netflix . pic.twitter.com/p5bTVifUk9
— ONE PIECE(ワンピース) Netflix (@onepiecenetflix) November 9, 2021
One Piece plot
The narrative of One Piece unfolds on an alternate version of Earth, during the ‘Golden Age of Pirates’.
Nefarious pirates rule the seas, battling it out to get their hands on the mythical treasure known as ‘One Piece’, which once belonged to the greatest pirate of all times, Gol D Roger.
A devil fruit bestows Luffy with the power to make his body resemble rubber, granting him the strength to set sail across the treacherous seas and battle to become the next Pirate King.
One Piece trailer
Netflix is yet to release a trailer for its new live-action adaptation of One Piece, but viewers can see an announcement video from the cast below.
Welcome to Netflix Straw Hats! @InakiGodoy, @mackenyu1116, @emilysteaparty, @itsbookofjacob and Taz Skylar. pic.twitter.com/sLwsJlO37P
— ONE PIECE(ワンピース) Netflix (@onepiecenetflix) November 9, 2021
Netflix is yet to announce One Piece’s release date. Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage, visit our TV Guide to see what’s on tonight, or read our guides to the best series on Netflix and the best movies on Netflix.
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