Jman Posted June 18, 2023 Author Share Posted June 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, MasqueradeOverture said: It doesn't work. They tried, I can tell they tried, it's just a property that doesn't work in live action. Bebop could have thought. I'm not sure why all these Netflix productions are insistent on these hyper-sharpened h.264 output cameras for these kinds of things. Use something with more grain like an ARRI (or better yet... ｆｉｌｍ 宇ス位). Netflix isn’t a studio, it’s a company buying from studios. The thing is, Tomorrow Studios are the same people who did Bebop. This is why Alice in Bordeland and the Kenshin films were so well liked, and why I have more hope for Yu Yu Hakusho, but it seems they learned something in terms of costuming and tone. Bebop was cringe from bell to bell. This isn’t changed but not straight up cringe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3ngag3 Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 I think it looks alright, but the mere fact that they used the word COPE while promoting the trailer on Twitter makes me fearful of the dialogue. See also: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressAngel Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Y'know I was all on board to ride the "not gonna watch it but don't really care what happens with it" train and then I realized something. Any season they manage to pull off successfully means it gets closer to the horrifying prospect of Live Action Foxy haunting my nightmares and now I hope it fails. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokeNirvash Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 With any luck (on top of a massive amount of it), they'll have the sense to skip him and move straight from Enel to CP9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted June 20, 2023 Author Share Posted June 20, 2023 https://twitter.com/op_netflix_fan/status/1670889278937657381?s=46&t=qkEIjJHbOepJnnU58px_yQ S1 will apparently end at Arlong, so hopefully Lougetown recasts Alvida. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonamiguy321 Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Jman said: https://twitter.com/op_netflix_fan/status/1670889278937657381?s=46&t=qkEIjJHbOepJnnU58px_yQ S1 will apparently end at Arlong, so hopefully Lougetown recasts Alvida. I could have swore Baratie happens after Arlong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted June 20, 2023 Author Share Posted June 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, Toonamiguy321 said: I could have swore Baratie happens after Arlong No, it’s the initial recruitment, Barate, Arlong, and Lougetown which make up the entirety of the East Blue arc. Also each episode is an hour long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Toonamiguy321 said: I could have swore Baratie happens after Arlong Well that wouldn’t make sense… Nami peaces out and steals the Merry to return to Kokoyashi Village during Baratie which leads to the guys going after her and taking down Arlong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonamiguy321 Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 35 minutes ago, Sketch said: Well that wouldn’t make sense… Nami peaces out and steals the Merry to return to Kokoyashi Village during Baratie which leads to the guys going after her and taking down Arlong. I need the refresher course or something, I have no idea why I thought it went down that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted July 1, 2023 Author Share Posted July 1, 2023 ‘Original cast is returning for the Japanese dub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressAngel Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Is Mayumi super short or is that boy just really tall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted July 22, 2023 Author Share Posted July 22, 2023 (edited) Final trailer. Edited July 22, 2023 by Jman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonamiguy321 Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 2 hours ago, Jman said: Final trailer. “Mutiny” is too big of a word for Luffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressAngel Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 This genuinely looks kinda fun- ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted July 22, 2023 Author Share Posted July 22, 2023 Oda once again claiming he’s had way more influence than Watanabe did on Bebop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eklipse Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 15 hours ago, Jman said: Final trailer. I love this trailer! I’m excited now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwlChemist81 Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 It...has potential, I guess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Solid trailer. Feels very much like a trailer intended to please existing fans by including several major characters and events. For newcomers it’s downright spoilery to show Arlong Park stuff but at least they don’t blatantly spell out that storyline beyond “you messed with Luffy’s friend, so you gonna get whooped” Overall I found it charming. They did a great job with the news bird. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naraku360 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 On 7/21/2023 at 6:10 PM, Jman said: Final trailer. Wow. That looks awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben0119 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 I agree with what you guys said earlier that it looks cheap. Or at least fake. This looks more like a fan film than something made by a multi-billion dollar company that spared no expense, as John Hammond would say. Luffy doesn't sound like Luffy. And Sanji has an English accent for some reason? Gold Roger is way too small. I guess it could be a lot worse. I'll probably still check it out. It might be better than it looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressAngel Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Fun story, here's the cover of Jump this week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 (edited) One positive about this show airing when all the writers are striking. We have been spared an SNL skit about One Piece. Edited July 29, 2023 by Jman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 On 7/29/2023 at 6:02 AM, Jman said: One positive about this show airing when all the writers are striking. We have been spared an SNL skit about One Piece. There was a non-zero chance of that happening but I mean... nah they were not going to do that. But they WOULD have done a Barbenheimer skit and we should all be thankful they couldn't. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, Sketch said: There was a non-zero chance of that happening but I mean... nah they were not going to do that. But they WOULD have done a Barbenheimer skit and we should all be thankful they couldn't. SNL did do a rather terrible Squid Game skit. They wouldn’t have done one if it was animated. Then again does the world need a TV Funhouse skit where the Senate fights Pickle the Caveman and the Baki narrator does a tangent about why Joe Mainchin’s punch powered by fossil fuel special interests can hurt him? I don’t think it does. That being said, yes I am quite thankful we were spared a Barbenheimer skit during the week Cillian Murphy would likely have hosted. Edited July 31, 2023 by Jman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted August 4, 2023 Author Share Posted August 4, 2023 The John Wick actor is apparently the narrator. Also, Oda does have some power according to Screen Rant. Oda had several scenes redone for quality control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted August 6, 2023 Author Share Posted August 6, 2023 My new headcanon with this announcement is that Winston is just telling John Wick about One Piece at the Continental after a few drinks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted August 18, 2023 Author Share Posted August 18, 2023 Opening theme is posted. https://netflixmusic.ffm.to/onepiece Unlike Bebop, they didn’t just play “We are!” and then make a 1:1 of the Japanese opening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted August 22, 2023 Author Share Posted August 22, 2023 (edited) https://x.com/onepiecenetflix/status/1694001487171715393?s=46&t=qkEIjJHbOepJnnU58px_yQ Final poster. Behind the scenes video. Edited August 22, 2023 by Jman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Gun Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 I genuinely love how they've seemingly leaned hard into a creepy circus vibe for Buggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressAngel Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 I am deeply disturbed by their human teeth. 10/10, no notes. (Live Action Garp my DMs are open) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted August 24, 2023 Author Share Posted August 24, 2023 5 hours ago, EmpressAngel said: I am deeply disturbed by their human teeth. 10/10, no notes. (Live Action Garp my DMs are open) Would you believe the snail phones are practical props, not CG? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viperxmns Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 ooh really? I didnt look into it but that's actually awesome if they're practical, I always give props (heh) to productions when they go practical these days 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 Practical?!?! Wow that’s fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted August 28, 2023 Author Share Posted August 28, 2023 The budget for S1 is confirmed to be $138 million. Yeah, this better be the next fucking Game of Thrones. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viperxmns Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 https://twitter.com/onepiecenetflix/status/1696500448067518797?t=HEer_Z3ynIpODpAc9FfH1w&s=19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted August 30, 2023 Author Share Posted August 30, 2023 https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/29/arts/television/one-piece-eiichiro-oda-netflix.html?unlocked_article_code=dXPwonuKaVOk6LSC7SIeRbGg16bgAFjrECQ3WRz7q7eV73tJxFaN9iIykzz3l8BHH0Uy-bkqZyFXJta9SttwCcrSlVLuQHrKhDMRWlVaA436iSFnd_0V6IlTusU0_7-XF5aYAYgwO_IMaPW9Bycqzraw_Ik4qY2D9Kjw8ly69tCeCe6kRdo3KhxLTGu8vQNKwXhFikdBe5fn1dowdj8wRaU-jW7ALk0Khb-0gWhs7gknqaYMqNuz6fNTWE-OtmsrEYg8rWmuZ80Wdt5Y6bclpqWmfMdjRggUxXfm6zV--7f_w-88_Ij95ieqeU15o2n_-_PaAi0g7PKVVpKS8OEaw6Og1E1tQM5bYwr-o_mwyz7t&smid=url-share Oda gets interviewed by The NY Times over the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted August 30, 2023 Author Share Posted August 30, 2023 Final trailer - And they made the cover of Variety, in an article where Steven Maeda admits live action Bebop sucked. https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/one-piece-live-action-tv-show-netflix-manga-bet-1235703851/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted August 31, 2023 Author Share Posted August 31, 2023 (edited) Right now it has a 76% critic score and a 96% audience score, when usually it’s the other way around. https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/one_piece_2023/s01 Edit - 83% Critic score. Edited August 31, 2023 by Jman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted August 31, 2023 Author Share Posted August 31, 2023 It bears repeating that the few negative reviews are people mad that it’s too faithful to the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasqueradeOverture Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 That's... insane. I'm still skeptical, but very unexpected nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted August 31, 2023 Author Share Posted August 31, 2023 (edited) It’s official - Of all the anime to get a big budget adaptation and be GOOD, One Piece is the last one I would have chosen. I thought this was a joke when it was first announced. Now we have the Hollywood Reporter and USA Today declaring it the next Stranger Things. This also for better or for worse makes me wonder if the anime will keep airing on Toonami. Edited August 31, 2023 by Jman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressAngel Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 I'm so happy for them. It's clear that from the beginning this was very much a labor of love, and that handing a project with this kind of potential to people who already loved the IP was 100% the way to go. They went out of their way to make cursed snail muppet props, for god's sake! And after Watanabe mentioned having basically noting to do with Netboy Flixbop vs how much Oda's been involved here, hopefully they've also learned a valuable lesson about keeping the OG creator in the loop. I'll be the first one to admit I had a lot of doubt about the show and I haven't watched it yet, but seeing such an overwhelmingly positive reception makes me genuinely pleased to eat my words. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountFrylock Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Jman said: It’s official - Of all the anime to get a big budget adaptation and be GOOD, One Piece is the last one I would have chosen. I thought this was a joke when it was first announced. Now we have the Hollywood Reporter and USA Today declaring it the next Stranger Things. This also for better or for worse makes me wonder if the anime will keep airing on Toonami. It will depend on the viewership for season 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonamiguy321 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 I wonder how much these reviews can be attributed to Oda being involved. Not to discredit the work they have done and the fact that they actually invested money into this, but I do feel like there is some level of bias from people who “like” it just because Oda asked them to do so. Original creators should ALWAYS be involved, but I’d love to see a compilation of reviews from people who don’t care much about One Piece as they would be the least likely to be biased towards Oda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted September 1, 2023 Author Share Posted September 1, 2023 47 minutes ago, Toonamiguy321 said: I wonder how much these reviews can be attributed to Oda being involved. Not to discredit the work they have done and the fact that they actually invested money into this, but I do feel like there is some level of bias from people who “like” it just because Oda asked them to do so. Original creators should ALWAYS be involved, but I’d love to see a compilation of reviews from people who don’t care much about One Piece as they would be the least likely to be biased towards Oda. I don’t think reviewers from The New Yorker or USA Today are that focused on manga accuracy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Watched the first episode and honestly it slapped. Lots of tweaks but no bad changes IMO. I look forward to watching more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasqueradeOverture Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 https://www.polygon.com/platform/amp/reviews/23852766/one-piece-live-action-review-netflix-season-1 Interesting take that sums up why I'm hesitant on jumping into this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naraku360 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 First episode was an improvement over the source material in nearly every way. 😐 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted September 1, 2023 Author Share Posted September 1, 2023 2 hours ago, naraku360 said: First episode was an improvement over the source material in nearly every way. 😐 Well the pacing is certainly more brisk, and in the translation from cartoon to live action, there’s a lot of subtle adjustments to personalities. I dare say someone who might have found toon Luffy a bit too much would appreciate the tweaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, Jman said: Well the pacing is certainly more brisk, and in the translation from cartoon to live action, there’s a lot of subtle adjustments to personalities. I dare say someone who might have found toon Luffy a bit too much would appreciate the tweaks. I’m inclined to agree. Luffy is more nuanced and not let’s be honest… ADHD with more than a little Aspergers. Overall he’s better for it but he’s a tad too observant and conscientious for my liking. They made Buggy way more sadistic and leaned way into the circus aspect. I finished ep 4 now and Usopp is a delight. Zoro’s snide remarks keep cracking me up. They changed the settings of many encounters arguably for the better. Garp and Koby are a lot more involved with the story so far rather than off in some other corner of the ocean doing nothing significant. I would not be surprised if Oda took this as an opportunity to tweak things with the betterment of hindsight. Edited September 2, 2023 by Sketch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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