Make a remake of an anime as cult as One Pieceit’s a risky bet. On the one hand, the original series is still ongoing, still followed, and remains one of the most popular in the world after more than 25 years of broadcast. On the other hand, it also suffers from certain well-known faults, notably its rhythm which is sometimes stretched to the extreme. So when Netflix and Wit Studio announced The One Piecemany have asked themselves the same question. Is this really a good idea?
Modernize without betraying
We now know a little more about the intentions behind this project. George Wada, president of Wit Studio, confirmed that this remake will offer a much tighter pace, without the lengths that sometimes characterize the anime produced by Toei Animation. The goal is to tell the story in a more fluid, more modern way, and above all in a more accessible way. This decision is part of a reflection shared in particular by Eiichiro Oda, the creator of the manga. According to him, the original anime, started in 1999, can today seem dated for new generations, in particular because of its first episodes and its pace spread over hundreds of hours.
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The remake should therefore start from the beginning, with an adaptation of the East Blue arc, but using modern animation techniques and a more condensed narrative approach. Wit Studio, known for series like Attack on Titan or Spy × Familypromises much more ambitious visual quality and artistic direction.
On paper, it is difficult to deny the interest of the project. However, some fans remain skeptical. And for good reason, current anime is not in decline. He is even often praised for his recent arcs, for the quality of his staging and his animation. In other words, One Piece absolutely does not need a remake to exist. Unlike other older or abandoned works, the original series continues to evolve and appeal to its core audience.
A false good idea? Not so simple
This is precisely where the remake can find its place. By offering a more compact, more dynamic and visually different version, it could attract a new audience, intimidated by the more than 1000 existing episodes. An alternative entry point, in a way. The essential question remains, that of loyalty. Wit Studio assures that it wants to respect the work of Toei Animation, but also the spirit of the original work. Going too far away would risk distorting the series, while an adaptation that is too faithful could lose the very interest of the remake.
In the end, The One Piece feels less like a replacement and more like a reread. Not essential for longtime fans, but potentially essential for newcomers. And in such a massive franchise, maybe that’s not a bad idea.
In this context, we must also remember that licensing is everywhere today. Season 2 of the live-action series One Piece has just been released confirming Netflix’s desire to make One Piece a global and lasting franchise.
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