Worst in the East

I am not a Manga fan, I know nothing about that genre, which might be proven by the fact that I actually liked the Cowboy Beebop adaption. So I went into this season knowing nothing. The first 10 minutes of episode 1 almost made me turn it of because that exposition was.... well, strange. But man, did it pay off to sit through this. This show is really great, refreshingly different from the other stuff out there. Yes, it is sometimes a bit simple, but it all works so well. Well written, interesting characters with nice background storys and mostly good motivations. A fun story with nice twists, a lot of action but still enough great character moments. Great effects, sets and makeup. And those ideas and over the top villains.... I couldn't stop grinning, especially during this last episode. So nice to see this crew together. Reminds me on the first season of Stranger Things, not with respect to the content, but with respect to the quality, fun and effect on me. Can't wait for season 2. Disney and Marvel should take a look at this.

When it comes to live-action adaptations of anime and manga, Netflix's history does not shine. But the new series based on Eiichiro Oda's best-selling manga, One Piece, manages to break this trend. The Netflix version delivers a remarkably fun experience, surpassing previous attempts to bring anime and manga to live action. With well-made stylistic changes and captivating characters, the series keeps the promise of the original material. Whether you're a fervent fan of One Piece or a beginner like me, there's something captivating here, and maybe this series will make you believe more in live-action adaptations of anime and manga.

I will be the first to admit that Anime and Manga are the biggest blind spots in my geekdom and I had no idea what "One Piece" was even about prior to starting this adaptation on Netflix. I had my eye on it though, and the positive reviews convinced me that I should try it. I'm glad I did as I enjoyed this series quite a bit.

Monkey D. Luffy (Inaki Godoy) is an enthusiastic young man, looking to find the mythical treasure "The One Piece" that will make him king of the Pirates. As he goes, he recruits other individuals to his cause including Nami (Emily Rudd) a thief and map maker and Roronoa (Mackenyu) a master swordsman and former Pirate hunter. Luffy and his "Straw Hat Pirates" make both friends and enemies as he tries to begin his quest and is pursued vigorously by Vice Admiral Garp (Vincent Regan) whose Marines are the scourge of all pirates.

What's not instantly apparent from the series is that, beyond the colourful sets and costumes, there's a real fantasy element that came as a surprise to me. I won't specify precisely what I'm talking about, so any other complete novices, like me, can have the same surprise but it really opened up the possibilities of the series when it happened. There are also background fantasy elements such as certain characters being anthropomorphised animals that is never even discussed, until it becomes a plot point. It might have been insufferably twee in the hands of another production team, but I really think that there's something about the balance that they get spot on.

You still might not care, but I was totally committed to the series due to how earnest and open-hearted Inaki Godoy plays the lead character. It's an enthusiasm that just drags you in and there's real chemistry between him and the rest of his crew.

I really enjoyed it and am happy it's done well enough that it'll be back for at least one more season.

Finally, Monkey D. Luffy has a bounty on his head, and Shanks is happy. It's such an absurd series, but it's so good that you'll finish it in one go. The characters are well-written, carefully chosen, and you'll be fully immersed in the pirate world. The last part pays homage to the first part where all the characters were introduced. The team manages to close the circle in the climax. Luffy,Nami ,zoro,kobi all have been provided a character arch and its believable that they will behave this way. The grand line is shown as grand as it can be and one piece as the ultimate goal. Even each props have been given special trait such as "DEVIL FRUIT".

It's a lovely series to start if you're looking to get into anime. Maybe I'll start watching more anime after this.

If you're a fan of anime, you have probably heard of One Piece, one of the most popular and longest-running anime/manga series of all time. And if you're a fan of the series, you might be wondering whether the live-action adaptation on Netflix is worth watching. As someone who has been a fan of One Piece for years, I can confidently say that the live-action adaptation is a must-watch.

At first, I was skeptical about the idea of a live-action version of the series. I mean, how could they possibly capture the essence of such an epic adventure on the small screen? But I was pleasantly surprised by how well it was executed. The attention to detail and performances were impressive, and all the episodes were amazing and fun to watch.

One of the things that impressed me the most about the live-action adaptation was how true it stayed to the original story. As someone who has read the manga and watched the anime, I was pleased to see that the live-action version captured the essence of One Piece in a fresh and exciting way. The characters were just as lovable and quirky as in the original, and the story arcs were just as epic and engaging.

Overall, I highly recommend the live-action adaptation of One Piece on Netflix. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the series or a newcomer looking for an exciting adventure, you're sure to enjoy this amazing adaptation. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and get ready for a wild ride!