One Piece followers, rejoice! Netflix has formally renewed its live-action adaptation for a second season simply two weeks after its Aug. 28 debut.
The information was introduced with a video from One Piece creator and government producer on the Netflix collection Eiichiro Oda – talking by way of a Transponder Snail, appropriately.
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— ONE PIECE(ワンピース) Netflix (@onepiecenetflix) September 14, 2023
“It appears folks all over the world have been having fun with the present, which makes the exhausting work from the manufacturing workforce actually value it,” Oda mentioned within the announcement, partially. “…Two weeks after the launch, I simply acquired some nice information: Netflix has determined to resume the present!”
In a press launch concerning the renewal, Netflix mentioned episode rely and extra particulars can be shared at a later date. The primary season comprised eight episodes between 50 and 60 minutes every.
Oda caveated that it will “nonetheless take awhile to get the scripts prepared,” asking the viewers to be affected person. He additionally teased that shifting ahead, the Straw Hats “will want a fantastic physician,” little doubt teasing the introduction of fan favourite character Tony Tony Chopper, the human/reindeer hybrid who additionally acts because the crew’s medical help.
Chopper’s addition has been a extremely anticipated one, with followers speculating simply how Netflix may adapt the little man into dwell motion. Co-showrunner Steven Maeda admitted in a prolonged interview with IGN that adapting Chopper would certainly be a “problem,” though it looks as if that is a problem they’re taking over quickly sufficient.
Oda’s assertion that they nonetheless must get the scripts prepared barely contradicts earlier statements from manufacturing firm Tomorrow Studios, with CEO Marty Adelstein saying in a current interview with Variety that “we have got the scripts prepared” ought to the collection be renewed.
“Realistically, hopefully, a 12 months away, if we transfer in a short time, and that may be a risk,” Tomorrow Studios president Becky Clements added. “Someplace between a 12 months and 18 months, we might be prepared for air.”
Nevertheless, it is value noting that extra script work can’t be performed whereas Hollywood’s writers stay on strike. And even when the scripts have been utterly prepared, Season 2 could not start manufacturing amid the continued SAG-AFTRA strike, so Oda’s steering to “be affected person” is smart.
Nonetheless, the comparatively fast renewal marks a robust present of confidence on Netflix’s half. Even Wednesday, a large runaway hit for the corporate, did not announce a second season till a little bit over a month after its premiere.
And it, after all, marks a robust distinction to the destiny of Netflix’s different large live-action adaptation, Cowboy Bebop, which was canceled three weeks after its debut. One Piece’s debut numbers confirmed a lot stronger viewership than Cowboy Bebop, scoring 18.5 million “views” and 140 million hours seen over its first 4 days of launch.
Its endurance seemingly satisfied Netflix to go forward with the renewal, with the variation logging one other 19.3 million views in its second week, based on the streaming platform’s self-reported numbers.
For extra on Netflix’s live-action One Piece, try how Maeda addressed a serious Season 1 fan idea, in addition to a director’s clarification on how Buggy turned such a fan favourite.
Alex Stedman is a Senior Information Editor with IGN, overseeing leisure reporting. When she’s not writing or modifying, you will discover her studying fantasy novels or enjoying Dungeons & Dragons.
