&#039;One Piece&#039; director, Marc Jobst revealed how they managed to make the live action succeed and why other similar ones failed.

&#8220;It&#8217;s very playful&#8221; &#8211; ‘One Piece’ Director Explains Why the Netflix Adaptation Succeeded Where Others Failed

Beginnings are never easy. The line holds true even for the world’s largest
streaming company, Netflix. The streaming giant boasts an excellent repertoire
of curated collections to cater to each user’s tastes. Yet, in its quest to stay
relevant, it relentlessly works on producing originals. Many of those in-house
productions, such as The Witcher [https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-witcher/],
The Crown [https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-crown/], and Bridgerton,
[https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/bridgerton/] have gone on to carve and shape
their own influence. Then, to serve variety on its platter, it tried its luck
with anime live actions which all seemed to fail. That was until the
‘curse-breaker’, ‘One Piece’ entered the scene.

The Eiichiro Oda masterpiece turned over the streamer’s fortunes as it made
rapid inroads into untapped subscribers. Now, its director, Marc Jobst, broke
down why the ‘miracle’ ever happened.


HOW NETFLIX STRUCK GOLD WITH ITS APPROACH TO ONE PIECE

Undeniably, letting the original creator Eiichiro Oda helm the creative inputs
for the show was a big factor in its success
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/anime-news-why-netflix-actually-did-the-work-of-god-by-making-a-one-piece-live-action-series-according-to-eiichiro-oda/].
However, getting a good story still did not settle more important matters at
hand. Director Marc Jobst explained to ComicBook,
[https://comicbook.com/anime/news/one-piece-live-action-anime-fails-netflix-director-interview/]
that the reason why many fail in making a successful manga/anime to live-action
adaptation is because “it’s very playful.” The source material often has vivid
imagination at play and to tone it down with “truth and authenticity” is the
challenge.

> The very first time time @InakiGodoy
> [https://twitter.com/InakiGodoy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] came out of the makeup
> and wardrobe truck in full dress & straw hat. And camera testing on one of the
> standing sets at Cape Town Film Studios. We were all so excited as he looked
> every inch our Luffy @OP_Netflix_Fan
> [https://twitter.com/OP_Netflix_Fan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] @onepiecenetflix
> [https://twitter.com/onepiecenetflix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
> pic.twitter.com/tPRAXhnA2J [https://t.co/tPRAXhnA2J]
> 
> — Marc Jobst (@marcjobst1) September 17, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/marcjobst1/status/1703506677675229588?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Holding One Piece by example, he explained that the audience was able to connect
and believe in the show’s aspects despite its lead character having “rubbery
skills”. In essence, it takes a lot of effort to bring in the visual effects as
seen in an anime or manga to real life. The aforementioned two are not limited
by figments of realism that live-action is associated with. However, the team
behind One Piece figured this out, and the result was an interesting “emotional
journey.”

ALSO READ: “One of the most difficult”- Netflix Co-CEO Reveals the Biggest
Challenge of ‘One Piece’ Live Action
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-one-of-the-most-difficult-netflix-co-ceo-reveals-the-biggest-challenge-of-one-piece-live-action/]

Moreover, the results of the show’s success echoed so strongly that plans are
well afoot to have it stretch well beyond a second season.


NETFLIX HAS ENOUGH MATERIAL TO PUSH THE SHOW TO 12 SEASONS

The Straw Hat Pirates managed to sail the high seas with zeal as they
effortlessly sailed past records held by Netflix heavyweights
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-with-a-ninety-four-percent-rotten-tomatoes-score-netflixs-one-piece-becomes-a-massive-hit-surpassing-stranger-things-and-wednesday-records/].
Close on the heels of its grand success, Eiichiro Oda announced the second
season of One Piece. Soon after, news came of showmakers having enough
confidence to plan the show for a six-season haul, which might even get
stretched to twelve if the need ever arose.

> One Piece Live Action Executive Producer mentions they have a roadmap of
> possible ways to split up to six seasons (should Netflix renew), but are very
> united in making sure no truly important stories or characters end up being
> cut pic.twitter.com/7KDu32SPxC [https://t.co/7KDu32SPxC]
> 
> — Artur – Library of Ohara (@newworldartur) September 13, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/newworldartur/status/1702036585712165028?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



As of now, the second season will have Monkey D. Luffy and his pirates explore
Baroque Works, Whisky Peak, and several new locations. Additionally, it is
heavily expected for the show to take up the Arabasta arc. Finally, several new
characters such as Tony Tony Chopper, and probably Dr. Kureha, are also to join
the crew.

ALSO READ: Jamie Lee Curtis’ Dream Of Strarring in ‘One Piece’ Might Just Come
True With Season 2 of Netflix’s Anime Live Action
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/anime-news-jamie-lee-curtis-dream-of-strarring-in-one-piece-might-just-come-true-with-season-two-of-netflix-anime-live-action/]

What are your thoughts on One Piece’s success? Let us know in the comments
below.

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Beginnings are never easy. The line holds true even for the world’s largest streaming company, Netflix. The streaming giant boasts an excellent repertoire of curated collections to cater to each user’s tastes. Yet, in its quest to stay relevant, it relentlessly works on producing originals. Many of those in-house productions, such as <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-witcher/">The Witcher</a>, <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-crown/">The Crown</a>, and <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/bridgerton/">Bridgerton,</a> have gone on to carve and shape their own influence. Then, to serve variety on its platter, it tried its luck with anime live actions which all seemed to fail. That was until the ‘curse-breaker’, ‘One Piece’ entered the scene.
The Eiichiro Oda masterpiece turned over the streamer’s fortunes as it made rapid inroads into untapped subscribers. Now, its director, Marc Jobst, broke down why the ‘miracle’ ever happened.
<h2>How Netflix struck gold with its approach to One Piece</h2>
Undeniably, letting the original creator <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/anime-news-why-netflix-actually-did-the-work-of-god-by-making-a-one-piece-live-action-series-according-to-eiichiro-oda/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eiichiro Oda helm the creative inputs for the show was a big factor in its success</a>. However, getting a good story still did not settle more important matters at hand. <a href="https://comicbook.com/anime/news/one-piece-live-action-anime-fails-netflix-director-interview/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Director Marc Jobst explained to ComicBook,</a> that the reason why many fail in making a successful manga/anime to live-action adaptation is because “it’s very playful.” The source material often has vivid imagination at play and to tone it down with “truth and authenticity” is the challenge.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
The very first time time <a href="https://twitter.com/InakiGodoy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@InakiGodoy</a> came out of the makeup and wardrobe truck in full dress &amp; straw hat. And camera testing on one of the standing sets at Cape Town Film Studios. We were all so excited as he looked every inch our Luffy <a href="https://twitter.com/OP_Netflix_Fan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OP_Netflix_Fan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/onepiecenetflix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@onepiecenetflix</a> <a href="https://t.co/tPRAXhnA2J">pic.twitter.com/tPRAXhnA2J</a>
&mdash; Marc Jobst (@marcjobst1) <a href="https://twitter.com/marcjobst1/status/1703506677675229588?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Holding One Piece by example, he explained that the audience was able to connect and believe in the show’s aspects despite its lead character having “rubbery skills”. In essence, it takes a lot of effort to bring in the visual effects as seen in an anime or manga to real life. The aforementioned two are not limited by figments of realism that live-action is associated with. However, the team behind One Piece figured this out, and the result was an interesting “emotional journey.&#8221;
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-one-of-the-most-difficult-netflix-co-ceo-reveals-the-biggest-challenge-of-one-piece-live-action/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“One of the most difficult”- Netflix Co-CEO Reveals the Biggest Challenge of &#8216;One Piece&#8217; Live Action</a>
Moreover, the results of the show&#8217;s success echoed so strongly that plans are well afoot to have it stretch well beyond a second season.
<h2>Netflix has enough material to push the show to 12 seasons</h2>
The Straw Hat Pirates managed to sail the high seas with zeal as they <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-with-a-ninety-four-percent-rotten-tomatoes-score-netflixs-one-piece-becomes-a-massive-hit-surpassing-stranger-things-and-wednesday-records/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">effortlessly sailed past records held by Netflix heavyweights</a>. Close on the heels of its grand success, Eiichiro Oda announced the second season of One Piece. Soon after, news came of showmakers having enough confidence to plan the show for a six-season haul, which might even get stretched to twelve if the need ever arose.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
One Piece Live Action Executive Producer mentions they have a roadmap of possible ways to split up to six seasons (should Netflix renew), but are very united in making sure no truly important stories or characters end up being cut <a href="https://t.co/7KDu32SPxC">pic.twitter.com/7KDu32SPxC</a>
&mdash; Artur &#8211; Library of Ohara (@newworldartur) <a href="https://twitter.com/newworldartur/status/1702036585712165028?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
As of now, the second season will have Monkey D. Luffy and his pirates explore Baroque Works, Whisky Peak, and several new locations. Additionally, it is heavily expected for the show to take up the Arabasta arc. Finally, several new characters such as Tony Tony Chopper, and probably Dr. Kureha, are also to join the crew.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/anime-news-jamie-lee-curtis-dream-of-strarring-in-one-piece-might-just-come-true-with-season-two-of-netflix-anime-live-action/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jamie Lee Curtis’ Dream Of Strarring in ‘One Piece’ Might Just Come True With Season 2 of Netflix’s Anime Live Action</a>
What are your thoughts on One Piece’s success? Let us know in the comments below.

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