Netflix made a slight deviation from the original &#039;One Piece&#039; manga and anime for its live-action adaptation which many may have not noticed.

Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Deviated From the Anime in This One Scene Involving Kuina in Zoro’s Backstory

Netflix’s One Piece has finally become the ice-breaker Netflix always wanted it
to be. The live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s Straw Hat Pirates opened to
resounding success and critical claim. Among the many reasons that worked for
Netflix, one of the primary ones was sticking to the source material. Fans of
both the original as well as newcomers were enthralled by the richness of the
world presented thanks to the fluid and maintained storyline.

However, in one segment of the show, it briefly deviates from the anime and has
Zoro at the center of it. While the impact may not be noticeable, it is still a
slight change from the anime.


NETFLIX HID THE DETAILS IN ZORO’S BACKSTORY REGARDING KUINA’S DEATH

“…the world’s greatest swordsman,” Zoro confidently remarks in One Piece. Living
up to it, he delivered some of the best scenes in the 8-episode season so far.
However, the path that led to Zoro being skilled in his sword-fighting was never
all glee. Zoro used to compete and challenge Kuina, his sensei’s daughter, back
in his childhood. And it is precisely this backstory where the live-action
deviated from the anime. Since Oda had already warranted that there would be
changes
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/anime-news-this-bit-is-different-one-piece-creator-eiichiro-oda-confirms-of-making-changes-to-the-live-action-series/],
it comes as no surprise or fault. In both adaptations, the pair fought and honed
their sword-fighting skills. 



Equally ambitious, the duo had a challenge that one day, only one of them would
claim the title of the world’s greatest swordsman. However, every time that they
fought, Kuina emerged victorious. The chain of defeats always prompted Zoro to
come back stronger. However, in Episode 4 of One Piece live-action, Kuina was
said to have died of a mysterious accident. In the anime version, she was said
to have passed away after falling down a flight of stairs. 

ALSO READ: ‘One Piece’ Zoro Actor Delivers a Floral-Esque Photoshoot and Fans
Rave of His Performance in the Netflix Series
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/anime-news-one-piece-zoro-actor-delivers-a-floral-esque-photoshoot-and-fans-rave-of-his-performance-in-the-netflix-series/]

As such, it is unclear as to why the cause of her death was hidden in the
live-action version. It may also be something that could come into play later.
Regardless, all the changes that were made to the live-action version were under
the direct supervision of Eiichiro Oda himself. Thus, the original creator paved
the way for the success of the show.


EIICHIRO ODA SAILED OFF A STUCK SHIP FOR NETFLIX WITH ONE PIECE

For long, Netflix had found itself stuck to the coast when it came to sailing
off live-action adaptations. Its previous anime to live-action attempts like
Cowboy Bebop failed disastrously.
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-a-classic-disaster-heres-what-shinichiro-watanabe-thinks-of-live-action-adaptation-of-cowboy-bebop/]
However, with One Piece, Netflix took its most planned approach yet. For one,
Eiichiro Oda was onboarded as the executive producer and creative consultant for
the project. And with it, Netflix had done a major part of its job.



Oda ensured that the cast, storyline, and twists all followed his vision for the
original series. Additionally, the dedicated efforts of directors and visual
effects supervision rendered a world that captured the story strikingly. The
result was an overwhelming success. The series debuted to a 94 percent rating on
Rotten Tomatoes followed by outpacing records set by Stranger Things
[https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/stranger-things/] and Wednesday. All in all, it
is an amalgamation of efforts that has brought Netflix’s most ambitious
live-action to grand success.

ALSO READ: With a 94% Rotten Tomatoes Score, Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Becomes a
Massive Hit Surpassing ‘Stranger Things’ and ‘Wednesday’ Records
[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/]

What do you think about this change about Kuina’s death? Let us know in the
comments below.

Imteshal Karim

Comment

Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Deviated From the Anime in This One Scene Involving Kuina in Zoro’s Backstory - Netflix Junkie

Home

Netflix News

Netflix Junkie

https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/nj_bg_transparent-1.png

Imteshal Karim is a Hollywood News reporter at NetflixJunkie. With a penchant for writing in multiple forms, he is a published writer with his works published in anthologies. A star at his college’s writing competitions, he loves telling a good story and hopes to tell impactful ones about the unexplored side of the Entertainment industry. Imteshal found the movie of his life in 2014’s Interstellar, which fascinated him with the perfect blend of science and cinema, leaving him curious about Hollywood. In his leisure time, you will find him indulging in photography, gardening, and cycling.

https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-netflix-one-piece-deviated-from-the-anime-in-this-one-scene-involving-kuina-in-zoros-backstory

Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Deviated From the Anime in This One Scene Involving Kuina in Zoro’s Backstory - netflix-junkie

Brad Pitt’s ‘The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth’ Faces Rejection Before
Streaming Release on Netflix

Netflix’s November 2026 Lineup: 8 New Movies and Shows You Cannot Miss

Is There a Byrdes Show Coming Out? Everything We Know About the 'Ozark' Spin-off

Hit Horror Game Mouthwashing Gets a Movie Adaptation From ‘Jennifer’s Body’
Director

Netflix Teams Up With Donald Glover to Adapt Battle Royale Phenomenon PUBG Into
Live-Action Series

Hailee Steinfeld and Miles Teller Head to the ‘Winter Games’ for Netflix’s New
Romantic Comedy

"I Didn't Wanna Live"- Netflix’s Tyson Fury Documentary Trailer Offers an
Unfiltered Look at His Struggles Beyond the Ring

Netflix, YouTube & Spotify Power Entertainment to $332.5B Valuation as Sector
Climbs Global Ranks

“Psychotically Romantic”- Erin Foster Shares Real-Life Proposal That Inspired
‘Nobody Wants This’

Netflix’s One Piece has finally become the ice-breaker Netflix always wanted it to be. The live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s Straw Hat Pirates opened to resounding success and critical claim. Among the many reasons that worked for Netflix, one of the primary ones was sticking to the source material. Fans of both the original as well as newcomers were enthralled by the richness of the world presented thanks to the fluid and maintained storyline.
However, in one segment of the show, it briefly deviates from the anime and has Zoro at the center of it. While the impact may not be noticeable, it is still a slight change from the anime.
<h2>Netflix hid the details in Zoro’s backstory regarding Kuina’s death</h2>
“&#8230;the world’s greatest swordsman,” Zoro confidently remarks in One Piece. Living up to it, he delivered some of the best scenes in the 8-episode season so far. However, the path that led to Zoro being skilled in his sword-fighting was never all glee. Zoro used to compete and challenge Kuina, his sensei’s daughter, back in his childhood. And it is precisely this backstory where the live-action deviated from the anime. Since <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/anime-news-this-bit-is-different-one-piece-creator-eiichiro-oda-confirms-of-making-changes-to-the-live-action-series/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oda had already warranted that there would be changes</a>, it comes as no surprise or fault. In both adaptations, the pair fought and honed their sword-fighting skills. 
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="One Piece: Nami and Zoro on the Baratie | Netflix" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hiXuDFJf3vM?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
Equally ambitious, the duo had a challenge that one day, only one of them would claim the title of the world’s greatest swordsman. However, every time that they fought, Kuina emerged victorious. The chain of defeats always prompted Zoro to come back stronger. However, in Episode 4 of One Piece live-action, Kuina was said to have died of a mysterious accident. In the anime version, she was said to have passed away after falling down a flight of stairs. 
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/anime-news-one-piece-zoro-actor-delivers-a-floral-esque-photoshoot-and-fans-rave-of-his-performance-in-the-netflix-series/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">‘One Piece’ Zoro Actor Delivers a Floral-Esque Photoshoot and Fans Rave of His Performance in the Netflix Series</a>
As such, it is unclear as to why the cause of her death was hidden in the live-action version. It may also be something that could come into play later. Regardless, all the changes that were made to the live-action version were under the direct supervision of Eiichiro Oda himself. Thus, the original creator paved the way for the success of the show.
<h2>Eiichiro Oda sailed off a stuck ship for Netflix with One Piece</h2>
For long, Netflix had found itself stuck to the coast when it came to sailing off live-action adaptations. Its previous anime to live-action attempts like <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-a-classic-disaster-heres-what-shinichiro-watanabe-thinks-of-live-action-adaptation-of-cowboy-bebop/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cowboy Bebop failed disastrously.</a> However, with One Piece, Netflix took its most planned approach yet. For one, Eiichiro Oda was onboarded as the executive producer and creative consultant for the project. And with it, Netflix had done a major part of its job.
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Making Of ONE PIECE (2023) - Best Of Behind The Scenes, Creating Live Action &amp; Set Visit | Netflix" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SE0ea7Bvpbk?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
Oda ensured that the cast, storyline, and twists all followed his vision for the original series. Additionally, the dedicated efforts of directors and visual effects supervision rendered a world that captured the story strikingly. The result was an overwhelming success. The series debuted to a 94 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes followed by outpacing records set by <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/stranger-things/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stranger Things</a> and Wednesday. All in all, it is an amalgamation of efforts that has brought Netflix’s most ambitious live-action to grand success.
ALSO READ: <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">With a 94% Rotten Tomatoes Score, Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Becomes a Massive Hit Surpassing ‘Stranger Things’ and ‘Wednesday’ Records</a>
What do you think about this change about Kuina&#8217;s death? Let us know in the comments below.

‘One Piece’ Zoro Actor Delivers a Floral-Esque Photoshoot and Fans Rave of His
Performance in the Netflix Series

With a 94% Rotten Tomatoes Score, Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Becomes a Massive Hit
Surpassing ‘Stranger Things’ and ‘Wednesday’ Records

EMILY RUDD, IÑAKI GODOY, JACOB ROMERO, MACKENYU and TAZ SKYLAR in ONE PIECE, 2023, directed by MARC JOBST. Copyright Tomorrow Studios / Netflix.

https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/netflixjunkie-logo-2.jpg

https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0302064331h.jpg

Netflix made a slight deviation from the original 'One Piece' manga and anime for its live-action adaptation which many may have not noticed.

https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/Imteshal-Karim.png

description

https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-netflix-one-piece-deviated-from-the-anime-in-this-one-scene-involving-kuina-in-zoros-backstory/

Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Deviated From the Anime in This One Scene Involving Kuina in Zoro’s Backstory

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

EDITORS' PICK

The World of NJ

Connect With Us

General

Legal