Eiichiro Oda’s magnum opus One Piece stands as a monumental figure in the anime and manga industry for featuring a rich and captivating story with vibrant characters with a mysterious past. Oda-Sensei’s world has been ravaged by pirates on the hunt for the legendary treasure which happens to be the same name as the show. It has been 27 years since the first chapter of the Shonen series which was published in 1997, none has managed to find it.
Monkey D. Luffy in One Piece
Even though none of the pirates could come close to finding the overzealous treasure, a number of fan theories have surfaced regarding the ultimate treasure or the series’ plot and its character. This one fan theory for Oda-Sensei’s Shonen series follows how Monkey D. Luffy’s father was the former Admiral Shiroryu.
One Piece Fan Believes Eiichiro Oda Used Chinese Mythology To Hide Monkey D.
Monkey D. Luffy in One Piece
Even though none of the pirates could come close to finding the overzealous treasure, a number of fan theories have surfaced regarding the ultimate treasure or the series’ plot and its character. This one fan theory for Oda-Sensei’s Shonen series follows how Monkey D. Luffy’s father was the former Admiral Shiroryu.
One Piece Fan Believes Eiichiro Oda Used Chinese Mythology To Hide Monkey D.
- 5/2/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 9 Hints Return of a Villain That Took Both Naruto and Sasuke to Beat
Masashi Kishimoto has created a fair share of villains in both Naruto and Boruto that can act as formidable foes to the titular characters and all those who stand beside them. An endless list of some of the most carefully crafted antagonists have a gallery of their own in the world of Naruto. Through Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, a lot of complexities come into play.
Naruto is one of the biggest anime works in the shonen genre
While some have been murmuring about the possibility for the series to finally escape the shadow of its predecessor, others can also focus on the fact that it may be bringing elements back to get fans who long since left after the end of Kishimoto’s magnum opus. Villains such as Madara, Obito, and Orochimaru all have their base in Naruto. While the sequel series has its own fair share of characters. However,...
Naruto is one of the biggest anime works in the shonen genre
While some have been murmuring about the possibility for the series to finally escape the shadow of its predecessor, others can also focus on the fact that it may be bringing elements back to get fans who long since left after the end of Kishimoto’s magnum opus. Villains such as Madara, Obito, and Orochimaru all have their base in Naruto. While the sequel series has its own fair share of characters. However,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Chapter 1113 of One Piece brought with it the biggest revelation ever made in the history of the series. The chapter revealed the first part of Dr. Vegapunk’s message, where he not only confessed to committing some crimes because of his employment with the World Government, but he also dropped the bombshell of the One Piece world, sinking into the sea.
Dr. Vegapunk’s Message in One Piece
Fans believe that this catastrophe could result in the end of the One Piece universe or that it could start the final war between the Straw Hat Pirates and the World Government. However, there is one theory that brings out a silver lining from the devastating message. According to this theory, the world sinking into the sea would result in the fulfillment of the dreams of every Straw Hat Pirate.
From Luffy to Jinbe, every member of the crew had a dream...
Dr. Vegapunk’s Message in One Piece
Fans believe that this catastrophe could result in the end of the One Piece universe or that it could start the final war between the Straw Hat Pirates and the World Government. However, there is one theory that brings out a silver lining from the devastating message. According to this theory, the world sinking into the sea would result in the fulfillment of the dreams of every Straw Hat Pirate.
From Luffy to Jinbe, every member of the crew had a dream...
- 5/2/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto and Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece are arguably two of the most popular shonen series of this generation. Both series have dominated the manga sales for their epic runs and have been part of the Big Three, and their anime adaptations have plastered every fan of the series to their screens. The longevity of both series speaks volumes to their popularity as the shows attract different generations of fans year after year.
Naruto Uzumaki
Both series featured hundreds of episodes with similar themes of friendship, the pursuit of one’s dreams, and perseverance, leaving a lasting impact on pop culture. However, Kishimoto-san had to take an alternative route and used Oda-Sensei’s light-hearted theme to his advantage to keep his series popular in the anime and manga community.
Masashi Kishimoto Had a Dark Idea To Rival Oda-Sensei’s One Piece’s Popularity
In the manga and anime community,...
Naruto Uzumaki
Both series featured hundreds of episodes with similar themes of friendship, the pursuit of one’s dreams, and perseverance, leaving a lasting impact on pop culture. However, Kishimoto-san had to take an alternative route and used Oda-Sensei’s light-hearted theme to his advantage to keep his series popular in the anime and manga community.
Masashi Kishimoto Had a Dark Idea To Rival Oda-Sensei’s One Piece’s Popularity
In the manga and anime community,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
City Hunter Live-Action Film Tops Netflix's Non-English Movie Chart - Main Image
It has now been a week since City Hunter’s release, and it’s officially a big hit. That’s because the new City Hunter live-action film topped the Netflix non-English movie chart worldwide in the past week.
According to Netflix’s charts, this new anime live-action adaptation from the streaming giant was confirmed to be the most-watched non-English movie on Netflix.
This is a big achievement, especially considering that it topped the charts based on data from April 22 to 28, even though it was released on April 25.
City Hunter Is This Week’s Top Non-English Film on Netflix
Netflix has tried to adapt many popular anime as live-action movies or series.
While its projects such as Death Note and Cowboy Bebop weren’t successful, it seems Netflix finally found the formula with shows like One Piece.
Now,...
It has now been a week since City Hunter’s release, and it’s officially a big hit. That’s because the new City Hunter live-action film topped the Netflix non-English movie chart worldwide in the past week.
According to Netflix’s charts, this new anime live-action adaptation from the streaming giant was confirmed to be the most-watched non-English movie on Netflix.
This is a big achievement, especially considering that it topped the charts based on data from April 22 to 28, even though it was released on April 25.
City Hunter Is This Week’s Top Non-English Film on Netflix
Netflix has tried to adapt many popular anime as live-action movies or series.
While its projects such as Death Note and Cowboy Bebop weren’t successful, it seems Netflix finally found the formula with shows like One Piece.
Now,...
- 5/2/2024
- EpicStream
Dev Patel, Jason Momoa, Olivia Rodrigo and James Wan are the entertainers topping Gold House’s A100 list of the most influential Asian Pacifics across culture for 2024.
Annually released on the first day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month since 2018, this year’s A100 also includes Keanu Reeves, Hayao Miyazaki, BTS member Jung Kook, Academy president Janet Yang and — in a sign of the relative plenitude of Api-fronted content today — key creatives and cast members from Avatar: The Last Airbender, 3 Body Problem, Past Lives, One Piece, Expats, Elemental, Shōgun and The Sympathizer.
“This year was special: Asian Pacific leaders had a record number of records broken while building a more inclusive tomorrow for all, particularly in new avenues like AI,” Gold House CEO Bing Chen and COO Jeremy Tran said in a joint statement. “Gold House is honored to celebrate so many new and established leaders who are committed to both equity and excellence.
Annually released on the first day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month since 2018, this year’s A100 also includes Keanu Reeves, Hayao Miyazaki, BTS member Jung Kook, Academy president Janet Yang and — in a sign of the relative plenitude of Api-fronted content today — key creatives and cast members from Avatar: The Last Airbender, 3 Body Problem, Past Lives, One Piece, Expats, Elemental, Shōgun and The Sympathizer.
“This year was special: Asian Pacific leaders had a record number of records broken while building a more inclusive tomorrow for all, particularly in new avenues like AI,” Gold House CEO Bing Chen and COO Jeremy Tran said in a joint statement. “Gold House is honored to celebrate so many new and established leaders who are committed to both equity and excellence.
- 5/1/2024
- by Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As the final phase of One Piece has already started with the Egghead Island arc, there are still some storylines and characters that Eiichiro Oda has yet to introduce in the story. One of them is the anticipated “pirate with the eye patch”, who, according to the creator, might be one of the most important characters of the series.
One Piece
In 2007, Oda talked about a pirate with an eye patch who was going to bring a huge change to One Piece. This came as a shock to One Piece fans because, despite One Piece being an anime and manga series about pirates, it has never once featured a pirate with the stereotypical eye patch.
However, Oda did not mention whether a new character would be introduced or whether an old character would get an eye patch. This led to many fans believing that the anticipated pirate with the eye...
One Piece
In 2007, Oda talked about a pirate with an eye patch who was going to bring a huge change to One Piece. This came as a shock to One Piece fans because, despite One Piece being an anime and manga series about pirates, it has never once featured a pirate with the stereotypical eye patch.
However, Oda did not mention whether a new character would be introduced or whether an old character would get an eye patch. This led to many fans believing that the anticipated pirate with the eye...
- 5/1/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
During the Paris Fan Festival, Taz Skylar, the actor cast to portray Sanji in Netflix’s One Piece Live-Action series, opened up about the initial wave of negative comments he faced on social media following the casting announcement.
During the festival’s Q/A session, Taz recounted his very first exposure to criticism and it was around the time when the One Piece casting news came out. He revealed that his friends informed him that his name was trending on Twitter alongside references to his resemblance to rapper Eminem.
“The best way to get me to do something is tell me I can’t do it,” Skylar stated, revealing that rather than being deterred by the negative feedback, he found motivation in the challenge. “I remember I laughed because I was like, you know what, they have a point. I do kind of look a little bit like Em,” he added.
During the festival’s Q/A session, Taz recounted his very first exposure to criticism and it was around the time when the One Piece casting news came out. He revealed that his friends informed him that his name was trending on Twitter alongside references to his resemblance to rapper Eminem.
“The best way to get me to do something is tell me I can’t do it,” Skylar stated, revealing that rather than being deterred by the negative feedback, he found motivation in the challenge. “I remember I laughed because I was like, you know what, they have a point. I do kind of look a little bit like Em,” he added.
- 5/1/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Chugong’s Solo Leveling Manhwa made history this year after being the most anticipated anime series of 2024. Produced by A-1 Pictures, Solo Leveling broke multiple records and reached the top with just 12 episodes, making it one of the best anime series of all time. Not only that, the series surprised its fans by announcing the second season right after the last episode of the first season was released.
Sung Jin-woo in Solo Leveling
While fans wait for the next season, the series was able to achieve something that has been only done by Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Chainsaw Man. The series surpassed Hajime Isayama’s Attack on Titan on Crunchyroll and became the sixth-highest-rated anime on the platform. This is an incredible feat considering the popularity of Attack on Titan.
The ratings are based on the user’s review of the series on Crunchyroll, and considering that the series only debuted in January,...
Sung Jin-woo in Solo Leveling
While fans wait for the next season, the series was able to achieve something that has been only done by Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Chainsaw Man. The series surpassed Hajime Isayama’s Attack on Titan on Crunchyroll and became the sixth-highest-rated anime on the platform. This is an incredible feat considering the popularity of Attack on Titan.
The ratings are based on the user’s review of the series on Crunchyroll, and considering that the series only debuted in January,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Almost every Dragon Ball character has a well-defined body. If you think of major characters like Goku or Vegeta, their stunning physique is always considered to be the gold standard. Yet, it turns out Akira Toriyama never studied muscle structure!
Yes, you read that right. Legendary mangaka Akira Toriyama admitted to not learning muscle models in a discussion with Eiichiro Oda, the author of One Piece. Oda, who is a huge fanboy of Toriyama, was equally shocked by the news.
Eiichiro Oda Regrets Not Studying Muscle Model During Dragon Ball‘s Creation Kakarot in his Super Saiyan form | Dragon Ball
In a moderated discussion between Eiichiro Oda and Akira Toriyama, the former began by geeking out over the latter.
Eiichiro Oda: “He’s god! He is in an entirely different dimension. All in all, he’s just too good at drawing!”
SUGGESTEDAkira Toriyama May Have Taken One Dragon Ball Secret...
Yes, you read that right. Legendary mangaka Akira Toriyama admitted to not learning muscle models in a discussion with Eiichiro Oda, the author of One Piece. Oda, who is a huge fanboy of Toriyama, was equally shocked by the news.
Eiichiro Oda Regrets Not Studying Muscle Model During Dragon Ball‘s Creation Kakarot in his Super Saiyan form | Dragon Ball
In a moderated discussion between Eiichiro Oda and Akira Toriyama, the former began by geeking out over the latter.
Eiichiro Oda: “He’s god! He is in an entirely different dimension. All in all, he’s just too good at drawing!”
SUGGESTEDAkira Toriyama May Have Taken One Dragon Ball Secret...
- 4/30/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has been one of the biggest crowd-attractors in recent times, and deservingly so. Studio Ufotable’s unbelievable animation, paired with Koyoharu Gotouge’s gripping tale of struggle, has proved to be the golden combination for blockbusters.
Yuma Takahashi has produced the Demon Slayer anime and worked with it since the first season was produced in 2019. In an interview with Anime News Network, the producer opened up about the anime’s creation process and Koyoharu Gotouge’s role in it.
Tanjiro in Demon Slayer season 3 Was Koyoharu Gotouge Deeply Involved in the Animation Process of Demon Slayer?
According to the interview, Koyoharu Gotouge looked over the scenarios, character designs as well as settings of the Demon Slayer anime. They were intimately involved with the anime creation process. However, the writer also had immense trust in Ufotable, and rather than constantly nitpicking about changes, they just adhered to providing useful advice.
Yuma Takahashi has produced the Demon Slayer anime and worked with it since the first season was produced in 2019. In an interview with Anime News Network, the producer opened up about the anime’s creation process and Koyoharu Gotouge’s role in it.
Tanjiro in Demon Slayer season 3 Was Koyoharu Gotouge Deeply Involved in the Animation Process of Demon Slayer?
According to the interview, Koyoharu Gotouge looked over the scenarios, character designs as well as settings of the Demon Slayer anime. They were intimately involved with the anime creation process. However, the writer also had immense trust in Ufotable, and rather than constantly nitpicking about changes, they just adhered to providing useful advice.
- 4/30/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
After becoming renowned in the manga world, Mangaka Koyoharu Gotouge sensei’s Demon Slayer went on to conquer the anime world as well through its anime adaptation of the same name. And while the fan-favorite masterpiece story still holds an edge in both industries among other superhit and widely acclaimed projects, One Piece remains one of its strongest competitors in both.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.
That being said, there is one thing that gives a further edge to Kimetsu no Yaiba over Eiichiro Oda sensei’s storyline. But this one thing isn’t related to the stories of the sagas, but rather, the animated versions of them, in which Gotouge sensei’s story seems to have effortlessly passed its opponent, thanks to all the new techniques used to efficiently transform the anime into its best version.
Demon Slayer is Ahead of One Piece Anime in This One Aspect...
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.
That being said, there is one thing that gives a further edge to Kimetsu no Yaiba over Eiichiro Oda sensei’s storyline. But this one thing isn’t related to the stories of the sagas, but rather, the animated versions of them, in which Gotouge sensei’s story seems to have effortlessly passed its opponent, thanks to all the new techniques used to efficiently transform the anime into its best version.
Demon Slayer is Ahead of One Piece Anime in This One Aspect...
- 4/30/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
The narrative of One Piece has frequently pointed out the fact that Shanks’ crew is the only Emperor crew in the series who do not possess any kind of Devil Fruit abilities. He has reached such great heights in the Pirate world only because of his Haki abilities. This is indeed an incredible feat, and no other crew has been able to do this.
Shanks in One Piece
However, there is a theory going online that states that Shanks might have a Devil Fruit, and it has been kept a secret from the One Piece fans. The fruit not only provides him with basic Devil Fruit powers but also helps him with his strongest Haki ability. This Haki ability is called Future Sight, and it is the advanced version of Observation Haki.
According to the theory, the Devil Fruit is called the Time-Time Fruit, and it was previously used by Kozuki Toki,...
Shanks in One Piece
However, there is a theory going online that states that Shanks might have a Devil Fruit, and it has been kept a secret from the One Piece fans. The fruit not only provides him with basic Devil Fruit powers but also helps him with his strongest Haki ability. This Haki ability is called Future Sight, and it is the advanced version of Observation Haki.
According to the theory, the Devil Fruit is called the Time-Time Fruit, and it was previously used by Kozuki Toki,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
The Dragon Ball franchise has amassed a large fanbase over the years and Hollywood had its eye on adapting the popular franchise in live-action. There were a lot of expectations and with the negative track record of manga adaptations on the big screen, it was a big responsibility that 20th Century Fox and director James Wong took with the film.
Super Saiyan 3 Goku battles Majin Buu in Dragon Ball Z
Unfortunately, Dragonball Evolution was widely panned when it was released, with fans finding nothing redeeming about the project. Years later, the film’s writer Ben Ramsey apologized to fans for letting them down and acknowledged that he went onto the project for financial reasons and not as a fan of the franchise.
Ben Ramsey Apologizes to Dragon Ball Fans for Dragonball Evolution
Justin Chatwin & Emmy Rossum in Dragonball Evolution
Dragonball Evolution looked like a promising adaptation of the beloved Dragon Ball manga series.
Super Saiyan 3 Goku battles Majin Buu in Dragon Ball Z
Unfortunately, Dragonball Evolution was widely panned when it was released, with fans finding nothing redeeming about the project. Years later, the film’s writer Ben Ramsey apologized to fans for letting them down and acknowledged that he went onto the project for financial reasons and not as a fan of the franchise.
Ben Ramsey Apologizes to Dragon Ball Fans for Dragonball Evolution
Justin Chatwin & Emmy Rossum in Dragonball Evolution
Dragonball Evolution looked like a promising adaptation of the beloved Dragon Ball manga series.
- 4/30/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
One Piece’s live-action announcement was certainly surprising. Given the history of live-action movies and series, especially in the anime genre, fans initially had their expectations low, and there was a general belief that the Netflix series would be another disappointment.
A still from Netflix’s live-action adaptation of One Piece
Yet, surprisingly and fortunately, the series was an immense success. Not only did the series remain true to the source, but it was the casting and actors who stole the spotlight. While actors like Iñaki Godoy, Emily Rudd, Mackenyu, and others impressed fans with their talents, Taz Skylar as Sanji stole the show, with many fans declaring his Sanji better than the anime’s version. In a recent appearance, the actor revealed how the negative comments regarding his casting really pushed him to the extreme.
Taz Skylar Reveals How Negative Reactions to His One Piece Casting Affected Him
Taz...
A still from Netflix’s live-action adaptation of One Piece
Yet, surprisingly and fortunately, the series was an immense success. Not only did the series remain true to the source, but it was the casting and actors who stole the spotlight. While actors like Iñaki Godoy, Emily Rudd, Mackenyu, and others impressed fans with their talents, Taz Skylar as Sanji stole the show, with many fans declaring his Sanji better than the anime’s version. In a recent appearance, the actor revealed how the negative comments regarding his casting really pushed him to the extreme.
Taz Skylar Reveals How Negative Reactions to His One Piece Casting Affected Him
Taz...
- 4/30/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto, One Piece by Eiichiro Oda, and Bleach by Tite Kubo are the well-deserving Big Three of the anime and manga world. These three series form the foundation of Weekly Shonen Jump, and they have proven their worth with a strong fan base that has followed them for years.
Naruto in Naruto Shippuden
Although all three of them have their own respective qualities that define them and their popularity, fans have always debated which anime or manga among the three is considered to be the best. They have compared storylines, characters, attacks, animations, sales, fanbase, and much more, but everyone has their own opinions.
However, there is one aspect where Kishimoto’s Naruto has been better than One Piece and Bleach. The trait is overly sexualizing female characters. A post on X(Formerly Twitter) pointed out that both Oda and Kubo have been accused of being sexist...
Naruto in Naruto Shippuden
Although all three of them have their own respective qualities that define them and their popularity, fans have always debated which anime or manga among the three is considered to be the best. They have compared storylines, characters, attacks, animations, sales, fanbase, and much more, but everyone has their own opinions.
However, there is one aspect where Kishimoto’s Naruto has been better than One Piece and Bleach. The trait is overly sexualizing female characters. A post on X(Formerly Twitter) pointed out that both Oda and Kubo have been accused of being sexist...
- 4/30/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Chapter 1113 of One Piece shocked the fandom by finally revealing the anticipated message of Dr. Vegapunk to the world. The message might be the biggest revelation in the Egghead Island arc, and it has raised a lot of questions in the minds of One Piece fans. But they will have to wait for the next chapter to find out more details about the message.
Dr. Vegapunk in One Piece
Dr. Vegapunk announced at the end of the chapter that the One Piece world is going to sink soon. As soon as the message was spread through the world, One Piece fans started connecting it to the final scheme of the World Government. The message has once again proved that Eiichiro Oda is the god of foreshadowing because he has already hinted at all this in the previous panels of One Piece.
However, Oda has not just dropped hints about Vegapunk...
Dr. Vegapunk in One Piece
Dr. Vegapunk announced at the end of the chapter that the One Piece world is going to sink soon. As soon as the message was spread through the world, One Piece fans started connecting it to the final scheme of the World Government. The message has once again proved that Eiichiro Oda is the god of foreshadowing because he has already hinted at all this in the previous panels of One Piece.
However, Oda has not just dropped hints about Vegapunk...
- 4/30/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Have you ever felt like asking “When will it ever end?” while watching or reading One Piece? With 1100+ chapters, it is quite common to find the series overwhelming. But if it’s massive for fans, did you ever think how overwhelming it would be for the editors who have been entwined with the work since day 1?
These poor souls have to develop ideas with Eiichiro Oda, and listen to him spin a thousand theories about the best way to catch fans by surprise. In a recent interview, one hilarious fact about a One Piece editor came to light.
Why did One Piece‘s editor fall asleep during a call with Eiichiro Oda?
According to an interview, the longest phone call meeting that Eiichiro Oda ever had with an editor lasted for a full 12 hours. The editor at that time was Akira Hattori and due to the discussion’s length, the...
These poor souls have to develop ideas with Eiichiro Oda, and listen to him spin a thousand theories about the best way to catch fans by surprise. In a recent interview, one hilarious fact about a One Piece editor came to light.
Why did One Piece‘s editor fall asleep during a call with Eiichiro Oda?
According to an interview, the longest phone call meeting that Eiichiro Oda ever had with an editor lasted for a full 12 hours. The editor at that time was Akira Hattori and due to the discussion’s length, the...
- 4/29/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
As we have written on more than one occasion, the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime is slowly heating up for its third part, which is scheduled to air sometime this year. We have also reported that the series is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the anime’s premiere with a special exhibition in Japan, which is part of the preparation for the upcoming arc. Now, as we have said, the Bleach anime is on a break while the manga is officially over (although fans are hopeful that another arc might appear in the future), which is actually a great time to revisit the series as a whole and reveal some shocking and surprising information about how the series was created as a whole.
We know that Bleach started off as a small project, but it turned out to be one of the biggest manga in history, becoming a part of...
We know that Bleach started off as a small project, but it turned out to be one of the biggest manga in history, becoming a part of...
- 4/29/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
What is it about Virgin River that keeps Netflix users coming back for more, making it one of the most popular shows on the streaming service?
Some might say it's the laid-back vibe that pervades the titular Northern California town. Some will say it's the romantic intrigue and drama that intertwines each storyline. Well, we'd say it's the talented ensemble cast who never fail to impress with their chemistry, dynamism and commitment to the story.
And one of the undisputed favourites for Virgin River fans is Martin Henderson, who portrays Jack Sheridan. The 49-year-old heartthrob's charm and humble nature make the hearts of almost every viewer beat faster, but now Henderson's career is about to take a drastic turn, as from Season 6 he will not only be responsible for playing the role of Jack, but for other duties as well.
Without further ado, let's take a look at what...
Some might say it's the laid-back vibe that pervades the titular Northern California town. Some will say it's the romantic intrigue and drama that intertwines each storyline. Well, we'd say it's the talented ensemble cast who never fail to impress with their chemistry, dynamism and commitment to the story.
And one of the undisputed favourites for Virgin River fans is Martin Henderson, who portrays Jack Sheridan. The 49-year-old heartthrob's charm and humble nature make the hearts of almost every viewer beat faster, but now Henderson's career is about to take a drastic turn, as from Season 6 he will not only be responsible for playing the role of Jack, but for other duties as well.
Without further ado, let's take a look at what...
- 4/29/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
As you might know, My Hero Academia is one of the hottest anime titles right now, as the series is warming up for the premiere of Season 7 in early May. A recap series, My Hero Academia: Memories, was also released as part of the preparation for Season 7, revealing some new details. But, the preparation for the upcoming season is not over, as the production side of the anime has released yet another video in preparation for the upcoming season of the anime. The video in question is a short film titled Succession, and it will definitely bring tears to your eyes.
Before we continue, just a quick reminder that the highly-anticipated seventh season of My Hero Academia is premiering in Japan on May 4, 2024, and Crunchyroll will be simulcasting all the episodes of the upcoming season starting May 4 at 2:30 Am Pt all around the world.
But, as we have said,...
Before we continue, just a quick reminder that the highly-anticipated seventh season of My Hero Academia is premiering in Japan on May 4, 2024, and Crunchyroll will be simulcasting all the episodes of the upcoming season starting May 4 at 2:30 Am Pt all around the world.
But, as we have said,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
City Hunter was released on 25 April 2024, it is a live-action adaption of the anime, of the same name, just like the anime fans loved the movie as well and fans are waiting for part 2 of the movie.
Yet another beloved anime/manga coming to life on Netflix – anime fans would be over the moon about this creation!
This time, the adaptation is coming from the home of Japan in terms of live-action fun. For a long time, live-action adaptations of anime/manga stories haven’t been very popular or well-received and Netflix has been pretty guilty of that. Some of the examples include Cowboy Bebop and Death Note.
However, Netflix had seemingly struck gold with One Piece, which proved to be its worth – with a second version being warranted thanks to the debut season’s great success.
The success of One Piece has inspired Netflix to explore similar genres of adaptations again – and this time,...
Yet another beloved anime/manga coming to life on Netflix – anime fans would be over the moon about this creation!
This time, the adaptation is coming from the home of Japan in terms of live-action fun. For a long time, live-action adaptations of anime/manga stories haven’t been very popular or well-received and Netflix has been pretty guilty of that. Some of the examples include Cowboy Bebop and Death Note.
However, Netflix had seemingly struck gold with One Piece, which proved to be its worth – with a second version being warranted thanks to the debut season’s great success.
The success of One Piece has inspired Netflix to explore similar genres of adaptations again – and this time,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Sumitra Ray
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
In their quest to create a unique character, mangakas often build an overpowered or ‘stronger than the rest’ protagonist, who has plot armor from the get-go. Whether it is Dragon Ball or One Piece, the heroes are always a class apart. So, how come Naruto turned out to be such a goofy loser?
For Masashi Kishimoto, off-screen character development is not a viable option, which is why he built Naruto from scratch. For a major part of the anime, the protagonist is seen losing, suffering, training, and getting defeated until he learns from all his mistakes.
Consequently, watching Naruto’s journey helped readers and watchers develop a close bond with him.
How is Naruto ‘Different’?
Masashi Kishimoto took inspiration from himself while creating Naruto. He was a poor student, who gave up very easily. He created Naruto to resemble what he always wanted to be: resilient. In an interview published...
For Masashi Kishimoto, off-screen character development is not a viable option, which is why he built Naruto from scratch. For a major part of the anime, the protagonist is seen losing, suffering, training, and getting defeated until he learns from all his mistakes.
Consequently, watching Naruto’s journey helped readers and watchers develop a close bond with him.
How is Naruto ‘Different’?
Masashi Kishimoto took inspiration from himself while creating Naruto. He was a poor student, who gave up very easily. He created Naruto to resemble what he always wanted to be: resilient. In an interview published...
- 4/28/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
Mayumi Tanaka, the voice actor of Monkey D. Luffy, the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates in One Piece, might have found the perfect replacement who can take over her role as Luffy. Tanaka has been voicing Luffy for almost thirty years, and she has done a great job portraying the character over the years.
Luffy in One Piece
However, as she is getting old and the series is still a little far away from the conclusion, the creators might have to find someone else who could do justice to the character of Luffy. This has also become a major concern for Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece. Oda never imagined that the series would go on for so long.
In an interview, Oda talked about how Masako Nozawa, the character who voiced Dr. Kureha in One Piece, offered to take Tanaka’s role as Luffy’s voice actor in One Piece.
Luffy in One Piece
However, as she is getting old and the series is still a little far away from the conclusion, the creators might have to find someone else who could do justice to the character of Luffy. This has also become a major concern for Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece. Oda never imagined that the series would go on for so long.
In an interview, Oda talked about how Masako Nozawa, the character who voiced Dr. Kureha in One Piece, offered to take Tanaka’s role as Luffy’s voice actor in One Piece.
- 4/28/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Eiichiro Oda has introduced a lot of characters in One Piece, but according to fans, the cutest character among them is Tony Tony Chopper, the doctor of the Straw Hat Pirates. Chopper first appeared during the Drum Island arc, and the backstory of the character melted the hearts of every One Piece fan.
Tony Tony Chopper – Before The Time Skip
The major credit for Chopper’s cuteness goes to Ikue Ootani, the voice actor for the character. Ootani is known for playing Pikachu in Pokémon, Konohamaru in Naruto, and Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya in Detective Conan. Ootani’s voice is one of the cutest voices in the anime industry, and her roles certainly reflect that.
During an interview, Oda talked about Ootani’s role as Chopper. He praised her and stated that because of her, Oda had to change one major rule about mascots. Mascots are cute or comedic side characters who...
Tony Tony Chopper – Before The Time Skip
The major credit for Chopper’s cuteness goes to Ikue Ootani, the voice actor for the character. Ootani is known for playing Pikachu in Pokémon, Konohamaru in Naruto, and Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya in Detective Conan. Ootani’s voice is one of the cutest voices in the anime industry, and her roles certainly reflect that.
During an interview, Oda talked about Ootani’s role as Chopper. He praised her and stated that because of her, Oda had to change one major rule about mascots. Mascots are cute or comedic side characters who...
- 4/28/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
It takes some authors decades to realize how to end their stories, while others know the ending from the very beginning; Tite Kubo falls in one of those categories. Endings and beginnings are two of the most complicated parts of a story, parts that if failed, would cause chaos or even failure of the projects that many put their hopes and dreams in.
Kaien scolding Rukia | Bleach Fandom
Bleach stands as one of the big three of the shonen genre and for good reason. The story progression had been one that many fans came to resonate with and the action imbued into the series was one that gave great competition as well as inspiration to other mangakas.
Suggested“He’s a genius”: Forget Tom Holland or Mark Ruffalo, Tite Kubo Might be the God of Spoilers After Shueisha Was Forced to Cut an Entire Part of His Interview
While...
Kaien scolding Rukia | Bleach Fandom
Bleach stands as one of the big three of the shonen genre and for good reason. The story progression had been one that many fans came to resonate with and the action imbued into the series was one that gave great competition as well as inspiration to other mangakas.
Suggested“He’s a genius”: Forget Tom Holland or Mark Ruffalo, Tite Kubo Might be the God of Spoilers After Shueisha Was Forced to Cut an Entire Part of His Interview
While...
- 4/28/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Live skating show One Piece On Ice ~Episode of Alabasta~ , which was originally performed in Kanagawa and Aichi across August and September last year, is officially returning with three-time Olympic medalist Shoma Uno as Monkey D. Luffy for additional performances at Chiba's Lala arena Tokyo-bay on September 7-8, 2024 . Ticket details and additional cast are yet to be confirmed. One Piece On Ice ~Episode of Alabasta~ Rerun Visual "One Piece Otoutage" director Kahori Kanaya helmed the original production, and Kenji Miyamoto, who choreographed for the Yuri!!! on Ice anime, was in charge of the choreography. Related: One Piece On Ice ~Episode of Alabasta~ Takes Its Cast for a Spin in New Trailer In the meantime, don't miss brand-new episodes of the One Piece anime every Sunday, right here on Crunchyroll! Monkey. D. Luffy refuses to let anyone or anything stand in the way of his quest to become the king of all pirates.
- 4/28/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
Season 2 of One Piece Set To Sail on Netflix by 2025 The continuation of the live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s beloved manga series, One Piece, has been eagerly awaited by fans worldwide. After the success of its debut season, Netflix has confirmed that Season 2 will premiere in 2025, marking another ambitious voyage into Oda’s fantastical pirate world. New Horizons with Co-Showrunners Joe Tracz and Matt Owens Excitement rides high as Joe Tracz joins the crew as co-showrunner alongside Matt Owens for the upcoming season. Tracz, known for his work on Percy Jackson and the Olympians and A Series
The post Netflix’s One Piece Season 2 Scheduled for 2025 Release first appeared on TVovermind.
The post Netflix’s One Piece Season 2 Scheduled for 2025 Release first appeared on TVovermind.
- 4/27/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The Dragon Ball franchise has not only left a huge impact on generations of children, teens and young adults, but also on the manga industry. So, after the original Dragon Ball manga concluded in 1995, a huge vacuum was created in its place.
While many wanted to take advantage of it and further their own manga, very few could actually survive in the market. The same is true for Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece. In an interview with Weekly Shonen Jump, the mangaka opened up about the intense competition that occurred in the aftermath of Dragon Ball‘s conclusion.
The Gaping Hole Left by Dragon Ball
In an interview with Weekly Shonen Jump, Eiichiro Oda talked about his memories from when One Piece had first begun serialization. One Piece debuted in July 1997 in the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, two years after Dragon Ball ended in 1995. After the legendary manga had ended,...
While many wanted to take advantage of it and further their own manga, very few could actually survive in the market. The same is true for Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece. In an interview with Weekly Shonen Jump, the mangaka opened up about the intense competition that occurred in the aftermath of Dragon Ball‘s conclusion.
The Gaping Hole Left by Dragon Ball
In an interview with Weekly Shonen Jump, Eiichiro Oda talked about his memories from when One Piece had first begun serialization. One Piece debuted in July 1997 in the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, two years after Dragon Ball ended in 1995. After the legendary manga had ended,...
- 4/27/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
One Piece has been trending since the beginning of Monkey D. Luffy vs. Rob Lucci on the Egghead Island. Even though there are several anime that are pretty good and competing for first place, One Piece has made the first position its stronghold. Thousands of readers prefer One Piece over other manga, and Eiichiro Oda has worked hard to achieve that level of popularity.
But it was not always like this. Before the rivalry of the Big Three of anime, Eiichiro Oda was hell-bent on surpassing a certain manga on the Weekly Shounen Jump. It always used to come up on top, and at one point, Oda sensei became desperate. The manga that challenged One Piece was none other than Detective Conan, which is still going on.
Eiichiro Oda Was Determined To Dethrone Detective Conan One Piece (Credit: Toei Animation)
Detective Conan is one of the most popular anime ever.
But it was not always like this. Before the rivalry of the Big Three of anime, Eiichiro Oda was hell-bent on surpassing a certain manga on the Weekly Shounen Jump. It always used to come up on top, and at one point, Oda sensei became desperate. The manga that challenged One Piece was none other than Detective Conan, which is still going on.
Eiichiro Oda Was Determined To Dethrone Detective Conan One Piece (Credit: Toei Animation)
Detective Conan is one of the most popular anime ever.
- 4/27/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
“Who is stronger? Goku or Luffy?”- this debate is so fatal that it has claimed the mental peace of otakus for years. But as a diehard fan of Dragon Ball and One Piece, did you know that Goku and Luffy are actually on friendly terms?
If you had no idea then welcome to the collaboration special episode of Toriko where the main protagonists of One Piece and Dragon Ball were invited to join in the fun. In this hilarious episode, the heroes participated in an invigorating event to determine the strongest.
However, fans pointed out some anomalies in the collaboration project, which hugely impacted Goku’s stats.
One Piece x Dragon Ball x Toriko Special Episode Toriko, Goku and Luffy | Toriko Fandom
If you have seen clips of Luffy, Goku, and Toriko flying around on social media platforms, don’t assume they are edited deepfakes. Instead, these are clips...
If you had no idea then welcome to the collaboration special episode of Toriko where the main protagonists of One Piece and Dragon Ball were invited to join in the fun. In this hilarious episode, the heroes participated in an invigorating event to determine the strongest.
However, fans pointed out some anomalies in the collaboration project, which hugely impacted Goku’s stats.
One Piece x Dragon Ball x Toriko Special Episode Toriko, Goku and Luffy | Toriko Fandom
If you have seen clips of Luffy, Goku, and Toriko flying around on social media platforms, don’t assume they are edited deepfakes. Instead, these are clips...
- 4/27/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
Note: This article was written by Jameel Raeburn. What’s the ideal starter anime? It’s the question for every anime enthusiast who is recommending a series, or an exploratory watcher curious to dive into the world of anime for the first time. However, there’s no clear answer. While anime is thankfully more accessible than it’s ever been, there are so many characters, plots, genres and themes that you might feel overwhelmed at first glance. You may turn to friends to hopefully nudge you in the right direction, but you can get thirty conflicting answers from thirty different people. The idea of what’s the perfect starter anime has been hotly debated online. In an interview with Michael B. Jordan , the actor revealed his five anime recommendations for those who haven’t watched it before. “ One Piece , Dragon Ball , Naruto , Bleach , and Hunter x Hunter ” were his responses.
- 4/26/2024
- by Guest Author
- Crunchyroll
One Piece Season 2 Begins Filming, New Release Date Revealed! (Photo Credit – IMDb)
The hit live-action adaptation of One Piece became a mega-hit on Netflix. The show is now gearing up for season 2, and Netflix might have announced a release date as well—sooner than expected. The popular Netflix series has started filming for season 2. Here’s when the show will be released.
The popular manga by Eiichiro Oda, which has an anime series by Toei Animation, has been the basis for the new show. Fans were eager to see the live-action series after the anime’s success, and it did not disappoint. The audience has given the show One Piece, positive reviews, indicating that it was a success. Despite receiving high marks from critics, it received a Certified Fresh 82% rating. Fans, however, have rated it with a 94% audience score based on the opinions of over 5,000 users.
One Piece Season 2 Release...
The hit live-action adaptation of One Piece became a mega-hit on Netflix. The show is now gearing up for season 2, and Netflix might have announced a release date as well—sooner than expected. The popular Netflix series has started filming for season 2. Here’s when the show will be released.
The popular manga by Eiichiro Oda, which has an anime series by Toei Animation, has been the basis for the new show. Fans were eager to see the live-action series after the anime’s success, and it did not disappoint. The audience has given the show One Piece, positive reviews, indicating that it was a success. Despite receiving high marks from critics, it received a Certified Fresh 82% rating. Fans, however, have rated it with a 94% audience score based on the opinions of over 5,000 users.
One Piece Season 2 Release...
- 4/26/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
The animation of One Piece has significantly grown since the time skip. Earlier, the series was mostly known for its characters and storyline, but for the past few years, the series has worked extensively on its animation, which has resulted in the anime series producing some great moments for One Piece fans.
Zoro vs. King
The prime example of this is the Zoro vs. King fight during the Wano arc. The fight was animated by Katsumi Ishizuka, one of the biggest animators in the anime industry. Ishizuka has worked on a bunch of anime series, but he is most known for animating major One Piece fights like Zoro vs. King, Law vs. Blackbeard, Luffy vs. Crocodile, Luffy vs. Lucci (first), and many more.
However, the animator has hinted at another upcoming major fight in the One Piece anime. The fight is between Monkey D. Garp and Aokiji Kuzan, the tenth...
Zoro vs. King
The prime example of this is the Zoro vs. King fight during the Wano arc. The fight was animated by Katsumi Ishizuka, one of the biggest animators in the anime industry. Ishizuka has worked on a bunch of anime series, but he is most known for animating major One Piece fights like Zoro vs. King, Law vs. Blackbeard, Luffy vs. Crocodile, Luffy vs. Lucci (first), and many more.
However, the animator has hinted at another upcoming major fight in the One Piece anime. The fight is between Monkey D. Garp and Aokiji Kuzan, the tenth...
- 4/26/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Emperors of the Sea, or Yonko in the One Piece universe, are the strongest pirates who rule the seas. When the series started, the four Emperors who were introduced were Whitebeard, Big Mom, Kaido, and Shanks. Big Mom, Whitebeard, and Kaido were previously part of the same crew, with their captain being Rocks D. Xebec. Shanks was a part of Gol D. Roger’s crew.
The Yonkos – One Piece
However, as the new pirate era started, Whitebeard, Big Mom, and Kaido were either defeated or killed by others to bring in the new age of pirates to take their place. The new and current Yonkos of the sea are Luffy, Blackbeard, and Buggy, with Shanks being the only one who has still retained his title.
The main sources of power among these emperors are either Haki techniques or Devil Fruits, which make them extremely dangerous. Among the four emperors, the strongest right now is Shanks.
The Yonkos – One Piece
However, as the new pirate era started, Whitebeard, Big Mom, and Kaido were either defeated or killed by others to bring in the new age of pirates to take their place. The new and current Yonkos of the sea are Luffy, Blackbeard, and Buggy, with Shanks being the only one who has still retained his title.
The main sources of power among these emperors are either Haki techniques or Devil Fruits, which make them extremely dangerous. Among the four emperors, the strongest right now is Shanks.
- 4/26/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
The origin of Devil Fruits is unknown to the One Piece world, except for Dr. Vegapunk, who, although he may not entirely know about their origin, has quite a decent understanding of them and has given a theory about how the Devil Fruit works. When this idea was initially introduced in the story, it was widely accepted by fans because of Dr. Vegapunk’s importance as a character.
Devil Fruits – One Piece
However, one fan theory that has been making the rounds on the internet negates Dr. Vegapunk’s idea of Devil Fruit and its origins. This theory originated from a recent revelation in the chapter, and it links the Devil Fruits to the concept of souls and their struggle to pass to the afterlife in the One Piece world.
The theory postulates from the announcement that Vegapunk made in One Piece Chapter 1113. While the chapter is going to be...
Devil Fruits – One Piece
However, one fan theory that has been making the rounds on the internet negates Dr. Vegapunk’s idea of Devil Fruit and its origins. This theory originated from a recent revelation in the chapter, and it links the Devil Fruits to the concept of souls and their struggle to pass to the afterlife in the One Piece world.
The theory postulates from the announcement that Vegapunk made in One Piece Chapter 1113. While the chapter is going to be...
- 4/26/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
The One Piece fandom has been waiting for Monkey D. Luffy, the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, to become the King of the Pirates for over 25 years. His journey has been filled with adventure and excitement, but still, he is a long way from achieving his dream. He still has to go through a lot of challenges to even come close to his dream.
Luffy in One Piece (Credits: Toei Animation)
Luffy has been wanting to become the Pirate King since he was a child. He has worked hard to get close to his dream. He assembled a crew and fought some of the major antagonists of One Piece to finally become the Emperor of the Sea. Now the title of Pirate King is his next step, but it won’t be as easy because villains like Blackbeard are also trying to do the same.
However, a One Piece...
Luffy in One Piece (Credits: Toei Animation)
Luffy has been wanting to become the Pirate King since he was a child. He has worked hard to get close to his dream. He assembled a crew and fought some of the major antagonists of One Piece to finally become the Emperor of the Sea. Now the title of Pirate King is his next step, but it won’t be as easy because villains like Blackbeard are also trying to do the same.
However, a One Piece...
- 4/25/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
The only Emperor of the Sea left from the previous era of One Piece, Red-Haired Shanks has been a mystery for One Piece fans for a long time. Even with one hand, Shanks has maintained his image as one of the strongest characters in the entire series, and he even proved it when he defeated the entire pirate crew of Eustass Kid in just a few moments.
Shanks vs Eustass Kid
However, Shanks losing his arm was not a coincidence. It was revealed in an interview that Eiichiro Oda’s editor suggested that Shanks was too strong for One Piece and it would make the story too boring, which is why Oda decided to cut his arm off when he saved Luffy from Sea King.
Initially, it did not affect the story much. Shanks still went on to become the Emperor of the Sea and retained his title as one...
Shanks vs Eustass Kid
However, Shanks losing his arm was not a coincidence. It was revealed in an interview that Eiichiro Oda’s editor suggested that Shanks was too strong for One Piece and it would make the story too boring, which is why Oda decided to cut his arm off when he saved Luffy from Sea King.
Initially, it did not affect the story much. Shanks still went on to become the Emperor of the Sea and retained his title as one...
- 4/25/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings is undoubtedly one of the biggest if not the biggest fantasy series of all times, so it doesn’t really surprise us that it’s been an inspiraton for many authors from different fields. Whether it’s other authors who have used Tolkien’s series as a basis for their own fictional worlds, or authors who have adapted Tolkiene’s stories into other media, many have been inspired by the fantasy epic and we can understand why that is, as The Lord of the Rings is a truly amazing franchise.
On the other hand, Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto franchise enjoys a similar reputation in the world of anime and manga, as it is among the “Big Three” anime series (alongside Bleach and One Piece), and it is considered to be one of the most popular and influential animanga series overall; the series is...
On the other hand, Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto franchise enjoys a similar reputation in the world of anime and manga, as it is among the “Big Three” anime series (alongside Bleach and One Piece), and it is considered to be one of the most popular and influential animanga series overall; the series is...
- 4/25/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
From the beginning, Netflix's live-action remake of One Piece was always going to face some challenges. Television and anime are very different mediums, and there is always a certain amount of artistic license when adapting the latter for the former.
Most fans would agree that the producers handled this transition quite well. The show scores 85% on the Tomatometer and has a massive 95% rating from Rt viewers. But now it faces a new challenge.
Season 2 will see the Straw Hats venture further afield
The upcoming season of the show will see the crew tackle the Alabasta Arc. This means heading out to the Grand Line, a treacherous part of the ocean filled with potential dangers.
As they discover new islands and encounter some pretty nasty pirates, Luffy and his gang will encounter many new Devil Fruit users and a wider range of Devil Fruit abilities. This may be the biggest...
Most fans would agree that the producers handled this transition quite well. The show scores 85% on the Tomatometer and has a massive 95% rating from Rt viewers. But now it faces a new challenge.
Season 2 will see the Straw Hats venture further afield
The upcoming season of the show will see the crew tackle the Alabasta Arc. This means heading out to the Grand Line, a treacherous part of the ocean filled with potential dangers.
As they discover new islands and encounter some pretty nasty pirates, Luffy and his gang will encounter many new Devil Fruit users and a wider range of Devil Fruit abilities. This may be the biggest...
- 4/24/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Lee Jevon)
- STartefacts.com
Netflix set the bar for live-action adaptations, and with One Piece, the streaming giant managed to raise the bar even higher. The show has been winning acclaim from all quarters, mainly due to its storytelling, and how faithful it has been to the manga.
Given the success of the first season, Netflix immediately greenlit a second season. With the show set to return soon, the platform has made one addition that could change the game. Joe Tracz is set to join the series as a co-showrunner.
The Netflix show will have a new co-showrunner (Source: One Piece)
Netflix adds Joe Tracz as the new co-showrunner for the second season of One Piece
One Piece is adapted from Eiichiro Oda’s manga of the same name. Matt Owens and Steven Maeda developed the live-action for the streaming platform, and it was a massive success. And now, with the stakes being much higher,...
Given the success of the first season, Netflix immediately greenlit a second season. With the show set to return soon, the platform has made one addition that could change the game. Joe Tracz is set to join the series as a co-showrunner.
The Netflix show will have a new co-showrunner (Source: One Piece)
Netflix adds Joe Tracz as the new co-showrunner for the second season of One Piece
One Piece is adapted from Eiichiro Oda’s manga of the same name. Matt Owens and Steven Maeda developed the live-action for the streaming platform, and it was a massive success. And now, with the stakes being much higher,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
One Piece has had its fair share of dark moments, even though it is listed as a comedy series. The series has been quite popular in the anime and manga world for reflecting on controversial real-world dark themes like discrimination, political corruption, slavery, dictatorship, human trafficking, etc.
Big Mom (Credit: Toei Animation)
Discussing such issues requires the series to portray them through narratives and storylines that get pretty dark but still offer a moral lesson. It is one of the reasons One Piece is considered to be one of the best anime and manga series of all time. While there are many dark plots discussed in the series, there is one that, according to many fans, went too far.
The narrative revolves around the past of the former Emperor of the Sea and the captain of the Big Mom Pirates. It was used to focus on the dangerous eating disorder that Big Mom suffered from.
Big Mom (Credit: Toei Animation)
Discussing such issues requires the series to portray them through narratives and storylines that get pretty dark but still offer a moral lesson. It is one of the reasons One Piece is considered to be one of the best anime and manga series of all time. While there are many dark plots discussed in the series, there is one that, according to many fans, went too far.
The narrative revolves around the past of the former Emperor of the Sea and the captain of the Big Mom Pirates. It was used to focus on the dangerous eating disorder that Big Mom suffered from.
- 4/24/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
When it comes to collabs, barely any game will beat Fortnite. Be it with John Wick, Star Wars, or Lego, this popular battle royale title has given us so many memorable opportunities to live our favorite franchise in our favorite game.
After tying up with popular animes like Jujutsu Kaisen, Naruto, One Piece, and many more, Fortnite is once again gearing up to collaborate with another famous anime title, My Hero Academia. However, this is not the first time this Epic Games title has gone shoulder to shoulder with this renowned anime.
My Hero Academia Villains in Fortnite Fans will very soon cherish Fortnite x My Hero Acadmia once again.
This is going to be the third time that Fortnite is going to collaborate with My Hero Academia. The last time it happened was in Chapter 4 Season 1 and Chapter 4 Season 4. Now, according to credible leaker/data miner Wenso and insider Hypex,...
After tying up with popular animes like Jujutsu Kaisen, Naruto, One Piece, and many more, Fortnite is once again gearing up to collaborate with another famous anime title, My Hero Academia. However, this is not the first time this Epic Games title has gone shoulder to shoulder with this renowned anime.
My Hero Academia Villains in Fortnite Fans will very soon cherish Fortnite x My Hero Acadmia once again.
This is going to be the third time that Fortnite is going to collaborate with My Hero Academia. The last time it happened was in Chapter 4 Season 1 and Chapter 4 Season 4. Now, according to credible leaker/data miner Wenso and insider Hypex,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Nilendu Brahma
- FandomWire
One Piece has become a worldwide sensation, proving to be not only only a good adaptation of the manga, but also one of the most popular shows on Netflix. The series ranked number one in concurrent viewership on Netflix in 84 countries, shattering the previous record set by Wednesday and Stranger Things.
The popularity of One Piece led Netflix to announce a second season two weeks after the first one was released. And now we're all the more thrilled as news has emerged that filming is about to kick off. Let's take a look at what to expect from the upcoming events, when filming will begin, and when the second season will finally be released.
What Can We Expect From One Piece Season 2?
Given the pacing of Season 1, it's likely that the action will pick up the so-called Drum Island arc at some point in the upcoming season. In the story,...
The popularity of One Piece led Netflix to announce a second season two weeks after the first one was released. And now we're all the more thrilled as news has emerged that filming is about to kick off. Let's take a look at what to expect from the upcoming events, when filming will begin, and when the second season will finally be released.
What Can We Expect From One Piece Season 2?
Given the pacing of Season 1, it's likely that the action will pick up the so-called Drum Island arc at some point in the upcoming season. In the story,...
- 4/24/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
Growing up I remember being told that anime was just a "phase" that we'd all get over. Rappers like Cochise prove that's not the case, making his love for anime known to anyone who listens to his music. "I’m a rapper out of Florida who loves to rap about cool things I experience in life, which makes anime so strong in my music," Cochise said in our interview and boy, did he mean it when he said the anime influence was strong . Related: Multi-Dimensional Recording Artist Iniko on Inspiring Shonen Anime and Characters That Fit Their Lyrics Cochise's hit song "Hatchback" has nods to several anime in its lyrics, whether it's giving Yu Yu Hakusho's Kuwabara a shout-out or talking about how he's in Tokyo (with his ghouls). It's not just the lyrics, though. Cochise dresses up as some notable anime characters like Doflamingo from One Piece and has direct,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Briana Lawrence
- Crunchyroll
It is a well-known fact that Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece manga became a massive hit and is still regarded as the best live-action adaptation of an anime to date. The series was a massive hit, so we were not surprised when the series was renewed for a second season. As of the time of writing, the fans are eagerly awaiting the premiere of Season 2 on the popular streaming platform, and while a precise date has not been set, we can confirm that Netflix has revealed that the second season of the live-action One Piece series will premiere in 2025, which means that there won’t be any major delays.
The live-action series premiered on August 31, 2023, on Netflix and currently consists of eight episodes. It is expected that the series will resume filming in June 2024, which will give the studio enough time to make a great...
The live-action series premiered on August 31, 2023, on Netflix and currently consists of eight episodes. It is expected that the series will resume filming in June 2024, which will give the studio enough time to make a great...
- 4/24/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Warner Bros. Discovery (Wbd) South Asia has a sizzling summer slate lined up in the kids space including a mix of anime and homegrown IP.
Launching on the Indian animation-focused Pogo channel in May is new Indian IP “Jay Jagannath.” The series portrays the friendship between the Hindu God Lord Jagannath, who has taken the form of a child, Jagan, and his devout follower Balaram. The stories follow their adventures, while also delving into folktales.
Wbd has two immensely popular Indian IPs in “Chhota Bheem” and “Little Singham” who met in 2023 in the film “Aag Aur Pani Ki Takkar.” The sequel to that, “Aag Aur Pani Ka Badla,” is also due on Pogo. In addition, the channel has several films and mini-series featuring the individual characters coming up during the summer.
On Wbd’s international animation-focused Cartoon Network, the summer programming features new Japanese anime arrivals “One Piece: Land of...
Launching on the Indian animation-focused Pogo channel in May is new Indian IP “Jay Jagannath.” The series portrays the friendship between the Hindu God Lord Jagannath, who has taken the form of a child, Jagan, and his devout follower Balaram. The stories follow their adventures, while also delving into folktales.
Wbd has two immensely popular Indian IPs in “Chhota Bheem” and “Little Singham” who met in 2023 in the film “Aag Aur Pani Ki Takkar.” The sequel to that, “Aag Aur Pani Ka Badla,” is also due on Pogo. In addition, the channel has several films and mini-series featuring the individual characters coming up during the summer.
On Wbd’s international animation-focused Cartoon Network, the summer programming features new Japanese anime arrivals “One Piece: Land of...
- 4/24/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix’s highly anticipated live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece manga is set to return for its second season in 2025, with co-executive producer Joe Tracz joining the creative team. Tracz, known for his work on Percy Jackson And The Olympians, will serve as writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner alongside Matt Owens.
The filming schedule of One Piece live-action season 2 is confirmed to start in June 2024.
Tracz expressed his enthusiasm for joining the One Piece team, citing his admiration for Eiichiro Oda’s imaginative world-building and the impressive achievements of the live-action adaptation thus far.
“I’ve been lucky to work on big adaptations of several beloved series, and they don’t come bigger or more beloved than One Piece. I’m a huge fan of Oda-san’s incredible imagination and I was blown away by what the live-action team created in Season One. So it’s a dream...
The filming schedule of One Piece live-action season 2 is confirmed to start in June 2024.
Tracz expressed his enthusiasm for joining the One Piece team, citing his admiration for Eiichiro Oda’s imaginative world-building and the impressive achievements of the live-action adaptation thus far.
“I’ve been lucky to work on big adaptations of several beloved series, and they don’t come bigger or more beloved than One Piece. I’m a huge fan of Oda-san’s incredible imagination and I was blown away by what the live-action team created in Season One. So it’s a dream...
- 4/23/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
The “One Piece” live-action series at Netflix is bringing in Joe Tracz to serve as its new co-showrunner for Season 2.
Tracz will helm the popular series based on the Eiichiro Oda manga of the same name alongside Season 1 co-showrunner, writer, and executive producer Matt Owens. Steven Maeda, who developed the series with Owens and was co-showrunner on Season 1, will step down but continue to serve as an executive producer on the series.
“Joe has brought a wealth of enthusiasm and experience into our second season that will help take ‘One Piece’ to new heights,” Owens said. “We’re incredibly lucky to have him as a co-captain of this ship. The best crew on the seas grows larger!”
Tracz most recently worked as a writer and co-executive producer on the Disney+ series adaptation of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.” He previously created the Netflix series “Dash & Lily” in addition to serving as showrunner.
Tracz will helm the popular series based on the Eiichiro Oda manga of the same name alongside Season 1 co-showrunner, writer, and executive producer Matt Owens. Steven Maeda, who developed the series with Owens and was co-showrunner on Season 1, will step down but continue to serve as an executive producer on the series.
“Joe has brought a wealth of enthusiasm and experience into our second season that will help take ‘One Piece’ to new heights,” Owens said. “We’re incredibly lucky to have him as a co-captain of this ship. The best crew on the seas grows larger!”
Tracz most recently worked as a writer and co-executive producer on the Disney+ series adaptation of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.” He previously created the Netflix series “Dash & Lily” in addition to serving as showrunner.
- 4/23/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
After Netflix’s recent success with the live-action One Piece adaptation, the company seems to have acknowledged the potential of anime. Several Netflix original series have been released in the past few years, and the latest addition is Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf.
This no-nonsense action-packed series is very obviously targeted at fans of Baki, Spriggan, Kengan Ashura, and other original Netflix action anime. No one can deny the cult following these action anime have, and the company did not waste any time catering another series to this growing audience.
Netflix Ona Garouden: Plot, Trailer, and Other Updates
Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf anime is inspired by a Japanese martial arts novel by Baku Yumemakura. The protagonist, Juzo is a skilled martial artist and practices Takemiya-ryu. He is on the run from a dark past and is being followed by a detective.
Juzo fighting a Bear...
This no-nonsense action-packed series is very obviously targeted at fans of Baki, Spriggan, Kengan Ashura, and other original Netflix action anime. No one can deny the cult following these action anime have, and the company did not waste any time catering another series to this growing audience.
Netflix Ona Garouden: Plot, Trailer, and Other Updates
Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf anime is inspired by a Japanese martial arts novel by Baku Yumemakura. The protagonist, Juzo is a skilled martial artist and practices Takemiya-ryu. He is on the run from a dark past and is being followed by a detective.
Juzo fighting a Bear...
- 4/23/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
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