I was a fan of the series since 20ish years ago, and when the live action news comes up, i did have a high hope for this. And I am happy to say that this series actually delivers and cross my expectation. This is to me the right balance to tell the story of one piece through live action, it gives us all the important milestone during the east blue saga without trying too much.
Let's talk about the good and the bad. First of all the good :
Casting. Inaki in my opinion really strong pick for luffy and the reason why this series work! He is lovable, he is funny, he is enthusiastic, and he managed to be the glue of all the crew and stories in here. Mackenyu's rule! As zoro really amazing to watch, I can see that many of the audience will stay to watch zoro (and damn mackenyu is so handsome, bet the ladies will love to see him).
Eye candy. All the things I see in the screen is beautiful. From the setting, places, costumes it is well thoughts and pleasing to my eye. I also noticed some symbolism and few easter that are exciting to watch.
Heartfelt moments. As a fan, I know all the major moments that is important to the stories, and this live action delivers it well. It is different from the anime or the manga, but the emotion is there.
Of course let's talk about some of the things that can be improved :
Battle. Many of the battle in the live action is too boring, especially luffy's fight. It didn't managed to give us the sense that luffy is actually a good fighter, he seems weak and a bit uncreative.
Too much of unnecessary story. The live action put some of its weight to tell a story that is not on the manga/anime, and it seems a bit unnecessary. Some minor characters in the manga/anime turns out play a major part in this live action, which in my opinion does not goes well with the story.
Music. Could be better.
All in all, I understand that the live action have its own direction and differs from the anime. I guess the hardcore fan will always hate a deviation in any kind and will have a reason to hate it, it is what it is. But the One Piece live action is an entertaining series for one piece first timer and fans who are open enough to see their beloved series take a probably different paths.
Please please please continue the season 2.
Let's talk about the good and the bad. First of all the good :
Casting. Inaki in my opinion really strong pick for luffy and the reason why this series work! He is lovable, he is funny, he is enthusiastic, and he managed to be the glue of all the crew and stories in here. Mackenyu's rule! As zoro really amazing to watch, I can see that many of the audience will stay to watch zoro (and damn mackenyu is so handsome, bet the ladies will love to see him).
Eye candy. All the things I see in the screen is beautiful. From the setting, places, costumes it is well thoughts and pleasing to my eye. I also noticed some symbolism and few easter that are exciting to watch.
Heartfelt moments. As a fan, I know all the major moments that is important to the stories, and this live action delivers it well. It is different from the anime or the manga, but the emotion is there.
Of course let's talk about some of the things that can be improved :
Battle. Many of the battle in the live action is too boring, especially luffy's fight. It didn't managed to give us the sense that luffy is actually a good fighter, he seems weak and a bit uncreative.
Too much of unnecessary story. The live action put some of its weight to tell a story that is not on the manga/anime, and it seems a bit unnecessary. Some minor characters in the manga/anime turns out play a major part in this live action, which in my opinion does not goes well with the story.
Music. Could be better.
All in all, I understand that the live action have its own direction and differs from the anime. I guess the hardcore fan will always hate a deviation in any kind and will have a reason to hate it, it is what it is. But the One Piece live action is an entertaining series for one piece first timer and fans who are open enough to see their beloved series take a probably different paths.
Please please please continue the season 2.
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