The final countdown has begun! With just hours left until the epic debut, Netflix has released the final trailer for One Piece, the live-action adaptation of Japan’s highest-selling manga series in history by Eiichiro Oda. The series is set to premiere globally on August 31, and fans worldwide are eagerly joining the countdown for the live-action series from Shueisha and Tomorrow Studios.
A Legendary High-Seas Adventure
One Piece is a legendary high-seas adventure unlike any other. The story follows Monkey D. Luffy, a young adventurer who has longed for a life of freedom since he can remember. Luffy sets off from his small village on a perilous journey to find the legendary fabled treasure, ONE PIECE, to become King of the Pirates! But in order to find the ultimate prize, Luffy will need to assemble the crew he’s always wanted before finding a ship to sail, searching every inch of the vast blue seas, outpacing the Marines, and outwitting dangerous rivals at every turn.
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The series stars Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji. Created in partnership with Shueisha and produced by Tomorrow Studios and Netflix, the series is written, executive produced, and showrun by Matt Owens and Steven Maeda. Eiichiro Oda, Marty Adelstein, and Becky Clements also serve as executive producers. The additional cast includes Vincent Regan, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, Morgan Davies, Aidan Scott, Langley Kirkwood, Jeff Ward, Celeste Loots, Alexander Maniatis, McKinley Belcher III, Craig Fairbrass, Steven Ward, Chioma Umeala, and Michael Dorman.
Join the Straw Hat Grand Fleet
Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy in season 1 of One Piece. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2023 (L to R) Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Morgan Davies as Koby in season 1 of One Piece. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2023 (L to R) Mackenyu Arata as Roronoa Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Taz Skylar as Sanji in season 1 of One Piece. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2023 Mackenyu Arata as Roronoa Zoro in season 1 of One Piece. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2023 Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp in season 1 of One Piece. Cr. Casey Crafford/Netflix © 2023 Season 1 of One Piece. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2023 (L to R) Vincent Regan as Vice-Admiral Garp, Morgan Davies as Koby in season 1 of One Piece. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2023
Fans are encouraged to become part of the Nakama for exclusive updates and surprises by joining the Straw Hat Grand Fleet. Additionally, fans can check out the official One Piece podcast, ‘The MANA Podcast,’ hosted by Matt Owens, screenwriter and co-showrunner, where he invites some of his closest entertainment industry friends to chat all about their favorite anime series and tropes.
A Global Event
The final trailer release marks the last promotional push before the series’ global premiere. With new images and a brand new trailer, Netflix is pulling out all the stops to ensure that One Piece fans and newcomers alike are ready for the adventure that awaits. As the clock ticks down to the premiere, fans are encouraged to revisit the original manga series, catch up on the anime, and prepare for a whole new way to experience the world of One Piece.
About Netflix One Piece
Release Date: August 31, 2023
Showrunners, Executive Producers, & Writers: Matt Owens, Steven Maeda
Executive Producers: Eiichiro Oda, Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements
Production: Tomorrow Studios, Netflix
Cast: Iñaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero, Taz Skylar, Vincent Regan, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, Morgan Davies, Aidan Scott, Langley Kirkwood, Jeff Ward, Celeste Loots, Alexander Maniatis, McKinley Belcher III, Craig Fairbrass, Steven Ward, Chioma Umeala.
Logline
Based on Japan’s highest-selling manga series in history by Eiichiro Oda, ONE PIECE is a legendary high-seas adventure unlike any other. Monkey D. Luffy is a young adventurer who has longed for a life of freedom since he can remember. Luffy sets off from his small village on a perilous journey to find the legendary fabled treasure, ONE PIECE, to become King of the Pirates! But in order to find the ultimate prize, Luffy will need to assemble the crew he’s always wanted before finding a ship to sail, searching every inch of the vast blue seas, outpacing the Marines, and outwitting dangerous rivals at every turn.
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Source: Netflix
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