One Piece Remake Director Wants to Work on the Anime “Forever”

One Piece Remake Director Wants to Work on the Anime "Forever"

As a longtime One Piece enthusiast, I can’t help but feel a surge of exhilaration upon hearing about the upcoming anime remake from Wit Studio. Having grown up with Luffy and his motley crew, I’ve witnessed their escapades unfold through various iterations, but this new endeavor promises to elevate my favorite pirates’ adventures in ways I never thought possible.


“The classic anime ‘One Piece’ is being reimagined by Wit Studio, starting from Eiichiro Oda’s original manga storyline. The director at Wit Studio has expressed a strong dedication to seeing this project through for the long haul. This remake of ‘One Piece’ was initially announced as part of the 25th anniversary celebrations for the anime, and Wit Studio and Netflix are collaborating to bring it to life. During One Piece Day in 2024, Wit Studio provided an update on the progress of this new series. As anticipated, the team behind it understands that this project is likely to be a lengthy one.”

Masashi Koizuka from Wit Studio plans to direct “The One Piece” anime series, expressing his ambition to keep producing it for a long time if the remake is well-received. In other words, he sees this project as a long-term commitment and hopes to make it last indefinitely, implying that he doesn’t intend to abandon it after completion like some of Wit Studio’s previous works. Therefore, fans concerned about the studio’s commitment to this project can rest assured.

One Piece Remake Director Wants to Work on the Anime "Forever"

What to Know for The One Piece

Title “One Piece” to stream globally on Netflix upon its debut, although a specific release date or timeframe remains unannounced at this point in time. The series is directed by Masashi Koizuka for WIT Studio. Hideaki Abe assumes the role of assistant director, Taku Kishimoto handles series composition, while Kyoji Asano and Takatoshi Honda contribute to character designs and function as chief animation directors. Yasuhiro Kajino takes care of creature design, Eri Taguchi is the prop designer, Ken Imaizumi and Shuhei Fukuda are action directors, and Tomomori Kuroda serves as art director.

Netflix offers a sneak peek at their innovative adaptation of the cherished One Piece franchise, produced by the prestigious WIT Studio (known for SPY x FAMILY and Seasons 1-3 of Attack on Titan) in partnership with Shueisha, Fuji Television Network, and Toei Animation Co. The goal is to deliver a captivating blend of novelty and nostalgia, utilizing state-of-the-art visual technology to reenvision Luffy’s adventures during the iconic East Blue Saga.

At the moment, you have the opportunity to watch the latest episodes of “One Piece” anime as well as the initial season of its live-action adaptation on Netflix. This will keep you entertained until the remake becomes available.

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2024-08-13 02:39