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The Live-Action Adaptation ofOne Pieceby Netflix has proved every worth of its name. The series has broken many records and has become one of the biggest and most successful live-action series of anime in the world. It has kept the value of manga and anime, which were already the giants in their respective fields. Fans have loved the modified adaptation and have showered it with a lot of affection and appreciation. The series just like the anime and manga followed the adventures of Luffy, who aspires to be the King of the Pirates, along with his friends/crewmates.

A screenshot from the One Piece Live Action

Eiichiro Oda’s masterpiece has received extremely positive reviews from both reviewers and audiences, and the viewership stats speak for themselves.

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Netflix’sOne PieceBroke These Records

One Piecereceived a whopping 18.5 million views in its first week of release, topping the streamer’s TV list and greatly outperforming other titles. In its first weekend, the series is believed to have simultaneously reached the coveted number-one spot on Netflix’s Top 10 chart in 84 countries. This achievement is even more astounding because it has surpassed the previous record held by bothWednesdayand the fourth season ofStranger Things, both of which debuted at the same place in 83 countries.

The online excitement surroundingOne Piecehas cemented its place as a genuine masterpiece. The series not only gained a large audience upon its initial release on August 31st, but it has also remained at the top of Netflix’s charts for the past week. 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.

Smoker in One Piece

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Are The Numbers Impressive Enough for Season 2?

Following the enormous success of the Netflix live-action adaptation ofOne Piece, fans have already begun to demand more from the producers and are impatiently awaiting season 2. Marty Adelstein, the CEO, has shared some exciting season 2 news, revealing that the script for the next season is already finished.

Also, Producer Becky Clements believes that after the Hollywood SAG-AFTRA strike against the AMPTP is over, they might have everything wrapped up and ready to go in a year or 18 months. However, based on experience, Netflix will most likely assessOne Piece‘s viewership in the coming weeks before deciding whether or not to renew it.

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Tarun Kohli

Senior Writer

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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.

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