Fans are incredibly excited for One Piece Live Action season 2, especially because more information about the show is going to be revealed this month and the upcoming month.
For one, more casting reveals are set to happen in the upcoming days, and at the same time, fans have also found out quite a lot of other exciting stuff, such as what arcs the upcoming season is going to cover, with much more alongside.
Recently, Oda dropped a massive message for the upcoming season 2 of One Piece Live Action, and it appears that the series is going to be making some very intriguing decisions, writing-wise, and, at the same time, fans also know to what degree Oda is involved in the upcoming season.
Oda’s Vision And One Piece Live Action Season 1
Oda Oversaw OPLA Season 1 Personally
When One Piece Live Action season one came out, a lot of the fans were skeptical about what they were getting. This is largely because Live Action adaptations of manga don’t usually end well. The vast majority of them are flops, and it is very difficult to do justice to the media in Live Action form. Some of the very best stories that hold legendary status in the manga and anime world have been butchered by Live Action adaptations, and this is one of the many reasons why fans have trust issues when it comes to these projects. However, One Piece Live Action season 1 shattered those standards and more. It surpassed every fan’s expectations, and delivered a phenomenal season which led to its resounding success. In fact, the series was so popular that season 2 and season 3 have essentially been confirmed for One Piece Live Action already.
Much of the reason why One Piece Live Action was a major success was down to Oda himself. As always, fans know that Oda wants to be deeply involved in all his projects. This is especially true when it comes to the Live Action adaptation. Oda personally went through casting choices and picked the ones he thought represented his characters perfectly. He went through the scripts, and scrapped ideas he deemed unfit for the show. Oda has always been there, and One Piece Live Action season 1 was a major success partially because of him. It is his story after all, and his vision is being brought to life by all the team working on this Live Action adaptation.
That said, Oda himself has confirmed that One Piece Live Action needn’t exactly be like his manga. Oda told the fans previously to accept that this is an adaptation that is going to be somewhat different, even though it is going to be telling Luffy’s story. Fans should accept it for what it is, and enjoy the story as it is. This essentially means that there will be different things within the story of One Piece in the Live Action form, and it appears things are going to continue down the same route in Season 2 as well.
Oda Confirms His Involvement in OPLA Season 2
Oda Has Confirmed That He Oversees Everything In OPLA
Out of absolutely nowhere, fans got a massive message from Oda in regards to One Piece Live Action season 2 on August 20, 2024. Fans were expecting casting news for One Piece Live Action season 2, and while they did get that, as well as an announcement on when the next casting reveals are going to be, they also got a major message from Oda, which confirms his involvement in Season 2, along with much else. Has what Oda had to say:
Yes, the live-action One Piece is currently in production, with filming well underway. The story will cover Loguetown, Reverse Mountain (Twin Cape), Whiskey Peak, Little Garden, and Drum Island! Think about it. Imagine how much it’ll cost! Lol. But whether it’s the script or the cast, I continue to insist on this or that, which makes Matt the Showrunner go “Aaarrgh!” and Netflix go “Noooo!” and Tomorrow Studios go “Whaaaat” as they all pull their hairs out. All that, even though we grew so close making season 1.
But it’s because we all share the same passion for this show! Just as with last season, they’ve gone out of their way to promise that they won’t put the show out until I’m satisfied. This isn’t in the contract, you know. It’s a verbal pledge. I hope you can appreciate how amazing and determined they are for keeping their word. And they’ve certainly proven their ability to bring this world to the screen. I just can’t wait to see it!
Meanwhile, the previously announced cast is compiled on the official X account, so go check it out. The Grand Line is an even more expansive “World”. You may wonder, what was the inspiration behind that kingdom? How would it connect to the real world? Naturally, the distinctive cast members have been assembled from around the world, and I can’t help but get excited thinking about how the adventure has already begun!
Among those yet to be announced, what about Vivi ? And Miss All Sunday? What are they doing with Chopper? We can’t announce everyone all at once, but starting tomorrow, we’ll be announcing more cast members over three days: August 21, 22, and 23. Look out for those, and stay tuned for more exciting updates to come!
Based on Oda’s message, it is clear that he has had some very strong opinions on the writing decisions made by the team of One Piece Live Action season 2. Oda’s have not necessarily sat right with Matt Owens, the showrunner, and his team of writers. Similarly, Tomorrow Studios have also had to deal with the fact that Oda wants things a certain way, and that is essentially good news.
Of course, this doesn’t mean that Oda is on bad terms with them. It simply means that he wants his product to be treated as carefully as possible, and be aligned with the vision that he has for the One Piece world. Oda has ensured that he will oversee the developments of One Piece Live Action, and fans would have it no other way. At the end of the day, Matt Owens and all the others seem to have accepted all the criticisms and writing changes that Oda has wanted them to make and put out One Piece the way he wants.
Oda mentioned last year that nothing will be aired until Oda himself is satisfied with what is being written, and this year too, something similar is happening. Oda also clarified that OPLA not putting out anything until he is satisfied is not based on a contract. It is a verbal agreement, but one that they intend to honor, and they have, up until this point. This is incredibly exciting news for the fans, and once again, goes to show that everything that is coming up in One Piece Live Action season 2 is stuff that Oda himself has agreed upon as well, and even though it will be starkly different to the manga, these are changes that Oda thinks work for the Live Action adaptation.
