2024 is going to be the year of One Piece with new Netflix remake and more
With 2024 around the corner, it is becoming increasingly evident that the coming new year is shaping up to be the year of One Piece. Here's all that you nakamma's have to look forward to.
The announcement of a new remake of the beloved manga for Netflix by WIT Studio, the creative force behind popular anime like Attack on Titan and Spy x Family, has stirred considerable excitement among fans.
This remake, titled The One Piece, is set to cover the same story told in Eiichiro Oda's iconic manga, commencing with the iconic East Blue saga of the aspiring pirate king, Monkey D Luffy, and his Strawhat crew.
Netflix after tasting a fraction of the money the One Piece franchise can bring in pic.twitter.com/q7q9AcDwKH
— Sanji’s Left Nut (@Sanji_nut) December 17, 2023
- The collaborative team behind this project, in a joint statement, emphasized that The One Piece will be distinct from the long-running TV anime series, promising viewers a fresh yet familiar experience.
- The use of cutting-edge visual technology by WIT Studio is expected to reimagine Luffy's adventures through the beloved East Blue saga.
me explaining to my casual friend why remaking the one piece anime is actually totally viable despite the series not being over yet and how that gives them the opportunity to make it seasonal and spend time on it and have it actually uphold the quality and pace of the manga pic.twitter.com/DAJSUumLic
— jinny!! (@bigbrosabo) December 17, 2023
Netflix's commitment to the One Piece universe is further underscored by the success of its live-action One Piece TV series, which has already been renewed for a second season that we may probably expect a teaser from next year as well. The initial season, debuting over the summer, received critical acclaim and garnered a massive audience.
Iñaki and Jacob at Jump Festa is the content I need to jump into the week #onepiece #OnePieceNetflix #JumpFesta pic.twitter.com/Pr76rR8HQ6
— ONE PIECE(ワンピース) Netflix (@onepiecenetflix) December 17, 2023
Meanwhile, Oda is set to premiere a new anime series titled Monsters 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation on Netflix in January 2024. This series explores the story of Zoro’s ancestor, Ryuma, a samurai entangled in a world disrupted by an ominous force - a dragon capable of unleashing catastrophic destruction upon the land.
MONSTERS: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation by Eiichiro Oda tells the tale of Ryuma, the legendary swordsman that hails from the Land of Wano in One Piece.
— Netflix Anime (@NetflixAnime) December 15, 2023
Coming to Netflix, January 2024! pic.twitter.com/hDh8JPI1mu
The manga has had an incredible year in 2023, with the Netflix series gaining global popularity, the anime adapting long-awaited events, and the Egghead arc providing thrilling revelations.
The anticipation for 2024 is palpable, with Oda hinting at the possibility of an equally, if not more, exciting year for the manga.
- The Straw Hats' journey to Elbaf, Usopp's long-awaited visit, and the potential reunion with the Red Hair Pirates all promise thrilling developments.
Moreover, Oda's announcement at Jump Festa 2024 about a major fight in the upcoming year has heightened expectations.
- The Ushi-oni-themed Devil Fruit, wielded by a character named Saturn, has been revealed, adding to the intrigue surrounding the upcoming chapters.
Fans eagerly await the anime adaptation of the Egghead arc, set to begin in January 2024, with new opening and ending themes performed by “We Are!” legend, Hiroshi Kitadani, and Maki Otsuki, respectively.
As the series approaches its 25th anniversary in 2024, Oda has teased fantastic projects in store for the celebration, promising that both Toei and Shueisha have something special planned.
#ONEPIECE
— Sigmar 🔴 (@sigmarshanks) December 17, 2023
One piece fans eating too good right now pic.twitter.com/tRYZCg9qWy
With the convergence of new adaptations, major revelations, and the milestone anniversary, 2024 is indeed poised to be a monumental year for One Piece enthusiasts worldwide.