The Live-Action Adaptation of One Piece by 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.
Eiichiro Oda’s masterpiece has received extremely positive reviews from both reviewers and audiences, and the viewership stats speak for themselves.
Netflix’s One Piece Broke These Records
One Piece received 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 both Wednesday and the fourth season of Stranger Things, both of which debuted at the same place in 83 countries.
The online excitement surrounding One Piece has 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.
Are The Numbers Impressive Enough for Season 2?
Following the enormous success of the Netflix live-action adaptation of One 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 assess One Piece‘s viewership in the coming weeks before deciding whether or not to renew it.
Source: Digitalspy
