One Pieceis one ofthe longest-running anime of all time, starting back in 1999 and still ongoing with over 1,000 episodes. The original anime has no plans of halting anytime soon, as it is still in the “Egghead” arc while the manga is just in the early stages of the “Elbaph” arc. While it was announced in 2022 thatOne Piecewould begin its final saga, how long that saga will be is undetermined. After all, the “Wano” arc took 195 episodes over the course of four years, and that was just an arc – not a saga.
One Piece’slength can be intimidating for new viewers, even though it is worth the journey. Along with that,the anime has an infamous pacing issue, one that some hope will be addressed withThe One Pieceanime remakefrom Netflix. It is speculated thatThe One Piecewill have a more seasonal approach to its adaptation of the series, and that is one way the anime can address the prior series' pacing complaints. Another way to do so would be to take a page out ofDemon SlayerandChainsaw Man’sbooks by producing canon films adapting specific arcs.
Chainsaw Man And Demon Slayer Adapt The Manga For Television And Film
It Is Not Unheard Of Anymore To Adapt A Manga Arc For Movie Theaters
While anime series, likeOne Piece, have had successful films before, those are often outside of canon, meaning they are not adapting the source material directly. Usually, they don’t even impact the plot of the anime series. However,Demon Slayerdecided to change the game withMugen Train, a film adapting the “Mugen Train” arc from the manga, making it essential viewing to continue to watch the series. Despite this,Demon Slayer: Mugen Trainis anime’s top-grossing movieand a massive success for new and old fans.
Can’t Wait for Infinity Castle? These 10 Anime Will Remind You of Demon Slayer
Missing Demon Slayer and cannot wait for the new movie? These ten anime series are just as enjoyable and even share similarities with Demon Slayer.
As a result, it is no wonderother anime have followed inDemon Slayer’sfootsteps.Demon Slayerwalked so Chainsaw Man could run, as the popular anime is set to have its first film also adapted from the “Reze” arc from Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga. Like “Mugen Train,” this is a shorter arc, one that is better suited for a film than a season. Plus, it’s contained enough to still appeal to new viewers and stand on its own as a film. While its success is unknown asChainsaw Man: The Movie - Reze Arclands in the U.S. on October 29, the anticipation is building, and if this is a success, it’ll further prove thatOne Piececan do the same with its remake.
Netflix’s THE ONE PIECE Can Turn Arcs Into Anime Films
One Piece Has Turned Some Arcs Into Films Before, After The Fact
One Pieceis no stranger to having movies, with the latest beingOne Piece Film: Red. Along with these theatrically released films that are not directly adapting the manga,there areOne Piecemovies that condense arcsthat were already adapted for the anime series, likeOne Piece Movie: The Desert Princess and the Pirates, which is a remastered, cinematic version of the events of Alabasta. With the upcomingThe One Pieceremake, Netflix could make some arcs, or chunks of that arc, a film first instead.
Like withOne Piece Movie: The Desert Princess, a season could be The Straw Hat Pirates' adventures with Princess Vivi, but the climax in Alabasta itself would be a film first, similar to howDemon Slayeris releasing its climactic series finale theatrically first. Eventually,these films could then be broken into episodic chunks for those who missed the movie, as was the case forMugen Train. This could also apply toOne Piece’slarger arcs, like “Wano,” which went on for years.
One Piece Director Calls For Legal Action To Be Taken After Firestorm Of Ghibli AI Controversy
One of One Piece’s directors is outraged by the new wave of AI Ghibli that has taken social media by storm last week.
“Wano” is broken up already into three acts in the manga, so the first two acts can be part of the anime seasons, but the climactic third act could be a theatrical film. After all,the action in that arc’s finale is more than worthy of the big-screentreatment. If not the third act, then the second act, which is dedicated to Oden’s backstory, could be a film, especially since it stands on its own solidly since it is a flashback that does not involve the Straw Hat Pirates.
One Piecehas many flashbacks, like the Oden flashback, andmost of those prolonged flashbacks can make for stand-alone films that would appeal to new viewerssince they require even less prior context than present-day adventures. The Noland and Calgara flashback from “Skypiea” would make for an epic adventure film with lots of heart, one that would appeal to anyIndiana Jonesfan. Meanwhile, Kuma’s backstory would make for a tear-jerking movie about a father’s sacrifice.
One Of The Best Arcs In One Piece Could Make For Its Best Movie
Marineford Deserves Cinematic Treatment More Than Other One Piece Arcs
Then there are arcs like “Marineford,” which is one ofOne Piece’sbest arcs. This arc is 30 chapters. While 30 chapters is nothing to scoff at, it is only a fraction of all ofOne Piece. It is one of the most epic battles inOne Piece, with one ofthe most heartbreaking deaths inOne Piece. Plus,it surprisingly stands on its own, as some of the central protagonists of this arc – Ace and White Beard – have not directly played a massive role inOne Piece’splot at that time. Meanwhile, the main villain of the arc – Akainu – is introduced here.
I Need One Piece Season 2 To Answer Two Crocodile Questions The Manga Has Ignored For Over 1000 Chapters
The introduction of Joe Manganiello’s Crocodile in One Piece season 2 provides the perfect opportunity to answer two questions the manga has not.
“Marineford” could work incredibly well as a film, bringing one of the best battles to the big screen, one that is more cinematic in nature than some of the series' other arcs, thanks to the contained location, tight time frame, and near-constant action. Plus, it would stand on its own better than most arcs. While new viewers may not be as emotionally attached to Luffy, this arc is well-written enough to captivate new viewers with its dynamic action and heartbreaking storytelling. Meanwhile, it would practically be a guarantee that any long-timeOne Piecefan would pay to see “Marineford” brought to the big screen.
There’s so much ofOne Pieceto adapt. For a series of this size, it’s going to be a massive undertaking to start from the beginning. Accompanied by the pacing issues of the original anime, it’s no wonder some speculate the new series will look for a way around this. A seasonal approach is one way to do it, but Netflix can do more by turning some parts of the series into theatrical movies first. After all,One Pieceis one of the grandest epics ever told, so seeing some of the manga brought to the big screen would be more than worth it.
