Eiichiro Oda invites fans to watch Netflix’s One Piece live-action series this week

Netflix’s live-action One Piece adaptation is finally premiering this week, and to hype it up, the manga’s creator Eiichiro Oda shared a special message inviting fans to watch the show.

Specifically, Oda highlighted that the live-action series is finally going to premiere on Netflix this week. And while fans can watch it almost any device, Oda recommends to “watch it on as big a screen as possible, with the volume cranked up, and enjoy it as many times as you’d like!!” This hints at the show’s scale which should make for a great watch on the big screen.

Read the full message here:

Along with the message, Oda was also featured in a new video by Netflix. As always, Oda’s face wasn’t showed, but Luffy live-action actor Inaki Godoy got to see and meet Oda himself — a dream of any and every One Piece fan.

Check out the touching feature video here:

Finally, Netflix shared a new trailer for the live-action series. While it’s exactly the same as the official trailer in terms of the footage, what makes it special is that it features the show’s Japanese dub. In case you missed it, the show’s Japanese dub brings back the original voice cast from the anime, making the dub a great option for long-time fans of the anime.

Check out the Japanese dub trailer here:

Finally, Netflix is holding a series of events around the world with special fan screenings. In the Philippines, the screening will happen on Wednesday, August 30, at SM Mall of Asia.

While it’s going to be an exclusive event, we’re giving fans a chance to get access to the screening courtesy of Netflix through our giveaway. Find out more here.

The One Piece live-action series will be released on August 31, 2023, worldwide exclusively on Netflix.