One Piece Review: Netflix Series Is a Hugely Charming Adventure Brimming with Heart 

Perri, I just want to prepare you. What they adapted in the live-action is essentially just a prologue. If it gets a second season, it's going to get even wilder and crazier!

Perri, the fact that you can appreciate buggy says you’re a big ONE PIECE fan already!

Welcome to the straw hat crew! They did it. They bring my favorite story to live action, and it's AMAZING

I think the show does a really good job at catering to long-time fans and newcomers. The pacing is also really good and moving certain stuff around works better than I expected. I really hope we get a season 2!

I got into it during the pandemic. I don't watch much anime either. I've seen all 1000+ episodes twice and I'm reading the manga. Did i mention i dont really watch anime? This thing is that good. And this adaptation is great.

If they managed to succeed with Drum island and Alabasta Arc. This show will go more further and probably will be one of the best netflix show. Because the future Arcs are on whole another level. Every Arcs comes with a back story of both Protagonist/Antagonist side with unpredictably beautiful ending. One piece is not the kinda anime suitable for live action but seems like these guys knows how to get honey out of comb. fingers crossed 🤞

I like Buggy entrance, it's so coooool. And Coby.. he's acting is great

Watching it right now🎉 So far so good

Wow, an anime/manga live action adaptation that works!? I hope Berserk can be adapted by HBO or Netflix someday…

You called out something very accurate - part of what makes this a great adaptation that the same elements (like Luffy’s enthusiasm) are identical driving forces in both live action and source material. This feels like the recipe for a great adaptation, and casting inaki was a really great move.

I like how they introduced Zoro because it also sets up the next villain in the series Crocodile.

Great review, as a lifelong one piece fan this makes me very happy. My fav was always luffy and zoro, however one piece is such a good story that you'll likely fall in love with every single crewmate, the villains also get more intense. I'm really happy that non fans are enjoying the show. When I went through difficult times one piece was always one of those things that made me happy, I hope it does so for other people as well.

I did have a feeling Jeff Ward will nail it as Buggy. One of the first early casting news that assured me that I'm gonna check out this adaptation. Can't wait to see his wacky rendition this weekend!!! 😊

This video was like nonstop validation of how much I've loved this series for so many years now. Glad you're enjoying it so much!

As a One Piece manga reader, Luffy also is my favorite character and his personality is something I dont get tired of. I love it so much. I know many will disagree but I would recommend you to read the manga and not watching the anime. For pacing a time consuming reasons. But I got a say, If you liked the live action, one piece manga has the same vibe and the story expands in a expectacular way. Sorry for my bad English. Loved the review. Welcome aboard!

so happy to see emily rudd in something new! she was amazing in fear street, i cant wait to see her get her flowers

I never heard of One Piece, but I appreciate being introduced to a new fantasy world. Frankly, all anyone wants is decent actors, some world building, good sets and respectable CGI. It does it for me.

Perri I doubt you will read this but if you do decide to go to the source can i recommend with the Japanese voices. You will grow to love this crew if you get into it. I love this show and right now im on my second playthrough of 1000 + eps. Just wonderful and modern day classic IMHO.

I haven’t watched but the fact that this review reads as one of the many many reviews I’ve watched about the source material means it was a success. Awesome video.

As a fan of one piece all the way back to early 2000s when one piece was a 4kids abomination… I’m teary how much they nailed the specific match of goofy with serious that I’ve been told for 20 years is impossible to do in live action without marvel’ing it

Glad you gave a highlight for Arlong since many One Piece fans didn't like his appearance,l because it's kinda different with the manga and anime and I haven't watched it but hope that Arlong's acting will blow people away especially those who didn't like his appearance in the first place. Thanks for the review! Make me more eager to watch it since I'm a fan (not a die hard one) and super excited since a long time ago❤

So many stand outs. I can’t praise the casting enough. It’s great to be hearing that Oda has had his finger on the pulse of this series as much as he has. Very faithful to the manga, while also paving a new path for itself. Love this

Currently in the middle of episode 2 and couldn’t agree w/ you more

I watched ep 1. So happy that it’s really good. It’s just like a Netflix film but with One Piece spirit. I dont know how they pull that off, but they did 👏 What a great time to get into OP again!

WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON IN LIFE RIGHT NOW i have been reading and watching one piece for over 10 years now and ive been watching perri since collider days and seeing her give the live action a 4.5/5 is just so wild one piece is a beautiful masterclass in writing and Oda truly is the goat of writing and seeing this live action bringing more attention to this series from the western audience is so crazy. this series was already the biggest manga in the world without really blowing up yet in the west like other series have like dragon ball or naruto. so seeing a reviewer ive been watching for years give a positive review on this series is just wild to me

As a long time fan I really like the show, but I was a bit worried that people who don't know the source material maybe wouldn't like it. I'm glad that to hear that you enjoyed it!

“Heart beat” yeah… it is what carries him

Thank you so much for covering this! So excited this show is available in a new way to those who haven’t seen it 😊

As a long time fan of the anime/manga, I think they did such a great job capturing the spirit of the characters and story! Defintely feels like this is Netflix's next big show!!

its amazing as a longtime fan of the series and anime in general, to hear someone who wouldnt usually be interested in these sorts of works, experience the same story I love and love it just as much now that's in a format they find easier to engage with. That is the #1 thing that makes a successful adaptation and Im ecstatic to be able to share it with a new audience.

WOW! I've watched many of your reviews and to see you give One Piece a 4.5 out of 5 is high praise indeed! Can't wait to get home and binge the s#!t out of this show!

The thing is the early chapters they adapted are the weaker parts of OP because it s all about luffy gathering the skeleton members of his crew. Should this reach season 2 or more, it will gain more steam because the story starts to delve into serious topics.

I love hearing people who've never seen One Piece talk about why they love the live action's story/characters/themes and it's basically spot on to why manga and anime watchers love the series. That very fact means that they adapted it well. It's a timeless classic.

The first season was great. If you can get past the differences between the live action adaptation and the anime/manga it is a great adventure. For non-one piece followers it will be amazing. Season 2 (if it comes) will start with Logue Town and then get to Baroque Works, Alabasta arc and Robin.

What an amazing show!!! A great adaptation!!!

Started it knowing a lot about it without having read/watched previously - and laughed quite a lot and am enjoying it - lead is fantastic.

I didn’t know anything about this show or anime going into the show. Still I was blown away by the story and kept telling to myself: this show and specially the casting are phenomenal! Now I can’t wait for a theme park to recreate this World for us to visit and enjoy!

What's crazy is the story characters, fun, world building and sense of adventure only gets better and better through out the series. It's starts of really good and gets exponentially better.

I'm a truck driver, I get home Thursday afternoon. My live in girlfriend doesn't get off work and home until 2130... I keep ongoing in the Netflix and looking at the Episodes wishing I could watch them right now. And then I'm like oh I gotta wait till she gets home so we can watch It together.😅 I'm gonna keep on looking at episode one and be like. Maybe I can watch it and then watch it with her. And then I'm like no, no, no I gotta wait, I gotta wait.😅😅😅😅😅

Glad to see that you enjoyed! Look forward to start the show after work later.

1st? Thanks for review. Love your content. Keep making it and I'll keep watching. 😊

i love your review!!!!!! you talk so well and clearly and i couldn't look away from your expressions.

Welcome to the crew

Love your review! Welcome to the One Piece world! Only seen the 1st episode so far, and can say that it's great to see some bits that isn't shown in the anime. Thank you sooo much Oda and Netflix to bringing this to life. Bring on Seasons: 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10!? I hope all the new One Piece fans love it just as much as us.

I've been watching one piece since i was 8 yo. Now i'm 20 and this live action took me back to my childhood watching the east blue saga for the first time.

Perri, you'd absolutely love the manga if you picked it up after you fell head over heels for the live-action! Its length is nothing to be worried about for when you're actually caught up is something to agonize over because you'll be an official member of the week-to-week wait club crew. What you felt about the show having heart, friendship, fun, and inspiring bonds is 100 times more at the core of what makes the manga so great! YOU WILL NOT BE SORRY THAT YOU WENT ON THIS JOURNEY AND MORE! WON'T YOU JOIN OUR CREW?✌😁👒🏴‍☠

Great review , and in actually understood the essence of the the source material, it makes you happy and keeps you smiling. I’m glad I get to see one piece live action accomplish that goal with a new audience

I hope we get a Season 2 because the arcs gonna be more crazy

I'm so happy to see a series I grew up with gain new fans through a different medium. When watching I thought this will only appeal to existing fans but the way you talked about it proves that this show carries the heart of the manga very well. Good video and welcome to this series because it only gets better from here.

Inaki is awesome !! This gives me so much joy as a fan !!! Thank you Perri always

i love one piece the anime also my hero

So they were able to use wide shots because most of the actors actually can fight and perform in those roles without stunt doubles. It allows the cinematographers more freedom in how they design shots because they don’t have to rely on crappy overused cuts or obscuring the characters faces with rear shots. The fight sequences prove once again the casting was on point.

Amazing and thoughtful review thank you

Great Review, you tackle many of the important parts of a show without spoilers!

Oda is the GOAT. Hell yeah.

haven't seen you in a vid (my fault) since GoT season7 reviews on collider.... anyways, as a long term OP fan (since early 2010) I really enjoyed this adaptation quite a lot. I do find some changes let's say curious, but mostly from a nitpicky standpoint. The core was hit so right on the mark. and seeing people not that into anime/manga get the charm, getting charmed by it, with all its quirkiness, even by manga/anime standards is so cool - as you said - getting people to check out the source material, like how the LotR movies made me read the books way back when. I would recommend reading the manga though, it's very much easier to digest, and if you just wanna check it out at first, also rather cheap through VIZ. There is a lot of good to be said about the anime adaptation (voice acting [can only speak for JP dub] and music in particular), but especially after 200ish episodes (an absurd number, but out of 1070+ currently not really) the pacing starts to get increasingly worse

Thanks for your review, Perri! ❤ One Piece gets better and better you are not ready 🤭

I can tell you as a OnePiece fan for 16 years this is a FAITHFUL adaptation Parts that where different but still kept the CORE essence of what one piece is It’s all about following your dreams and being free to do what you want to do. Stopping oppression and and inspiring others to join the adventure by going on their own journey. It is truly one of the best stories ever told and still being told m.

When you explore more of the source material you’ll find Oda is a master of payoff. He keeps things light and fun for the most part but when he gets serious oh man the rollercoaster ride is indescribable

This show was actually super amazing ! Had me start where I left off in the anime at episode 160 after I finished he live action and I’m at 178 now, only like 900 more to go to catch up with the anime lol

Thanks for the review.

All I have to say as a fan of yours, the anime series, and the manga is: PREACH! i literally just finished catching up on the anime, over a thousand episode in about a year and it flew by. In the midst of catching up with the manga but all that to say is I finished the netflix adaption in practically one sitting a loved it. Agree with all your points 100% and would like to add that I loved the score, pacing, and another huge shoutout to the casting; it’s wonderfully and seemingly effortlessly diverse making it feel like it’s showcasing how broad the in-universe world is and all the appeal of One Piece as a property in itself. I honestly couldn’t imagine nor remember a better live-action adaptation of similar work. Really hoping it clicks for other fans old and newcomers alike and we get several more seasons. Obviously not for everyone but I hope it finds it’s audience.

The music was phenomenal!

Arlongs vibe is Jason mamoa meets Ron Perlman

One of the best shows this year for sure! And great to see some awesome local South African talent in there as well 😍

If Peri does a One Piece arc review series: I’m subbing.

As a long-time One Piece fan who's been reading the manga since the early 2000's, I was initially skeptical about the choice to adapt it into live action. Obviously anime-to-live-action adaptations don't really have a good track record, but especially in the case of One Piece, I wasn't confident that a production could faithfully translate One Piece's unique style and tone. One Piece is a story that skillfully navigates between outrageous and ridiculous comedy, to deep personal drama, and after watching the live action series, I feel like the entire team was able to capture that same navigation wonderfully. I'm looking forward to this series continuing, but I also hope it inspires people to check out the source material as well.

Garp has always been a favorite character of mine, as well as a particularly beautiful future warlord of the sea.

I ended up liking Sanji and Mihawk earlier than I did in the manga/anime. I also really like how they did Helmeppo's character development and the fact we actually got to see it. I'd also say this version of the Zeff/Sanji storyline is the best I've seen compared to both the manga and anime. Major kudos to Craig, Taz, and Christian for pulling that off.

OMG I love perri loving this show

Perri + One Piece is my dream came true🥺

Laboon and the kung fu dugongs are some of my favorite characters from OP

Buggy is the MVP

If you do end up seeking out the source material I would strongly recommend the manga over the anime. One Piece's anime production runs faster than the manga (1 episode per week vs. 3 chapters per month) despite the fact that the industry standard for anime dictates an adaptation of 2-4 chapters per 24 minute episode. This can result in the anime being sluggish and hard to watch as opposed to the quick, to the point storytelling of the original medium. Reading it feels like the next amazing, exciting thing is coming just around the corner whereas watching it often leaves me begging to move on to the next scene, which both sound like the same thing but feel very different in the moment. One Piece is my favorite thing ever so I am overjoyed by the apparent success of this adaptation and very touched by your enthusiasm for it, but if you want to continue down this rabbit hole please be aware of the better tunnel.

Based on literally the best selling comic book of all time. Just putting it out there

I really like the 'veterans' like Garp and Zeff, and the show give them the spotlight they deserved. Garp, in particular, had me worried that they'd make him a no-nonsense kind of guy. Glad I was wrong.

I was really skeptical about the series since the previews seem really cheesy, but when I watched the first episode, I instantly fell in love with the characters. It was a lot of fun to watch. From a skeptic, I am now a big fan and can't wait for the next season.

it's so fun. there's so much heart in it

I love hearing the opinion of a new comer and no fan! Because I'm super biased, and considering how bad past live action adaptations where, my bar was set so low that just the fact they respected the characters and plot was enough for me, for it to actually be good? As a 12 years OP fan its something I never imagined. Welcome to the adventure!

im in tears

Binged One Piece fairly quick. Can’t wait to get to know more about the world and characters.

can't wait to see crocodile!

The live action will make you smile, the anime will make you cry, the manga will mould your being.

Wish they did this with Full metal alchemist

I have watched the series and loved it, but never say the series. I have watched other Anime and now after seeing this show I'm I'm watching the original series.

Knowing the source material fairly well, I can safely say the best thing about this adaptation is that it is One Piece. Unfortunately, this should've been 9 episodes minimum, perhaps 10. They cut out a little too much, and I'm just talking what they must have filmed. There are scenes that are missing context.

So glad the newcomers are loving this!

There's a Netflix show called The Hollow and it reminds me so much of this show, it's animated but it just gives the vibes, I hope it's great

the series perfectly captured the heart of the manga/anime my one concerned is due to it being on netflix we might probably not get passed season 3...when honesly the first half of the series is like 6 to 7ish seasons. and id HIGHTLY recommend reading the manga because its just like the netflix series the worldbuilding is amazing,and it has that sort of "every small information matters so u should remember it for later",

I love OP so much, and I feel like I should watch the tv show, but I'm kind of tired of OP because I hated the previous manga Arc/ current anime arc so much... However, the cast seems great.

Mihawk...was perfect. Shanks and Garp were awesome as well. I never liked Cody, until he trained with Garp...spoiler...Cody becomes an absolute badass wayyy down the road, er line.

If Gen X is all snarky, ironic, authentic cool and Millennials are all self centered unself aware wannabes then Gen Z are optimistic, ambitious dreamers who are going to love Luffy because he's one of them.

2 things done well. It satisfies existing fans, and it brings new fans,

“His heart beats” 😂 she doesn’t know. Soo good

Huge fan of the Manga and anime, so this adaptation scared me so much. But, two episodes in and I am shocked by how incredible it is so far! Inaki Gidoy absolutely nails Luffy to a tee. So overjoyed that Netflix didn't bungle this one 😊 Wonderful review Perri... so happy you loved the show!

I never thought One Piece was possible in live action but somehow Netflix pulled it off! It wasn't perfect but I had a great time overall

Your 💯 right. This is a great series

Who are my favorite characters? Almost everyone! With the exception of like some future villians have have no redeeming qualities. My first favorite character will always be Sanji followed closely Luffy, and than Buggy.

Love your Review I hope more People would watch One piece that's an absolute masterpiece

I have been binging reviews of this show by people who have never seen the anime or manga, and I love hearing so many people say the show makes them consider watching the anime or manga! Especially father being a fan for over a decade, and having struggled to introduce the anime to others, how just don’t want to invest in a show with over a 1000 episodes