One Piece final trailer on Netflix will bring a tear to any fan of the series

“I made very few concessions.” This is how categorical Eiichiro Oda is in the letter that accompanies the final trailer of the One Piece live-action (below these lines). The Mangaka remembers how much he was on top of the series and quotes Whitebeard himself when he assured that he never ran away from a fight. If he had to push and put his hand in, he did. Perhaps that is why there is a halo of hope surrounding the project, which will attempt to break the curse that follows live-action adaptations of manga and anime.

“I am sure that, after its premiere, some will comment that a character is missing, a scene or that there are small details other than the manga,” Oda says. “But I know those comments will come from his love for One Piece, so I’ll try to enjoy even those comments. By now, I admire the production team and cast so much that I can’t wait for them to receive the recognition they deserve from the entire world. And if someone has a complaint, I will be by the side of the whole team to receive it!”

Premiering this August 31st, it’s all aboard the Going Merry! We choose to believe in (G)Oda.

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