Key Takeaways
- Oda took a 2-week break due to health issues but is involved in One Piece Live Action.
- Fan saw Oda in Cape Town for the Live Action, marking a rare break for him.
- The One Piece Live Action season is a success, with Oda heavily involved in the production.
One Piece manga was on a two-week break because of Oda’s health. The author has been suffering from health problems for a while, but he still hasn’t taken an extended hiatus. Prior to this two-week break, Oda had taken a voluntary leave to help out with the production of One Piece Live Action.
Recently, the pictures from his trip to Cape Town, South Africa, surfaced online. The photos show the mangaka on the set of One Piece Live Action. Since Oda hardly takes breaks, One Piece fans were elated to see him get some time away from drawing.
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Eiichiro Oda Speaks About The New Season
- Oda is heavily involved in the project
- He believes it will be better than the first season
The official X (formerly Twitter) account for One Piece posted a message from Eiichiro Oda about his trip to Cape Town. It starts with Oda telling fans that Cape Town is the filming location of One Piece Live Action. He expressed his joy with the work of the crew and the details they had put into creating the sets for the series.
Oda also spoke about the crew’s dedication to the show and how much he loved the food. He revealed that he managed to speak with the main cast from season one and the new cast members. Oda also stated that he made the selections while he was still in Japan, so it was based on photos and videos. However, seeing them up close convinced him that they were the perfect choice. Oda also made it clear that the One Piece Live Action season two would surpass the first.
The One Piece Live Action Has Been A Resounding Success
One Piece Live Action was announced back in 2019. The filming for the first season was supposed to start in 2020 but was pushed back because of the pandemic. Once the filming was wrapped up, Netflix released the first season in 2023. The reception was overwhelmingly positive. So, it was hardly surprising that it was renewed for two more seasons.
A key reason behind the positive reception has been Oda’s hard work. The author is aware of his audience’s demands, which is why he acts as the executive producer for the series. One Piece Live Action has helped the series reach a larger audience. There is no doubt that it has contributed to One Piece’s popularity. The second season of the live action is already in the works, and it shouldn’t be too long before it premieres on Netflix.
One Piece Live Action is available to stream on Netlix.
Source: Instagram
- Release Date
- October 20, 1999
- Studio
- Toei Animation
- Creator
- Eiichiro Oda