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    One Piece Remake: Oda’s Surprising Directives to WIT Studio

    Netflix recently shared a 20-minute behind-the-scenes video about the highly anticipated “One Piece” remake. If you missed it, don’t worry! We’re breaking down some of the most exciting insights from this exclusive preview.

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    Oda’s Unconventional Instructions

    In the making-of video, which you can watch here, key players in the remake—Director Masashi Koizuka (known for “Attack on Titan”), Character Designer Kyouji Asano (“Psycho-Pass”), Animation Producer Ryoma Kawamura (“Moonrise”), and WIT Studio Producer Tetsuya Nakatake—discuss the project. A particularly intriguing point was Eiichiro Oda’s guidance to the team: “I want you to express your creativity instead of simply copying and pasting the manga.”

    This directive from Oda, a rare move among manga creators who often prefer faithful adaptations, challenges the WIT Studio team to bring their unique vision to the anime. Instead of merely translating the original manga panels into animation, they’re encouraged to infuse their own ideas into the remake.

    However, this doesn’t mean they can stray far from the source material. Oda emphasized the importance of honoring the original work while still crafting a fresh perspective and new interpretations, a task that presents a delicate balancing act for the team.

    A Team of Dedicated Fans

    To tackle this challenge, the remake team comprises younger staff members aged 20 to 40 who grew up with the “One Piece” manga and the original anime. According to Director Koizuka, understanding the emotional impact of certain scenes from the original work is crucial for the remake.

    The goal is to evoke the same feelings that long-time fans experienced when they first read the manga. This emotional resonance is at the heart of the remake’s ambition, and the team is confident they’ve assembled the right people for the job—individuals deeply familiar with “One Piece.”

    Given their passion and commitment, it’s no surprise that Koizuka and the rest of the team are already dreaming of turning this project into a long-term endeavor that goes beyond the confirmed “East Blue Saga.” However, this dream hinges on how well the remake is received by fans.

    What’s Your Take?

    What do you think of Eiichiro Oda’s approach and the direction the WIT Studio team is taking with the “One Piece” remake? Share your thoughts in the comments!