Highlights
- The One Piece anime is getting a remake to appeal to a wider audience and update the outdated 4:3 format.
- The remake will also address pacing issues, adapting more pages from the manga per episode for better storytelling.
- Fans can expect announcements about One Piece Live-Action, video games, and new movies at the upcoming One Piece Day event.
One Piece is slowly becoming popular around the world. To enhance its popularity further, an anime remake was announced. Ever since it was disclosed that the One Piece anime would get a remake, fans have been eagerly awaiting any updates about the project. A few weeks earlier, the president of Wit Studio gave an interview in which he stated the reason for the remake.
Subsequently, it was confirmed that One Piece Day would include more news about the remake. The exact details have not been confirmed, but fans should keep their expectations grounded. But what can fans expect from The One Piece?
Why It Was Needed
George Wada Expanded On The Need For A Remake
As previously stated, George Wada clarified that the remake was required because the original had many arcs in the 4:3 format, which is outdated per modern standards. With the introduction of 4K screens, anything with a 4:3 format feels ancient. Due to this reason, many fans who were interested in watching the anime cannot bring themselves to do so. Those who continue to watch often have to put in a lot of effort. This is something that no anime fan should go through. So, the change in the format of the episodes will be one of the main things that will be addressed in the One Piece remake.
We’re making “THE ONE PIECE” anime to reach a wider audience. Many hesitate to watch the current series because of its old 4:3 format and the high number of episodes. We’re addressing these issues in the remake.
The second and arguably most important thing that Wit Studio is planning to change in The One Piece is the pacing. Some of the arcs in One Piece have abhorrent pacing, making every episode feel dragged out. Sometimes, the anime would extend scenes just to make sure that the episode was long enough. The anime would also adapt only a few pages from the manga, which is not ideal for any series trying to gain more fans. The remake will also tackle this particular issue based on George Wada’s statement. Considering the manga has over 1000 chapters, the staff won’t have to worry about catching up. Therefore, they can adapt more pages per episode.
Not Everyone Is Happy
Fans Have Spoken About Their Concerns
There are some concerns over the development of the remake. The news made some fans unhappy because they felt it was unnecessary as the original anime was still going on. While it makes sense, the two reasons cited are more than enough to warrant a remake, especially when the series is as massive as One Piece.
Others think that the remake will negatively affect the original anime. This is simply not true, as the One Piece anime is adapting the Egghead arc, which is part of the Final Saga. When the remake starts airing, it will adapt the East Blue Saga. There is an enormous gulf between the two, and those who want to stay up-to-date with the events in the Egghead arc will have to watch the anime. The remake will take years to reach the current arc, so no one will drop the initial adaptation.
What Can Fans Expect From One Piece Day
Announcements About Movies, Games, And Other Projects
This year, One Piece Day is being held on August 10 and 11. The event won’t just cover The One Piece; in fact, there will be news about other projects. There will likely be an announcement related to One Piece Live-Action, which has already been green-lit for seasons two and three. The reception has been overly positive, so it is hardly a surprise. It is possible that a trailer for the second season might premiere during the event. Aside from that live-action, there might be information about some new projects, such as a video game or a new movie. Since One Piece Odyssey came out last year, the next game might be Pirate Warrior 5. It will be the successor to Pirate Warriors 4, which came out in 2020. It makes more sense to have a game in the same style rather than release something akin to Odyssey. If there is a statement regarding the game, fans can expect it to be released in 2025 or early 2026.
Aside from the game and live-action news, One Piece Day might have info about the next movie. One Piece Film Red was released in 2022, and it was successful in theaters. It managed to gross $200 million, making it one of the most successful anime movies of all time. This increases the likelihood of another movie being released sooner rather than later. The last three One Piece movies have a gap of three years separating them from each other. It has already been one and a half years since the release of Film Red, so the odds of a new title being confirmed are high. In the last movie, Oda decided to change his approach and stop drawing legendary men. It will be interesting to see if he goes down the same road or if he adjusts things once again.
