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I didn't see a thread for it, so I thought I owe it to the community to highlight the best show of 2023 (hell maybe the 2020s).
One Piece is the best first season since Game of Thrones (note that I did not say "I think"; it's a definitive statement and I defy anyone to try and disprove it).
Brief summary:
It's based on a manga by Eiichiro Oda. I think the reason the live action adaptation turned out so well was that Oda was intimately involved in the production:
I think this is why One Piece is excellent while turd burgers like Wheel of Time (author: dead), Rings of Power (estate cash grab) and The Witcher (no idea why) sucked.
Now that's not to say it's a slavish copy of the original material.
Why is One Piece great?
I'm giving One Piece my highest recommendation. I can't wait for season 2.
One Piece is the best first season since Game of Thrones (note that I did not say "I think"; it's a definitive statement and I defy anyone to try and disprove it).
Brief summary:
Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew explore a fantastical world of endless oceans and exotic islands in search of the world's ultimate treasure to become the next Pirate King.
It's based on a manga by Eiichiro Oda. I think the reason the live action adaptation turned out so well was that Oda was intimately involved in the production:
- Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, has an "overarching presence" on the show and all creative decisions go through him, even to the extent of reshooting scenes.
- Oda's involvement in the live-action adaptation is seen as critical to delivering the show the way fans want it, and his blessing is highly sought after by the team.
- Oda's involvement in the adaptation is different from his involvement in the anime, as he has a bigger presence and has a say in creative decisions that may challenge traditional TV practices.
I think this is why One Piece is excellent while turd burgers like Wheel of Time (author: dead), Rings of Power (estate cash grab) and The Witcher (no idea why) sucked.
Now that's not to say it's a slavish copy of the original material.
Steven Maeda successfully convinced Eiichiro Oda to make changes for the live-action One Piece show, including introducing characters earlier and rearranging storylines. These changes were made to build a more solid structure for the adaptation and to increase the stakes and presence of certain characters.
Why is One Piece great?
- Worldbuilding is top notch; you're thrown in headfirst, but the "rules" of the setting are easy to figure out
- The cast is fantastic (and were totally unknown to me other than Al Swearingen as the narrator).
- Great characters (that stay consistent)
- They stay true to the source material (according to those that have actually read the source material)
- It's batshit crazy (e.g., communication by snail)
I'm giving One Piece my highest recommendation. I can't wait for season 2.