One Piece Live-Action Episode Titles Release
Fresh off the release of its first full-length trailer, Netflix’s live-action One Piece has dropped another unexpected sneak peek.
According to a report from verified One Piece news source @OP_Netflix_Fan, the series has registered the titles of its first eight episodes with the Writers Guild of America, giving fans a preview of what to expect from the first season. Another news outlet previously leaked the adaptation’s episode titles, and while some have proven accurate, it seems many were either speculation or changed by the series since initially reported. The pilot episode “Romance Dawn” remains a constant, as does the pirate classic “Tell No Tales,” while the remaining changed titles present a vastly different portrait of what the first installment of this highly anticipated series has in store.
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While the WGA titles above are not in any particular order, perhaps most notable is the absence of any verbiage related to the infamous Grand Line. Where the previously reported titles suggested a much more accelerated journey through One Piece’s story, reaching the Grand Line in eight episodes rather than the 53 it took the anime adaptation, the new titles present a more measured approach that looks set to wrap up during the “Arlong Park” or “Lougetown” arcs. In a now debunked leak, a test screening of the Netflix series was criticized for its frantic pacing and confusing plotting, so fans may take some encouragement from seeing those rumors firmly set to rest by the Season 1 story these episode titles suggest.
Reactions to the One Piece Live-Action Trailer
As mentioned, the live-action One Piece series released its first extended trailer during Netflix’s TUDUM event last week, giving audiences their first look at the new Straw Hats in action. Fan reactions to the trailer have been split thus far, with some viewers questioning the “cosplay” appearance of the actors and others praising it for rising above their expectations. There’s been a great deal of skepticism not just about One Piece’s live-action adaptation but about the concept of live-action anime adaptations in general. While the new trailer hasn’t clearly settled those concerns, it hasn’t heightened them either. Even with a full trailer and episode titles, it’s ultimately impossible to determine how successful Netflix’s record-breaking production will be, and audiences will simply have to wait and see for themselves.
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One Piece Season 1 is set to premiere on Netflix on Aug. 31. While fans spend the summer eagerly waiting, they can stream the anime on Crunchyroll or follow the manga, available in English from VIZ.
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