The showrunner leaves the ship after six intense jobs to adapt Oda’s work in both seasons
Matt Owens, one of the main managers of the live-action of One piece has reached what seemed impossible —Ing both fans of the manga and the general general– He decided Go down the good taste. He announced it on social networks after completing the filming of the second season: “These six years have been a journey that changed my life. A dream become reality. But it was also a lot. So I went to take a break and focus on me and my mental health”.
A piece undergoes an important change
The news took more than one fan of surpriseespecially considering that the The production of season 2 has just closed And the expectations are high. Owens, together with Steven Maeda himself and Eichiro Oda, was the key transfer The universe of One piece In real image without falling into disaster They lived other anime adaptations.
Fortunately, the The second season continues And already has an estimated release date: 2026although it is still confirmed without day. So the impact of your march, at least in this delivery, It will not be immediate … but it leaves many doubts about the future.
The crew is extended in season 2
If something is clear it is that the universe of One piece does nothing but grow. For the new season, The straw hat band will not be alone. Important names are incorporated into the cast, among these:
- Joe Manganiello as Crocodile (Mr. 0)
- Lera abova as Nico Robin (Miss all Sunday)
- Sendhil Ramamurthy Como Nefertari Cobra
- Chandran Como Miss Chandran Wednesday
- Sophia Ann Caruso Como Miss Goldenweek
- Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha
In fact, it was the latter who recently revealed that the newspaper It was almost for Jamie Lee Curtiswho had to reject him for his agenda Crazy FridayThe sequel to Put in my place. “I didn’t know anything about the manga, but I saw the series by chance and I was passionate about. When the offer arrived, I said:” Are you kidding? “Sagal said in an interview.
A farewell flavored to victory
Owens’s march It is not a bitter farewell. On the contrary: He says goodbye after making the storyturn around One piece In One of the few anime adaptations that has conquered the global public. Released in 2023, the series obtained Very positive criticisms and an enthusiastic reception of fans. Iñaki Godoy, in the role of Monkey D. Luffy, Won the heart of the fandom With its mixture of innocence, energy and charisma. Next to him, the crew formed by Emily Rudd (Nami), Mackenyu (Zoro), Jacob Romero Gibson (Usopp) Y Taz Skylar (Sanji) The episode of the episode was growing.
The creators have reached Maintain the essence of the original manga of Eichiro Odawithout falling into parodies or economic simplifications. And, although there are scenes of the original material that can cause controversies in its adaptation, as an article recently commented, the team has shown A good radar to find out what it adapts faithfully and what to reinterpret.
What can we expect in the future?
With the incorporation of characters such as Robin y crocodileeverything indicates that the plot will completely enter the Arabasta ArcOne of the most loved of the manga. Dorry and Broggy’s appearance, Nami’s past with Dr. Kurehay The conflict in Whiskey Peak promises epic moments That fans were waiting for years to see in flesh and blood.
And although Owens’s march can sow doubts, it can also Open the door to new creative voices that keep the course without losing the original spirit. As Luffy said: “I will be the king of pirates!”and that, with or without Owens, It is still the heart of history.