Find out the secret revealed by a report by IG Port, the parent company of the ‘One Piece’ remake for Netflix.
In the heart of the anime world, news exploded like lightning: the confirmation of “One Piece” by Netflix and WIT Studio. This project, officially baptized “One Piece”, began its journey of creation not by sailing, but by a course set at least from September 1, 2023, according to IG Port’s financial reports of the WIT studio company Matrix.
The world is peering through the window of IG Port, which has published its second quarter report covering the period from September 1 to November 30, 2023. Along with other anime titles for live streaming. What’s interesting here is that the official production decision was announced on December 17th, 2023, three weeks earlier this time, hinting that development has started earlier than officially announced.
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However, all is not a sea of calm in this ambitious project. Although Animation Business Journal reports that IG Port’s revenue potential is growing and its profits are “impressive,” the reality is that video productions, including the One Piece remake, have suffered losses. IG Port lost 122 million yen (about $828,000), down 11.5% from last year. The reasons? Longer production times, higher CG production costs and higher outsourcing costs.
For fans, the news that Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 is still in production will bring excitement. However, this enthusiasm was tempered by recent comments by Hiromi Ishigami, another One Piece animation director, who lamented how it would waste the efforts of the staff who worked on the original anime series.
“One Piece” is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated anime titles in recent memory. Following the success of last year’s live-action series, many are excited about reviving “One Piece” and introducing new fans to the franchise. But some have upset expectations, with White Studio promising to use “cutting-edge technology” for the remake, raising concerns about the use of AI.
“One Piece” revival on Netflix: live action and the new Egghead arc
The reception of “One Piece” on Netflix has been amazing, especially since the release of the live-action adaptation and the new “Egghead” arc in the original anime. This resurgence has created renewed interest in the saga, attracting both old fans and new viewers. With the new Egghead arc, Netflix is redefining how anime is viewed and consumed on the platform. The move bodes well for the future of the collaboration between Netflix and the “One Piece” universe, especially with an anticipated remake in development, which promises to take the story and production to new, uncharted heights.
Created by Eiichiro Oda, the “One Piece” universe pirate Luffy D. In the year Since its debut in 1997, One Piece has been adapted into ongoing animation, along with several films and most recently a live-action series on Netflix.