Tag: One Piece

With the global success of Netflix's live-action series *One Piece*, LEGO has collaborated with Netflix and Tomorrow Studios to launch a new "LEGO One Piece" set series. The complete set lineup was unveiled at the 24th LEGO Comic Exhibition (July 24-28), featuring five sets that faithfully recreate the most iconic scenes from the series, officially announcing the start of the Straw Hat crew's LEGO adventure. ▲This new LEGO "One Piece" set series focuses on the first season of the series, recreating Luffy's journey to his dream, his friendships, and his battles against powerful enemies using classic LEGO bricks. LEGO's Deputy Design Director, Cheng Yi-chien, shared his design concept at the event. From Windmill Village to Dragon Park—five scenes recreate the Straw Hat crew's legendary adventure. The five sets are: • "75636 Windmill Village Hut": Recreating Luffy's starting point, the set fully presents the interaction between Red-Haired Jack and young Luffy in Windmill Village. The moment of the straw hat passing down, combined with the village background, makes fans feel as if they have returned to the starting point of their seafaring dreams. • "75637 Bucky the Clown's Circus Tent": The bright and dazzling circus stage and Bucky's character details are perfectly matched. The scene of Luffy's formal confrontation with the first villain is full of tension and is one of the most entertaining scenes in the series. • "75638 Battle in Dragon Park": The scene of Luffy's final battle with the dragon is stunningly recreated. The moment when the rubber axe destroys the fishman's base becomes a highlight of the set. Nami's emotional turning point is also cleverly presented through the scene and character figurines. ▲From left: "75636 Windmill Village Hut", "75637 Buggy the Clown's Circus Tent", "75638 Battle of Dragon Park" • "75639 Going Merry Pirate Ship": The Straw Hat crew's first pirate ship finally appears, including details of the cabin, lookout tower, and helmsman's area, along with miniature figures of the five main members. This box set, symbolizing the camaraderie and the starting point of their dreams, is a must-have. • "75640 Baratie's Sea Restaurant": The sea restaurant is designed based on the kitchen and dining room structure from the series, showcasing the mentor-student relationship between Sanji and Zeff, and recreating the exciting battle scene that took place in the restaurant. ▲From left: "75639 Going Merry Pirate Ship", "75640 ...

Netflix recently announced that it will acquire the rights from Shueisha and collaborate with Tomorrow Studios, the studio behind the live-action *Cowboy Bebop*, to produce a 10-episode live-action *One Piece* series. In addition to Shueisha and Tomorrow Studios, Netflix is ​​also reportedly working with Steven Maeda, producer of series including *CSI: Miami*, *Lost*, and *X-Files*, and Matt Owens, producer of *Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.*, *Luke Cage*, and *Marvel's The Punisher*, to write and executive produce the series. Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements, both from Tomorrow Studios, will direct, and Eiichiro Oda, the original manga author, will also direct the series. However, Netflix has not yet released any promotional videos for the live-action One Piece series, nor has it announced the cast or release date. News of a live-action series first surfaced in 2017 at the One Piece 20th anniversary celebration in Japan, when Hiroyuki Nakano, editor-in-chief of Weekly Shonen Jump, announced that a Hollywood studio would be producing a live-action series. He also revealed that it would set a record for the highest production cost in Japanese television history, and that the production had been in development for many years. Even Eiichiro Oda, the original creator, expressed confidence to fans, emphasizing that the live-action series would not disappoint. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: A One Piece...