One Piece live action has made its debut this season, and season 2 will be released soon. With all the excitement and anticipation surrounding the series, the producers have revealed how the live-action adaptation is beneficial for the original manga, especially in terms of sales performance.
This is fantastic news for fans of One Piece, as it could mean great things for the future of this beloved franchise.
One Piece Live Action Boosts Manga Sales
The One Piece live action is a successful adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s work. Many were skeptical about the success of adapting an anime into live action, but One Piece has proven them wrong as it has garnered positive reception, paving the way for other series.
However, the primary goal of the One Piece live action has always been to attract new fans to the original story, particularly international audiences. While One Piece is incredibly popular in Japan, it has yet to gain adequate recognition in other parts of the world, which presents a vast untapped potential. The live-action adaptation has clearly shown that it can achieve this goal.
Recently, a report indicated that the live action has indeed helped boost manga sales, as well as merchandise sales for the series. This suggests that the live-action has succeeded in its mission to enhance the series, similar to how anime adaptations have improved manga sales.
Here’s what the One Piece producers had to say about the live action: “We want everyone around the world to discover the world of OP through the manga, Netflix, and the anime streaming service.”
What This Means for the Future of One Piece Live Action
With the One Piece live action generating substantial revenue for both the manga and merchandise, fans can look forward to more seasons as investment in production is evidently on the rise.
Currently, fans are eagerly waiting for the release of the second season of the One Piece live action, which will cover events leading up to the Drum Island arc. There is a possibility that this series may extend into a third season, but further information from Netflix regarding this matter is still pending.
