The first season of the “One Piece” live-action series on Netflix has been a massive hit, breaking viewership records and garnering critical acclaim. According to Netflix’s latest Engagement Report, “One Piece” was the most-watched show in the second half of 2023, with over 18.5 million views in its first week and nearly 72 million views in total. This is double the number of viewers who watched the anime film and series.
The show drove significant viewership numbers between July to December 2023, amassing over 541 million hours watched in total. “One Piece” was on Netflix’s Top 10 charts for eight weeks in a row and received critical acclaim, with a certified fresh critics score of 85 percent and an average audience score of 95 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
The success of the show is attributed to creator Eiichiro Oda’s involvement and respect for the source material. “One Piece” follows a young pirate captain and his crew as they set out to attain the title of Pirate King and discover the mythical treasure known as ‘One Piece.’ The show stars Iñaki Godoy, Emily Rudd, Mackenyu, Jacob Romero, and Taz Skylar.
One Piece Live-Action Series 1 (Via IMDB)
Season 2 of “One Piece” is already in the works, with show editor Eric Litman revealing that there will be introductions to new Devil Fruit Powers, and a casting call for someone to play Miss Goldenweek. Joe Tracz will replace Steven Maeda as the co-showrunner for Season 2. Tracz has worked on shows such as “Dash & Lily,” “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” and “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.”
“One Piece” Season 1 is currently streaming on Netflix, with the release date for Season 2 yet to be announced. Fans of the series can look forward to new updates in the coming months. The success of “One Piece” on Netflix is a testament to the enduring popularity of the manga and anime series, and the live-action adaptation has introduced the world of “One Piece” to a new audience.
