The Alabasta Saga Arrives on Netflix
Hold onto your hats, One Piece fans! Something exciting is coming to Netflix soon. They’re adapting the epic Alabasta saga for the live-action version of One Piece. And if we believe the production pace, we might see it on screens next year!
New Faces in the Cast
But that’s not all. We’ve got some cool news on casting too. The makers revealed a bunch of fresh faces joining the gang. They’ll team up with the already awesome actors from the first season. Does this add excitement? Yes! But it also adds a tiny bit of mystery. Why? Because there are still a few key roles that are up in the air.
Portgas D. Ace: A Mystery Yet to Unravel
Let’s take the example of Portgas D. Ace. He’s Monkey D. Luffy’s brother from another mother and the son of the legendary Pirate King, Gol D. Roger. Fans are super curious about who’s going to play Ace in the live-action series. And Netflix is having fun keeping us in suspense. But they did let us in on a small secret.
Voice Actor Toshio Furukawa Returns for Ace
Here’s the big news – Toshio Furukawa, who voiced Ace in the original Japanese anime, is returning. He’s going to voice Ace for the Japanese dub of the One Piece live-action series. And how’s he feeling about it? Thrilled! He’s even hoping to continue voicing Ace beyond just the live-action series.
The Significance of Ace and the Alabasta Saga
Now, let’s talk about why the Alabasta saga is so special. It’s a key part of the One Piece story, full of twists and turns and the introduction of important characters. Think Vivi, Nico Robin, Sir Crocodile, and of course, Ace. While the Alabasta saga doesn’t heavily feature Ace, his character is key to the whole series. Plus, his death brings a significant turning point for Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates.
Furukawa’s Love for Ace Continues
Furukawa really loves Ace’s character. He’s not just excited about voicing Ace in the live-action series, but he hopes to play him in the upcoming anime remake by WIT Studio too. Even though they haven’t asked him yet, fans are keeping their fingers crossed!
Live-Action Versus Anime Remake
While Netflix is all set for the One Piece live-action series, WIT Studio is cooking up an anime remake. Right now, they’ve only announced redoing the East Blue saga. But they might change their plans, based on how the fans react to that.
All the One Piece fans out there also wonder if the remake can be as good as the original by Toei Animation. The outcome of this clash between the live-action and the anime remake will certainly make things interesting in the One Piece universe.
Until then, you can get your dose of One Piece on Crunchyroll. Just imagine the adventures you’ll embark on with Luffy and his pirate crew! Keep an eye out for the latest updates on the One Piece live-action series and WIT Studio’s remake. Are you ready for the next big thing in the One Piece universe? We sure are!
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