One Piece (2023)

:

Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Aug 31, 2023
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 294 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 241 out of 294
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 294
  3. Negative: 36 out of 294

Review this tv show

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling

User Reviews

view
per page
  1. KarsonDan
    Sep 2, 2023
    8
    It was way better than I thought it would be! Would be a 9 but episodes 3-4 were weaker than the rest. Overall I’m excited to see how they adapt the rest of the show! Hopefully they don’t change too much.
  2. Bloody_Sunset
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    I'm skeptical about all manga/anime adaptations, and unexpectedly I saw this really good show. I can't say that everything is super perfect and it's the best adaptation, but... It's pretty good.
  3. Link_27
    Sep 2, 2023
    8
    Très bonne adaptation, bien qu'elle soit loin d'être parfaite, c'est de loin la meilleur adaptation de manga jamais faite. Les décors sont assez bien réalisé, les musiques sont moins marquantes que l'anime mais elle sont tout de même très bien. Le gros soucis étant certains acteurs qui ne collent pas du tout au personnage. 8/10
  4. Zacnafein
    Sep 2, 2023
    8
    I enjoyed it a lot more than I expected :) cast was decently selected, good visuals and I also liked that it was really close to original anime series
  5. PurpleAutumn
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I know that this is a live action adaptation of the One piece anime, some of the scenes felt rushed and introductions just felt hurried that i ever seen. But the overall episodes are really good! And that being more different than the anime thus having abit of new characters in the show.

    I might be not making sense but this might be a actual good anime live action adaptation show that's been in the making for a while, and it was worth the wait.    … Expand
  6. Pacheconsky
    Sep 1, 2023
    8
    Muy buena adaptación de Anime de las mejores a mi parecer, entiendo los cambios para condensar mas la historia, espero que de aquí solo mejore.
  7. Fusselwind
    Sep 2, 2023
    8
    At first i have to say that i know One Piece for 20 years, so can not speak for the people with no, or almost no, knowledge about this show.

    The core of the story is carried through this 8 episodes but it is told in a very different way. That i do not mean in a bad way. The story is fast told, mostly because sidestories from the original work are left out. That can be a good thing,    At first i have to say that i know One Piece for 20 years, so can not speak for the people with no, or almost no, knowledge about this show.

    The core of the story is carried through this 8 episodes but it is told in a very different way. That i do not mean in a bad way.
    The story is fast told, mostly because sidestories from the original work are left out.
    That can be a good thing, that can be a bad thing.

    The story is told in a way where you do not need all the sidestories from the original but:

    Because of the fast pace of the storie i miss the deeper connections the crew has with the people around them.
    Mostly if the people around them (the Crew) are connected with their past.
    So Sanji´s decicion, as an example, to join Luffy´s Crew feels more childish, like a kid runs away from home because someone was mean.

    The lack of deeper connections, so the viewer can catch and follow their emotions, is my main critic on this show.

    Overall OPLA (One Piece Live Action) has a very special atmosphere, the acting of the crew and the marines are good, others are sometimes only okay.
    If you know the Original you see all the love they did put into the show, that they really tried to do the most without CGI.
    The fights are nice to watch, the camera movement is great. Not static but not too fast as well. Overall i can say that OPLA is not perfect but i had my fun watching it.

    If there will be a Season 2 i hope the same people are working on it because it seems they work fine together and because they sure learned much about how to handle OPLA so the next Season deoes not need over 6 years till it is done    … Expand
  8. notailbear
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Characters I will give 9 point.Action scenes get 5. I like god Usop,I may not be best,but great.
  9. InShane
    Sep 5, 2023
    7
    Netflix's live action version of "One Piece" was... Decent! Which is a triumph in the world of live action anime adaptations. When I first saw the early screenshots and teasers for this project I'll admit, I did clown on it a bit and I was skeptical, "One Piece" being more over the top and absurdist than "Cowboy Bebop," and THAT live action adaptation completely flopping… I’ve neverNetflix's live action version of "One Piece" was... Decent! Which is a triumph in the world of live action anime adaptations. When I first saw the early screenshots and teasers for this project I'll admit, I did clown on it a bit and I was skeptical, "One Piece" being more over the top and absurdist than "Cowboy Bebop," and THAT live action adaptation completely flopping… I’ve never been happier to be wrong. My cynicism was completely dashed, and my expectations were absolutely blown away!

    In this version of "One Piece," we go through a more streamlined version of the story, speed running through most of the East Blue Saga, with all the most important elements of each arc carefully executed with slight nods to some of the more "disposable" portions of the arcs. Some liberties were taken with certain characters and fight scenes but everything important was front ‘n’ center and was well executed.

    I have way too much to say about this series, so I think I'll just condense a few of my likes and dislikes into a list:

    Things I liked:

    - All of the sets are beautiful, namely the Baratie.

    - The Wanted Posters: Every time a new Pirate character is introduced to the story, their wanted poster appears in front of them, and they destroy it, breaking the fourth wall a bit. It was a neat touch.

    - Buggy's character: My GOD this guy (Jeff Ward) knocked it outa the park! He was funny and intimidating. I think I liked him better than the original Buggy.

    - Dracule Mihawk's character: Another stand out. His actor (Steven John Ward) portrays the character perfectly!

    Things I dislike:

    - Luffy's Devil Fruit powers looked bad more often than not. Though, human stretching powers have a reputation for looking bad in live action.

    - Shanks' character: His actor (Peter Gadiot) just kinda fell flat for me. No where near as charming as the Anime version

    - Arlong's overall design: Dude was way too small, he's supposed to be a behemoth and he was barely taller than Luffy.

    - The near bastardization of Garp's character: Not only reducing “The Hero of the Marines” to a mere Saturday morning cartoon villain but going way overboard (pun intended) with his involvement in this saga.

    Live action "One Piece" is great for long time fans and folks who have never seen the series before. 7/10, EASILY one of the best live action anime adaptations of an Anime.    … Expand
  10. Heart_Idealism
    Sep 3, 2023
    7
    Translating an IP of this magnitude, of course the first responsibility is to the fans. So let's take a look!

    It's no exaggeration to say that this series set a new standard for similar adaptations in the future. Their commitment to aesthetics, and their care in knitting the cartoonish side of the manga, and the realist side of live-action together, without offending the logic of each    Translating an IP of this magnitude, of course the first responsibility is to the fans. So let's take a look!

    It's no exaggeration to say that this series set a new standard for similar adaptations in the future. Their commitment to aesthetics, and their care in knitting the cartoonish side of the manga, and the realist side of live-action together, without offending the logic of each side, finally managed to present an adaptation that was not only a tool to justify the new medium, but more of a tool to appreciate both worlds!

    They used a new aspect, realism, not to insult the cartoonist logic that is ingrained in the fan perspective. Instead of removing the comical factors because they don't make sense, they copy them to a realistic level that makes sense. So at the same time, they can lead fans to understand that there are things that have to be lowered for the realistic realm to work, and also show that there are new things here that were previously unexplored in the cartoonist realm.

    That's also because the East Blue Saga, when compared to the other sagas, is the weakest in terms of structure. Eiichiro Oda, the creator, at this point had yet to understand how big the scope of the world he was going to create was, so the connection between plots was minimal. But three decades on, fans have a good idea of the scope of what's being talked about, and those behind the series clearly understand how to utilize it to build a more perfect world-building! As a result, it's not just a new rendition, but rather additional content that expands the overall lore of the series.

    But there is a price to pay for realism in adapting a work as cartoonish as this, especially when it comes to "impact": In the manga, One Piece relies heavily on the juxtaposition of silly moments to serious moments, in building up the suspension towards the impact panels, which will be the main emphasis in the resolution of the entire conflict. The loss of the ridiculousness characteristics for the characters, makes the series limp in establishing the motivation towards those impactful moments. The relationship between the characters and the conflict often feels awkward, because there are actually silly moments there in the original source material to break the ice, but they are absent or minimized here in the interest of conducive realism. It is unfortunate that many of the impactful moments in this adaptation are ineffective when compared to its predecessor. Proving that the cartoonish side of the story is not just a gimmick, but absolutely integral to One Piece.    … Expand
  11. Tatsuhik_o
    Aug 31, 2023
    7
    It was okay. Not a bad adaptation but not a great one.worth a watch though but wouldn't subscribe to netflix for it
  12. Droht12
    Sep 1, 2023
    7
    Surprisingly not bad. It does cut out a couple of things, while folding in others. If you have read/watched One Piece you will notice that somethings are different, some characters are where they are not supposed to be, some who are supposed to be here are not, etc. As an adaptation it is fine and quite enjoyable and I think a large part of what makes it so fun is the acting. You can tellSurprisingly not bad. It does cut out a couple of things, while folding in others. If you have read/watched One Piece you will notice that somethings are different, some characters are where they are not supposed to be, some who are supposed to be here are not, etc. As an adaptation it is fine and quite enjoyable and I think a large part of what makes it so fun is the acting. You can tell that a lot of the actors had a lot of fun with this show, particularly Luffy and Buggy's actors. The CG is fine, but quite noticiable in some place, this is particularly an issue with Luffy's rubber powers.… Expand
  13. Mavis1999
    Aug 31, 2023
    7
    Wasn't expecting much from previous Netflix shows but this was surprisingly good and has some potential.
  14. Conartistic
    Sep 3, 2023
    7
    It's ok for me. But I'm a fan. I just watch for the spectical and lore. I like that they tried. I wonder how new viewers not familiar would see it.
  15. Berfeito
    Sep 5, 2023
    6
    This was my first contact with the franchise, so no comparison. The plot issues are distracting and the main character's backstories drag enough to make me loose patience with it. I stopped paying attention by episode 3 - it was playing on the background until the end. It has a fun and silly energy that made me smile though.
  16. HaithamKenway
    Aug 31, 2023
    6
    look i really appreciate what the director did to bring all the easter eggs and refrencess from odas work, with that being said this isnt the "one piece" we know, i really belive everyone has their own view on a franchise and one piece is one of the chaotic ones when in it comes to fans view of the seris, some sees it as the best shonen ever was - its not- some sees it has the bestlook i really appreciate what the director did to bring all the easter eggs and refrencess from odas work, with that being said this isnt the "one piece" we know, i really belive everyone has their own view on a franchise and one piece is one of the chaotic ones when in it comes to fans view of the seris, some sees it as the best shonen ever was - its not- some sees it has the best figthing and characther devolpment - and that varies- what made one piecewhat it is is 2 major things, the world bulding with its lore and the funny humor component it has and how it mixes well with feelings,so when i see zoro talks like a tiktok fk boy with the most deep fry annoying **** i ever heard ?, you lost me i still enjoyed a lot of the tv show,but its not a good adaptation to the mangaill see it as a diffrent universe like how marvel do their **** and they should be like that tbh, make zoro edgy, change the story slightly make the dialougue better and feels natural not ****ty anime dub learn from the mistakes this season so when you do the second core when you have arabasta and skypia ? you got good matrial for cinematic show go off kings ! these 2 arcs the best ones to adapt fully, improve and adapt you already changed it dont go back and forth stick to your change and do smthng aowsome with it, btw Sanji is so good and i love him you did great with him he ltrly made the tv show enjoyable… Expand
  17. MetacriticOnur
    Sep 2, 2023
    6
    admirable
    [ ad-mer-uh-buhl ]

    adjective
    worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.
  18. Ska-Tea
    Sep 1, 2023
    6
    Not Perfect, but as close as you can get it.

    My biggest concern from the series was rushing the source material. Usopp's flashback acting was very rough and by the time we got to Nami's back story, I was bored and ready to stop. It's weird they had the side quest of Koby, since the story could have stayed with the Straw hats and came up with a narrative that could have been used and no    Not Perfect, but as close as you can get it.

    My biggest concern from the series was rushing the source material. Usopp's flashback acting was very rough and by the time we got to Nami's back story, I was bored and ready to stop. It's weird they had the side quest of Koby, since the story could have stayed with the Straw hats and came up with a narrative that could have been used and no one would have cared. However the Visuals and casting the main characters were great and for some reason the lighting was very soft and looked like it was missing a cinematic look. regardless of the sets and settings, we're missing the characters interacting with the world around them. At least it wasn't completely Cosplay and every costume choice was great. in the end I probably wouldn't watch it again and hope series start respecting story over adaptation, regardless of Oda's (the creator) influence.    … Expand
  19. TheReviewJudge
    Aug 31, 2023
    6
    It was okay. Not a bad adaptation but not a great one. Been watch and reading one piece for about 20 years and it hits a lot of places where it will make you happy but misses a few important plot points that makes one piece one piece. However the cast was good, glad Oda chose them and the CGI was amazing and definitely one of the best parts. Love that Bogard got more than one line in thisIt was okay. Not a bad adaptation but not a great one. Been watch and reading one piece for about 20 years and it hits a lot of places where it will make you happy but misses a few important plot points that makes one piece one piece. However the cast was good, glad Oda chose them and the CGI was amazing and definitely one of the best parts. Love that Bogard got more than one line in this like the manga/anime. Didn’t like how gold Roger looked but that’s okay. Guy who played Coby is a perfect coby. Anyways, definitely worth a watch and hopefully it gets better as more seasons come.… Expand
  20. jamsbat99
    Sep 1, 2023
    5
    The show is pretty mid. Fight scenes are sickening to watch cause of all the jump cuts. Funny things from the manga just end up being cringe in live action. Story beats from the manga and anime seemed to be cut and replaced with dumber side stories. Finally Luffy barely uses his powers and there are parts where he does in the manga but it is cut from the show to because either the CGI doesThe show is pretty mid. Fight scenes are sickening to watch cause of all the jump cuts. Funny things from the manga just end up being cringe in live action. Story beats from the manga and anime seemed to be cut and replaced with dumber side stories. Finally Luffy barely uses his powers and there are parts where he does in the manga but it is cut from the show to because either the CGI does not look good or was too expensive. On to the good I really like the cast of actors, the sets are stunning, and the costumes are 1 to 1 incredible. Other than that the show is mid.… Expand
  21. PapaArc
    Sep 2, 2023
    5
    It was okay, probably one of the better American live action adaptations made so far.
  22. Zack2981
    Sep 1, 2023
    4
    Looks like it was literally cast with Comic Con attendees. That's not a knock on the acting necessarily which by and large is pretty good, but damn does the show itself look fake. I realize it's meant to be a bit wacky/over the top, but all of the pirates look like they just stepped off a Ralph Lauren shoot or something. I kept feeling like I was watching Xena the Warrior Princess orLooks like it was literally cast with Comic Con attendees. That's not a knock on the acting necessarily which by and large is pretty good, but damn does the show itself look fake. I realize it's meant to be a bit wacky/over the top, but all of the pirates look like they just stepped off a Ralph Lauren shoot or something. I kept feeling like I was watching Xena the Warrior Princess or something with that kind of shoestring budget. In the 90s. It's cosplay television.

    That aside, I would also say that it makes more sense having seen the original anime, as they have to truncate a lot of the 60-episode first season for this. But it's not bad. Frankly, I just can't buy into it visually. I wanted to like it more.    … Expand
  23. Weidenwiesel
    Sep 3, 2023
    4
    Good cast, good acting, decently compressed the plot (they had to because early One Piece takes a loooooong time until things get going). What kills this for me is how ridiculously low budget the sets, props, the fights and especially the characters look. They look like first time cosplayers, not kidding. One piece has many of the most colourful characters in manga/anime. In this show allGood cast, good acting, decently compressed the plot (they had to because early One Piece takes a loooooong time until things get going). What kills this for me is how ridiculously low budget the sets, props, the fights and especially the characters look. They look like first time cosplayers, not kidding. One piece has many of the most colourful characters in manga/anime. In this show all of them just don't work because you just can't take them seriously. This looks weaker that a fan made YouTube production.
    Really really a shame and a wasted potential.    … Expand
  24. akirehevieri
    Aug 31, 2023
    4
    Its a Ok, but it isn´t better than the anime.
    The ambience is very good. You can immerse yourself in the environment until the main characters appear, they seem very cartoonish and is not inmersive. Some things in the story were changed to create a better history for an adaptation but sometime is very rare.
    The CGi is good, but i can´t say the same for the performance... Luffy is    Its a Ok, but it isn´t better than the anime.
    The ambience is very good. You can immerse yourself in the environment until the main characters appear, they seem very cartoonish and is not inmersive. Some things in the story were changed to create a better history for an adaptation but sometime is very rare.
    The CGi is good, but i can´t say the same for the performance...
    Luffy is strange, his smile terrifies me, i don´t feel his innocence, his foolishness neither. Coby doesn´t look terrified when Alvida appears. Buggy is not Buggy is like The Joker...

    The scene when shanks lost his arm in the anime makes me cry but in the serie is only a mehh... and many things that teach that the anime and live action are not compatible..

    I don´t recomend it to a person who don´t knows One Piece either a person who likes One Piece, only a person who loves One Piece and is the only thing in his mind.

    Anime 10/10
    Manga 9/10
    The Netflix adaptation is 4/10    … Expand
  25. Rikuma
    Aug 31, 2023
    4
    If the anime is a 9.5/10 this is a 4/10. It loses most its heart and comedy...also because a lot of Story has been cut to fit into 8 episodes.
    Cgi and fight scenes as well as sets and costumes are not impressive either for the budget..
  26. Tosh79
    Sep 3, 2023
    2
    Yikes, the dialogue sounds like it came unedited out of a chat gpt model, trained exclusively on stories written by 10 year olds. It's shot in a weird clunky way, trying to ape manga, but not quite leaning into it enough, so instead is looks like live action pantomime.
  27. Ryanzoka
    Aug 31, 2023
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplesmente alteraram todo curso da história de um jeito nada a ver,péssimo,os atores ficaram bons principalmente o mihawk as lutas boas também mas conseguiram estragar tudo com o desenrolar da história de um jeito sem sentido algum.(oque caralhos garp está na execução de Roger e ainda liga pra mihawk ir atrás de luffy)… Expand
  28. jsm89k
    Sep 1, 2023
    2
    Acting is not the problem it is the writing that is terrible. The show takes it self more serious than the anime which makes the silly parts cringe such as garps hat or arlong's appearance. Characters like buggy sound like they're going on an endless rant and their funny quirks are gone so it comes off as forced. Koby is portrayed by a female which is a shame that he wont be that stand upActing is not the problem it is the writing that is terrible. The show takes it self more serious than the anime which makes the silly parts cringe such as garps hat or arlong's appearance. Characters like buggy sound like they're going on an endless rant and their funny quirks are gone so it comes off as forced. Koby is portrayed by a female which is a shame that he wont be that stand up dude that he becomes.… Expand
  29. KritikalHound
    Sep 1, 2023
    1
    Last Airbender, Dragonball & Death Note tier adaptation, With a bigger budget. NA can't produce an original, great anime inspired product; and can't even adapt something that has direct reference decently. It's one of the GREATEST TITLE OF ALL TIME with a quarter of a CENTURY of LEGACY for God's sake. Learn from Rurouni and Bleach. Feel bad for Oda, but corpo Netflix got him to "approve".Last Airbender, Dragonball & Death Note tier adaptation, With a bigger budget. NA can't produce an original, great anime inspired product; and can't even adapt something that has direct reference decently. It's one of the GREATEST TITLE OF ALL TIME with a quarter of a CENTURY of LEGACY for God's sake. Learn from Rurouni and Bleach. Feel bad for Oda, but corpo Netflix got him to "approve". Main characters cast are alright. I'll give a point for that. But this doesn't EVEN COME ANYWHERE CLOSE to representing OPs GREATNESS, with all due respect. This ain't it. Effort was there, allegedly.… Expand
  30. Zax33
    Sep 2, 2023
    1
    Não achei muito bom achei meio parada e as coisas demoram muito pra acontecer
  31. Allostasis
    Sep 3, 2023
    1
    You are a terrible human being if you like this adaptation of the great manga and anime that is One Piece. Terrible acting, no respect for the original material and terrible, just terrible presentation. You can not help but cringe every 5 min for how bad it is. This live adaption should have never happened and i knew that the moment i saw the trailer.
  32. Thiso
    Sep 2, 2023
    1
    Everything is just meh, the animation the humor the characters even Ruffy is just not good
  33. ishurik
    Sep 3, 2023
    0
    I've never touched a manga or watched the original animated series, so authenticity is off the table for me. But I heard this project had a sky-high budget.

    Honestly, I'm scratching my head wondering, "Where did all that money go?" The show looks like it was stitched together by a high school drama department on a tight budget. The actors? Unlikable. Except for the guy who played    I've never touched a manga or watched the original animated series, so authenticity is off the table for me. But I heard this project had a sky-high budget.

    Honestly, I'm scratching my head wondering, "Where did all that money go?"

    The show looks like it was stitched together by a high school drama department on a tight budget.

    The actors? Unlikable. Except for the guy who played Zoro—he's the lone exception to the disaster. It's like they read the script but skipped the chapter on 'How to Act 101.'

    The makeup looks like a failed YouTube tutorial.

    And the props? Let's just say a high school theater production would be embarrassed to use them.

    The plot has potential; it's good in its essence. But the execution is so painfully awkward that it takes the wind right out of the narrative's sails.

    I can't shake the feeling that Netflix hired a high-priced subcontractor who then scrimped on every conceivable element, leaving us with what looks like a cheap knock-off.

    They hired actors who'd probably work for exposure, used props that wouldn't pass muster at a yard sale, and pocketed the rest. If this trend is the future of Hollywood, then we're sailing into a cinematic apocalypse.

    So, bottom line? This show could've been a treasure chest of entertainment, but instead, it's more like a sunken ship—with no chance of salvaging.    … Expand
  34. Kahscho
    Aug 31, 2023
    0
    It is hard to successfully convert an animated series into live action, but this one is a train wreck. It reminds me a bit of Shymalan’s failed attempt at a live action “Last Airbender.” The acting is wooden and not believable — but the actors don’t have a lot to work with in the script. The action sequences use a host of cliche moves — but done with slow, exaggerated movement. StickIt is hard to successfully convert an animated series into live action, but this one is a train wreck. It reminds me a bit of Shymalan’s failed attempt at a live action “Last Airbender.” The acting is wooden and not believable — but the actors don’t have a lot to work with in the script. The action sequences use a host of cliche moves — but done with slow, exaggerated movement. Stick with the animated versions.… Expand
next
Page:

Awards & Rankings

3
#3 Most Discussed TV Season of 2023

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. Slate
    Reviewed by: Nadira Goffe
    Oct 23, 2023
    60
    At best, you might find yourself really engaged in One Piece. At worst, it’s still something fun to have on in the background.
    Read full review
  2. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Kayleigh Dray
    Sep 5, 2023
    83
    Swashbuckling, guys: It never fails to bring a smile to our faces. So grab a bowl of cereal, then, and build yourself a sofa fort, because One Piece has your weekend plans sorted.
    Read full review
  3. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Steven Scaife
    Aug 31, 2023
    75
    One Piece defies the odds by being faithful to its source while also standing on its own.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »