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· Ryan General
‘One Piece’ pirate flag rises as banner of dissent across Asia
A black flag bearing a cartoon skull in a straw hat, once known only to fans of the Japanese manga and anime series “One Piece,” recently became a striking emblem at some of Asia’s most turbulent demonstrations. From Indonesia to Nepal and the Philippines, young demonstrators…
· Bryan Ke
Eiichiro Oda says Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Season 2 will ‘surpass’ predecessor after set visit
“One Piece” manga creator Eiichiro Oda believes that the second season of his work’s live-action adaptation may surpass the previous one as he was blown away while visiting its set in Cape Town, South Africa. In an Instagram post on Monday, Oda noted that “One Piece” Season 2’s…
· Bryan Ke
Anime is so popular that the Vatican has created its own anime-inspired mascot
The Vatican has introduced Luce, its first-ever anime mascot Luce. Luce — meaning “light” in Italian — will serve as the Catholic Church’s mascot for the 2025 Jubilee Year, which has the theme “Pilgrims of Hope.” Driving the news: Speaking to reporters on Oct. 28, Jubilee…
· Ryan General
Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ reveals first look at Tony Tony Chopper debut
A new teaser for the highly anticipated second season of Netflix’s live-action “One Piece” offers a first look at fan-favorite character Tony Tony Chopper. Revealed during Netflix’s Geeked Week, the CGI rendition of the beloved reindeer showcased his iconic pink hat and fuzzy…
· Ryan General
Live-action ‘One Piece’ casting calls reveal 7 new characters joining Season 2
Casting is underway for Season 2 of Netflix’s live-action “One Piece” and recent calls have revealed seven new characters set to appear. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Netflix x ‘Roblox’ ‘Nextworld’ game enters early access
Netflix’s virtual theme park on “Roblox,” “Nextworld,” entered early access last week, giving fans the opportunity to interact with their favorite characters from the livestreaming platform’s shows. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Ex-manga piracy website ordered to pay largest compensation amount in Japan’s history
A Japanese court has ordered the former operator of the now-defunct popular piracy manga website Mangamura to pay around 1.7 billion yen ($11 million) in damages. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
‘Mobile Suit Gundam’ creator challenges new artists to ‘crush’ Miyazaki, surpass ‘One Piece’
“Mobile Suit Gundam” creator Yoshiyuki Tomino issued a playful challenge to aspiring artists at a screening on Saturday. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
How Jackie Chan and late ‘Dragon Ball’ creator Akira Toriyama inspired each other
“Dragon Ball,” which will mark its 40th anniversary later this year, traces its roots back to the inspiration of the iconic action star Jackie Chan. The kung-fu manga: In a 1995 interview with Japan’s Bird Land Press, manga artist Akira Toriyama expressed his admiration for…
· Bryan Ke
‘Dragon Ball’ creator Akira Toriyama dead at 68
Legendary manga artist Akira Toriyama, best known for the “Dragon Ball” franchise, has died at the age of 68. What happened: Toriyama died from acute subdural hematoma on March 1, the official “Dragon Ball” website announced on Friday. The condition involves bleeding near the…
· Bryan Ke
Masashi Kishimoto reacts to Destin Daniel Cretton joining ‘Naruto’ live-action film as director
Legendary manga creator Masashi Kishimoto expressed his excitement after Destin Daniel Cretton was named as the director for Lionsgate’s live-action “Naruto” movie project. Driving the news: Cretton has been tapped to direct and write the live-action adaptation of Kishimoto’s…
· Bryan Ke
‘Star Trek: Section 31’ film with Michelle Yeoh begins production, adds new cast
Production for Paramount Plus’ highly anticipated “Star Trek: Section 31,” starring Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh, has begun. Breaking the news: Executive producer Alex Kurtzman announced in a statement that the principal photography for “Star Trek: Section 31” has started.…
· Ryan General
Mackenyu’s fashion brand hints at collab with ‘One Piece’
Japanese actor Mackenyu Arata, who recently portrayed “One Piece” character Roronoa Zoro in Netflix’s live-action adaptation, has hinted at a collaboration between his apparel and jewelry brand, INCRM, and the beloved anime franchise. What sparked speculation: The INCRM brand…
· Ryan General
New anime ‘Monsters’ from ‘One Piece’ creator set for debut
“One Piece” creator Eiichiro Oda’s highly anticipated new anime, “Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation,” has been revealed to arrive soon on Netflix. Countdown begins: “Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation,” adapted from Oda’s one-shot manga “Monsters,” has found its spot on…
· Bryan Ke
Netflix is remaking the ‘One Piece’ anime
Netflix has teamed up with legendary manga artist Eiichiro Oda and Wit Studio to remake the early saga of hit anime “One Piece” using modern visual tech. About the remake: The collaborative team unveiled the new project, titled “The One Piece,” at Jump Festa 2024 on Sunday.…
· Bryan Ke
‘One Piece’ live-action co-showrunner on board with Jamie Lee Curtis as Doctor Kureha
“One Piece” live-action co-showrunner Matt Owens is on board with the idea of Jamie Lee Curtis playing Doctor Kureha in Season 2. She wants the role: In an Instagram post on Friday, Curtis, 64, pitched herself to play Doctor Kureha, the mentor and adoptive caregiver of future…
· Bryan Ke
‘One Piece’ live-action producers hope hit Netflix series will go on for 12 seasons
Tomorrow Studios President Becky Clements and CEO Marty Adelstein recently revealed that Netflix’s “One Piece” could go on for many more seasons. Key details: Given that the original “One Piece” manga has over 1,000 chapters, Clements and Adelstein told Deadline that Netflix’s…
· Bryan Ke
‘One Piece’ Season 2 script already done, production could begin as early as 2024
The script for Netflix’s live-action “One Piece” Season 2 is complete, with production potentially starting as early as 2024. Key details: Marty Adelstein, CEO of Tomorrow Studios, the production company behind the new “One Piece” series, told Variety that “[they’ve] got scripts…
· Ryan General
Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ live-action series hits No. 1 in 84 countries
“One Piece captures the essence of its beloved source material with a charmingly big-hearted adaptation that should entertain longtime fans as well as patient newcomers,” reads Rotten Tomatoes’ critics’ consensus
· Ryan General
Universal Studios Japan unveils its first-ever Pokémon-themed food for Halloween
The Studio Stars Restaurant within the park will offer a captivating Pokémon-themed menu with a particular focus on Ghost-type Pokémon, such as Mimikyu, Gengar, Misdreavous and Banette, embracing the spirit of Halloween
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