While anime to live-action adaptations can often be hit-or-miss, the showrunners behind theOne Piecelive-action series have risen to the challenge. Critics praised the series for striking the right balance between honoring the source material and taking the creative liberties necessary for a new format.
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The spirit ofadventure, camaraderie, and humor that makes One Piece so impactful shines through. No matter what you love about One Piece, there are amazing live-action and animated shows out there to bring you on another grand, quirky adventure while you wait for the new series.
10Adventure Time
Adventure Time follows the journeys of Finn and Jake, heroes who traverse the magical Land of Ooo and have exciting adventures. Both One Piece and Adventure Time are set inwacky worldsfilled with strange creatures and lands to explore.
The shows also develop an extensive cast of lovable, quirky supporting characters like Usopp and Chopper in One Piece and Princess Bubblegum and Marceline in Adventure Time. They also share a sense of fun, adventure, and friendship.
9Bleach (2018)
TheBleach(2018) live-action starred Sota Fukushi as the main character, Ichigo Kurosaki; a high school student who obtains the powers of a Soul Reaper from another Soul Reaper,Rukia Kuchiki, played by Hana Sugisaki.
The movie focused on theSubstitute Shinigami Arc, the first storyline in the source material. This involves Ichigo’s initial acquisition of his powers and the subsequent responsibilities he takes on to protect humanity from evil spirits and guide departed souls to the afterlife.
8Once Upon A Time
Once Upon A Time is a westernTV seriesthat aired from 2011 until 2018. The premise of the show is set in the fictional town of Storybrooke, Maine, where the inhabitants are actually characters from various fairy talestransported to the real world townand robbed of their original memories by a powerful curse.
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While the show is quite different in terms of genre and overall narrative, it’s nonetheless a great watch after One Piece live-action for many of the same things you liked in the latter one. If you enjoy long-term story arcs, you might find something to enjoy in both.
7Kingdom (2019)
The plot follows the journey of Li Xin, a war orphan in the state of Qin during the Warring States period of ancient China. After meeting Ying Zheng, the young Qin king who shares his desire to unify China, Xin helps the king contend with the violent rebellion led by the nobleman, Cheng Jiao.
The film has been praised for its impressivebattle gamesandfaithful adaptationof the source material. However, as with any adaptation, some critics and fans have noted differences between the film and the original manga.
6Game of Thrones
Fans of Luffy’s adventurous spirit and ambition to become the Pirate King would appreciate characters likeDaenerys Targaryenand Jon Snow who are on their own journeys to claim power. The grand sense of adventure is similar.
There are also unpredictable plot twists, cool sword fights, and villains to boo and hiss at. One Piece has Devil Fruits while Game of Thrones has dragon Eggs. Although, similar in shape and size, these magical components add mystery and fantastical appeal to both shows.
5Black Sails
Black Sails is an action-packed pirate adventure show that aired from 2014-2017. Like One Piece, it takes place in a world of swashbuckling pirates and naval battles. The main setting is New Providence Island in the Bahamas, which serves as a lawless pirate haven.
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The pirates fight against the British colonial forces trying to control the Bahamas. It has rebel vs government parallels to One Piece. Furthermore, there is an ongoing plotline about seeking a massive lost treasure trove (the Urca de Lima), reminiscent of One Piece’s hunt for Gol D. Roger’s treasure.
4The Mandalorian
The Mandalorian is an action-packed TV show that is a part of the Star Wars universe. It follows the adventures of a lone Mandalorian bounty hunter and his adorable sidekick, Baby Yoda. There are plenty of fun action sequences with blaster fights, dogfights in space, and narrow escapes.
One Piece fans will love Baby Yoda, who is probably the cutest and most beloved Star Wars character in recent years! Each episode explores a new planet or city with unique cultures, creatures, and technology. The galaxy feels vast with many mysteries to uncover, just like in One Piece.
3Alice In Borderland (2020)
Alice In Borderland is asci-fithriller live-action that’s based on the manga of the same name. It’s one of the few adaptations that received healthy but few criticisms in the anime community. While not as stylized as One Piece, Alice in Borderland has an intriguing visual look that mixes an empty, abandoned Tokyo with a retro-futuristic vibe.
There are intriguing mysteries woven throughout this strange world the characters find themselves in. Like One Piece, fans are kept hooked wondering how everything connects. The deadly games the characters compete in make for some really creative, intense scenes. Fans of the battle tests in One Piece should find the games engaging.
2Avatar: The Last Airbender
The show follows Aang, the last Airbender, as he tries to master all four elements, so he can defeat the evil Fire Nation and bring peace. The characters have cool powers, like bending the elements or sword fighting, that lead to exciting action scenes.
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The fights have the creative choreography that One Piece fans love. Avatar: The Last Airbender also has lots ofhumor, from silly jokes to quirky characters like Sokka and Uncle Iroh. Fans of One Piece’s goofy fun will appreciate the laughs mixed in the story.
1Pirates of the Caribbean
The Caribbean movies follow Captain Jack Sparrow, a clever and eccentric pirate who roams the seas in search of treasure. With his compass that doesn’t point north, he’s always encountering cursed treasures and mythological sea creatures.
It’s similar to the crazy adventures Luffy and theStraw Hatsexperience. Johnny Depp’s performance as Captain Jack Sparrow is also comedically brilliant in Pirates of the Caribbean. He gets into hilarious antics and scrapes that Luffy would be proud of.
