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The live-actionOne Pieceseries on Netflix has been an absolute smash hit! It brought the iconic Straw Hat Crew from the anime and manga to life on screen, and fans went wild for it. At this year’s WonderCon, theOne Pieceeditor Eric Litman gave some behind-the-scenes insights during the Scene Breakdown Panel hosted by Victoria Male.
He touched on the challenges of adapting such a beloved source material from the original manga by Eiichiro Oda for live-action.
For those unfamiliar,One Pieceis the first time this extremely popular manga series has been adapted into a live-action format.
How DoesOne PieceEditor Eric Litman Reflect on Mackenyu’s Acting?
In an interview,Eric Litmanadmitted he wasn’t a diehard fan of the series before the project, however, he was still well aware of popular characters like Luffy and Zoro.
“Everything has become unified”: Eiichiro Oda Loved Mackenyu’s Zoro So Much that He Hears His Voice While Drawing the One Piece Character
He said throughTemple of Geek,
“I was so thrilled that I got to cut Zoro’s episode 4, where he explained who he was. Although Luffy is his favorite, however, Mackenyu is a terrific actor and I was so happy to be a part of this.”
Eric Litman went on to explain that, as is the case with any adaptation, there were some hurdles to overcome when bringing the vibrant, imaginative world ofOne Piecefrom animation to live-action.
Eiichiro Oda‘s deep understanding of the source material and his collaborative guidance were invaluable in navigating those challenges.
Eric Litman’s Transition FromMarveltoOne Piece
Eric Litman’s experience on theOne Pieceproject wasn’t his first rodeo with major franchises and devoted fandoms.
He’d previously worked as an editor onMarvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., collaborating closely withMatt Owensduring that time. So when the call came in about joining theOne Piececrew, Eric Litman was over the moon.
Eric Litman understood the weight of expectations on their shoulders. Fans of long-running, beloved franchises likeOne Piecedon’t mess around.
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They demand adaptations that respect and honor the source material. But that immense challenge also energized Eric Litman to help craft something truly special.
You can binge-watchOne PieceLive Action onNetflix.
Mudassir Kamran
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Mudassir Kamran works as an Anime Content Writer at FandomWire. He’s deeply passionate about anime and enjoys sharing his thoughts and reviews. One Piece holds a special place in his heart, and he often indulges in binge-watching sessions. Mudassir stays updated with the latest in the anime world and strives to provide insightful context to current happenings.
