As someone who reads the manga, I tend to dismiss harshly critical reviews from those disappointed by changes in the adaptation. Their viewpoints aren't really relevant. The show isn’t perfect, but most of the alterations—even the biggest ones—are actually better than what was originally presented. Some adjustments were simply necessary because the source material can be quite silly and juvenile at times. This …

It gives me great pleasure to see it unfold, and I suspect its appeal will endure, bringing joy to people everywhere. I’m writing this from Lithuania.

Going into "One Piece" (2023) as someone new to anime felt like a risk. I usually prefer live-action shows with realistic plots, not animated worlds full of unbelievable things. Still, wanting to get into anime, I decided to give it a try, and I was happily taken in by the interesting story and lively characters. The show follows Monkey D. Luffy, a happy and active pirate captain who can stretch like rubber. To be…

My fondness for One Piece keeps me from giving this a score higher than 7.5, due to what felt like a hurried ending and frequent close-ups that seemed intended to obscure the settings. The series has the feel of a new chef’s initial attempt at a complex meal, overseen by a strict culinary instructor. While there are flaws—like limited locations and some weak performances from young actors—the underlying quality is un…

I really can’t stress enough what a massive disappointment the live-action "One Piece" is. It feels like whoever made it intentionally tried to ruin everything that made the original series so special for people. The acting choices are just terrible, to begin with. The characters we've come to know and care about from the manga and anime are played by performers who seem bored and unable to get anywhere near what …