One Piece (Live Action)
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Live-action adaptations of anime and manga have a bad rep, and there tends to be two main reasons.
There are a handful of exceptions.
There are still some big flaws.
WhileOne Piecemostly nails adapting the character designs, the fishmen in Arlongs crew look rough.
But before we get there, theres still a fishmen problem to deal with.
The Straw Hats march on Arlong Park (in broad daylight!)
Sadly, the one time Usopp actually does something heroic, no ones around to see him.
He also destroys what the fishman truly loves the map room and the entire building.
Sure, Arlongs a bit stronger, but thats it.
The fact that they are fishmen doesnt ever come into play.
With the battle over, the crew celebrates.
Garp orders Luffys crew arrested, but Koby finally steps up and refuses.
The two fight, and nowthisis a proper boss fight.
Undaunted, Luffy just repeats that he will not give up on his dream.
Its time for the young generation.
The vice-admiral decides to just let the pirates go and arrest Arlong instead.
It was all a cruel, painful test.
With it, Garp officially gives Luffy his blessing to be a pirate.
The next day, Koby comes to see Luffy, not as a Marine, but as his friend.
He wanted to be the one to show Luffy HIS OWN WANTED POSTER!
It finally happened: He has a bounty of 30 million berry, the highest in the East Blue.
The two hug it out and say good-bye, now officially enemies.
Garp seems impressed by the bounty and recognizes the kid might actually be somewhat like him.
We even see Mihawk, who hands over the wanted poster to none other than Shanks!
It seems Red-Haired has been talking about Luffy to everyone he meets.
It works out that Garps actually proud of Koby and Helmeppo for having a code and sticking by it.
Fittingly, the season ends with the Straw Hats.
As they finally embark on their journey to the Grand Line, Sanji suggests a cast-off ceremony.
Except theres an ending tag!
Its Smoker time, baby!
And with that, my duty is complete.One Piecehas been a true joy to watch and to recap.
Whether it returns for a second season or not, what matters is not the destination but the journey.
Theres not even villagers watching from a distance.
I havent really praised Morgan Davies as Koby enough, but Davies does a fantastic job throughout the season.
Another example ofOne Pieceplanting seeds early.
