Netflix’s One Piece has been heralded as the series that finally breaks the live-action anime curse.
Where other shows adapted from anime have typically been panned by critics and fans alike, Eichiiro Oda’s blockbuster hit has been a sensation on the streaming service, topping the charts with millions of views in its second week.
The success has been so great that, despite being one of the most expensive shows ever produced, it has already been renewed for a second season! While the sprawling world of One Piece is still entirely accessible to audiences that haven’t seen the anime, the adaptation is also a love letter to fans that have been sailing with the Straw Hats for years.
However, the series didn’t just win over fans of the manga and anime with gratuitous fan service, though there’s still a treasure trove of Easter eggs for observant viewers.
In fact, if…
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