Key Facts
The official X/Twitter account for Netflix's One Piece anime remake unveiled the first episode artwork titled 'Romance Dawn' during the Annecy International Festival on June 25, 2024. The artwork was revealed at WIT Studio's Anime Studio Focus panel. A teaser trailer is scheduled to premiere on June 26 at 10:00 p.m. JST.
Details of the Announcement
'Romance Dawn' is the title of the first chapter of Eiichiro Oda's manga, as well as the name of Oda's one-shots that served as early versions of the current series. The staff plans to reveal more artwork from future episodes.
Key Staff
- Director: Masashi Koizuka (Attack on Titan season 2, episode 5 of Vinland Saga)
- Assistant Director: Hideaki Abe (key animator for One Piece Film: Red)
- Character Designers/Chief Animation Directors: Kyoji Asano (chief animation director for Attack on Titan) and Takatoshi Shino (animation director for One Piece Film: Red)
- Image Board/Creature Design: Yusuke Kawakami (design/key animator for One Piece Film: Red, conceptual design/key animator for Vinland Saga season 2)
- Prop Design: Shingo Fujisaka (animation director for One Piece Film: Red, character designer for The Idolmaster Shiny Colors)
- Series Scripts: Taku Kishimoto (Haikyu!!, Fruits Basket)
- Action Animator: Kenichi Kutsuna (animation director for One Piece Film: Red, animation director for Attack on Titan seasons 4 and 6)
- Art Director: Tomonori Kuroda (Children of the Sea, Summer Wars)
- Animation Producer: Tetsuya Nakatake (Mob Psycho 100)
Impact and What Readers Should Know
Netflix and WIT Studio aim to produce the remake with tighter pacing, avoiding unnecessary padding compared to Toei Animation's original series. The new anime will have a directorial and artistic style similar to WIT's other late-night series like Attack on Titan, Vinland Saga, and Mob Psycho 100. This contrasts with the original anime, which aired in a children's timeslot on Sunday mornings. The remake was first announced at the Jump Festa '24 event in December 2023, commemorating 25 years of the anime. It will adapt starting from the East Blue Saga, though it may cover more.
FAQ
When will the One Piece remake teaser trailer be released?
The teaser trailer will premiere on June 26, 2024 at 10:00 p.m. JST.
Who is directing the One Piece remake?
Masashi Koizuka is directing the remake at WIT Studio, with Hideaki Abe as assistant director.
What is the title of the first episode?
The first episode is titled 'Romance Dawn', which is also the name of the first chapter of the manga.
Will the remake have faster pacing than the original anime?
Yes, Netflix and WIT Studio aim for tighter pacing without unnecessary padding, similar to other WIT series.