In a behind-the-scenes video launched by Netflix Anime, followers got a uncommon glimpse into the manufacturing of the extremely anticipated THE ONE PIECE anime by WIT Studio.
The video, that includes insights from Director Masashi Koizuka, revealed a stunning directive from One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda: the remake shouldn’t merely be a devoted adaptation of the manga.
Oda’s message to the manufacturing workforce was clear: “I would like you all to precise reasonably than copy and paste the work.“
This instruction inspired the workforce at WIT Studio to transcend merely replicating the manga’s panels in animated kind. As an alternative, they had been tasked with creating their very own interpretation of the story, including a brand new layer of expression whereas nonetheless honoring the unique work.
Koizuka defined that this method required the workforce to seize the essence of One Piece whereas introducing contemporary views.
The problem for the employees was to make sure that the anime evoked the identical emotions and impressions that followers skilled once they first learn the manga.
He highlighted how having a core of younger employees members engaged on the undertaking, who grew up studying and watching One Piece, was essential in attaining this.
Speaking about animation producer Kawamura, Koizuka stated “They grew up watching One Piece at a younger age and now working on this undertaking nonetheless have the enjoyment and pleasure as a reader. They’ve a powerful sense of what they felt once they had been younger as a result of they had been the audience again then.”
The director additionally emphasised the significance of getting a workforce that understands the emotional affect of particular scenes from the manga.
“I really feel the power of the undertaking and workforce is how individuals who felt pleasure, who know the eagerness for a selected comedian body, and who’ve loved studying, are all assembled as a workforce,” Koizuka famous.
WIT Studio’s One Piece remake anime, titled THE ONE PIECE, revealed it’s first look and employees particulars through the second day of One Piece Day ’24.
Workers of THE ONE PIECE anime embrace:
- Director – Masashi Koizuka
- Assistant Director – Hideaki Abe
- Sequence Composition – Taku Kishimoto
- Character Designer / Chief Animation Director – Kyoji Asano, Takatoshi Honda
- Creature Design / Idea Artwork – Yasuhiro Kajino
- Prop Designer – Eri Taguchi
- Motion Animator – Ken Imaizumi, Shuhei Fukuda
- Artwork Director – Tomonori Kuroda
- Animation Producer – Ryoma Kawamura
Wit Studio will probably be producing the remake anime with a totally new animation, and can begin by adapting the East Blue Saga. Will probably be completely streamed on Netflix.
George Wada, CEO of WIT Studio and Manufacturing I.G, had beforehand stated that THE ONE PIECE will deal with two main flaws of the continuing adaptation to be able to entice new anime followers.
Supply: Netflix Anime
