After Years Of Trepidation, Netflix’s One Piece Reviews Are Here

The reviews are in for Netflix’s One Piece, and critics say the show is faithful to the source material even if they disagree on whether that is rewarding. The series, which launched on Netflix on August 31, is a new adaptation of the long-running manga series of the same name by Eiichiro Oda. The live-action series stars Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, a wannabe pirate king who is seeking a legendary treasure, along with Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp, and more.Now that the series has officially debuted on Netflix, critics are allowed to share their full thoughts on One Piece season 1. While some think it drags, many find it a buoyant delight and the majority agree that it will be palatable to both fans and newcomers alike. There is near-universal praise for the sets, costumes, and performances, though most agree the show’s cinematography suffers somewhat from the muddy look of the Netflix house style. Check out select quotes from critics below:Ben Sockol, Screen Rant: