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From the outset, many fans expressed doubt about Netflix’s ability to faithfully adapt the beloved manga and anime. The history of Netflix adaptations, especially in the realm of anime and cult hits—like Cowboy Bebop—has left audiences wary. Despite the One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda’s approval, fans remain unconvinced, suspecting that corporate interests and politics will overshadow storytelling fidelity.