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The general consensus is that Netflix’s reputation for low-budget, poorly received adaptations casts a shadow over One Piece. As the speakers humorously note, "it’s Netflix," meaning it’s probably going to be a cash grab and a disappointment. The long-standing issues with adaptations, laden with unnecessary political inserts and deviations from source material, fuel fears that the One Piece live-action might meet a similar fate.
Political Overtones from the Creators
One of the main sources of controversy stems from the political comments made by the senior writer involved in the project, Steven Maida. He compared the character of Luffy to Vice President Kamala Harris and Saint Charlos to former President Donald Trump.
Why is this problematic?