Part 7/9:
Concerns About Quality and Necessity
Both hosts agree that One Piece in live-action form is unnecessary, especially since the original manga and anime are still ongoing and successful. They reflect on similar adaptations like Cowboy Bebop, which was met with disappointment, and question the need to produce another live-action version that is unlikely to match the quality or spirit of the original.
They criticize the tendency of Hollywood and streaming services to see beloved stories as mere cash grabs, emphasizing that One Piece and other adaptations shouldn’t be remade in live-action unless they bring something new or valuable to the table. Instead, they argue fans should simply watch the original anime or read the manga, which are still vibrant and relevant.