Here are all the references and winks that should not be missed under any circumstances in the live-action series “One Piece” on Netflix!
Fans were finally able to discover this Thursday, August 31, the One Piece live action series, adapted from the best-selling manga in the world by Eiichiro Oda (105 volumes available from Glénat).
For the general public who knew neither the original work nor its animated adaptation, this Netflix series allowed them to become familiar with its main hero Monkey D. Luffy, but also with his comrades in arms who form the Hat crew. of straw: Roronoa Zoro, Nami, Sanji or even Usopp.
Supervised by the author of the manga, the One Piece series seems to have managed to seduce both fans of this universe and the general public. As evidenced by the many positive reactions recorded on the web, but also the number 1 place occupied by the program in the ranking of the most watched series on Netflix.
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Darling!
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Nobody has forgotten the story of Chouchou, this dog plowed with scars by Buggy’s men and ready to do anything to defend his deceased master’s kibble shop.
If his story was not retained in his adaptation, the creators of the One Piece series nevertheless wanted to show the adorable doggie for a short cameo in episode 2.
The hand of the master
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The pirate banner (quite ugly) drawn by Luffy is the work ofEiichiro Oda. Indeed, this drawing is taken as is from the original manga, a wink that could not escape the most unconditional fans of One Piece !
Nice Roger, Roger!
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Gol D. Roger’s execution scene at the beginning of the series offers us a glimpse of the Jolly Roger, the emblem of the crew of the one who was nicknamed the Pirate King.
Gyoru
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The barrel Luffy hides in when boarding Alvira’s ship refers to Gyoru. This very secondary character in the plot of One Piece only appeared in the very first chapter of the manga and carefully follows Luffy’s journey.
wanted
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Several emblematic characters from the manga and the animated series, but absent from the live-action version, appear through these posters of bounties: this is particularly the case of Jango the hypnotist, the “silver fox ” Foxy or Captain Cavendish.
Fun fact: these characters are played during these posters by members of the film crew of the One Piece series (some, we think in particular of Cavendish, could however appear in the guise of real actors during the next seasons) .
In pursuit of their dreams!
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The oath held on a barrel by the five members of the Straw Hat crew refers to one of the most iconic scenes of One Piece !
Well-known young faces
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In the series prologue, several iconic characters from One Piece appear in the crowd watching the execution of Gol D. Roger. Notably Dracule Mihawk and Shanks, but also the future Vice-Admiral Smoker (seen from behind).
Baroque Works
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In his introductory scene, Zoro is seen fighting against a troop of enemies. die-hard fans of One Piece will have recognized among his adversaries the character of Mr. 7.
More generally, this scene refers to the Baroque Works bounty hunting team’s attempt to recruit Zoro. This scene was indeed mentioned in the manga without ever having been shown.
Martin Postman
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The bird that Luffy tries to recruit at the beginning of his adventures is a Martin Postman, a seagull that delivers newspapers but also wanted notices in the world of One Piece.
Mini Baggy
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All the fans were asking themselves the question: well yes, the mini-Baggy – which appeared in the manga and the anime – is also present in the series live action One Piece !
Poor sense of direction
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In episode 4, Zoro crosses paths with Luffy but confesses to him that he was originally looking to return to Miss Kaya’s house. This refers to the character’s legendary poor sense of direction, which will cause him to wander off numerous times throughout One Piece !
The Revolutionary Army
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In the final episode, while Luffy’s wanted poster is revealed to us, a paragraph from the newspaper evokes the Revolutionary Army. This rebellious section will play a role of great importance in the rest of the series.
Especially since its leader is none other than… no, it’s better to leave you the surprise!