The long-awaited One Piece live-action series is set to anchor on Netflix this August 31. If the early reviews are anything to go by, the series promises to be a treasure trove for fans.
A recent clip released by a YouTube channel shines a light on Sanji, portrayed by Tayz Skyler, and his compelling relationship with restaurant owner Zeff. The clip captures Sanji in the bustling kitchen of Baratie, a floating restaurant ship, as he crafts a new culinary creation—much to the disapproval of Owner Zeff.
For those unfamiliar with the lore, Zef plays a fatherly role in Sanji’s life. Not only did Zef rescue Sanji when he was stranded on a deserted island, but he also shared his own food rations with him.
The clip has garnered massive applause in the comments section, where fans are praising the attention to detail. One such nuance is when Sanji prepares a new dish. Zeff instructs him to focus on serving the customers.
Yet Zef, not willing to waste food, carefully sets the dish aside. Both Zeff and Sanji understand the value of food, so the dish will later serve as a meal for the kitchen staff.
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One Piece Live-Action’s Staggering $138 Million Budget, Confirmed
The budget for the One Piece live-action adaptation has been the subject of much speculation. Now, the official German Netflix website, Netflixwoche, has confirmed that the total budget stands at an eye-popping $138 million.
With only eight episodes planned for Season 1, this puts the budget for each episode at around $17 million, making it one of the most lavishly funded TV series to date.
To put this into perspective, this budget catapults One Piece into the list of highest-funded series ever made, surpassing even Disney’s “The Mandalorian” and the final season of “Game of Thrones.
It’s clear that Netflix is throwing its full weight behind the series. Their YouTube channel, boasting 26 million subscribers, now features a One Piece banner and has even updated its channel description to include “Pirates are coming.”
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