One piece live action series 4 first episodes

When it was first announced that there would be a live adaptation of One Piece, I did not take it very positively. In general anime and live adaptation is a painful story. Especially when you're dealing with one piece, which has many supernatural elements and generally a grotesque aesthetic.

And indeed, when I saw the first trailer (after of course I sat down and looked up the budget of the series and was shocked) because of my "defenses" I didn't go crazy. Of course, the next ones left me with a positive feeling. Having already seen the first 4 episodes, these positive vibes are not only there, but have become... a treat. For me it is excellent so far. And to understand each other. Great for what it wants to do. That is, a transfer of an anime to a "realistic" medium. Yes, obviously, it's not possible in a universe where they talk on the phone through snails with swollen lips and instead turn into rubber, wait until you see I know... Black sails (series btw for those who haven't seen it). And I liked that more than anything. In an era, when especially in fantasy or sci-fi, there is a logic "put a lot of cgi, shoot 4-5 trailer scenes", make a good promo and it will "sell". Except that this " laziness" and lack of serious engagement and "friction" and love for what you want to do... well they show.. one piece is the exact opposite. It seems, boy to me the attempt to give the texture of the universe, it seems that there is respect for the source material and love in the choice of characters (Buggy is awesome and Inaki as luffy and in general so far I have not seen bad casting and acting in anyone). Now ok there are a few times where the too much cgi hits you a little badly, but generally you get used to it (at least I do).Even for the costumes I've seen some comments on, I think they're on purpose a bit like... (Good) cosplay and not quite "realistic" It is within his framework to preserve this cartoonish and grotesque element.

For the brave still reading. In the end, avoiding technical discussions or thoughtful analysis ,art is ultimately judged by whether it succeeds in giving you feelings, in giving you this purification of pleasure. And yes man, so far one piece does that. It gave me full of a sweet nostalgia, a love for the universe and an anticipation to see what happens next (even though I know). So I think that it will be enjoyed by every fan of anime and manga, who is not toxic or doesn't want to sell blackberries with his "differentiation from the mass", but also those who like fantasy and fairy tales that in their apparent simplicity they also have something to say and above all they make you have a really pleasant time for an hour outside the misery of reality. And that they know how to do all this well. Because: 1) they respect the original material, 2) they know what it is and are ok with it