Until a while ago, anime fans were highly skeptical about Netflix’s live-action shows. The streamer had dabbled a couple of times in the genre, and none of their bets came out richer. Despite bringing some of the most iconic titles to live-action, the streamer failed to capture the attention of the anime fans. However, the curse of live-action on Netflix concluded with the release of One Piece. Since its premiere, the Eiichiro Oda series has swept the anime fan base off its feet and achieved immense popularity.

Recently, the shonen anime added another significant achievement to its ever-growing legacy.

One Piece live-action continues to prove its worth for Netflix

One can doubt a lot of things but should never turn their nose on the iconic One Piece. The live-action series on Netflix yet again proved why the shonen saga remains so popular among the weebs. The series has been on a roll and continues to dominate the charts even ten weeks after its release. As they continue their dominant streak on Netflix, the live-action series surpassed the popular Sex Education series with almost 120 million hours of playtime in its first five weeks.

Sex Education, which recently returned with its final season, took the world by storm after its release. The coming-of-age teen drama became a massive hit and nabbed nearly 312 million hours of playtime. However, it did not take long for the Eiichiro Oda series to surpass Sex Education in every capacity. Within the first five weeks of its release, One Piece garnered a whopping 430 million hours views in comparison to Sex Education‘s 312 million hours.

To date, the live-action series has garnered nearly 475 million hours viewed and 63.6 million viewers. Moreover, the show’s statistics have an edge over some other Netflix blockbusters, including Stranger Things. And recently, the creator had a few things to say about the series’s skyrocketing success.

Eiichiro Oda’s heartwarming reaction to the live-action success will leave you in awe

The fans are well aware of the secretive and lowkey person anime legend Eiichiro Oda is. Despite having one of the biggest mangas and anime under his belt, Oda has avoided the limelight. As shocking as it may sound, rarely anyone has witnessed how he looks in real life. However, with his increasing involvement in the live-action series, Oda could not keep away. The creator had an adorable request for the cast of the series as he requested them to not forget him once they became Hollywood stars.

The creator who was heavily involved in the production supervised almost every step of the process. One of the major reasons behind the series’ success came from the guidance Oda offered to the creators. As the series gears up for another exciting season, fans can only be thrilled about all the captivating stories Oda and One Piece have to offer.

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