Netflix's One Piece Live Action series made headlines by winning the Writers Guild Awards in the Children's Episodic, Long Form, and Specials categories. The award-winning episode, titled "Romance Dawn," was penned by writers Matt Owens and Steven Maeda.
One Piece Man Writing Success
This achievement marks a significant milestone for the series, which garnered widespread acclaim since its debut in August 2023. The live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's original manga quickly gained popularity, leading to its renewal for a second season within two weeks of its premiere—an unprecedented feat for Netflix.
Despite facing criticism and scepticism initially, One Piece Live Action has continued to prove its mettle, earning accolades such as the 2024 Kidscreen Awards for Best Design in Creative Talent and Best in Class in Tweens/Teen Programming.
Plans for Season 2
However, amidst the success, there have been changes behind the scenes. Joe Tracz has replaced Steven Maeda in the showrunner and executive producer roles for the second season, as confirmed by a staff posting on the Writers Guild of America website. Additionally, filming for the second season is set to commence in June 2024 at Tomorrow Studios in South Africa.
Fans can expect the upcoming season to cover the Loguetown arc and potentially delve into the Alabasta arc, depending on the pacing and content adaptation decisions.
The Writers Guild Awards recognize excellence in writing across various media platforms, including film, television, radio, and online media. Established in 1954, the Writers Guild of America consists of two separate entities: the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) and the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW), representing writers' interests in different regions of the United States.
