we're in love with everyone?? - Watching One Piece for the First Time - S01E01

A couple of people who haven't seen the anime or read the manga watch the first episode of Netflix's One Piece Live Action...and they thoroughly enjoy it!
We are Joan and Michael, and we don't really have links in the description yet. Hope you stick around anyway. More reactions and videos to come!
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00:00 - intro
02:01 - reaction
24:07 - discussion
#OnePiece #netflix #firsttimewatching #anime #studiobeaming

[@studiobeaming]

So how did the first episode of the live action compare to the start of the anime? Let us know!

[@cthulhuz0]

It's more faithful to the manga I'd say, at least in the first episode (the anime doesn't include the scene where kid Luffy stabbed himself but it's in the manga like in the live action). Overall it's also very much condensed leaving out some supporting characters of the enemy crews so it's more focused on the main ones but it captures the feel and spirit very well especially with the character interactions

[@doubleualler25]

I would say the first episode was way better for pulling people in with the live action over the anime but this whole first season which is amazing in my eyes is what people would call some of the weakest parts of the show so if you end up loving it you’re going to super love the later seasons and or the anime

[@doubleualler25]

Also the snails are called transponder snails and they are natural creatures in the world that are domesticated because they can communicate telepathically to one another which is how they can be used as phones

[@vishwas9924]

Welcome to the World of One piece!!! The Greatest world building story after Harry Potter and Game of Thrones!!! This coming from someone who loves Bleach and Naruto Mangas more than one piece.

[@HeadGodoftheGodCouncil]

@@cthulhuz0 I believe he stabs himself in the anime, but the flashbacks start at episode 4.

[@ahshahshajsa]

The show follows Japanese naming conventions which are arranged like family name, first name so Monkey D. Luffy's first name is Luffy and Roronoa Zoro's first name is Zoro. Yes, Mackenyu, the guy who plays Zoro, is very skilled in using blades and general stunt work. I think he's done all of Zoro's stunts in the show. The bird Luffy tries to recruit is called a news coo. They're essentially messenger birds that deliver newspapers and pirate bounties. I don't think it's a spoiler to say that the bird doesn't join the crew, unfortunately.

[@studiobeaming]

Damn, there goes Bird Theory. Thanks so much for all the info! Good to know about the names!

[@rakhatthenut3815]

@@studiobeaming don't worry, you will get better crewmate in s2

[@Matty80822]

dont lie to them, that bird is crew member 9

[@TenmaStupidity]

Mackenyu actually goes far beyond general stunt work...

[@myrineae]

Let's talk about the transponder... LOL LOVE the lore behind it!

[@hobbitall]

7:32 “I think he’s chaotic good” Luffy is the DEFINITION of chaotic good 😂 I’m biased because I’ve been reading the manga for 15+ years, but Luffy is my favorite character in fiction.

[@HollowKonpaku]

Zoro is the “big dude” for the crew in the early arcs.

[@studiobeaming]

He's THE dude

[@Andrew-qi7wc]

@@studiobeamingMackenyu is fit but hope he bulks up a bit as the series goes on, maybe even take some of that hollywood secret sauce

[@abiisaqib7816]

​​@@Andrew-qi7wcnow he is more bulky...

[@randominteger5046]

Main big dude will come in season 9 or something, called first son of the sea.

[@Andrew-qi7wc]

@@randominteger5046 zoros still the big dude #2 strongest in straw hats, but that dude is big literally

[@saberii935]

This isn’t really a spoiler, seagulls deliver mail. That’s why it has clothes and sachel.

[@ariqsyafwan4987]

Minor correction : Those news coos doesn't deliver mails, they delivered newspapers and spread bounty posters lol

[@JoveJoved]

@@ariqsyafwan4987 Minor correction to your correction. They also deliver mail. Example: Kuma used one while sending a letter to Bonnie. El oh el.

[@jo-2datron789]

Minor correction The bird is the one piece don’t post misinformation online guys 😠

[@arkkito7135]

​@@jo-2datron789Minor correction, they're not the One piece, rather they change the One piece position from place to place, that's why it hasn't been found

[@peterdaggs5957]

The actor who plays Zoro is the son of a famous martial artist named Sonny Chiba. So yes, he knows the martial arts lol. Can't wait for u guys to see more of this awesome show❤

[@benvsreality]

American audience might be most familiar with Sonny Chiba as legendary swordsmith Hatori Hanzo in Kill Bill.

[@peterdaggs5957]

@@benvsreality I ask that you plz accept this apology because I admit I forgot that he played that role in Kill Bill which is a legendary role. Thank you for reminding me of that important fact.

[@atheos.1383]

Don't try to base this in an age of history. It's not earth, it's a different planet with mostly ocean and no real habitable continents. So each island advances at their own pace, but bits and pieces of different ages trickle out from each. It's basically a world full of nearly isolated countries, all with their own level of progress.

[@jacobwansleeben3364]

One of the most fun things about fictional stories is trying to compare it to real-life; finding out where the similarities lie and where the differences lie. Few stories make this as fun as One Piece. Like you say, this story is not trying to be a period piece, just like how The Simpsons doesn't try to depict American suburban life in a way that's completely accurate. But that doesn't mean no comparisons should be drawn at all.

[@atheos.1383]

@@jacobwansleeben3364 my point was more, don't try and pinpoint a time period and apply technological progression expectations to this world. Cannons and flintlock pistols in a world with cyborgs and cloning.

[@jacobwansleeben3364]

@@atheos.1383 I know that's your point, I'm also just making another point to go along with that.

[@abilawaandamari8366]

I honestly love when new viewers notice the on the nose very bizarre world building of one piece. There are even some Tolkien fantasy elements in the show mixed with some kind of alternate universe willy wonka esque sci fi lol, there's really nothing like it.

[@studiobeaming]

World building is one of my (Joan) absolute favorite aspects of a show. It doesn't need to make sense in the context of the real world, but if you can present your world earnestly and make me believe in it, you're a top tier show in my book

[@fullmetalb5241]

The comments during this were hilarious. Stifler Draco is a great description of that character haha.

[@RedShift0104]

great reaction! 🤣 just to add perspective. this ocean world is the size of our SUN. so its big!! and you have to keep a very opened mind. on this world, anything and everything is possible. literally. cant wait for your next reactions. oh and the birds are the mailmen. lol

[@studiobeaming]

the SUN???? my God. I'm down for the ride! I accepted snail phones in 0.2 seconds lol

[@mugiwaraluffy6791]

One piece anime ongoing since 1999 and the manga start at 1997

[@MrSerious1]

One Piece IMO is the greatest story ever told. I am overjoyed that the live action can expose more people to this wonderful universe! More of this pretty please!

[@roserabbithole]

16:13 flaw you ask. My boy is shit with directions. Legit struggle 🤣

[@whoisej]

its so fun seeing new people watch one piece. subbed and looking foward to yalls future OP reactions

[@studiobeaming]

Hey, thanks 😊

[@Nickdeaugustine]

It's such a joy to see new people coming on board the hunt for pirate treasure! Liked, subbed and looking forward to more reactions to this timeless adventure!

[@studiobeaming]

Wholesome comment 🥺 we appreciate you!

[@stevenlandseadel2494]

This episode cover the first three episodes in the anime. The eight-episode season covers 46 episodes. If season 2 happens, it will be over 100 episodes covered in it! Quite the undertaking

[@TabbyQ.9563]

Maybe we'll get lucky and they will give us 10 or 12 episodes in the second season, The Alabaster Saga.

[@Azurek1991]

This is a fantastic way to dip your toes into One Piece.

[@leviadhysta7335]

OPLA cover 80+ chapters of manga and about 45+ episodes of anime, but there's some event that adapted earlier in this live action.

[@studiobeaming]

I'm assuming that's the whole first season, right? Oh man, how many seasons is OPLA gonna have??

[@leviadhysta7335]

@@studiobeaming yes, that's for whole season. For ep 1, i think just 3 to 5 episodes. I think for whole story of one piece maybe 12 to 15 season, anime itself have 20+ season.

[@adrianrui]

Also if you skip fillers you can basically jump into the anime right after Arlong Park ends! Just prime yourself on the differences between OPLA and the first few arcs of one piece and you should be able to follow along pretty well

[@f.carasind4188]

@@studiobeaming The first season covers 95 chapters of the manga. There are currently plans for six seasons (which should close the first half of the story) but 12 seasons were mentioned as possible.

[@NyanNyan-gs3ih]

I think Matt Owens said they are planing 8-12(probably 8) seasons to cover the first 500ish episodes

[@skyuru]

Note: this East Blue Saga, the season 1 of the live-action are covering around 45 episodes of the anime :3

[@Revanants]

I think in this show, bounties represent "power levels' in a way. So the higher it is, the more dangerous the pirate.

[@Silver82b]

Roughly represent "power levels" some are just cuz they are legit pirates that murder civilians and marines

[@izu1624]

How about buggy

[@deepboyz3853]

​@@izu1624his luck power is out of the chart 🤣🤣

[@stevenlandseadel2494]

In order to find the one piece you need to solve the hidden mysteries of the world! It turns into so much more than just finding the island

[@studiobeaming]

So excited for the adventure!!

[@fakecubed]

The show is very sincere.

[@wildchell]

tnx for the reaction we love this anime ..believe me episodes will keep getting better

[@JMCHN21]

7:32 I love the comparison to Eren. There’s a meme stating luffy lives erens dream

[@joshdelson]

Welcome to the journey! Excited to see you learn about the crew's dreams and ambitions.

[@ShaynneDiaries]

0:30 sorry I don’t know if you both know but the OG is a MANGA then was made into an anime and now has a live action adaptation 😘

[@studiobeaming]

We're well aware! 🩷 Michael was just saying that we're choosing to watch the OPLA before the anime, so it's like when people watch the movie before the book; except funnily enough, the anime would be the "book" part of that metaphor, even though it in itself is already an on-screen adaptation

[@WordHistorian]

Love your reaction. Wish you guys the best on your One Piece journey!!

[@Dethseye]

Great reaction video I will most likely watch every Single episode with you guys. I've been doing this ever since it came out and still hasn't. Bored me yet love every episode. And I also love to see newcomers fall in love with what in my own opit's one of the greatest sfor sure my favorite anime of all time.❤ Welcome to the world of one piece.❤

[@myblindfaith13]

enjoyed the commentary! ~ looking forward to the next episodes 😊

[@paulkripke3423]

Loved that you react to the live action. New sub here. At first i dont like to watch One Piece Anime coz its freaking 1k episodes but when i started, i cnt stop. Then i saw the live action, omg, loved it so much ❤❤❤

[@albertgandiamodol5311]

It's nice you enjoyed!! We want more!! :P

[@amvibes9633]

Idk how much validity there is to this but I believe the snail phone thing was inspired by old theories that snails could communicate telepathically with each other

[@Nickdeaugustine]

Google "Pasilalinic-sympathetic compass"

[@metallicanaredfox3146]

The creator of one piece had a heavy involvement in the making of the Netflix show, as for the episodes each Netflix episode covers approx 5-6 episodes if broken down, there was about 46 episodes from the anime and around 95 chapters of the manga, along with changes that Eiichiro Oda gave permission to do like bringing some characters forward to progress the show faster than if they done a 1 to 1 with the anime.

[@eternaleclipse7813]

5:10 Me too, girl!

[@studiobeaming]

Pink gang!

[@The_dandy_zombie]

A good thing to keep in mind is One Piece is high fantasy, not a period piece. The blending of different era styles is very intentional because this isn't earth, not even a different version of earth, this is a 'like earth' planet.

[@amvibes9633]

I'd love to explain the timeline or age of the One Piece world but that would be late game manga spoilers 😁 anyway im onboard for this journey. Will try and keep up with your reactions 💪

[@studiobeaming]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@BBB-vu2rr]

Loved your reaction ❤

[@rop_tamen]

You guys are in for an adventure

[@chrisc1914]

I love how you kept saying you liked Luffy's vibe!

[@gjermundnorumbugge7373]

Loved your enthusiasm for the world and its characters

[@alexgerrity5238]

From what I’ve heard, this is now the second most expensive series on Netflix, only behind Stranger Things. Also, a great many of these sets are actually Practical, and not CGI.

[@Hawkcam1996]

25:28 This episode was essentially just the first two episodes of the anime, but with some characters from later on introduced early. The whole season covers the first 44 episodes of the anime, though, so it’s not as slow as the first episode for the rest of the season.

[@anthonyluevano437]

Glad to see hopefully people from Sacramento also...love you're guys videos...go kings

[@studiobeaming]

Light the beam!! 🔦🟣

[@jlee9350]

I started watching One Piece because of the hype, but stayed and watched til the end because of Zoro, both the character and the actor. Haha.. Mackenyu Arata is the actor. He has done some other anime live adaptations, so he's used to sword fights/action scenes. He is also the son of the late Sonny Chiba, was a famous actor and martial artist in Japan.

[@matthewzeller5026]

Dang it, Community is my favorite sitcom and One Piece is my favorite anime. Now that you associated Starburns with Mihawk I can't unsee it 😂

[@emmamiller3993]

I was also super daunted by the massive amount of episodes to the anime so I never tried it until last year I realized that it’s no different than me starting a random show on Netflix and it constantly gets renewed seasons, except with One Piece I wouldn’t have to wait lol. Over half way through now, best decision I made

[@caseybean1305]

Grace saying that Zoro having Number 7's torso in a bag is for use in the carpool lane. 😂😂 Good one! And yes, it is strange that you see neon signs and screen printed shirts in a pirate show. But it is based on a manga. So, toss the rule book. I mean look, they have snail phones for pete sake 😂😂

[@phobic1818]

One Piece is a masterpiece ❤❤

[@shep4life]

What an amazing show

[@Angelicwings1]

Welcome to the One Piece Nakama! Yay!

[@fswiftie3944]

the one punch man joke is really funny

[@Violet_Odorata]

10:06 That's the world of One Piece. It's not really based on a fixed era in the real world, but some sort of amalgamation of different era. You might see something that is more belonging to the modern age or the golden piracy age now, in the later chapter you will even see something belonging in the future. The explanation on why that's the case will be revealed more along the line in the manga. And yes, this is some sort of a plea for you to read the manga or continue the anime after this. 😈

[@jamesmonkey97]

8:02 I love how you mentioned about Journey to the West. Apperantly there are 5 characters in the protagonists team like Straw Hat Crews before the Grand Line Arc. Sun Wukong ("Monkey King", 孙悟空) Tang Sanzang ("Tripitaka", 唐三藏) Zhu Bajie ("Pigsy", 豬八戒) Sha Wujing [Monk Sha] (in CN is 沙悟淨) The White Dragon Horse (白龍馬)

[@robertrodriguez1343]

looking forward for more one piece reactions 🤍

[@studiobeaming]

Thanks so much 😊

[@sohailsadaqat6684]

just a thought, Buggy is a clown not Joker. There is actually joker in One piece but he will come waaaaay later. Buggy is not the same as Joker character of batman. Frankly buggy is better

[@Hawkcam1996]

18:40 That bird was a News Coo. It delivers newspapers. You won’t see it very often.

[@tarrinpun3798]

its going to get better really.

[@Hawkcam1996]

17:11 Why everyone loves One Piece is the arc that episodes 7 and 8 adapt.

[@agenttheater5]

10:58 The song they're playing as Shanks stitches Luffy up - you'll want to remember it. We'll hear it again later. In the world of One Piece it's an old pirates song from before even Gold Roger's time. It's called Binks's Brew/Binks's Sake/Binksnosake. Even if you don't watch the anime you'll want to remember this song from when we hear it again - if they're playing it now we're bound to hear the story that goes with it. Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nam0hmyaqb6ZZ9E

[@moeinkhademi3469]

The best story ever read or watch ❤

[@reunionxsos7545]

Let's go Kinggggsss

[@herryjulianto8720]

Lets go❤

[@AceofHearth]

I've read the one piece manga since I was in secondary school. That was like more than 20 years ago. 2 months of hospital wouldn't be enough lmao.

[@littleappleblossom6842]

The birds with the hat are actually the mailmens in one piece. They give you newspaper if you pay them.

[@HollowKonpaku]

Please watch more!!!

[@studiobeaming]

We're on our way to the studio! ☺️

[@donrikk8546]

Those birds are mail birds it’s how they distribute mail across islands

[@eliberg-maas5340]

Just remember to bring a webcam for those hospital reactions.

[@shep4life]

I never saw the anime. This show is amazing

[@Taufiq.m]

Yeah, they haven't found one piece yet in the thousands of episodes

[@motivationalburst]

It was just 3 episodes maybe a little bit from 4 episodes... the whole season covers 45 episodes of the anime

[@MousaThe14]

3 Episodes, but they put Nami with the crew earlier than the source material does.

[@Huskeybear76]

Devil fruits are rare and each give a different ability.

[@ryukjoga]

I want someone to look at me the way she looks at him 😂

[@Grenn1471]

In this world, while there is very advanced technology, it's all centralized around certain places and lesser important stuff trickles out to the outskirts. Like tshirts with prints and business cards.

[@agenttheater5]

Each anime episode is roughly 20 minutes long (including opening credits, end credits and recap). If you do 3-4 episodes a night, you should be most of the way through in roughly a year..... just letting you know if you're curiosity gets the better of you and you can't wait till you're in the hospital for 2 months. They're doing a remake of the anime - a different studio so different anime style. The pacing is going to be different as well.

[@Weah702]

16:14 his flaw is he's an alcoholic 😂❤

[@Huskeybear76]

The father of the Zoro actor is a famous martial artist.

[@Hawkcam1996]

22:41 It’s not technology. Those snails are living things. They transmit audio(and in some cases visual) signals telepathically.

[@tosa2522]

This episode was three or four episodes in the anime. The length remained somewhat the same, but the story was changed a bit.

[@Eshwar_nigga]

Erens dream is luffy's reality

[@littleappleblossom6842]

I actually red the manga so I don't really know about the number of episodes. But the whole season cover the first arc called East Blue, it's about 11-12 mangas. So without the fillers it must be about 45-50 episodes.

[@candlerc]

Luffy is like the love child of the fates, a genie, and chaos all in one. He would make a great character in greek mythology.

[@Hawkcam1996]

12:08 He knew *what* the fruit was. Not sure if he knew which *specific* one it was, though.

[@joshuana5132]

Yeah, they haven't found the One Piece yet. But, they have learned that there are important clues... and now have the majority of those, and what's showing is clearly hinting that the series is to the start of its final saga, the climax. The series is split into sagas, and each saga is split into multiple interconnected story arcs.

[@unifler4641]

there is a 'big dude' coming!! eventually... not in the live action yet... called Franky

[@kakonoteouji4876]

You won't regret watching the anime

[@Joeystick]

something worth noting, this show is a manga (japanese comic book) adaptation and not really based on the anime. And yes there is a difference!

[@sedlyholmes3722]

Right now the manga amd anime is in Final Saga

[@tisme9420]

the fuck. she is so sweet.

[@nitrokid]

Same. I don't have the willpower to watch 1000+ episodes either 😂 I did read the first few volumes of the manga.

[@g_g...]

"You think he can sleep in a barrel?" Yes. Yes, I do.

[@kaitouluminous7114]

I'll say this about the one piece would it's over 3x the size of our earth so the world is massive

[@The-Rguy]

In One-Piece Devil Fruits are rare and there's countless of them, come up with a power good chance it's a Fruit, outside The Grand Line, in The North, South, West, and East Blues (areas outside The Grand Line) you'll be lucky to see double digit amount of Devil Fruits but each one is unique no two are alike and they don't come back into circulation until whoever ate it dies. They taste like sweaty socks, and eating one is like making a deal with the Devil, you get something amazing in exchange for something important. In this case you can't swim, sea water weakens you, you can't use your powers and drown like an anchor, keep that in mind it comes up a lot since it's a show about pirates in a world that's mostly ocean

[@notelliot70]

This episode covered 3 episodes of the anime

[@valeriuirimia9859]

I think it covers around 30-40 episodes in total so maybe ~4 episodes on averages per live action episode

[@benjaminroe311ify]

The BIG dude will come in season 3 or 4 probably. :)

[@Hollow_Vamp]

The Margot robbie comparison isn't a far off guess, they're both beautiful lol

[@TheTrueTjayyyy]

cool 👍

[@HinekoAkahi]

Happy to report that Helmeppo gets less irritating as the series progresses... though granted, he doesn't really "get there" until significantly later in the manga lol

[@KitsNoYoru]

Me: *enjoying reaction* Also me: wait.... *what was that about sensory deprivation chambers?*