The official manga-inspired 3D logo for the live-action adaptation of One Piece has debuted. The One Piece manga, created by Eiichiro Oda, debuted in 1997. It follows Monkey D. Luffy, who is on a hunt for the titular One Piece, a special treasure that will make him King of the Pirates. Over the years, One Piece has become a sprawling franchise, including an anime that has run for nearly 1,000 episodes, films, video games, and even a Where's Waldo crossover book.
The upcoming live-action Netflix series based on One Piece is just the latest iteration of the perenially popular tale. Although it was announced in January 2020 that Oda and showrunner Steven Maeda would be teaming on the project, the pandemic delayed progress on the production until March of this year. One Piece casting announcements have yet to be made, despite rumors to the contrary earlier this year.
The show may still be in the early stages, but on their Twitter, Netflix Geeked shared a first look at the new 3D logo for One Piece. The image was displayed under the quote "no matter how hard or how impossible it is, never lose sight of your goal," a quote from Monkey D. Luffy himself. Inside the "O" of the title is a skull and crossbones wearing Luffy's iconic straw hat, mimicking the original logo of the manga series. See the full image below:
The logo is simple overall, more than anything giving fans a tiny early taste of what some of the show's indelible imagery might look like in three dimensions. Netflix (which is also behind the upcoming live-action Cowboy Bebop show) has yet to release any information about a release date, but they have recently confirmed that the script for episode 1 of One Piece is complete. Considering Netflix produces an entire season of a show at a time, it will likely be quite a while before the show premieres. However, having a script necessitates having a cast to read it, so news should likely come on that sooner rather than later.
Dropping a logo doesn't necessarily mean that the wheels of production are turning quickly, but it is a promise that more is coming. As frustrating as the wait may be, it would behoove Netflix to take their time and get this right. Considering the long-running popularity of both the manga and the anime versions of One Piece, they may be obligated to continue producing this show for decades on end, so every little detail should be perfect before they get the ball rolling.
Source: Netflix Geeked/Twitter