Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
The Live-Action Adaptation ofOne Piecehas been the talk of the town for quite some time now. It has broken many Netflix’s records and has climbed the ladder of success in a matter of few days. The story just like the anime and manga revolves around Luffy, an adventurous kid who aspires to be the King of the Pirates. Although the story is similar, the live-action adaptation has some changes either due to reality limitations or making the plot interesting. Some of these changes were criticized by the fans whereas others have been lauded by them.
One of these changes is in the fight between Mihawk and Zoro, which is considered to be one of the biggest fights of theOne Pieceseries pre-time skip. Although the change is very minor it was instantly spotted byOne Piecefans and they have loved the new modification.
Read More:‘One Piece’ Costume Designer Reveals the Real Reason Why Emily Rudd Did Not Over Sexualize ‘Nami’ in Netflix’s Live Action
The Breathtaking Change in Zoro vs. Mihawk
One of the best battle scenes in the season is between the pirate hunter Roronoa Zoro and the famous swordsman Dracule Mihawk. In both the manga and the live-action versions of the story, Zoro meets Mihawk at Baratie and challenges him to a fight. Zoro’s ambition is to become the greatest swordsman in the world, a title currently held by Mihawk, therefore it’s reasonable for him to want to challenge Mihawk for the title when the opportunity arises. Aside from having fantastic action sequences, this scene stands out because it brilliantly captures how far the Straw Hats still need to go in order to attain their dreams.
The scene is perfectly written and played in Netflix’s live-action adaptation, however, there is one small change that portrays entirely different emotions for fans and they actually love it. In the manga and anime, Zoro while fighting Mihawk, uses his traditional three-sword style from the beginning, whereas in the live-action adaptation, he only uses it for his final attack, when Mihawk decides to use his traditional sword Yoru. This little change may be normal for a common viewer, butOne Piecefans know the power of that one extra sword in Zoro’s mouth.
Read More:‘Zoro’ Actor Mackenyu Gets Miserable While Reading Thirst Tweets From ‘One Piece’ Fans
Difference Between Live Action and Anime Zoro
In the live-action adaptation, Zoro is played by actor Mackenyu who is the son of actor and martial artist Sonny Chiba. Fans were naturally eager to see Roronoa Zoro appear in the series’ live-action version, as he is frequently ranked as the second-most popular character inOne Piece. Although the live-action Roronoa Zoro is expertly cast, his debut is slightly different. Helmeppo does not imprison him until much later than in the anime. Zoro’s portrayal in anime and live-action is nearly identical, save for a few minor differences caused by story alterations or live action constraints.
Despite the changes, the character of Zoro is brilliantly written byOne Piececreators and is amazingly portrayed by Mackenyu, as he has become one of the most loved actors of the series just like his character.
Read More:“This is going to be awful, this is going to be terrible”: ‘One Piece’ Producer is Proud He Turned Haters into Ally With the Netflix Live Action Success
Source:Stream Wars
Tarun Kohli
Senior Writer
Articles Published :2957
Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
More from Tarun Kohli
10 ‘One Piece’ Characters With Major Death Flags
Every Awakened Devil Fruit in One Piece, Ranked Weakest to Strongest
One Piece Episode 1140 Ruined Luffy’s Best Nika Moment From the Manga
Recommended
How Did Mila Kunis Prepare for Black Swan? Harsh 12 Hours Routine Details
Bella Ramsey’s Campaign to Become MCU’s Spider-Man: Is It Really That Absurd?
The Conjuring: Last Rites Faces Its Toughest Box-Office Battle After Rare WB Record
Bridgerton’s BTS Moment Proves the Netflix Show Is Against James Cameron’s Ways
Fallout Season 2 Release Date Confirmed: 5 Post-Apocalyptic Shows to Watch While You Wait For Peak Cinema
Kevin Hart Is Trading Dwayne Johnson for Another WWE Star in New Netflix Film
MackenyuOne Piece Live-ActionRoronoa Zoro
