One Piece writer Oda leaves Netflix Luffy star in tears throughout uncommon interview

He’s the tenth best-selling fiction writer within the historical past of the world, with over 500 million gross sales globally for his One Piece manga. Now over 25 years on since he began, Eiichiro Oda is penning the ultimate a part of the preferred comedian by quantity ever.

As the 48-year-old embarks on the ultimate arcs of his epic pirate fantasy, the live-action adaptation of his work is about to debut on Netflix.

In celebration, new Luffy star Iñaki Godoy has been honoured with a uncommon interview with the famously non-public and hard-working author.

This morning Netflix posted his assembly with Oda, who requires that his face be lined within the edit to guard his privateness.

The One Piece live-action star flew to Tokyo to satisfy the much-loved creator in his workplace, admitting he was feeling nervous to talk with the manga icon who has a internet price of over $200 million.

Oda and Godoy embraced earlier than the 2 sat down for the uncommon interview. The One Piece creator defined how with the excessive requirements of recent visible results, now was the time for a live-action adaptation.

He shared how his greatest fear was discovering the appropriate actor to play his protagonist, Monkey D Luffy. However, any doubts had been dispelled after he noticed the audition tape by the Mexican actor, admitting he began to snort at his efficiency. Oda confessed: “You’re just like the character I draw in the manga!”

After Godoy stated he wished to proceed enjoying Luffy for a really very long time, Oda made the 20-year-old tear up saying: “I really hope you do. I can’t imagine anyone else playing this role.”

The actor then gifted some fan artwork he drew himself of the much-loved manga character.

One Piece begins streaming on Netflix from August 31, 2023.