During a recent interview, character designer Kyōji Asano , responsible for the highly anticipated One Piece remake , revealed that work is ongoing, but progress has been slow. He commented that he was still drawing some scenes from the anime the day before, signaling that the project remains active—although without major visual updates for now.
Kyōji Asano comments that the schedule is moving slowly
Fans are currently eagerly awaiting any concrete news about the remake, announced as a collaboration between Toei Animation and Netflix. After all, the project promises to reimagine the journey of Luffy and his companions with modern animation, possibly adapting the series from the initial arc in a more condensed and visually updated format.
However, as Asano himself stated, "we haven't made much progress yet," indicating that development may take longer than expected. Meanwhile, concept art and behind-the-scenes footage continue to be released sporadically, such as the illustration shown in the interview—packed with details and references to the work's universe.
Expectations rise among One Piece fans
One Piece fan community remains vigilant. Even though the wait is long, the promise of a renewed version of this classic sparks curiosity, especially among new audiences. Occasionally, updates like this serve to keep interest in this ambitious project alive.
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