During a recent interview, character designer Kyōji Asano, responsible for the highly anticipated One Piece remake, revealed that work continues, but progress has been slow. He commented that he was still drawing some scenes from the anime the previous day, signaling that the project remains active—although without major visual updates for now.
Kyōji Asano comments that the schedule is progressing slowly
Currently, fans are 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 work from the initial arc in a more condensed and visually updated way.
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 images continue to be released sporadically, such as the illustration shown in the interview—full of details and references to the work's universe.
Expectations are rising among One Piece fans
Undeniably, the One Piece fan community remains attentive. 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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