Critic Reviews

The series does very well at remaining so self-contained — knowledge of the Manga or anime is only really necessary from an Easter egg point-of-view — that it could easily be a jumping-on point for new audiences to discover the universe, as well as an entertaining, bright adventure story for all fans.

It remains the best live-action adaptation on television, and the competition isn't even remotely close.

With grand production design, exquisite costuming, and stunning VFX work, and the most adorable reindeer doctor, this is a grand adventure worth embarking on. Some choices may be controversial for manga purists, but it makes this show a unique and fresh viewing experience no matter what your familiarity with the source material may be.

I hope it returns as soon as possible so that I can continue exploring this weird, wonderful world I've fallen in love with. That love was only solidified by One Piece season 2, which I cannot recommend enough.

One Piece hasn’t lost a step in Season 2 – on the contrary, it’s better than ever, providing a rich bounty of imagination underpinned by earnest sentiment, great world-building, and lovable characters.

It wasn’t too hard to relate on some level to the characters or get a sense of how showrunners Steven Maeda and Matt Owens were approaching this story. Because One Piece is a lot of things all at once, in the end, but above all else an adventure. One which proves sea-worthy for newcomers, at least.

Swashbuckling, guys: It never fails to bring a smile to our faces. So grab a bowl of cereal, then, and build yourself a sofa fort, because One Piece has your weekend plans sorted.

This adaptation continues to demonstrate why so many are willing to follow its central rubber-limbed weirdo across the seven seas and beyond. He believes in something, and that makes it easy for us to do the same.

Luffy's still searching for his treasure, but Netflix's quest to successfully adapt a popular anime into live-action is finally over. It's the fun, quirky adaptation that One Piece fans and newbies alike deserve.

By putting its faith in its characters’ youthful joie de vivre, One Piece delivers enough fun to thrill the inner child in tweens and grown-ups alike.