One Piece Remake Cites Attack on Titan Director For New Project

As a lifestyle expert with a keen eye for pop culture and a heart that beats for anime, I must say, the news about the One Piece remake has me absolutely thrilled! With Wit Studio and Netflix at the helm and an impressive lineup of Attack on Titan talent on board, this is shaping up to be a masterpiece. The young guns in the team, along with veterans like Masashi Koizuka and Kyoji Asano, promise a fresh yet familiar take on the iconic series.


Although the One Piece anime seems to be approaching its end, the series isn’t winding down just yet. Wit Studio and Netflix are busy working on a fresh take of One Piece, and interestingly enough, they have many talented individuals from Attack on Titan involved in this project. On One Piece Day, 2024, the team behind the remake unveiled their new members as well as the first sketches of the reimagined series.

In the YouTube video named ‘Production Notes Vol.1’ from Netflix’s Anime Channel, it was disclosed that Masahi Koizuka is in charge of directing the show. Koizuka is well-known for his contributions to Attack on Titan during its second and third seasons. Additionally, Kyoji Asano will be part of the series as well. Similar to Koizuka, Asano has previously worked on Attack on Titan and Spy x Family.

Beyond bolstering our team with extra hands, we unveiled concept art for the upcoming series, which has sparked immense excitement among One Piece enthusiasts. In an exclusive interview, we shared some fascinating insights – like the youth of a few key members in our production crew. Here’s a comprehensive rundown of everyone involved in the One Piece remake project.

  • Director: Masashi Koizuka (Attack on Titan)
  • Assistant Director: Hideaki Abe (Jujutsu Kaisen)
  • Character Design / Chief Animation Director: Kyoji Asano (Attack on Titan, Spy x Family)
  • Character Design / Chief Animation Director: Takatoshi Honda (The First Slam Dunk)
  • Series Composition: Taku Kishimoto (Haikyuu!!)
  • Prop Design: Eri Taguchi
  • Action Animator: Ken Imaizumi (Boruto: Naruto Next Generations)
  • Action Animator: Shuhei Fukuda (My Hero Academia S4 & S6, My Hero Academia; You’re Next)
  • Art Director: Tomonori Kuroda (A Certain Magical Index)
  • Creature Design / Concept Art: Yasuhiro Kajino
  • Animation Producer: Ryoma Kawamura

Initially, when announced in December 2023, there were doubts among fans about the success of the anime due to it being based on the East Blue Arc. However, upon seeing the impressive cast, even the skeptics had a change of heart. Despite Toei Animation having already made significant improvements on the original adaptation, this stellar lineup added to their confidence in the project.

As of now, there’s no word on when we can expect the release of The One Piece remake. However, recent concept art showcases the character designs for Luffy and the Straw Hats that resemble the distinctive style of mangaka Eiichiro Oda. This artwork offers glimpses into several iconic moments from the East Blue Arc. Keep an eye out for future updates on The One Piece Remake!

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2024-08-12 18:22