Netflix’s The One Piece Designer Confirms The Series is Still On The Way Despite “Pretty Slow” Progress

One Piece has been making new announcements almost every week, which shows the franchise’s insane growth. The series has collaborated with sports teams, Lego, cosmetic companies, etc. It’s clear that One Piece’s popularity is on the rise, so more projects will be announced soon. One of the projects related to the franchise is the One Piece. There have been limited updates regarding the projects, but recently one of the designers revealed the progress that they’ve made so far.

The One Piece Is Taking Longer Than Expected To Finish

The One Piece Remake’s Production Process Is Slow

The One Piece remake is still in production

The One Piece remake might be released in 2026

Kyoji Asano is working on the One Piece remake as a character designer. In a recent interview, he said that he was drawing some cuts for the One Piece. Kyoji Asano added that he’s actively working on the project, but the progress has been slow. The statement has eased the fears of fans, as there haven’t been any updates regarding the One Piece remake.

While some fans may say the update isn’t positive, they must remember that the original anime is still ongoing. So, there is no rush for Wit Studio to expedite the process and finish the remake as quickly as possible. The only reason Wit Studio might want to rush the production is to make money quickly.

However, the studio is known for producing high-quality anime, and it won’t want to tarnish its reputation. Also, most fans will be happy to wait for a year as long as they get a quality adaptation. Aside from the update from Kyoji Asano, Wit Studio has not divulged any new details, but that might change soon. The One Piece Day is also rapidly approaching, which is the perfect time to make big announcements. The One Piece Day will be celebrated on August 9th–10th, so fans should mark the dates on their calendars.

The One Piece Remake Possible Release Date

At the time of writing, Wit Studio hasn’t disclosed a release date for obvious reasons. The studio will likely wait to release the One Piece remake in 2026. Wit Studio already has its hands full with multiple projects, and it won’t want to compromise their quality. So, a 2026 release window is a safe bet.

Fans can keep themselves busy with the original anime and the manga. The original anime is produced by Toei Animation, and it is of the highest quality. The studio has made One Piece its biggest priority, and it has put the best staff on the anime.

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