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Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the popular anime and manga series,One Piece, has been a big hit. It has managed to do something that many fans thought would be impossible.
One Piecefeatures a unique setting, weird and colorful characters, and amazing fight scenes. And bringing that to life in a live-action format was always going to be a huge challenge, especially since Netflix has not had much success with other anime adaptations in the past.
But there are a few reasons why thisOne Piecelive-action has worked so well. First, the creator of the originalOne Piecemanga, Eiichiro Oda, was closely monitoring the making of live-action. But another key factor was the casting of the main Straw Hat crew. The actors who played those characters have been absolutely perfect.
Why Taz Skylar is the Perfect Choice to Play Sanji in theOne PieceLive-Action
Taz Skylarhas really nailed the role ofSanjiin thefirst season ofOne Piecelive-action. Out of all theStraw Hat crew members, he has put in the most work to get into his character.
Skylartrained for more than 8 hoursa day in martial arts, focusing a lot on perfecting his kicks, since that is the signature fighting style of Sanji. Additionally, he also went throughculinary trainingto learn how to cook all the dishes that we have seen in the original series.
He has evenshown his cooking skillsto other cast members during the promotional videos of season one, by making meals for them.
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Skylar has not slowed down one bit. He is still working hard tokeep improving his skills, even earning hisfirst black belt in Taekwondoas part of all his training.
In a recent interview atMEFCC Abu Dhabi 2024, Iñaki Godoy, who plays Luffy, said,
“There is no better Sanji in this world. Yesterday we landed in Abu Dhabi, and today, he woke up early, and you know what this guy [Taz Skylar] did? He started to train because he is training kink, all the time. So that when season 2 comes out he can do best in the best.”
So it is clear that Taz Skylar has really gone above and beyond to become the best live-action version of Sanji. His cooking skills, intent training, and dedication to the character have really paid off. It is safe to say that there is no one else who could do the Straw Hats’ chef better justice.
What To Expect From Sanji InOne PieceSeason 2?
WithOne Piecelive-action getting renewed for thesecond season, fans are really excited about what is in store for Sanji and the rest of the Straw Hat crew. Since the show is sticking pretty close to the original manga, we can expect Sanji to keep playing big parts as the chef of the Straw Hat Pirates.
In the first season, we got a taste of Sanji’s journey joining up with the Straw Hats, but there is still a lot of his backstory and character development that has not been explored yet.
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That is gonna change inOne Piecelive-action season two though. It is been confirmed that Sanji is going to be a major focus all throughout the next season.
You can watchOne PieceLive Action on Netflix.
Mudassir Kamran
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Mudassir Kamran works as an Anime Content Writer at FandomWire. He’s deeply passionate about anime and enjoys sharing his thoughts and reviews. One Piece holds a special place in his heart, and he often indulges in binge-watching sessions. Mudassir stays updated with the latest in the anime world and strives to provide insightful context to current happenings.
