Netflix’s live-action ONE PIECE gets a fun new trailer featuring the original Japanese voice cast

Netflix Japan has released a new trailer for its live-action adaptation of A pieceand one of the things that makes it so fun is that it brings back the original Japanese voice cast from the animated series!

That voice cast includes Mayumi Tanaka as Luffy, Kazuya Nakai as Roronoa Zoro, Akemi Okamura as Nami, Kappei Yamaguchi such as Usopp, e Hiroaki Hirata like Sanji.

When it was first announced that the original cast of the anime would return to provide the Japanese dub for the new series, Tanaka said, “I’ve been voicing Luffy for more than 23 years now, and I think everyone has a little Luffy.” in their heart. Iñaki, who plays Luffy in this live-action series, is so funny and joyful that he really is the perfect Luffy. I’m very happy to be able to voice Luffy in this adaptation as well.”

I’m actually quite excited for this show! I know some fans don’t seem to agree, but I think it captures the spirit of the anime and I think I’ll enjoy watching it!

A piece follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy (Inaki Godoy) and his crew of pirates as they explore a fantasy world of endless oceans and exotic islands in search of the world’s greatest treasure known as “One Piece” to become the next Pirate King.

Steven Maeda is co-writer, showrunner and executive producer of the series along with Matt Owens, who is also a co-writer and executive producer. The live-action cast stars Inaki Godoy as Luffy, Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp, Taz Skylar like Sanji, and Emily Rudd like Nami.

The 10-episode series comes from Tomorrow Studios and One Piece publisher Shueisha. Open Piece will be released on August 31st! Check out the Japanese-dubbed trailer below! I’ve also included some new photos that have been released.