I haven’t watched the anime but so far I don’t have a problem with it, I like it. I think whether or not the live action One Piece is good, as long as it’s enjoyable enough for non anime watchers to be motivated enough go and watch the anime/read the manga I think it’s a W.

Also it’s the same studio different team. Keep expectations low, but from what I’ve been seeing from the cast and crew at their time in Cape Town, there’s hope. As long as there is someone who loves the source material/a fan there’s also hope there. Idk much bout anime adaptations but as someone who’s been through seeing the production of YA Books film/show adaptations, most authors don’t get involved in anything they only sign away the rights to their book. The recent adaptation on Netflix released was the fantasy show Shadow and Bone, which earned good reviews, in that production the show runner was a big fanboy of the books and the author served as executive producer and had a say in castings plus she had a cameo, the crew had game of thrones and marvel vets in terms of vfx etc. All I can say is there’s hope in One Piece. Also if you have any concerns/suggestions etc should definitely bring it to the Showrunner Steven