Ep. 99: Netflix's 'One Piece' adaptation and the race to turn anime into live-action IP

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English - September 11, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB - ★★★★ - 3 ratings
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This week, we're talking about the good and bad of Netflix's 'One Piece' live-action adaptation, along with some of their other recent attempts like 'Cowboy Bebop.' Adapting anime seems to be a big source of IP right now for streaming, but is it actually working? And is it adding anything to these stories? We discuss.

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