Netflix is giving the Straw Hat Pirates another makeover.
After bringing One Piece to life in a successful live-action series, the streaming giant is now turning the beloved pirate adventure into LEGO, writes Collider.
As part of its latest anime-related announcements at Anime NYC, Netflix unveiled the first official trailer for LEGO One Piece, offering fans their first proper look at Luffy and his crew in their new brick-built form.
The upcoming project transforms Netflix’s live-action interpretation of Eiichiro Oda’s acclaimed manga into the instantly recognisable LEGO style.
The trailer reimagines familiar characters, locations and adventures with a playful visual approach while retaining the spirit of Luffy’s journey to become the King of the Pirates.
The new footage also highlights how the colourful world of One Piece lends itself naturally to a LEGO adaptation.
From massive pirate ships and eccentric villains to fantastical abilities and larger-than-life locations, the franchise’s chaotic world gets a lighter and more playful makeover.
The LEGO project arrives at a significant time for One Piece on Netflix.
The streamer’s live-action adaptation has introduced Oda’s sprawling pirate world to a new generation of viewers, while another adaptation is also in development.
Netflix is working with WIT Studio on THE ONE PIECE, a new anime adaptation that will revisit Luffy’s story from the beginning.
The upcoming anime is expected to offer a fresh take on the original manga, giving fans another way to experience the Straw Hat Pirates’ journey.
With LEGO One Piece now joining the live-action series and THE ONE PIECE, Netflix is developing multiple interpretations of the same hugely popular universe.
The LEGO version, however, could offer the most playful take yet.
The franchise’s colourful characters, fantastical settings and over-the-top action make it particularly well suited to the brick-based format.
Alongside the first LEGO One Piece trailer, Netflix also unveiled new key art for THE ONE PIECE, giving fans another glimpse at WIT Studio’s upcoming anime remake.
With live action, anime and LEGO versions all in development, Luffy’s quest for the legendary One Piece treasure is heading into an increasingly expansive new era.
