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Season 2 of the Solo Leveling anime took the world by storm in January 2025. Although season 1 was also a huge hit, it was season 2 that broke the Internet plenty of times. The anime halted airing just two months ago, and by the looks of it, Netflix is trying to strike while the iron is hot.

Netflix has just announced a live-action adaptation of the hit series, further expanding its media adaptations. The series first debuted as a web novel that got adapted into a webtoon and an anime. Finally, Netflix has revealed that a live-action film with Korean actor Byeon Woo-Seok as Jinwoo will be streamed. However, along with utter glee, fans are also a bit skeptical about the situation, especially due to Netflix’s history with live-action adaptations of anime/manga.

Netflix’s History With Live-Action Isn’t Looking Good for Solo Leveling

Solo Leveling might be getting a Korean drama adaptation,...

Matt Owens, one of the showrunners behind Netflix’s live-action adaptation of One Piece, has announced his departure from the series to prioritize his mental health.

In a message shared on Instagram, Owens reflected on his six-year journey with the show, describing it as a dream come true but also acknowledging the immense demands of the project.

“The last 6 years working on the live action One Piece have been a life changing journey. A dream come true. It’s also been A Lot,” Owens wrote in his post. “So I’m stepping off the Going Merry to take a break and focus on myself and my mental health.“

Owens expressed his sincere gratitude to the creator of One Piece, Eiichiro Oda, as well as Shueisha, Tomorrow Studios, Netflix, and the entire cast and crew for their trust, partnership, and hard work.

Looking ahead, Owens shared his immediate plans, stating he...

After months and months of waiting, the One Piece anime series by Toei Animation is finally returning with the second part of the much-anticipated Egghead Island arc that is quite crucial to the story. The upcoming episodes are rumored to be even better than the previous ones in terms of animation, story flow, character progression, etc.

The Straw Hat Pirates in One Piece | Credit: Toei Animation

However, this is not the only good news that fans received from the One Piece franchise recently. According to reports, the One Piece spin-off manga series written and illustrated by Daiki Ihara, Koisuru One Piece is also getting an anime adaptation that fans will be able to stream for free. It will be a vertical short anime adaptation that will portray the story from the manga in reel format.

Thus, the series will be available on platforms like YouTube (shorts), Instagram, and TikTok. It...

One of the main reasons why Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece is such a globally epic series is because every little detail and aspect of the story has a development of its own. Even inanimate objects like ships and Poneglyphs have a narrative that adds more substance to the story and makes it even more exciting for the fans. It is also the case for the swords and katanas in One Piece.

The Different Varieties of Swords in One Piece | Credit: Toei Animation

Swords are one of the most common weapons in One Piece, and their wielders have a separate category that differentiates them from pirates, bounty hunters, marines, navy, etc. However, even the swords in One Piece have different categories and different classifications that not only justify the power of their users but also explain the struggle behind their journey.

One of the best examples of this is Roronoa Zoro,...