On Wednesday, February 21st, 2024, the Writers Guild of America revealed its nominations for the year’s distinguished honors across various fields. Notably, the live-action adaptation of the beloved manga series ‘One Piece’ on Netflix secured a coveted spot.
The “Romance Dawn” episode of this Netflix production was recognized in the Children’s Episodic, Long Form, and Specials categories.
Additionally, Matt Ownes and Steven Maeda, the talented writers behind this nominated episode, received individual recognition.
Notably, they serve as the showrunners for Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s original manga series, which holds the esteemed title of being the highest-selling manga of all time.
While the series faces formidable competition in the category it has been nominated for, fans are optimistic that the ‘One Piece’ Live Action series can achieve a significant award victory.
The series has already tasted success, previously winning two out of the three Kidscreen Awards it was nominated for.
Furthermore, it garnered a nomination for Best Hair Styling in the Children and Teen Television Programming category at the 11th annual MUAHS Awards.
Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Episode ‘Romance Dawn’ Nominated for Writers Guild Award
The Writers Guild of America’s prestigious nominations have generated excitement and anticipation. One noteworthy recognition goes to the “Romance Dawn” episode of Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the immensely popular manga series, “One Piece.”
This episode secured a coveted spot in the Children’s Episodic, Long Form and Specials category.
Sharing in this honor are Matt Owens and Steven Maeda, the talented writers behind the nominated episode. Interestingly, they also serve as the showrunners for Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s original manga masterpiece, which holds the remarkable distinction of being the highest-selling manga of all time.
The award ceremony to announce the category’s winner is scheduled for Sunday, April 14th, 2024. The “One Piece” adaptation faces formidable competition from other exceptional nominees, including:
“The Ballad of the Last Men” from “Sweet Tooth,” written by Jim Mickle, Bo Yeon Kim, and Erika Lippoldt for Netflix, “I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher” from “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” written by Rick Riordan and Jonathan E Steinberg for Disney+, “Say Cheese and Die!” from “Goosebumps,” written by Rob Letterman and Nicholas Stoller for Disney+, and “What Guy Are You” from “American Born Chinese,” written by Kelvin Yu and Charles Yu for Disney+.
While the competition is undoubtedly fierce, Netflix’s “One Piece” adaptation maintains a robust chance of emerging victorious.
The “Romance Dawn” episode, in particular, has been widely acclaimed as one of the strongest episodes from the show’s first season, further bolstering its prospects for success at the awards ceremony.
More About One Piece Live-Action
Netflix took the entertainment world by storm when it unveiled the highly anticipated live-action adaptation of the legendary manga series “One Piece” on August 31, 2023.
Fans worldwide were treated to an instant delight, as all eight episodes of the debut season became available for binge-watching from day one.
Initially planned as a 10-episode season, the final product was a compact yet thrilling eight-episode offering, whetting viewers’ appetites for what’s to come next. Excitingly, a second season has already been greenlit, ensuring a continuation of this epic journey.
“One Piece” follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy, a young man with a unique ability – his body is made of rubber after accidentally eating a Devil Fruit.
Luffy embarks on an extraordinary journey across the East Blue Sea, driven by one goal: to find the legendary treasure known as the “One Piece,” left behind by the late King of the Pirates, Gol D. Roger, and claim his former title.
In pursuit of this dream, Luffy begins assembling his own crew, the Straw Hat Pirates. His first recruit is Roronoa Zoro, a skilled swordsman and former pirate hunter, whom Luffy befriends and rescues.
Together, they set sail in search of the fabled treasure.
Along the way, their crew expands as they encounter a diverse cast of characters who join their quest.
Nami, a navigator with a love for money and a penchant for thievery, Usopp, a skilled sniper with a talent for spinning tall tales, and Sanji, a chivalrous cook with a weakness for beautiful women, all become valued members of the Straw Hat Pirates.
They acquire a ship, the Going Merry, later replaced by the Thousand Sunny, and face off against notorious pirates and formidable foes.
As their adventures unfold, more remarkable individuals join Luffy’s crew, including Tony Tony Chopper, an anthropomorphic reindeer doctor; Nico Robin, a former assassin and skilled archaeologist; Franky, a cyborg shipwright; Brook, a skeletal musician and swordsman, and Jimbei, a former member of the Seven Warlords of the Sea who becomes their helmsman.