What Happened To The One Piece Remake?

First Look at Wit Studio’s One Piece Remake

After two and a half years of waiting, the video finally offers a first look at Wit Studio’s One Piece remake. The host’s reaction is cautiously positive: “It looks good… but is that all?”

The brief trailer suggests a capable production, backed by the Attack on Titan team, a new soundtrack by Yuki Hayashi, and CGI that could give the world a stronger sense of scale. The host is also hopeful that the remake will move at a brisker pace than Toei’s long-running adaptation.

Concerns About the Visual Identity

The main reservation is that the footage doesn’t yet seem to have a distinct visual identity. The host had hoped Wit would draw on the remake’s striking early concept art, with watercolor-like backgrounds, distinctive character designs, and a fresh interpretation of East Blue. Instead, the trailer feels closer to a polished Toei special.

The video argues that a remake can capture the spirit of Eiichiro Oda’s art without simply imitating it, noting that artists and animators have brought their own styles to One Piece. As a point of comparison, the host praises Wit’s Samurai Legend Yaiba for its bold, clearly defined visual approach.

Questions About the Remake’s Scope

The host emphasizes that these are concerns, not a final verdict based on just 40 seconds of footage. The remake could still distinguish itself through its soundtrack, CGI, and pacing—and introduce a new generation to One Piece.

One concern, however, looms larger: Mayumi Tanaka, Luffy’s longtime voice actress, is returning. At 71, she may not be able to voice Luffy through the much later arcs, leaving the host unsure whether the remake is intended to continue beyond its early stretch. That matters because some of the arcs the host most wants to see remade, including Dressrosa and Whole Cake Island, come much later.

Appreciation for the Original

The video ends on a fond note about Toei’s adaptation. The host says it still handles its art, performances, and emotional moments with care, especially in the early arcs.

Despite the doubts, the host remains excited. If Wit’s remake helps even one person discover the series, the host says, it will have been worthwhile.

Personalities Mentioned

PhenomSage (the commentator); Eiichiro Oda; Mayumi Tanaka; Yuki Hayashi; Keisuke Mori; Sushio; Hanabushi; Naoki Tate; and the remake’s director.