Steven Maedaproducer of the live-action version of the series one piece, he responded to fan expectations regarding certain future events. The live-action version of One Piece, which premiered in Netflix on August 31, has been well received by critics and audiences alike, and manga fans around the world continue to talk about it on the Internet.
What attracted fans who watched the series more than they could have imagined was the amazing chemistry between Zoro and Nami, played by Arata Mackenyu and Emily Rudd.. Watching their various conversations during different scenes of the series, the audience (especially those who aren’t fans of the original) One can sympathize with the desire to see love between the two in the future.
However, according to producer Steven Maeda, interviewed by TVLine, it seems unlikely that their relationship will develop beyond friendship. The producer said: «One of author Eiichiro Oda’s conditions for the live-action adaptation was that there would be no romance between the cast members. As long as it’s a manga work called One Piece and a live-action adaptation of it, it’s hard for the Straw Hat crew to have a romantic relationship. Therefore, a romantic relationship cannot develop between Zoro and Nami.».
And he said: «It’s just that the chemistry between Mackenyu and Emily was good, there was no intention of making it like a romantic element.. You are free to read and feel what you want from the series. That’s the fun of watching a TV show». Although he was adamant in his stance that he had no intention of portraying a romantic relationship, Maeda himself seems to agree that the chemistry between Mackenyu and Emily seems to be good.
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