Wit Studio Lands The One Piece Remake While Toei Stays on the Committee
The piece clarifies that Toei was not cut out of the project-it holds a committee seat-but lost the animation contract to Wit Studio, a distinction that reframes fan assumptions about the remake's origins.
Key Facts
- Eiichiro Oda wanted a retelling of One Piece from the beginning with tighter pacing and consistent animation quality.
- Wit Studio, not Toei Animation, is producing Netflix's The One Piece remake.
- Toei Animation remains on the production committee alongside Shueisha and Fuji TV.
- Wit president George Wada said the remake idea came from Oda.
- Toei reportedly told the remake team to do their best while Toei continues the ongoing series.
Reporting from 1 source: Anime News Network.
Anime News Network's Answerman column explains why Wit Studio, not Toei Animation, is producing Netflix's The One Piece remake. Toei remains on the production committee alongside Shueisha and Fuji TV. Creator Eiichiro Oda wanted a modern retelling from the beginning with tighter pacing and consistent animation quality. Toei reportedly supported the parallel project.
Anime News Network's Answerman column digs into the business and creative decisions behind Netflix's The One Piece remake. Contrary to fan speculation, Toei Animation was not excluded from the project. The production committee includes Shueisha, Fuji Television Network, and Toei Animation. What Toei does not have this time is the animation contract, which went to Wit Studio. Wit president George Wada said the impetus came from Eiichiro Oda, who wanted a retelling from the beginning with tighter pacing and modern production values. Toei reportedly told the remake team to do their best while Toei continues the ongoing series.
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Sources
- Anime News Network Answerman All Killer, No Filler and The One Piece Question