One Piece Movie: RED, the highly anticipated new film of the records of one piece is finally in the cinema here too, in over 300 theaters with new shows in the original version, thanks to Anime Factory. Here are the 5 revelations about One Piece Film: RED by Eiichiro Oda.
One Piece Film Red, review: the ballad of the pirates
The 5 revelations about One Piece Film: RED by Eiichiro Oda
One Piece Movie: RED he lets the world know of his existence on November 21, 2021, which is at the conclusion of episode 1000 of the anime. Eiichiro Oda himself was heavily involved (much more than in One Piece Movie: Strong World) in the role of executive producer also realizing the unpublished character design, in this particular case of Uta.
Interviewed by us on the occasion of Lucca Comics & Games 2022, Goro Taniguchi he is the director (worked at Code Geassas well as the first professional to have officially animated Luffy 24 years ago with the 1998 OVA One Piece: Defeat The Pirate Ganzak!) and to the screenplay, however, there is Tsutomu Kuroiwa (worked at One Piece Film Gold, One Piece: Heart of Gold, GANTZ:O, live action from Black Butler).
One Piece Movie: RED was released in Japanese theaters on August 6, 2022 and the new adventures of Luffy’s crew “Straw Hat” quickly had great resonance all over the world, receiving approval from the public and critics. The new project of Toei Animation has also won the title of champion of the box office reaching, by last analysis to the 28th of November, the gigantic figure approximated to 133 million dollars (about 128 million euros).
One Piece Film: RED poster
The story of One Piece Movie: RED sheds light on one of the characters as historic as little known, at the behest of the author Eiichiro Oda himself: Shanks “The Red”. Revolving around one of the Four Emperors, new scenarios about his life will be revealed including her daughter, Uta, who had dealings with Luffy before embarking on the road to their respective dreams.
At the beginning, the involvement of Eiichiro Oda himself in the film project was highlighted and one of the reasons refers to the gradual start of the manga series towards the conclusion. As we get closer to the end according to the producer at Toei Animation, Shinji Shimizu, there might not be that many movies to make. Which is why the Japanese author worked to create an exceptional product that could satisfy both fans of one piece and even those who have never seen the series before.
In the light of this commitment, therefore, who more than Eiichiro Oda could have something to say about it? Between television statements and interviews in specialized magazines, the Japanese author spoke extensively about the animated film and we have highlighted the following revelations prominent.
Before starting the reading, we invite you to recover the synopsis project official:
Uta, the most loved singer in the world, whose voice has been defined as “unearthly”, is also famous because she hides her true identity and another secret: Uta is Shanks’ daughter! For the first time ever, she has decided to reveal her face to the world during a live concert! The concert arena, held on Elegia Island, fills up with all of his fans, including notorious pirates, members of the Navy, and the Straw Hat Pirates led by Luffy, all determined to enjoy this highly anticipated singing performance. The concert begins and the audience discovers that the exceptional power of Uta’s voice hides a danger that could change the world. It will then be up to Luffy and Shanks to take action. Among many twists and turns, the battle for freedom is about to begin
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Inside the number 15 from One Piece Magazinea magazine exclusively dedicated to the universe of one piecean interview with Eiichiro Oda was published within the animated feature film.
Crocodile and Doflamingo
On this occasion the author stated that he would have liked to include in the cast Doflamingothe ruler of Dressrosa, and the president of the Baroque Works (among other titles) Crocodilestwo characters of great caliber within the original story and much appreciated by fans.
Despite the creator’s desire to have these two characters, the screenwriter Tsutomu Kuroiwaengaged in amalgamating the project, he rejected the idea since the animated film was born as something different from the usual. Eiichiro Oda himself wanted to give a female character (Uta) a relevant role and according to the producer Shimizu (quoted in the opening) it was difficult to keep in mind while writing the script was in progress.
Having Doflamingo and Crocodile in the same place can lead to fighting and bloodshed, but the story we’re talking about this time doesn’t focus on Luffy taking on a strong opponent. This film is meant to offer something different, something personal about the lives of Uta and Shanks rather than proposing a ballad with the strongest and most loved characters as happened in One Piece Film: Stampede (2019). Therefore, even the cast was necessarily weighted to the cause.
It is not the first time that the two characters are present in the same equation in the mind of Eiichiro Oda. The author himself, in fact, on the occasion of the “what-if” illustration of the number 7 of One Piece Magazine made them together (photo above), like two trusted associates.
The power of Shanks “The Red”
Shanks “The Red” has a role in the feature film and, albeit not blatantly, some of its secrets have been revealed.
Shanks ‘Red’ Safety
The author on the occasion of the brochure of the animated film delivered to Japanese viewers revealed that the Haki of the Emperor’s Conqueror is also called as “Exterminator of Observation”, that is, through his aura he is able to stop his opponents from peering into the future. In other words, facing Shanks it is not possible to predict his upcoming moves.
The most important judgment
The globalized technology of which the current era is clothed means that everyone can have the opportunity to give a commentone reviewwhether positive or negative. However for a son or daughter the most important judgment, the one that will most likely resonate with a different effect, will come from one’s own parent.
Shanks and Uta
The same Eiichiro Odaat the age of 47 years oldwas not ashamed of let the world know what did the his father of seventy-seven years to the vision of the feature film and dedicated the response to the table of comments of Weekly Shonen Jump.
The author stated that the dad cried watching One Piece Movie: RED. The brief review took him by surprise as he realized that his father understood the meaning of this new story.
Oda’s initial idea
Oda-sensei at his message to viewers for the Japanese release of the animated film first stated what he didn’t want to be thereor the classic strong and legendary big man at One Piece, and who wanted to draw a cute female character.
Uta’s singing dream
Among other requests, the author wanted a famous director who did not work for Toei Animation is that was unfamiliar with the anime adaptation of one piece in order to involve as many audiences as possible and to propose something different.
The pre-production requests were fulfilled and Eiichiro Oda was seized with positive amazement when he learned that the director was a distant friend of his, as well as the first to officially animate Luffy 24 years ago in a 1998 OVAthat is to say Goro Taniguchi.
How relevant is Uta’s character?
Eiichiro Oda, as already mentioned, wanted a relevant role for a female character and for this reason it was created Uta who, among other characteristics, is the daughter of one of the heaviest characters in the series, Shanks.
The cast of One Piece Movie: RED
The film events animated in their entirety they do not follow continuity of the manga, however the insiders, through the support of Oda, have managed to insert flashes of canonical information. It is no coincidence that Oda considers cinematographic products as important as those of the manga.
In light of the two scenarios on the plate it is necessary to try to understand how relevant is the character of Uta. Is it right that the great creative process and its derivation should be relegated exclusively to a film that will probably be surpassed in popularity by the next one?
Oda may have more in store for this character for which he feels affection and not the case, the author himself, in an interview following the release of the animated film has declared that the silhouette top left (click here to watch) depicting a female body within the Chapter 1055 of the manga it is precisely that of Uta. This means that her existence and her past with Luffy follow the continuity of the manga.
The appearance of the silhouette within the chapter is part of Shanks’ excited thinking as he refers to the new era and its protagonists. Among them, apart from Luffy of course, there is also the daughter. That the fate of the singer will reserve more between the scenes of the manga? After all the master Oda is himself declined to point out what happens to Uta after the movie.
