Steven Maeda , the producer of the live-action version of the One Piece series , has responded to fans' expectations regarding certain future events. The live-action version of One Piece, which premiered on Netflix on August 31, has been well received by both critics and audiences, and manga fans around the world continue to talk about it on the Internet.
Something that has captivated fans who have watched the series more than they could imagine is the great chemistry that exists between Zoro and Nami, played by Arata Mackenyu and Emily Rudd . Watching their different conversations throughout different scenes in the series, viewers (especially those who are not fans of the original work) can sympathize with the desire to see a future romance between the two .
However, according to producer Steven Maeda, interviewed by TVLine, it seems unlikely that their relationship will develop beyond friendship. The producer commented about it: « One of the conditions of the author Eiichiro Oda for the live-action adaptation was that there would be no romance between the team 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. Consequently, it is impossible for a romantic relationship to develop between Zoro and Nami ."
He added: " It's just that the chemistry between Mackenyu and Emily was good, there was no intention to make it seem 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 that he did not intend to portray a romantic relationship, Maeda himself seems to agree that the chemistry between Mackenyu and Emily appears to be good .
Fuente: TV Groove
