In the One Piece anime, Sanji hesitates to depart from the Baratie restaurant, but the Netflix live-action takes a different approach.
Netflix's live-action One Piece successfully captures the essence of Eiichiro Oda's original story, despite some necessary pacing compromises, particularly in the Baratie arc. The series cuts unnecessary material, streamlining Sanji's recruitment, and focusing on his character. This approach differs from the original manga and anime's repetitive recruitment process, making it more engaging and suspenseful for viewers. In Netflix's adaptation, Sanji joins the Straw Hat crew for his own reasons, emphasizing his relationship with Chef Zeff. This streamlined recruitment process sets Netflix's One Piece apart and maintains the series' core essence while presenting it in a new package.
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