NetflixPH #OnePieceLiveAction Promo | SM Mall of Asia
Our journey with the One Piece live-action adaptation began with high hopes from the moment it was publicly announced. We believed that it would not only reach a broader audience but also stay true to its source material, especially with Oda-sensei's supervision.
The excitement surged when the Philippines was named as one of the countries set to host a momentous event – a FAN MEET! Our expectations soared as we witnessed the first Fan Meet in LA and observed how other countries celebrated the live-action premiere.
As the day of the much-anticipated fan meet approached, disappointment settled in. There was an eerie silence – no announcements about the venue, time, or any activities we could partake in. International promotional materials found their way to us, but locally? Absolutely nothing. Our hearts sank when we learned of the last-minute venue change and the reduction of the event to a mere pop-up display in a mall. The lack of promotion for additional activities was disheartening. They mentioned that "fans were invited" to a pre-screening of the first episode, which, frankly, lost its charm since the episode would air on Netflix the next day.
Fans were left without an official opportunity to celebrate. It's disheartening how those in charge seemingly overlooked the immense One Piece fanbase in the Philippines, missing a chance to create a truly significant and cherished memory.
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