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Wit Studio President Says One Piece Is “A Treasure Japan Can Be Proud Of” Ahead of Studio’s Remake Release
Wit Studio president George Wada has described One Piece as “a treasure Japan can be proud of” ahead of the studio’s upcoming remake, The One Piece. The new anime is being developed as a fresh adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s manga, separate from Toei Animation’s long-running series, with the goal of making Luffy’s original adventure accessible to another generation of viewers. George Wada Calls One Piece a Japanese Treasure Speaking with Polygon, Wada emphasized the cultural importance of One Piece and…
Wit Studio President George Wada Says Japanese Anime Awards Need a Stronger Global Presence
Wit Studio president George Wada believes Japan needs a stronger way to recognize its anime creators on the international stage. In a recent interview with Polygon, Wada discussed the motivation behind Tokyo Anime Next, an upcoming event intended to connect Japanese animation with audiences and creators around the world. George Wada Wants Japanese Anime to Receive Recognition From Japan Wada explained that Tokyo Anime Next was created to give the work of Japanese creators a fair evaluation from a distinctly…
Isuta Meister Confirms Black Clover Season 2 Will Go Beyond the Manga With Expanded Battles and “No Compromises”
Black Clover Season 2 is set to return on October 3, 2026, and the new episodes could offer more than a straightforward adaptation of Yuki Tabata’s manga. According to comments from anime staff member Isuta Meister, Studio Pierrot is expanding the action with material that was not shown in the original manga. Speaking with GameRant on September 15, Meister explained that the production team wanted to go further than simply reproducing the source material. “The desire to go even further…
George Wada Says Wit Studio’s Goal Is to Preserve the World Behind One Piece’s Characters and Story in the Upcoming Remake
Wit Studio is taking on one of anime’s biggest franchises with The One Piece, a new adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s manga that will retell Luffy’s journey from the beginning. While the project is being designed with modern audiences in mind, Wit Studio president George Wada says the remake’s priority is not simply to give One Piece a new visual style. Instead, the studio wants to preserve the world that gives Oda’s characters and story their emotional foundation. Wit Studio Wants…
Nintendo of America President Says “We’re at the Beginning of Nintendo Switch 2” With More Major Games and IP Partnerships Ahead
Nintendo Switch 2 may already have established itself as Nintendo’s latest major gaming platform, but Nintendo of America President and COO Devon Pritchard says the console is still in the early stages of its life cycle. With Nintendo preparing major releases and continuing to expand its biggest franchises beyond games, the company appears to have a long-term strategy for Switch 2. Pritchard discussed Nintendo’s plans during the Variety Entertainment & Technology Summit, where she highlighted upcoming software and partnerships involving…
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Supports Docked VRR on Switch 2
The upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Nintendo Switch 2 will support Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) when played in docked mode, according to Nintendo’s official store listing. The listing also confirms HDR support, giving players with compatible televisions a more modern presentation of the classic Zelda adventure. Nintendo’s official product page specifically lists docked VRR support for the upcoming remake. The feature allows the display’s refresh rate to dynamically match the game’s output, potentially providing smoother…