# Co-showrunner Joe Tracz and writer Ian Stokes talked about the show's future.

*business · news · 2026-04-12 · Gizmodo*

## Key points

- The One Piece live-action team has already planned storylines through season eight.
- Eiichiro Oda has a specific narrative goal for the live-action series that is not its end.
- Oda has full approval authority over outlines, scripts, casting, and edits for the adaptation.
- The creators hope for at least ten seasons, with anything beyond considered a bonus.

**Companies:** Netflix
**Countries:** United States

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