One Piece's Best Director Wants to Give Luffy a Movie, And Their Wish Might Just Come True

While One Piece fans are still waiting for the anime in a few months, they will be delighted to know that the legendary Megumi Ishitani, one of the series' best staff and a blessing to the franchise, is interested in working on a movie. This is the best possible news and if it does end up happening, it could be one of the best additions to the franchise.

In a new interview, Megumi Ishitani, a frequent director of One Piece episodes, talked more about her reaction to the One Piece Fan Letter episode and her future goals. This is where she revealed that instead of episodes, she wants to direct a full movie. While she didn't reveal which franchise she'd like this to happen in, there is no better series to do this than One Piece. Very few directors understand the beloved pirate series quite like her, and the way she is able to pull out the most charming aspects of the series and make it much more beautiful and emotional.

Ishitani's Greatness On The Big Screen Would Be A Must-See

The Young Creative Was Made For One Piece

Ishitani has revealed that she has always been interested in working on a movie in any capacity but has never had the opportunity to do so. While she is currently focused on her existing work, she expresses a desire to make a movie, though she did not specify which franchise she would like to be involved with. Having established herself in the anime industry with some of the best episodes, such as the One Piece Fan Letter and episode 1015, it is clear that her goal of working on a movie is now more attainable than ever.

At this year's Jump Festa, Eiichiro Oda, the creator of the franchise, announced that a new One Piece movie is in the works. However, no details about the plot or the production team have been revealed yet, as the film is still in the planning phase and key staff members have not been confirmed. Following an interview with director Takashi Ishitani, in which she expressed her desire to direct a One Piece movie, fans have voiced their hopes that she will take the helm. Many believe that her vision could result in the best One Piece movie yet.

A One Piece Movie By Ishitani Would Be Incredible

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With the One Piece anime coming back soon with a better schedule and more source material to work with, fans can expect to see more of Megumi Ishitani in the future as she continues to bring the best out of the series. The upcoming anime also contains some of the best moments, like Kuma's backstory, so the opportunity is there. However, if there is one thing fans and Ishitani herself want to come true, it is to see her dream of making a movie come true, more so if it's on One Piece.

Source: X user @zuorinandang.