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What was the most expensive Japanese television show ever produced?

One Piece is a fantasy adventure television series developed by Matt Owens and Steven Maeda for Netflix. The series is a live-action adaptation of the manga series of the same name by Eiichiro Oda, who serves as creative consultant for the show. It is produced by Kaji Productions and Shueisha, who also publishes the manga. The series stars an ensemble cast including Iñaki Godoy, Emily Rudd, Mackenyu, Jacob Romero Gibson and Taz Skylar as the members of the Straw Hat Pirates.

Several outlets have characterized the production as one of the best live-action adaptations of a manga or anime series. Two weeks after its release, Netflix renewed the series for a second season which began filming in June 2024.

The most expensive Japanese television show produced is One Piece, according to Collider. It is also the most expensive anime ever produced.Each episode reportedly costs $17 million to produce. This is a significant investment, likely due to the extensive CGI, action sequences and the scale of the show's production.