Turning Eiichiro Oda’s beloved manga into a live-action series is no small feat, especially for One Piece’s costume designers. In this episode of Behind the Seams, costume designer Kerry Anne Barnard takes us inside the process of bringing the Straw Hat Pirates to life, revealing how Oda’s original drawings—and the passionate fanbase—guide every creative decision.
From perfecting Monkey D. Luffy’s classic look to finding variety in Oda’s Color Walk illustrations, Kerry Anne shares how they stay true to Oda’s “weird and wonderful” world while adding new layers for live action. She also reveals the creative liberties necessary to make the characters feel real–like making Miss Monday’s nun habit out of corduroy, or weighting Brogy and Dorry’s costumes with sand to help the actors move like true giants.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering One Piece for the first time, this deep dive explores the artistry, collaboration, and fashion influences that shape the series—from Usopp’s ’90s tees to Miss Valentine’s Twiggy-inspired makeup, and so much more.
Warning: This video contains spoilers for season 2!
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0:00 Into the Grand Line
1:28 Miss All Sunday
4:03 Our Love
4:20 Nico Robin
5:05 Miss Monday
5:48 Miss Valentine
6:35 Tashigi
7:32 Smoker
8:47 Nami
9:34 Sanji
10:00 Miss Wednesday
11:07 Brogy & Dorry
12:20 Usopp
12:49 Mr. 0
13:36 Dr. Kureha
14:02 Dalton
14:22 Chess
15:06 Miss Goldenweek
16:09 Hiriluk
17:13 Hair, Makeup, Hats & Wigs
19:16 Mr. 3
