[Updated] One Piece live-action 'Japanese audio' option missing on Netflix? Try this workaround

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story…….

Original story (published on September 1, 2023) follows:

Netflix users are reporting that the ‘Japanese audio’ option for the One Piece live-action series is missing or not available.

The show has managed to break the curse of disappointment that has plagued some of Netflix’s previous anime adaptations

With a commendable audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, ‘One Piece’ appears to be the beacon of hope for fans who have eagerly awaited a faithful adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s legendary manga.

However, with no ‘Japanese audio’ option, the series is not as enjoyable to viewers (1,2,3,4,5,6,7).

This revelation left several loyal fans feeling disheartened and frustrated. But why the fuss over the ‘Japanese’ audio track?

The ‘Japanese’ audio track is not just any ordinary dub.

It’s the embodiment of authenticity, a rendition of the characters’ voices by the iconic anime voice-over artists who have given life to these beloved characters in the animated series for decades.

For fans, this audio track represents a connection to the roots of the ‘One Piece’ universe, a way to experience the live-action adaptation while still retaining the genuine anime feel they have grown to love over the years.

I was gonna rewatch the first episode of @onepiecenetflix and I notice there’s no Japanese dub here in the US?!?!
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Is there a way to watch the live action with Japanese dub? since they’re using the same voice actors, I thought it could be cool to watch it that way.
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For some the ‘Japanese audio’ option is missing only on the first episode while rest of the episodes have it. This has left some confused as to why this happens (1,2).

Well don’t worry. there’s a workaround, and it involves making a slight adjustment to your Netflix profile settings. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it:

Step 1: Go to Manage Profiles
Step 2: Select the Profile You Want to Edit
Step 3: Tap on ‘Audio and Subtitles’
Step 4: In the ‘Audio and Subtitles’ section, you’ll see a list of available languages and audio tracks. Scroll through the list until you find ‘Japanese.’
Step 5: Click on it to select it as the preferred audio option for this profile.
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This workaround should allow you to enjoy the ‘Japanese’ audio option for One Piece live-action on Netflix right from the start.

We’ll also keep a check on the latest developments and update this article accordingly.

05:20 pm (IST): One of our readers noticed that the ‘Audio and Subtitles’ option from Manage Profiles suggested in the workaround above is missing on their account.

So, its availability may vary from region to region. However, users can always check for it on their account if its available.

Thanks for the tip: Firebird Gomer!

06:16 pm (IST): One Piece team has confirmed that the Japanese dubs are now available on Netflix.

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