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| Topic Started: Jan 16 2007, 03:47 PM (823 Views) | |
| Roronoa Zoro | Jan 16 2007, 03:47 PM Post #1 |
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Hey y'all. Name's Ivan and to get right to the point, I'm writing a One Piece live-action script for my Advanced Screenwriting class. While I'm doing so to "get it outta my system", I'm taking it as seriously as any other project and would like to get some feedback. I know what I'd like to see in a One Piece film, but I also want the opinion of other fans of the series. Thanks in advance and if y'all want, I'll update everyone on my progress. Also, I was wondering if anyone here has links to live-action anime-based scripts. I've found various superhero scripts, but only one anime-inspired screenplay (Starblazers on Drew's Script-o-Rama). I know it's a lot to ask, but I've only found transcripts, and those aren't any help to me at all. FYI: I'm taking my inspiration from the Wachowski's Plastic Man script and Pirates of the Caribbean 1 & 2 (a.k.a Monkey Island) and plan to feature Luffy, Zoro, Nami and Captain Buggy as the main characters. Ussop may appear at the end of the film as an premeditative "Call to Adventure" for a sequel, but I'm not gonna count my chickens... |
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| Shanks | Jan 16 2007, 04:27 PM Post #2 |
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Hmmm... keep it short, don't go too far into the series... I think you're on the right track by having Luffy, Zoro, Nami and Buggy as the main characters. I think you'll need to up the maturity level on it considerably. 4Kids trashes One Piece and the manga translations usually dumb it down just through the process of literal translation. |
USA - Proudly ignoring the world around it since... ever  Two original Muneys "Figuring things out for yourself is practically the only freedom anyone really has. Use that freedom." - Jean Rasczak | |
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| Superraizen | Jan 16 2007, 05:21 PM Post #3 |
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I wish you luck man, One Piece has to probably be the hardest anime to translate to a scripit ( and a movie if that ever happend). |
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| Shanks | Jan 16 2007, 05:21 PM Post #4 |
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I think that's because the manga is written around Luffy. And Luffy is almost impossible to recreate realisticly because Luffy is dreams. |
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| Roronoa Zoro | Jan 16 2007, 05:36 PM Post #5 |
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That's pretty much the first problem I'm encountering so far. However, I'm telling the story from Zoro's view since I'll need some sort of intermediary between the real world and One Piece's world. And to answer your first concern, I'm keeping it to the Buggy Arc and am thinking of eliminating the Lady Alvieda character so that the first super-powered pirate the audience meets is Buggy. And if I get to pitch this, that's how I'm gonna describe it: "Pirates" with superpowers. Here's a quicky synopsis I cranked out for my teacher:
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| Shanks | Jan 16 2007, 05:39 PM Post #6 |
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I think the inclusion of Devil Fruits is important. The world of One Piece is a world of dreams, just look at the Skypiea arc and the wacky character design. The Devil Fruits add to this wacky, dream-like world's atmosphere. Good idea putting it from Zoro's point of view, I can see that working really well if you set up a good narrative. |
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| Roronoa Zoro | Jan 18 2007, 06:58 PM Post #7 |
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Alright, I know this is diverging from the original story, but so far, I've plotted Luffy's first meeting with Shanks when he's captured by the bandit and as a result of nearly drowning, gains a fear of the water. I figure having a pirate who not only can't swim, but is afraid of drowning would give Luffy more depth. His story will be told in two flashbacks though, one at the beginning and the other after Buggy tosses him in off the port. Luffy won't lose such fear, but he won't care about that since Luffy knows he's got such a loyal friend in Zoro and Nami. And barring a short film (which I'll write after this script), I'm eliminating about 99% of Coby's part. For now, he's in it, but only to help Luffy and Zoro escape the Marine ship they've been imprisoned on. |
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| Roronoa Zoro | Feb 23 2007, 04:37 PM Post #8 |
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The first fifteen or so pages. I'll include the prologue later. Need to eat... EXT. FUUSHA VILLAGE - TWILIGHT We open on Fuusha Village, a small fishing outlet which is part of the East Blue Seas. The village itself is the focal point of the large island, yet there are small mountains and farm lands in the distance. A couple of windmills populate the latter portion. EXT. FUUSHA VILLAGE MARKETPLACE Close to the ports, merchants at the local marketplace begin their closing procedures while finishing the orders of their final customers. Other already closed to the public prepare for the next days business. EXT. FUUSHA VILLAGE PORT On and near the docks, the village is slightly busier with various fisherman and woman pulling their boats to shore and tying larger vessels to the dock. Most of the vessels present are generally fish-related boats, but there are a few larger class vessels, from single-mast cutters to a sailboat-ferry combination. Slightly offshore, a large schooner featuring dual masts and large, square-shaped sails idles. The fore sail displays the familiar Jolly Roger, with two differences: Three lines diagonally crossing the skull’s left eye and two swords in place of the usual crossbones. The ship itself is empty, for all it’s crew are currently at Fuusha Village’s only bar, MAKINO’S PUB. INT. MAKINO’S PUB The brightest, loudest and busiest spot in Fuusha Village, Makino’s Pub resides close to the pub, somewhere between the ports and marketplace. The noise emanating from it is due to Fuusha’s current and infamous visitors, the Red-Haired Pirates. Inside the pub, the pirates are having the time of thier lives, drinking, smoking, singing songs and playing various bar games. The sole proprietor and employee, Makino, a healthy young woman of nineteen, rushes around her business serving ale and rum to the pirates. She even takes the time to converse with many of them, striking up conversation and striking down advances. When she returns to the bar, Makino is stopped by a hand on her arm. She follows the arm to it’s owner and smiles. It’s twenty-five year old captain, RED-HAIRED SHANKS. Like his name implies, Shanks has long and somewhat well-kept red hair underneath his red-banded straw hat, and across his left eye, three diagonal scars go from his forehead to his cheek. Smiling back at Makino, Shanks raises his glass for a toast. RED-HAIRED SHANKS To Makino! For all your kindness and patience, we raise our glasses! Everyone else follows suit. SHANK’S CREW To Makino! MAKINO Y’all are too much, but thanks. Now, who’s up for another round? SHANK’S CREW Aye! It’s an offer no one can refure, even the youngest patron, MONKEY D. LUFFY (10), who picks up a discarded half tankard of ale from the bar. Before he can even put his lips on the rim, the tankard is lifted out of his hands by Shanks. LUFFY Hey! RED-HAIRED SHANKS Sorry kid, but that’s a drink for real pirates. Besides, you’re only ten. LUFFY Ten and a half, actually! RED-HAIRED SHANKS Oh, my mistake! But you still aren’t getting any ale. LUFFY Aww... MAKINO Here Luffy, I’ve got some milk for you instead. LUFFY Okay! Luffy starts guzzling the milk while Shanks looks on and grins. RED-HAIRED SHANKS See Luffy, no real pirate would drink milk. Luffy realizes his mistake and quickly spits out his drink. The other pirates laugh at the gag. LUFFY No fair! You tricked me! RED-HAIRED SHANKS So what’re you going to do about it, small fry? Luffy tries to punch the captain, but Shanks dodges it and puts Luffy in a playful headlock while tousling the boy’s hair. After that, Luffy climbs back on his seat. LUFFY So c’mon Shanks, when can I join your crew? You can teach me how to be a pirate! RED-HAIRED SHANKS Well, for starters Luffy, it’s too dangerous for a kid. If you were older, I might consider it, but a pirate’s life is a harsh one. We may have fun now, but out there on the wild blue, anything can happen: Rough seas, storms, sea creatures bigger than your house and the Navy. A pirate’s life hardly affords you time to breathe and involves a sacrifice that many cannot afford to owe. And at any time, we all know that moment may be our last. The pub has quieted down while everyone listens to Shanks’ sobering talk of life at sea. Some of the pirates nod and bow their heads in remembrance of their sacrifices. RED-HAIRED SHANKS Besides, pirates need to be able to swim, and you swim like a rock. The pub erupts in laughter and the festivities continue. Luffy huffs at the remark. LUFFY Then I’ll learn to swim! Just let me join and I promise I won’t let you down! Some of the crewmen take pity on the boy and plead in his favor. RANDOM CREWMATE 1 C’mon cap’n. Let the lad join. RANDOM CREWMATE 2 Yeah! Besides, one more won’t hurt. Shanks looks at both his crew and Luffy, seriously considering the proposition. After a slug of his ale, he responds. RED-HAIRED SHANKS Alright, why not? Luffy, you can join my crew! Luffy’s face lights up as he shortly exclaims his exuberance. RED-HAIRED SHANKS But one of you’ll have to stay behind. For a slight second, the crewmen ponder this and give thier answer to Luffy. SHANK’S CREW You’re on your own, kid! Luffy’s crushed. RED-HAIRED SHANKS Sorry kid, that’s life. Maybe in a few years, you can join, but in the meantime, have some fun! You’re still young, enjoy it while you can. Luffy, still feeling down, vacates the bar area and walks to another part. No one pays him any mind when his curiosity is piqued by the crew’s treasure. Shortly afterwards, the entrance slams open. A tall, thin, yet imposing man stands there. A sword at his side and a five o’clock shadow on his face. This is Higuma the Bear (24), leader of the Mountain Bandits, many of whom fall behind him and outnumber the pirates. Everything comes to a halt as the bandit procession moves to the bar. Many of the pirates turn serious, mentally preparing for a fight if one breaks out. Higuma looks around, unimpressed by what he sees. HIGUMA THE BEAR So, these are pirates, eh? (beat) I’ve heard about ‘em, but you lot look like pushovers to me. Right boys? A sycophantic laugh erupts from the posse. HIGUMA THE BEAR See, I’m Higuma, King of the Mountain Bandits. You’ve probably heard of me. The only ones who have are Luffy and Makino. The pirates stare blankly yet attentively. Higuma reaches into his robe. Shanks’ crew react similarly, but with a quick signal from Shanks, stay their hands. Higuma pulls a roll of parchment from his robe and unfurls it, revealing his face in sepia tones and the number eight million displayed under it. HIGUMA THE BEAR Ay kay ay, Higuma the Bear. Still no recognition from the pirates. HIGUMA THE BEAR Well, long story short, me and my men have robbed, sacked and pillaged our way to the top. We take what we want and kill anyone who says otherwise. So far, I’ve racked up fifty-two. (beat) Killin’s thirsty work though. (to Makino) A couple barrels of rum, honey. And make it quick. MAKINO Sorry sir, but I’ve already sold all my rum. I won’t get anymore until tomorrow. Higuma and his men aren’t pleased. HIGUMA THE BEAR You’ve gotta be kiddin’ me! This sorry bunch doesn’t even look like they could drink that much. RED-HAIRED SHANKS Oh, you’d be surprised. Higuma glares, Shanks grins. RED-HAIRED SHANKS However, I’ve got a bottle of sake here if you want it. Unopened too. Shanks give Higuma the bottle. Higuma returns the bottle, upside Shanks’ head. Several pirates pull out their guns and swords, as do the bandits. A Mexican standoff. However, Shanks calls off his crew. They reluctantly back off. HIGUMA THE BEAR I don’t need your charity, especially from a weakling like you. (beat) Maybe I should’ve been a pirate. Sure as hell’d be a better one than you. Higuma and his men leave, laughing at the inaction of Shanks and his crew. Shanks stands up, none worse for wear, although soaking wet. He takes some of his hair and wrings out the sake. RED-HAIRED SHANKS Guess he’s more of a rum fan. The crew erupts in laughter while a still-shocked Luffy looks on. Shanks begins to pick up the broken glass. RED-HAIRED SHANKS Sorry ‘bout the mess, Makino. I’ll have it cleaned up in a tick. LUFFY What’re you sorry about!? Once again, the crew quiets down. LUFFY Why didn’t you fight back? You could’ve taken him easily! The pirate captain is a bit confused, but only momentarily, at Luffy’s query. RED-HAIRED SHANKS Didn’t need to, Luffy. He wasn’t worth it. Besides, we’re all having fun. No need to ruin it just because some punk thinks he’s a big shot. LUFFY At least he can prove it! You’re nothing more than a coward! Luffy, now in tears, starts to run out of the bar. RED-HAIRED SHANKS Now hold on, Luffy... Shanks grabs Luffy’s arm so he can talk some sense into the boy. A loud stretching sound is heard and everyone looks to it’s origin: Luffy’s arm is now ten feet long, and getting longer as the boy approaches the exit. Everyone’s in shock, even Shanks, although he’s the first to speak. RED-HAIRED SHANKS Oh, no. Luffy’s oblivious. He sees everyone staring at him, looks back, sees his outstretched arm and screams. Makino joins in, as does several of the pirates. One pirate, wearing a headband with the name YASOPP, holds up an empty treasure box. YASOPP Captain, it’s gone! The Devil Fruit... it ain’t here! After looking at Yasopp, everyone turns back to Luffy, who’s still screaming. LUFFY What’s happening? Why’s my arm so long? What’s wrong with me!? Shanks lets go of Luffy’s arm, which snaps back to normality. RED-HAIRED SHANKS Luffy, listen to me! Did you eat any weird fruit today? Luffy stops screaming, yet still blubbers out his answer. LUFFY Y... yeah. I was hungry and saw one near your loot. Shanks sighs. RED-HAIRED SHANKS Luffy, do you know what a Devil Fruit is? LUFFY No. RED-HAIRED SHANKS It’s a cursed fruit that gives whoever eats it fantastic powers. LUFFY Cool! RED-HAIRED SHANKS But the person who eats it can never go in the ocean without drowning. LUFFY But, but I’ll never be able to become a pirate! RED-HAIRED SHANKS That’s the least of your worries, kid! Luffy doesn’t hear him however. He’s passed out from shock. FADE TO BLACK. EXT. FUUSHA VILLAGE MARKETPLACE - DAY It’s much busier during the day, as all merchants have opened up shop. The streets are busy with activity. Both money and product changes hands at a rapid rate. At one of the local fish outlets, Luffy is seen talking to the proprietor. FISHMONGER Hey Luffy, how’s it going? LUFFY Great! I’m a rubber-man now. Check this out. Luffy pinches both his cheeks and pulls. His face stretches outwards, giving Luffy a ten-inch wide smile. The fishmonger and nearby customers look on in amazement and humor. FISHMONGER Pretty neat, kid. LUFFY Yeah! And with this power, I’ll become an even better pirate. FISHMONGER Well, maybe you should start small before going for the gold. Here, take this to Makino’s place. If you can make it there in five minutes, I’ll give you a reward. Sound good? He gives Luffy a freshly-wrapped fish. LUFFY Sure thing, mister! I’ll be right back! The boy’s off in a flash, running towards the port. EXT. MAKINO’S PUB As he reaches the pub, he notices a crowd standing out front. The closer he gets, the more he hears about what is going on. However, instead of asking questions, Luffy barrels through the crowd, some of whom try to prevent the boy from entering. No one can get a hold of him though and once he clears everyone, Luffy sees the devastation. INT. MAKINO’S PUB The place is trashed. Broken glass and splintered wood litter the pub. The few piece of art are torn and the piano’s just a pile of firewood. The bar itself is gouged with sharp strokes. All the shelved alcohol either stolen or smashed. Sitting at one of the remaining chairs, Makino is tended to by several townsfolk, including the fifty-something year old MAYOR. Makino’s not looking too well, but physically is fine with the exception of a bleeding cut or two. LUFFY Makino! MAKINO Hey Luffy, sorry I don’t have anything for you to drink right now. LUFFY What happened, Makino? And your pub... THE MAYOR Higuma’s men, kid. They came in shortly after the Red-Haired Crew left. LUFFY What!? MAYOR You heard me. They tried to get more rum or whatever Makino had left. MAKINO I told them before that I was out... Makino softly moans in pain. MAYOR Don’t exert yourself, Makino. I sent someone to get help from a doctor. MAKINO I’m fine Mayor. I just need to rest for a minute. MAYOR Alright, but reserve your strength. (to Luffy) Those thugs didn’t like what they heard, I suppose, and decided to take their anger out on Makino’s business. The Mayor sighs in resignation. MAYOR Unfortunately, I don’t know where they are. (beat) And even if I did, we’re not strong enough to fight Higuma’s whole crew. We’ll have to wait until the nearby Navy can come to help. Luffy looks on at Makino, nearly crying at the sight of her in pain. A stern expression falls on his face, and shortly afterwards, Luffy takes off. The Mayor realizes why Luffy left a little too late. By the time he reaches the door, Luffy’s already barreling down the cobblestone walkway, towards the nearby mountain range which looms in the background. Suddenly, the crowd parts, thier interest now focused on the newcomers, Red-Haired Shanks and his crew. RED-HAIRED SHANKS What the hell happened here? CUT TO: EXT. FUUSHA MOUNTAINS - TWILIGHT In the spreading darkness of the mountains, a small orange glow comes from a cave near the cliffs of Fuusha. This is the hideout of Higuma and his bandits. INT. HIGUMA’S HIDEOUT A large fire brightly burns in the spacious cave, it’s inhabitants surrounded by many goods, gold and assorted booty. Included are a multitude of bottles, empty and full, and the occasional barrel. Higuma and his men are happily drinking the fruits of their efforts. HIGUMA THE BEAR Drink up men, this is how real badasses celebrate! His men raise their glasses and cheer along with Higuma. Near the entrance, Luffy spies on the bandits. HIGUMA THE BEAR Heh, raiding that bar certainly put me in a better mood. I just wish those pirate wimps were there. I haven’t had a good fight in weeks. Luffy’s pissed. He’s about to do something stupid. HIGUMA THE BEAR That broad didn’t even put up a fight, maybe we should’ve taken her with us. Higuma and his men evilly laugh at his “joke.” That’s the last straw for Luffy, who jumps out from his hiding spot. Luffy lets out an angry scream and runs toward Higuma, who’s understandably surprised. That surprise turns to pain as Luffy hits Higuma below the belt. The bandit leader drops to the ground. Luffy attempts another low blow, but is restrained by another bandit. For his efforts, the bandit gets his bare feet stamped on and let’s go of Luffy, who grabs a nearby sword and swings wildly while running towards Higuma. The bandit king, being a much better fighter however, recovers and swiftly acts, disarming Luffy and throwing him to the ground. Hard. Luffy tries to get up, but Higuma forces him back down with a boot to the back of Luffy’s neck. Luffy continues to struggle. HIGUMA THE BEAR Well, well. Guess I was wrong about this town. Some of you do have balls. LUFFY I’ll kill you for what you did! Higuma grabs Luffy’s hair and raises the boy to his feet. HIGUMA THE BEAR Too bad you won’t live long enough for that. Higuma gives Luffy over to two men. He then walks over and strikes Luffy in the face. Luffy’s head recoils from the attack, but doesn’t show any signs of serious damage. Neither does Luffy, who continues to scowl at Higuma. Luffy’s hit again. And again. Then Higuma lands a punch in Luffy’s stomach. After the beating, Luffy doesn’t seem all that injured. In fact, he’s still angry. Higuma’s also angry. HIGUMA THE BEAR Tough kid. But I doubt you’re this tough... Higuma grabs a nearby sword, the same one Luffy dropped, and puts it level with the boy’s face. Luffy’s eyes, now wide open with terror, follow the blade as it lightly hovers a millimeter from his face. HIGUMA THE BEAR Heard you wanted to be a pirate, boy. Let’s see if you’re tough enough to be one. With a flick of his wrist, Higuma’s sword slashes Luffy’s face. A flash of red liquid appears, following the sharp blade. Luffy screams in pain. CUT TO: EXT. FUUSHA MOUNTAINS The scream reaches the ears of Captain Shanks, as he and several of his crew make their way towards the hideout. A few men have brought along torches, which light the pirate’s way through the rocks... EXT. HIGUMA’S HIDEOUT ...and attract the attention of the smoking bandit on watch. He yells at the gang, who are laughing at the pain Higuma’s causing Luffy, now tied up somewhat. Once word has gotten to Higuma, he sends his men out to face the pirates. HIGUMA THE BEAR Looks like someone cares ‘bout you kid. Too bad they’re gonna die. The sounds of battle have begun. A lot of yelling followed by screaming. Luffy’s scared. He hopes the screams aren’t from his rescuers. The commotion ends. HIGUMA THE BEAR See boy, that’s what happens when you mess with us. A shot rings out and Higuma grasps his arm in pain. He looks to where the shot came from and sees Shanks, brandishing a smoking flintlock pistol. RED-HAIRED SHANKS And that’s what happens when you mess with my friends. (to Luffy) You doing alright, Luffy? Shanks begins to run over to Luffy. Before he can reach the boy, Higuma tosses a smoke bomb, obscuring everyone’s view. When the smoke clears, Higuma’s gone, as is Luffy. Shanks’ crew show up and Shanks sends them off to continue the search for Luffy. While the crew search the mountain area, Shanks notices blood spatter on the edge of a cliff and looks down. CUT TO: EXT. OFF THE COAST OF FUUSHA VILLAGE Higuma and Luffy are on a boat slightly offshore and going further. There’s a slight fog obscuring them from being seen from shore. HIGUMA THE BEAR See kid, this is how I’ve survived all these years. No one’d ever think a mountain bandit would hide out at sea. The key is to always have a plan “b”. Luffy, with hands still tied, tries to assault Higuma. HIGUMA THE BEAR Unfortunetely for you kid, Plan B doesn’t require a hostage. Higuma picks up Luffy and tosses him overboard. He laughs as Luffy struggles to tread water. A shadow suddenly appears over both the boy and the bandit. Higuma notices and turns around. In front of him is an enormous sea beast, which swallows Higuma and destroys the boat. Luffy, now sinking quickly, sees the broken timber and tattered remains of Higuma’s clothing before noticing a large shadow approach him. He’s not going to be drowned, just eaten. Luffy shuts his eyes tight in anticipation. A hand pulls Luffy away just before the beast closes its jaws. It’s Shanks, and he’s now swimming frantically towards shore. The beast turns around and goes in for the kill. At the last moment, Shanks dodges the beast, getting knocked around in the process. The massive amount of air bubbles from his mouth and the pained expression he wears is obvious to Luffy. Shanks’ been hurt. But he continues, with Luffy holding on tightly to the pirate captain. The beast turns around once more, heading straight towards the injured and slowed Shanks. Luffy hears nearby voices: the other pirates have come to help. A line is thrown out to the two, and Shanks helps Luffy get secured. Luffy’s pulled towards the boat while Shanks faces the beast. LUFFY No! Shanks! FIRST MATE Don’t worry about him! C’mon, let’s get back to land! LUFFY No! The boat moves towards shore, leaving behind Luffy’s savior. Luffy starts crying. When the boat reaches the shore, Luffy’s still crying while the others try to console him. LUFFY It’s all my fault! He’s dead because of me! FIRST MATE Don’t be so hard on yourself, Luffy. Shanks is tougher than you think. LUFFY But there’s no way he could’ve survived! RED-HAIRED SHANKS (off-screen) Oh, you’d be surprised... Luffy looks shocked as the pirate captain walks towards the group. The boy runs out to greet his savior, but suddenly stops. Shanks is missing his right arm. Luffy breaks down crying. Shanks walks over to comfort the boy. RED-HAIRED SHANKS Don’t worry, Luffy. It’s nothing. LUFFY It’s not nothing! I ruined your life. You shouldn’t have tried to help me. Shanks gestures at his missing arm. RED-HAIRED SHANKS Losing an arm is nothing compared to losing a friend. Luffy, through tear-stained eyes, looks up at Shanks in admiration. RED-HAIRED SHANKS Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go pass out now. As he hits the ground, we... CUT TO: INT. FUUSHA VILLAGE PORTS - DAY |
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| Roronoa Zoro | Mar 7 2007, 05:34 PM Post #9 |
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Need some help on the beginning of my second act. I've finished the first act, which ends with Luffy's promise and several years later, heading out to sea. However, I'm stuck as to how to introduce my namesake. My first idea involved Luffy somehow getting captured by Morgan's crew (who in my version, are members of a large USS Eisenhower-type prison frigate) and meeting Zoro the same way he does in the manga/anime: chained to the wall and close to death. But recently, I've been thinking of axing that (no pun intended) in order to have Zoro try to capture Luffy, since he's a bounty hunter. I figure it's a great way to introduce their unique relationship, but I can't think of a plausible reason why Zoro'd want to join up with Luffy. And there's my idea of just having Luffy just finding a near-dead Zoro floating at sea and having him join Luffy simply because he saved the bounty hunter's life. He'll save Luffy's life when the boy is captured by Buggy, and thanks to his battle with Cabaji, will realize that joining with the newbie pirate could further his own goal. So what'd you guys (and gals) think? |
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| Pepekun | Mar 12 2007, 05:39 PM Post #10 |
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The best Casting For One Piece which could be? We would be able to go seeing which would be the best casting for future productions of Anime. It would be amused. 
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| Superraizen | Mar 20 2007, 07:12 PM Post #11 |
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Wasnt Oda going to have Zoro originally be apart of Buggys crew? You could just do that, have Zoro be on Buggys crew, then after a fight with Luffy and a nice speech about following your dreams ect. Zoro decides to join Luffy. But I'm better at making up orginal scripts adapting somthing to a script is pretty hard so forgive me if that idea sucks. |
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| Roronoa Zoro | Mar 22 2007, 12:53 PM Post #12 |
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Actually, that did come up while I was going over the first three volumes. It'd make sense, but I kinda want Nami's subplot as one of redemption, rather than Zoro's story. Thanks though. |
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| Roronoa Zoro | Apr 12 2007, 08:16 PM Post #13 |
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Been a while. Still just barely into the second act, but I've finished the first major fight scene at least. This isn't it, but I thought I'd at least post how I finally decided to handle Zoro's intro. And like the anime, we meet a certain female thief who just happens to be onboard. EXT. S.S. GREAT WHITE - TWILIGHT Zoro’s alone, tied to the ship’s bow. He first tries struggling against the ropes, burning his bare arms as a result. No freedom. Then he tries to shimmy up the bow. Same result, but without the rope burn. Zoro finally tries bowing his head towards the ropes on his chest, attempting to chew them off. He can almost touch the rope with his tongue, but that’s not enough. Zoro lets loose with a long, deep sigh. It’s the sound of failure and hopelessness. In the bleak darkness, Zoro finally speaks. ZORO Sorry, Kuina. LUFFY (O.C.) Who’s Kuina? Not expecting an answer, Zoro’s a little confused, until he casts his eyes downward and sees Luffy, bobbing around in a barrel. ZORO Who’re you? LUFFY Monkey D. Luffy. I’m a pirate. Zoro looks at Luffy, still in the barrel, and laughs his ass off. ZORO Good one, kid, but stick around here and you’ll be a dead pirate. This is a Navy vessel. LUFFY You’re a pirate too? ZORO No, I just hunt them. Name’s Roronoa Zoro. LUFFY Cool! (beat) So why are you tied up? ZORO Will you shut up if I tell you? LUFFY Maybe. Zoro signs again, this time in frustration. ZORO I heard the last remaining map to the Grand Line was kept here. So I tried to steal it. We see short glimpses of Zoro’s nighttime raid. He’s less beaten up then when we first saw him and has three sheathed katana (two black, one white) hanging from his sash. Zoro starts climbing up the Great White and vaulting over the railing. Zoro running up to and quickly knocking out a guard with the handle of a katana. Zoro putting a katana to the neck of a young sailor, who’s mouthing something very quickly to Zoro. Zoro enters a darkened room and begins looking around. He sees a safe, but before he reaches it, hears a sound. Zoro turns around and before he can register the sight, is quickly and forcefully knocked into a wall next to a small bureau. Zoro ducks as a large silver object flies over his head and into the bureau, reducing it to a pile of firewood. Zoro unsheathes a katana and blocks the large object, a silver axe bigger than his torso. Zoro loses his grip as the large axe forces the katana away from it’s owner, who forces Zoro’s head into the wall. The last thing Zoro sees before passing out is the Navy symbol, etched into a grimacing, silver jaw. A low, menacing laugh is heard as we... FADE TO: EXT. S.S. GREAT WHITE Zoro finishes his story while Luffy appears to be in deep thought. LUFFY That was pretty dumb. ZORO Says the pirate in a rum barrel. LUFFY Oh, yeah... but I’m not gonna stay this way. You’re looking at the future Pirate King! Zoro nearly laughs himself to tears. And laughs. And laughs. LUFFY Don’t think I can do it? ZORO You don’t have a crew, you don’t have a ship and you look like a pretty scrawny kid. If I can’t get a map from this ship, what chance do you have? Luffy thinks about this for a split-second. LUFFY Dunno. But what if we work together? Zoro looks at Luffy like he has two heads. ZORO No. LUFFY Why not? ZORO I’ve got my reasons, but I’d rather die than join forces with pirate scum like you. LUFFY Aren’t you gonna die anyway? Zoro knows Luffy’s right, yet doesn’t respond. LUFFY How ‘bout this? I’ll help you get the map and off this ship. We’ll talk about you joining my crew later. Alright? ZORO Look, you idiot, I don’t want your help! Zoro’s shouts arise the curiosity of a couple of sailors on guard. GUARD #1 Hey! What’s the commotion? As the guards make their way to the bow, Zoro tries to shoo them away. ZORO N-nothing. Just talking to myself. Too late. The guards are now at the bow. While one makes sure Zoro’s secure, the other looks down and sees Luffy bobbing in the sea. GUARD #2 Sound the alarm! Zoro’s got help! ZORO I don’t know him! He’s just some random pirate. Suddenly, a hand grabs a rope next to Zoro’s head. Noticing that it doesn’t belong to one of the sailors, Zoro’s a bit confused. ZORO What the hell? Another hand grasps a rope on the other side of Zoro and as he looks down, the bounty hunter sees Luffy rocketing towards him. Before the guards can even react, a sandaled foot plants itself between both their eyes, forcing both heads into the hard wooden deck. Both sailors are completely unconscious as Luffy still stands on their heads, admiring his handiwork. LUFFY Pretty cool, huh? ZORO You ate one of the Devil Fruits? LUFFY Yep. ZORO Looks like I underestimated you, but that won’t help you much. Luffy just smiles. LUFFY Well, maybe the both of us can do it then. Zoro closes his eyes and takes a moment to think about the offer. When he opens them, a smile comes across his face. ZORO Damned if I do, dead if I don’t... (beat) All right, Luffy. I’ll join your crew. LUFFY Awesome! Luffy starts to untie the swordsman, yet appears to have problems with the rope. ZORO Can’t you hurry up? Someone’s gonna check on the guards soon. Luffy gets the ropes loose, and takes Zoro off of the bow and onto the deck. The swordsman flexes his hands, legs and stretches for a few seconds. ZORO Damn, that feels good! (to Luffy) Alright. Now we just need to get the map and my swords. |
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| Roronoa Zoro | Apr 18 2007, 05:28 PM Post #14 |
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Haley Joel Osmont (A.I.) as Luffy Bruce Willis as Buggy (watch Hudson Hawk for the why) Orlando bloom as Shanks Christina Ricci/Lindsey Lohan as Nami Moar: INT. S.S. GREAT WHITE CAPTAIN’S QUARTERS Luffy, Zoro and Koby are standing in front of the safe. KOBY Um... I don’t know the combination. ZORO You don’t need to. Zoro steps up, unsheathes the white katana and slashes the safe twice. A second after sheathing the sword, the safe door cracks and then falls apart in four neat triangles. A roll of parchment lies inside. Luffy rushes the safe, nearly running over Zoro, and pulls out the parchment. Luffy opens the parchment, which has the familiar image of the Jolly Roger, this one with slashes running horizontally and vertically over the eyes, a bright red circle for the nose and a large smile. LUFFY That’s a funny-looking map. Zoro looks at the parchment. ZORO What the hell? Koby looks at it. KOBY Buggy the Clown. ZORO You got robbed by a clown? LUFFY Cool! There was a clown here? Zoro gives Luffy a look. KOBY He’s not just any ordinary clown... DISSOLVE TO: I/E. BUGGY’S SHIP As Koby continues, we see a lone figure paddle up to a large dual-masted schooner with red and white-striped sails. It’s currently docked near at a small village. A huge, ornate cannon is attached to the bow, with two others right below it. At the rear of the ship is a green and yellow rotunda. KOBY (V.O.) Buggy’s actually one of the biggest terrors on the East Blue. A rope ladder is thrown down and the figure starts climbing. KOBY (V.O.) As of the last report, his crew’s at least fifty members strong. The figure vaults over the ship’s railing. It’s the thief. There are a multitude of pirates on board, many of them wearing outlandish costumes and/or performing various circus-themed acts. KOBY (V.O.) However, there are two of particular note, the first being Buggy’s first mate, Cabaji. On the way to the rotunda, the thief looks up and sees a unicycle-riding figure perched on a rope connecting the two masts. The figure is “standing” on the rope, swaying back and forth while balancing a top on the tip of his cutlass. He’s wearing a tattered vest and a large, brightly-checked blue and white scarf. His hair sports two styles, one half cornrows, the other half a shoulder-length mop. This is CABAJI, Buggy’s first mate and resident swordsman. Noticing the young thief, Cabaji swallows his sword, leaps off of the rope with his unicycle and onto a lower rope. He barrels across that rope and onto a even lower one, then vaults from there onto another. KOBY (V.O.) The second is the commander of Buggy’s crew and a world-class animal tamer, Mohji. As Cabaji does his acrobatic thing, we also see a thin man brandishing a whip in one hand and a stool in the other. He’s wearing what appears to be a skin-tight white fur vest and hoodie with matching round ears on the sides. This is MOHJI, and right now, he’s dealing with a severely overgrown, growling lion. KOBY (V.O.) It’s been rumored that he’s in control of the largest known lion in captivity, but that’s just speculation. Mohji twirls and cracks the whip. The lion growls again and starts moving towards the tamer. Standing on a large, red and white-striped ball. Another crack and the lion starts rolling around Mohji, to the astonishment of the crewmen watching. Mohji notices the thief and whistles to the lion. It gets off the ball and lowers it’s head so Mohji can climb on. Both Mohji and Cabaji rush to the rotunda, cutting off the thief at the entrance. LUFFY (V.O.) But what about the clown? The thief is seen conversing with the first and second mates. KOBY (V.O.) I’m getting to that. The thief is allowed entrance to the rotunda through a darkened veil. INT. ROTUNDA There’s very little light in the rotunda, most of it caused by the reflection cast off of a multitude of gold trinkets and other bejeweled items. Her eyes and smile widen. She suddenly stops, and the smile disappears. KOBY (V.O.) Like the other two, Buggy’s only a clown in appearance. Several feet in front of the thief, a lone pirate stands in front of an large, ornate throne. While we can’t hear him, his body language is obvious. He’s nervous and apologizing like crazy, a fearful look in his face. What he’s so terrified of is sitting in front of him. However, all that’s seen of BUGGY THE CLOWN (27) are a pair of bright white gloves on the armrests, bright green pants and bright red wingtip boots. KOBY (V.O.) In reality, he’s a ruthless and powerful pirate with a bounty of over fifteen million. But that’s not all... The thief watches as the pirate prostrates himself before the figure on the throne, even getting on knees and pleading. All of a sudden, the pirate starts grasping his neck. He’s trying to pull something off of it, something choking him. To the thief’s horror, the pirate is slowly lifted into the air, his feet kicking beneath him. Hands still trying to remove whatever’s killing him. KOBY (V.O.) He’s also rumored to have eaten one of the Cursed Fruits, just like you Luffy. The kicking stops. The pirate, now dead, falls to the floor. The thief’s plainly scared, yet stoically walks forward, gingerly stepping around the dead man. As she gets closer, we see more details of Buggy. A large, red nose, a painted, stubble-speckled face and a large, sinister smile. BUGGY THE CLOWN Well Nami, I hope you have some good news for me. He begins to laugh, the sound a gravelly and gruff distortion of a normal clowns laugh as we... FADE TO: |
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| Noodles Loves You | May 18 2007, 07:27 AM Post #15 |
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uh................. nice try, but the casting and the plot points and some dialogue just isnt right really. but thats more effort than most |
 I Want To Drink, Drink, Drink, Smoke, Fuck, Fight, I Want To Shout, Trip, Scream, I Want To Die! I Want To Be Arrested, I Want To Be Molested, And I've Damaged My Brain, Next Weekend Let's Do It Again! Also I don't like many of you, and take great joy out of punishing anyone who's a douchebag. Keep that in mind. | |
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