Entertainment
Netflix set to release five new originals from India
One of them is backed by Shahrukh Khan!
Content is the next big thing in India, with a population of 1.3 billion people and dirt cheap internet, there are unlimited possibilities. Companies have been flooding the internet with original content and this includes multi-national streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, as well as YouTube.
Netflix has been active in the country for a couple of years now and the streaming market has been extremely competitive. Thanks to homegrown players like Hotstar, Sony LIV, and more, the audience has a huge appetite for local as well as international content. We already know Netflix’s international game is on point, but how does it plan to lure the average Indian user?
Originals are the answer, and the service has tied up with local studios to bring onboard A-list stars for new shows and movies. It has already released a host of new series and intends to take a step further with five more.
The five series will be developed in collaboration with companies such as Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment and Anushka Sharma’s Clean Slate Films. The shows will cover genres such as young adult, drama, thriller, horror, and comedy.
Bombay Begums will follow the varied journeys of five women who bond in contemporary urban India. Mai will see a 40-plus docile wife and mother who finds herself sucked into a vortex of violence and politics following a personal tragedy.
One of the most popular actors in the country, Shahrukh Khan is backing Betaal, a horror series based in a remote village that serves as the battleground between British Indian Army officer Betaal, his battalion of zombie redcoats, and the Indian police.
Messy follows an emerging standup comic who struggles to balance a career in comedy with a day job and a demanding family. Masaba Masaba is a scripted series based on the real lives of fashion designer Masaba Gupta and her actress mother Neena Gupta (“Badhaai Ho”), will feature the duo playing themselves.
Netflix’s previous stint with the Sacred Games has been an instant hit in the country and the second season of the show is slated for release on August 15, celebrating India’s Independence Day.
Globalization by localization
Other streaming sites are stepping up their game but the one in particular that Netflix is preparing for is by media giant Disney. The company is set to launch their own streaming service called Disney Plus on November 2019. They’re a real threat considering the content catalogue at their disposal which include Marvel, Star Wars, and many others.
Netflix’s answer is a host of original content. The company already started this year with titles like Kingdom gaining notoriety from audiences worldwide despite it being a mostly South Korean production. Netflix got the idea from the popularity of another series ported from Japan — Terrace House.
Another strategy users of the service noticed is the influx of animé on Netflix. They recently added the classic Neon Genesis Evangelion to their catalogue and it was also announced that a Philippine-made comic book called Trese will be adapted into animé by the company.
Clips from One Piece Season 2 are circulating across TikTok, Threads, and X — and the internet has reached a very clear conclusion.
Screenshots of Zoro, Nami, Luffy, and Miss All Sunday have been circulating widely online.
This cast is aggressively attractive.
One Threads post even asked the question outright: “Why is the One Piece cast aggressively attractive?” Judging by the reactions online, plenty of fans seem more than happy to investigate.
And after watching the new season ourselves, we can confirm: yes, the viral moments making the rounds online are very real.
Zoro continues to be the internet’s favorite
good morning to roronoa zoro pic.twitter.com/VTSbFACY4I
— Netflix (@netflix) March 11, 2026
A big chunk of the viral clips revolve around Mackenyu as Zoro.
Specifically, a scene where the swordsman appears shirtless — showing off a physique that fans immediately began thirst-posting about across social media.
It’s the kind of moment that practically feels engineered for screenshots. Stoic expression. Scarred swordsman energy. Abs fully visible.
Naturally, the internet noticed.
Luffy gets his Hollywood abs moment
Iñaki Godoy as Luffy in ‘ONE PIECE’ Season 2 pic.twitter.com/34eHZjbhdp
— MEN (@MENin4K) March 10, 2026
Even Iñaki Godoy gets a similar viral moment.
One circulating clip shows Luffy wearing nothing but a towel, with his abs in full view. Fans quickly clipped the scene and began sharing it across social platforms.
Godoy himself seems aware of the moment. In one interview clip now floating around online, the actor joked that he might as well enjoy the “Hollywood abs” moment now — since his next role might just have him playing a regular guy.
Fair point.
@lyn_ching7 Have you seen shirtless LUFFY yet? Prepare for his “12 pack” ⚔️😁 @Netflix Philippines @Netflix @onepiecenetflix #onepiece #netflix #netflixph ♬ original sound – Ms. Lyn Ching
The internet also noticed Miss All Sunday
Another character generating plenty of reactions online is Miss All Sunday, also known to fans as Nico Robin.
MISS ALL SUNDAY!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/fxBehJff3S
— Netflix Brasil (@NetflixBrasil) March 10, 2026
Trailer comments posted by Netflix quickly filled up with reactions from viewers pointing out the character’s striking appearance — including jokes asking why her chest looked so prominent in the preview.
Other fans quickly pushed back, asking the obvious question: why complain?
Nami might be winning the internet
This is how I find out that the new One Piece live action season dropped today 😭 pic.twitter.com/gldmIRN2NL
— Zeus (@Promithean11) March 10, 2026
Still, the character that seems to be getting the biggest reaction online is Nami.
Clips and screenshots of Emily Rudd wearing a tiny red bra have been circulating widely, with fans praising both the character’s look and Rudd’s screen presence.
The scene is brief, but it clearly made an impression.
And judging by the number of screenshots floating around online, a lot of viewers had the exact same reaction.
Nami pic.twitter.com/vp7aU0jlxr
— 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞 𝟒𝐤 (@namiarchive_) March 11, 2026
Some people tuned in out of curiosity.
Others may have tuned in after seeing those screenshots.
Honestly, fair.
Either way, the viral clips are real — and they’re all pulled directly from the new season.
One Piece Season 2 is now streaming on Netflix.
Entertainment
Samurai Champloo is getting a live-action adaptation
The adaptation is coming from One Piece’s Tomorrow Studios.
The live-action One Piece, which recently premiered its second season on Netflix, is one of the rare wins for the anime adaptation segment, especially after a string of misfires. Now, after the success of that series, things are getting bolder. Tomorrow Studios, which produced Netflix’s One Piece, will adapt Samurai Champloo into a live-action format.
Still from the brilliant mind of Shinichirō Watanabe, Samurai Champloo is often touted as the samurai version of Watanabe’s more popular Cowboy Bebop but with a more cohesive story and a hipper soundtrack. Since its first airing over two decades ago, the series has enjoyed a cult following, especially for those who enjoyed Cowboy Bebop.
First reported by Variety, Tomorrow Studios will adapt the show into a live-action series. Critically, Watanabe will be involved in the show’s production.
Because the show is still in early development, there’s no news beyond that. In fact, though it’s likely that Netflix will pick the series up, Tomorrow Studios hasn’t shopped the series to platforms yet.
Samurai Champloo is going to be a huge gamble for the studio. Previously, Tomorrow Studios crashed and burned with its Cowboy Bebop adaptation, which ended up getting canned soon after its premiere. Watanabe even criticized the series for changing the plot too much.
This time, however, Watanabe has given his blessing and will likely steer the adaptation to success. The studio has also promised an adaptation more faithful to the original’s story and soundtrack. Both of which were crucial to the original show’s success.
SEE ALSO: One Piece: Into the Grand Line unveils final trailer ahead of premiere
Entertainment
ARTMS Heejin shows KPop concert day through Ray-Ban Meta glasses
Heejin films concert POV
What does a KPop concert look like from the idol’s perspective? Heejin of ARTMS gives fans exactly that.
In a short Instagram Reel filmed using Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, the ARTMS member records an entire concert day from her point of view — from backstage moments to standing on stage in front of hundreds of fans.
The clip begins with Heejin showing off the Ray-Ban Meta glasses before putting them on. She then continues vlogging on her phone while already wearing the smart glasses, casually demonstrating how the wearable camera fits into her usual routine.
From there, the Reel jumps through several moments leading up to the show. We see Heejin signing what appear to be albums for the concert, followed by a quick meal before rehearsals begin.
At one point, she even chats with staff members who seem curious about the Ray-Ban Meta glasses she’s wearing.
Then the highlight arrives.
The perspective suddenly shifts to the stage.
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From Heejin’s POV, the crowd stretches across the venue while she performs alongside her fellow ARTMS members. There’s a quick glimpse of choreography while she’s still wearing the glasses — offering fans a rare look at what performing in front of thousands of people actually feels like.
The Reel winds down with the group bowing to the audience as the concert ends.
Finally, the video returns to the same visual from the opening. Heejin lies down on a bed, mirroring the start of the day — a quiet signal that the long concert schedule has finally wrapped.
There are a few fancams too showing the day Heejin wearing the glasses while performing on stage.
@seoshu heejin with glasses… I NEED HER #artmsinlondon #heejin #artms #grandclubicarus ♬ original sound – vro
@yvessyih i’m a sucker for nerds💔 heejin i love u #heejin #loona #artms #fyp #kpop @Official ARTMS ♬ Drunk in love – Megan ★
From LOONA to ARTMS
For longtime fans, Heejin needs little introduction.
She first debuted in 2016 as the very first member of LOONA, a group known for its ambitious storytelling and global fanbase.
Following LOONA’s restructuring, Heejin went on to become part of ARTMS, a project group that reunites several former members while continuing their creative direction.
Moments like this Reel give fans a small but personal glimpse into that journey — this time through the lens of smart glasses.
What the Ray-Ban Meta glasses actually do
The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses are wearable smart glasses created by Meta in collaboration with Ray-Ban.
They feature a built-in ultra-wide camera, microphones, and open-ear speakers that allow users to capture photos and videos completely hands-free.
Because the camera sits directly in the frame, the footage naturally captures a first-person perspective — exactly the kind of viewpoint that makes Heejin’s Reel feel so immersive.
Instead of watching a concert from the audience, viewers briefly experience what it’s like to be the person standing on stage.
A new perspective for fans
POV videos aren’t new online, but using smart glasses to capture a full concert day adds a new layer to behind-the-scenes content.
For a few moments, fans aren’t just watching the performance.
They’re seeing it through the idol’s eyes.
And for longtime fans who first met Heejin during her early days in LOONA, the moment carries a little extra weight.
From debut stages to a new chapter with ARTMS, the view has changed — but the stage is still the same.
Now the real question is: Which idol would you want to see try this next?
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