Matt Owens, co-showrunner of Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the popular manga “One Piece,” has left the series, citing a need to “focus on [his] mental health” and “do some therapy.” The news came in an Instagram post on Owen’s personal page.

Matt Owens, the co-showrunner of Netflix's live-action 'One Piece' series, is stepping away from the show to focus on his mental health. Season 2 of the show wrapped filming in February.

The co-showrunner of the successful Netflix adaptation of "One Piece" is leaving the series to focus on his mental health. "The last six years working on the live-action version of 'One Piece' have been a life-changing journey.