One Piece Live-Action Season 2: Exclusive Sneak Peek Revealed at Tudum Event May 31
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Netflix Teases Appearance of Chopper in 'One Piece' Live-Action
Netflix has announced exciting news for 'One Piece' fans! During its live Tudum event, Netflix confirmed that a second season of the live-action One Piece series is on the way, set to premiere in 2025 or possibly 2026.
Season 2 Preview and Teases
The upcoming season will feature the story up to the Drum Island arc, including key locations like Loguetown, Reverse Mountain, Twin Cape, Whiskey Peak, Little Garden, and of course, Drum Island.
The announcement video also hinted at the appearance of Chopper, the beloved doctor and reindeer from the manga.
Watch the Announcement
Production and Release Details
- The second season of One Piece began production last July and has recently wrapped up.
- Series creator Eiichiro Oda confirmed that the story will follow up to the Drum Island arc.
- While initial reports suggested a 2025 release, recent speculation suggests it might not stream until 2026.
- An earlier announcement about LEGO sets hinted at a later release, but the date has since been removed.
New Cast and Crew
The series continues to add new talents, including:
- Callum Kerr as Smoker
- Julia Rehwald as Tashigi
- Rigo Sanchez as Dragon
- Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday (also known as Nefertari Vivi)
- Joe Manganiello as Mr. 0 (also known as Crocodile)
- Lera Abova as Miss All Sunday (also known as Nico Robin)
- Plus many more familiar characters and faces.
Showrunner Change
Joe Tracz, known for Percy Jackson and the Olympians, joins as a writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner for Season 2, alongside returning co-showrunner Matt Owens.
Series Achievements
- The first season, debuted exclusively on Netflix in August 2023, consisting of 8 episodes.
- It won awards for Outstanding Original Song and Outstanding Stunt Coordination at the Children’s & Family Emmy Awards.
Production Partners
Tomorrow Studios, founded by Marty Adelstein (Prison Break, Teen Wolf) and ITV Studios, produced the first season.
Ongoing Anime Broadcast
Meanwhile, the One Piece anime continues airing in Japan. Part 2 of the Egghead arc premiered on Fuji TV on April 5, with subsequent episodes following.
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