Netflix has officially confirmed that Season 2 of the live-action One Piece series is in the works. The production is kicking off in Cape Town, South Africa, and fans are buzzing with excitement.
Iñaki Godoy, who stars as Luffy, recently shared that filming for the new season has started in Cape Town. This announcement, made on the One Piece Netflix Instagram page, has fans eagerly awaiting more updates. While there’s no exact release date yet, Season 2 is expected to premiere sometime in 2025. To catch the new episodes, viewers will need a Netflix subscription, although availability might vary depending on your location and time zone.
One Piece Season 2 New Cast Additions
In the first season, the search for the perfect actor to play Luffy was intense. Creator Eiichiro Oda admitted he was worried about finding someone who truly embodied Luffy’s character. After seeing numerous auditions, Oda was thrilled to discover Iñaki Godoy, who he felt perfectly matched the manga’s depiction of Luffy.
Recently, Netflix teased new cast members for Season 2. Characters like Vivi, Robin, and Chopper will have their actors announced on August 21, 22, and 23, 2024. In addition, several actors have already been confirmed: Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine, David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3, Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5, Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9, Brendan Murry as Brogy, Clive Russel as Crocus, Werner Coetser as Dorry, Ty Keogh as Dalton, Callum Kerr as Smoker, Julia Rehwald as Tashigi, and Rob Colletti as Wapol.
Moreover, Netflix has revealed that Katey Sagal will play Dr. Kureha and Mark Harelik will take on the role of Dr. Hiriluk. The original cast will also return, including Iñaki Godoy as Luffy, Mackenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji.
What to Expect in Season 2
Eiichiro Oda has promised that the upcoming season will meet fans’ expectations. He assured them, “They won’t put the show out until I’m satisfied,” which suggests the new episodes will be worth the wait.
One Piece Season 2 is set to cover several significant locations from the manga. Fans can look forward to seeing Loguetown, Reverse Mountain (Twin Cape), Whiskey Peak, Little Garden, and Drum Island. Oda hinted at the high cost of these elaborate sets, saying, “Imagine how much it’ll cost! Lol.” This playful comment indicates that Netflix and Tomorrow Studios have invested heavily in bringing these iconic places to life.
Season 2 of One Piece is shaping up to be an exciting continuation of the live-action adaptation. With new cast members, intriguing plot developments, and impressive locations on the horizon, fans have plenty to look forward to in 2025.
