One Piece Season 2 corrects a 17-year-old franchise mistake to significantly improve the Arabasta saga.
Tl;dr
- One Piece Season 2 will not include the Arabasta arc.
- Season 3 could potentially cover this arc.
- The series offers a new approach to discovering One Piece.
A new approach for the series One Piece
The animated series One Piece has always known how to captivate its audience with its thrilling narrative arcs. However, for the second season of the adaptation of the show on Netflix, things are done differently. Contrary to what one might think, the Arabasta arc will not be covered in this season. It's a surprise because the animated film Episode of Arabasta: The Desert Princess and the Pirates had managed to summarize this arc in 90 minutes. Instead, Season 2 will only include the Loguetown, Reverse Mountain, Whiskey Peak, Little Garden, and Drum Island arcs.
Arabasta, a challenge for season 3?
The battle for Arabasta is therefore postponed to a possible season 3. Although the third season is not yet confirmed, the resounding success of the series suggests a sequel. Indeed, the live-action Netflix series was even the most watched TV program on the platform in the second half of 2023. Thus, the choice to postpone the Arabasta arc to season 3 seems judicious.
A series that takes its time
The decision not to include Arabasta in season 2 allows the live-action series to take its time and prioritize the natural unfolding of the story rather than rushing to adapt one arc per season. This implies that the series will move more slowly than expected, but it will also allow for a more faithful adaptation to the manga.
A new gateway into the world of One Piece
The series One Piece from Netflix offers a new alternative to discover the universe of the series without having to watch the first 61 episodes of the anime. Season 1 made some significant changes from the original material, and it remains to be seen what changes and deviations will be made in Season 2.
What do we think?
The decision not to rush to adapt the Arabasta arc in season 2 of One Piece seems like a wise choice. This shows that Netflix is willing to take its time to offer a quality adaptation that respects the original material. It could also mean that the audience will have more time to become attached to the characters and understand the stakes of the plot, which is not a bad thing.
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