casting, trailer, story… we take stock

Feared by fans of the original manga, the live-action adaptation of One Piece on Netflix nevertheless won the crowds. But after the 8 episodes of season 1, the desire to embark on another adventure alongside Luffy and his Straw Hat crew is becoming more and more pressing. So what do we already know about season 2 of One Piece ?

When will season 2 of the series be released? One Piece sur Netflix ?

Season 2 was made official by Netflix in September 2023, two weeks after the broadcast of the first episodes. This was not surprising, given the very positive feedback on the series from fans, but also from newbies to the subject.

For the moment, no precise date has been given for the broadcast of season 2. But since filming in South Africa should end soon, we can easily bet on a release at the end of 2025, on Netflix.

Note that the budget for this live-action adaptation is absolutely colossal: $18 million per episode, for a total of $144 million for season 1. For comparison, that’s more than Game of Thrones.

How many episodes are planned for this new season of One Piece ?

As with the first, season 2 will have 8 episodes. They will probably all be available again at the same time. However, in recent years, Netflix has developed an unfortunate trend regarding its flagship series: revealing them in several parts, on different dates, as is the case for Emily in Paris, The Bridgerton Chronicles or Cobra Kai. It cannot therefore be excluded that One Piece suffer the same fate.

Who are the actors and characters in this sequel to One Piece ?

For this highly anticipated season 2, several announcements have already been made regarding the casting. So we already know that a good part of the cast from season 1 will be back, namely:

• Iñaki Godoy will be Monkey D. Luffy ;
• Emily Rudd sera Nami ;
• Mackenyu Arata sera Zoro;
• Jacob Gibson sera Usopp ;
• Taz Skylar will be Sanji;
• Morgan Davies will be Kobby;
• Jeff Ward sera Baggy.

Alongside them, several new additions have been announced, particularly the characters who will join the criminal organization Baroque Works, as well as the iconic doctors of Drum Island:

• David Dastmalchian (Oppenheimer, The Dark Night) will be Mr.3, real name Galdino;
• Camrus Johnson (Batwoman) will be Mr.5, real name Gem;
• Daniel Lasker (Raised by Wolves) sera Mr.9 ;
• Jazzara Jaslyn (Lioness) will be Miss Valentine (or Mikita);

• Katey Sagal (Sons of Anarchy, Futurama) will be Dr Kureha, a doctor with multiple powers, sometimes nicknamed the witch. She will be an ally of the Straw Hat crew, led by Luffy. Actress Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween, Everything Everywhere All At Once) had also been considered to play her, but her busy schedule did not allow her to be included in the adventure, according to Deadline.
• Mark Harelik (Jurassic Park 3, Preacher) will be Dr. Hiriluk, a charlatan with dubious medical skills. This is Chopper’s former mentor.

Over the months, Netflix has revealed several new additions to the cast. We now know that Lera Abova, a Russian actress and model, will lend her features to the famous Nico Robin.

At his side will also be Joe Manganiello (Justice League), in the role of Crocodile, one of the seven great corsairs of One Piecebut also Charithra Chandran (The Bridgerton Chronicles) who will play Vivi (or Miss Wednesday), or even Rigo Sanchez (Outer Banks) who will play Luffy’s father, Monkey D. Dragon.

Finally, Sophia Anne Caruso, a Broadway regular, will become Miss GoldenWeek, for season 2 of One Piece.

Which arcs will be adapted in season 2 of this live-action adaptation?

In a letter shared on August 20, 2024 by Netflix, mangaka Eiichirō Oda confided in fans: the plot of season 2 will focus on Loguetown, Reverse Mountain, Whiskey Peak, Little Garden and Drum Island. These are all locations present in the Baroque Works arc, a criminal organization that Luffy’s crew will have to face.

Connoisseurs of the original manga were also hoping to see the popular Alabasta arc, but it appears that this will instead appear in a season 3, which has not yet been announced by Netflix.

On the other hand, the key character of Smoker, seen at the end of season 1 and played by Callum Kerr (Monarch), will obviously be there. This major antagonist of the series will have an important role in the next episodes, since his mission will be to capture Luffy.

The easter eggs of season 2 of One Piece

As early as season 1, the series team was already planning a sequel. This is what the showrunner, Steven Maeda, confided to Collider, in September 2023. Certain easter eggs were thus placed specifically with the aim of preparing the ground for season 2.

From the first episode, the Baroque Works criminal organization is mentioned: Zoro is accosted by Mr.7, a member of this organization, who tries to recruit him. Zoro finally kills Mr.7, like in the manga. Baroque Works is led by a powerful antagonist that fans love, namely Crocodile.

Some fans even Crocodile during the first scene of season 1, due to similar physical details – with the difference that, in the adaptation, it would then be a woman.

Furthermore, at the end of season 1, Luffy is clear about his desire to join the Grand Line. There they will find Drum Island. There, they should normally meet Chopper, a future member of the crew, who will serve as a doctor.

Where to watch the series One Piece In France ?

The live-action series is available in full on Netflix. It is on this streaming platform that season 2 will also be released in 2025.

The availability of the original anime, on the other hand, is more chaotic. Some episodes of the arc Eggheadcurrently on hiatus, are put online on Netflix, with a new one every Saturday. Seasons 1-15 are also available on Prime Video, as well as ADN and Crunchyroll.