Eiichiro Oda Reveals Which Arcs Will Be Covered in ‘One Piece’ Live-Action Season 2
Netflix just dropped some big news for One Piece fans during this year’s One Piece Day in Tokyo, the yearly event that celebrates Eiichiro Oda’s legendary manga. Along with showing off the first sneak peeks from season 2 of the live-action series, the streamer also confirmed that a third season is already on the way.
In Season 2 several new characters will be introduced, including key Marines, Baroque Works agents, pirates, and figures from upcoming story arcs.
Callum Kerr will play Smoker, with Matthew Leck portraying his younger version. Julia Rehwald joins as Tashigi, and James Hiroyuki Liao will play Ipponmatsu. Rigo Sanchez will appear as Dragon, while Clive Russell takes on Crocus. Daniel Lasker plays Mr. 9, with Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday and Aroop Shergill as her younger self.
The Baroque Works roster expands with Yonda Thomas as Igaram, Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5, Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine, Lera Abova as Miss All Sunday, David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3, and Sophia Anne Caruso as Miss Goldenweek. Brendan Murray and Werner Coetser will portray the giant pirate captains Brogy and Dorry.
On Drum Island, Rob Colletti plays Wapol, Mark Penwill is Chess, Anton David Jeftha is K.M., Ty Keogh is Dalton, Katey Sagal is Dr. Kureha, and Mark Harelik is Dr. Hiruluk.
Previously, Netflix shared the full statement from Oda, which begins: “Yes, the live-action One Piece is currently in production, with filming well underway. The story will cover Loguetown, Reverse Mountain (Twin Cape), Whiskey Peak, Little Garden, and Drum Island!”
1. Loguetown
The Loguetown Arc is the sixth and final story in the East Blue Saga of the One Piece manga and anime.
In this arc, the Straw Hat Pirates arrive in Loguetown, the birthplace and execution site of the legendary pirate Gold Roger. They plan to stock up on supplies before setting sail for the Grand Line, but their plans are disrupted when they encounter a formidable Marine captain and run into some familiar foes from their past.
2. Reverse Mountain
The Reverse Mountain Arc, also known as the Laboon Arc, is the seventh arc in the One Piece series, and it marks the beginning of the Arabasta Saga.
In this arc, the Straw Hat Pirates navigate the dangerous currents of Reverse Mountain in their attempt to enter the Grand Line. On their way down, they encounter the enormous whale Laboon and cross paths with the enigmatic Baroque Works agents, Mr. 9 and Miss Wednesday.
3. Whisky Peak
The Whisky Peak Arc is the eighth arc, and the second arc of the Arabasta Saga.
After obtaining a Log Pose, the Straw Hat Pirates set sail for Whisky Peak, a cheerful town that greets pirates like honored guests and showers them with celebration. But beneath the warm welcome lies a dangerous secret, and an even greater mystery ready to unfold.
4. Little Garden
The Little Garden Arc is the ninth arc. With Princess Vivi now part of their crew, the Straw Hat Pirates arrive at Little Garden, a prehistoric island frozen in time. There, they meet two giants, Dorry and Brogy, who have been locked in a century-long duel. But their adventure takes a dangerous turn when both new and familiar Baroque Works agents launch a surprise attack.
5. Drum Island
When Nami comes down with a mysterious illness, the Straw Hat Pirates head to Drum Island to find a doctor. There, they meet Tony Tony Chopper, a quirky talking reindeer with medical skills. Together, the crew and Chopper must face Wapol, the island’s former tyrant king, who has come back to take his throne.
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