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We’re about to get some news on Netflix’s second season of its live-action One Piece adaptation. Here’s an updated look at everything we know about the new season, including the new characters and cast for the second season, all the production updates, and more on One Piece season 2 on Netflix.
One of the most popular media franchises, One Piece, has dominated the manga and anime scene for over two decades. Over the past 26 years of the weekly serialization, more than 516 million copies of the manga have been in circulation worldwide, and the anime adaptation is currently one of the most-watched shows on television, not just anime.
In the 26-year history of One Piece, we’ve never had a live-action adaptation until now. So, without stating the obvious, a lot is riding on the success of the live-action One Piece series.
Thanks to Steven Maeda and Matt Owens, the showrunners of One Piece season 1, an entirely new audience has been able to experience the magical and adventure-filled world of One Piece for the first time. Meanwhile, long-time fans of the franchise will finally get to see the live-action adaptation the story deserves.
There will be some changes going into season 2, with Joseph E. Tracz taking over the showrunning reins from Steven Maeda, who will remain an executive producer for the series. Tracz recently worked on the television adaptation of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief for Disney+ and previously collaborated on Netflix projects, including A Series of Unfortunate Events and Dash & Lily.
Pictured: One Piece showrunners Steven Maeda (left) and Matt Owens (right)
Twenty-two years ago, the infamous pirate Gol D. Roger was captured and executed, but not before kickstarting a brand new era of piracy. Years later, rookie pirate Monkey D. Luffy sets sail with the dream of becoming the King of the Pirates, but to achieve his dream, he will need a ship and a powerful and talented crew.
One Piece Season 2 to Feature at TUDUM 2025
Before we delve into the full preview of everything we know about season 2, let’s start with the first look at the new season, which is expected to be revealed at TUDUM 2025. Iñaki Godoy, Emily Rudd, Taz Skylar, Jacob Romero, and Mackenyu will all be in attendance, although what will be showcased has yet to be revealed.
The live stream kicks off on Netflix on May 31st at 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET (or early morning if you’re in Europe).
Ahead of the TUDUM appearance, a “special announcement” trailer/featurette was released with a caption in the YouTube video teasing, “P.S.: Did ya hear those Hooves?” which certainly teases that we’ll finally get to hear about who will be voicing Chopper and get a good look at him (beyond the back of his head from a prior teaser), a long-sought-after secret. The teaser features the Straw Hats setting sail for the Grand Line and hosting a slumber party.
When did Netflix renew One Piece for Season 2?
Just over two weeks after the series was released on Netflix, the streaming service announced that One Piece had been renewed for a second season.
This wasn’t surprising, considering that in the first three weeks on the platform, One Piece amassed 47.8 million views. In total, the series was in the global top ten for eight weeks and was watched for 480.30 million hours globally, which equated to 63.60 million views. In the second half of 2023, the show was the most-watched TV series and has so far garnered 92 million views on Netflix between July 2023 and December 2024.
What can you expect from a second season of One Piece?
Warning: The following section contains spoilers. Proceed with caution!
The next adventure for the Straw Hat Pirates is the start of their biggest adventure yet: The Grand Line! However, before the Straw Hats can make their way to the beginning of the Grand Line at Reverse Mountain, they must make a stop for supplies at Loguetown, the exact location where Gol D. Roger met his end and where the Great Pirate era began.
The Grand Line is a dangerous place for even the most seasoned pirates. So, the Grand Line is even more dangerous for Luffy and his crew, who are complete rookies. To survive, Luffy will be on the lookout for even more talented people to join his crew.
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How much of the Manga/Anime will the second season cover?
On August 20th, 2024, Netflix, Tomorrow Studios, and Oda-Sensei confirmed which sagas and arcs would be covered. Season 2 will ultimately cover chapters 96 through 154 of the manga. Notably, the series won’t include the Arabasta arc within the Arabasta saga. This means the events of the Arabasta Arc will be covered in a potential third season.
Here’s how season 2 will be covered:
East Blue Saga
| Arc | Manga Chapters | Anime Episodes |
|---|---|---|
| Loguetown | 96-100 | 31-44 |
Arabasta Saga
| Arc | Manga Chapters | Anime Episodes |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse Mountain (Twin Cape) | 101-105 | 62-63 |
| Whisky Peak | 106-114 | 64-67 |
| Little Garden | 115-129 | 70-77 |
| Drum Island | 130-154 | 78-91 |
Who are the cast members of One Piece season 2?
Returning Cast Members for One Piece Season 2
Naturally, all of the Straw Hats are expected to reprise their roles in season 2:
- Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy
- Emily Rudd as Nami
- Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro
- Jacob Romero as Usopp
- Taz Skyler as Sanji
- Ilia Isorelys Paulino as Alvida
- Jeff Ward as Buggy
- Michael Dorman as Gold Roger
- Vincent Regan as Garp
- Morgan Davies as Koby
- Aidan Scott as Helmeppo
- Armand Aucamp as Bogard
New Cast Members for One Piece Season 2
Cast grid for One Piece season 2 – Picture: Netflix
A range of new cast members will be needed for the second season as the Arabasta Saga introduces many exciting new characters. We’ve had several waves of cast announcements thus far, so here’s a quick recap:
On June 25th, Netflix confirmed the Baroque Works agents:
- Daniel Lasker (Raised by Wolves) as Mr. 9
- Camrus Johnson (Batwoman) as Mr. 5
- Jazzara Jaslyn (Warrior) as Miss Valentine
- David Dastmalchian (Late Night with the Devil) as Mr. 3
Reacting to the news of being cast in season 2, Lasker said, “There are no words to express how honored and thrilled I am to join the magnificent cast of One Piece. I adore the world that Oda-san created, and to now step into it as a character is a real dream come true.”
On June 26th, Netflix announced three more castings:
- Clive Russell (Tales of Babylon) as Crocus
- Werner Coetser (Diepe Waters) as Dorry
- Brendan Murray as Brogy
On June 27th, the cast expanded even further with four new castings:
- Callum Kerr (Monarch) as Smoker
- Julia Rehwald (Star Wars Young Jedi Adventures) as Tashigi
- Rob Colletti (The Many Saints of Newark) as Wapol
- Ty Keogh (24 Hours To Live) as Dalton
Throughout August 2024, we got another four castings:
At Geeked Week 2024, it was officially confirmed that Joe Manganiello and Lera Abova had joined the cast of One Piece S2 as Mr. 0 and Miss All Sunday, aka the pirate warlord Crocodile, and Nico Robin. During the event, we also got our first look at Tony Tony Chopper!
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In the days following Geeked Week, eagle-eyed fans from the One Piece Live Action Fandom X account revealed four new cast members: two with confirmed roles and two with yet-to-be-revealed roles. They are as follows:
- Daniel Barnett as Sapi
- Fadzai Simango as Mashikaku
- Martial T. Batchamen
- Richard Gau
There has been considerable speculation about the roles Batchamen and Gau have played. Gau’s background as a musician led to speculation that he played Captain Yorki of the Rumbar Pirates. As for Batchamen, it is speculated that he could play Mr. 1, also known as Daz Bonez.
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In January 2025, Netflix (Deadline got the scoop) confirmed another three new cast members:
- Sophia Anne Caruso (The School for Good and Evil) will play Miss Goldenweek
- Mark Penwill (Catch Me A Killer) will portray Chess
- Anton David Jeftha (Legacy) will play K.M
The following day, Variety got the scoop on another three castings:
- Rigo Sanchez (Outerbanks) as Dragon
- James Hiroyuki Liao (Barry) as Ipponmatsu
- Yonda Thomas (Redemption) as Igaram
After a significant gap between cast announcements, on April 29th, two new cast members were revealed:
- Rob van Vuuren (The Kingdom) as King Seki
- Mark Elderkin (The Dark Tower) as King Ham Burger
Moving to speculation, other characters that could or are expected to appear in season 2:
- Bon Clay
- Chaka
- Chopper
- Kohza
- Kureha
- Miss All Sunday
- Miss Doublefinger
- Miss Friday
- Miss Merry Christmas
- Mr. 1
- Mr. 13
- Mr. 4
- Pell
- Terracotta
Where is Season 2 of One Piece in Production? When Will It Be Released?
Development
Filming Scheduled
Filming Ongoing
Post-Production
Filming on season 2 began in June 2024 and was initially expected to run for at least seven months, according to Netflix. Filming officially got underway on June 24th, 2024, as confirmed by a video of the main cast members reuniting on set a week later. With its seven-month production timeline, that would’ve meant a wrap scheduled for January 2025.
Netflix finally confirmed that production had ended on February 4th with a brand new first-look photo and the caption, “Straw Hats, our course is set! Season 2 production has officially wrapped, and the Grand Line is fast approaching! Destiny awaits. Are you ready to answer the call?”
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One Piece Season 2 Episode Titles, Writers, and Directors
Beyond the change in showrunners, we also know that Alex Regnery has been upped to serve as a staff writer on season 2, previously working on season 1 as a script coordinator. Prior credits include Orange Is the New Black and Shades of Blue.
We don’t quite have a full outlook on who will be writing and directing throughout season 2, but we’ll begin piecing the puzzle together in the months to come. On the directing side, we know that Emma Sullivan, who directed two episodes of season 1, is listing her role as supervising director on the second season.
On July 2nd, 2024, Netflix provided us with a first look at the script for season 2:
- Episode 201 – THE BEGINNING AND THE END
- Written by Matt Owens and Ian Stokes
One Piece. Season 2 of One Piece. Cr. Casey Crafford/Netflix © 2024
During Netflix’s Geeked Week, on Day 3, we received a behind-the-scenes video with Jeff Ward, aka Buggy the Clown, visiting the set and the different departments of One Piece, including the costume, props, and production design! Inside the video, we’ve teased snippets of Loguetown, Crocus’ lighthouse, and the challenges of designing Drum Island.
When will Season 2 of One Piece be released on Netflix? Will There Be a Season 3?
In December 2024, actor Vincent Regan spoke about the series, aiming for a Christmas 2025 release. However, some people attached to the show suggest it will be released in 2026. Netflix TUDUM seemingly confirmed the series would be released in 2025 in a post on its TUDUM blog, although it subsequently removed that. Next on Netflix 2025 also didn’t include One Piece season 2 amongst the roster.
As for a third season, there is plenty of evidence that Netflix has given the show an early season 3 order, although there is nothing official on this yet.
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