Kapanlagi.com - Written by Rachel Carisa Oswandi
Netflix doesn't give up! ONE PIECE Live Action season 2 is confirmed to be airing soon. Oda-Sensei (Eiichiro Oda), the writer, announced directly about the airing of the second season of the adaptation. ONE PIECE Live Action which has been airing on Netflix since August 31st has achieved an extraordinary success, as the most popular series in Netflix history. Not only recognized by the viewers, even the writer himself feels satisfied enough with the adaptation of his original work.
The real proof of the success of the first season is the huge enthusiasm of the viewers who can't wait for the release of the second season. In this second season, there are many important characters that are definitely awaited by the Nakama. Responding to this, Netflix leaked one of the characters who will become an additional crew member of the Straw Hat Pirates. This character has become a hot topic among the Nakama, as the visualization of this character will be quite challenging to be realized in live action form.
What other leaks are there before the release of ONE PIECE Live Action season 2? Let's check out the article below!
1. Message from the Writer Eiichiro Oda
Leak from Oda Sensei (twitter.com/onepiecenetflix)
On Friday (15/9/2023), the official X account (Twitter) of ONE PIECE Netflix announced the happy news delivered directly by the writer Oda-Sensei. In a video lasting about 2 minutes, it can be confirmed that Season 2 will be released soon and is currently in the script development process.
Through the Den Den Mushi or snail phone, Oda-Sensei said, “Two weeks after the launch, I received good news, Netflix decided to continue the ONE PIECE series! The adventures of Inaki and the straw hat gang in live action will continue!” he said.
2. Addition of the Straw Hat Pirates Crew
Tony Tony Chopper (crunchyroll.com/One Piece)
Most of the Nakama who follow the ONE PIECE manga or anime must know who the character will be the new crew to accompany Luffy and his friends on their adventures in East Blue. Yup, it's the reindeer doctor Tony Tony Chopper!
Based on the original story, the Straw Hat Pirates will meet Chopper when Luffy realizes that his pirate crew needs a great doctor while sailing when Nami falls ill. They finally meet Chopper on Drum Island when he was still living with the doctor Kureha.
In the end of the video on the official X account of ONE PIECE Netflix, Oda Sensei is seen making a similar sketch with Chopper. Oda Sensei also said, “It seems like the Straw Hat Gang needs a great doctor...we'll see later,” he said.
3. Next Opponent
Chrocodile One Piece Anime (crunchyroll.com/One Piece)
In the first season, the Straw Hat Pirates successfully defeated the Arlong Pirates by defeating their captain, the fishman Arlong. In this second season, the opponents that Luffy will face are equally challenging.
When entering the Arabasta Arc, Luffy and his friends will encounter Baroque Works led by Captain Crocodile or Mr.0, the Desert King. The Straw Hat Pirates will fight against Baroque Works to protect the kingdom of Arabasta and Princess Vivi.
4. Sexy Pirate Nico Robin
Nico Robin One Piece Anime (crunchyroll.com/One Piece)
If the Straw Hat Pirates are going to fight against Baroque Works, then the beloved female pirate of the crew should be present. Nico Robin is one of Crocodile's trusted crew members known as Miss All Sunday. The crew is surely looking forward to the appearance of this character as they can't wait to see the realisation of the sexiest crew member of the Straw Hat Pirates.
Robin is an archaeologist from Ohara Island and has been a government fugitive since the age of 8 due to her ability to read poneglyphs. Her bounty is 79,000,000 Berry. She is a Devil Fruit eater of the “Hana Hana no Mi”, which allows her to duplicate her body parts in different places.
5. Predicted Release
One Piece Anime (twitter.com/moviemenfess)
Adaptation series of ONE PIECE that has achieved success and met audience expectations is confirmed to soon release its second season. Through a tweet from the official ONE PIECE Netflix account, the author asks fans to patiently wait for the release of the second season.
However, there is no need to wait long as it is estimated to be released in 2024. Producer Marty Adelstein stated that the script for season 2 has been completed. “We have prepared the script”, said CEO of Tomorrow Studios, Marty to Variety, on Thursday (9/7/2023).
Becky Clements, president of Tomorrow Studio, also provided information about when the ONE PIECE Live Action will begin production.
"Realistically, hopefully in one year if we move very quickly, and that is a possibility. The possibility is between one year and 18 months, we could be ready to air," said Clements.
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