Netflix’s One Piece live-action series has revealed a brand new trailer at Jump Festa 2026, confirming legendary voice actress Ikue Otani will voice Tony Tony Chopper in the Japanese dub. Otani, best known as the voice of Pikachu in Pokémon, has portrayed Chopper in the One Piece anime for over 23 years, making her the perfect choice for the live-action adaptation.
One Piece Live Action Season 2 Chopper Trailer:
The highly anticipated second season of Netflix’s One Piece will premiere worldwide on March 10, 2026. The announcement came alongside stunning new visuals showcasing the Straw Hat Pirates’ journey into the Grand Line.
Original Voice Cast Returns
Alongside Ikue Otani’s Chopper casting, Jump Festa 2026 confirmed that Yuriko Yamaguchi will reprise her iconic role as Miss All Sunday (Nico Robin). Both actresses bring decades of experience from the original One Piece anime, ensuring authentic Japanese voice performances for international fans.
Season 2 Cast: Joe Manganiello as Crocodile
Magic Mike star Joe Manganiello will portray the villainous Crocodile (Mr. 0) in Season 2. The actor confirmed filming for Season 3 would continue throughout 2025, with Manganiello promoted to series regular status for the upcoming season.
One Piece Season 3 Already in Production
Following Season 1’s record-breaking success, Netflix greenlit Season 3 ahead of Season 2’s premiere. The third season will feature Chopper officially joining the Straw Hat crew and introducing darker, more serious storylines from the beloved manga. Filming for Season 3 began in November 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. Xolo Maridueña (Blue Beetle) was recently announced as Portgas D. Ace, Luffy’s brother, marking one of the most anticipated character debuts in Season 3.
The series made history on August 31, 2023, becoming Netflix’s most-watched English TV show with 18.5 million total views, 140.1 million viewing hours, and an average runtime of 7:34 hours. It topped Netflix’s global rankings in 84 countries.
What to Expect in One Piece Season 2
Season 2 will adapt the Alabasta Saga, featuring:
- The Straw Hats enter the Grand Line
- Introduction of Tony Tony Chopper on Drum Island
- The Baroque Works organisation and its mysterious leaders
- Epic battles with Sir Crocodile
- Nico Robin’s mysterious arrival
Based on Eiichiro Oda’s legendary manga with over 516 million copies in circulation, the live-action One Piece has become one of the best manga-to-TV adaptations ever produced, praised for its faithfulness to the source material and high production values.
More details about the Season 3 cast, new characters, and filming updates will be revealed in the coming months. Stay tuned to Otaku Mantra for all the latest updates!
About One Piece
One Piece is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. It began serialisation in Weekly Shonen Jump in July 1997 and currently has over 1,100 chapters and 100 volumes published by Shueisha.
The story follows Monkey D. Luffy, a boy who gains rubber-like abilities after eating a Devil Fruit, as he sets sail to find the legendary treasure known as the One Piece and become the King of the Pirates.
The anime adaptation, produced by Toei Animation, began airing in October 1999 and has since become one of the longest-running and most influential anime series of all time. It has inspired multiple films, games, and global collaborations, cementing its status as a cultural phenomenon.
This manga also received a live-action adaptation by Netflix on 2023. Season 2 of this live-action series is set to release in March 2026. Season 3 of this live action series is also officially announced!
