Netflix is gearing up for the launch of One Piece season 2, and there’s plenty more in store. While we don’t have an exact release date yet, we do know the release window. Plus, there are some rumors circulating about casting, updates, and crew changes.
There’s more to it than that! Considering how the first season wrapped up and the exciting prospect of the Grand Line and the legendary One Piece on the horizon, we can guess where the story is headed next. Plus, there’s the post-credits scene in season 1 of One Piece that introduced a major new character. And let’s not forget about the spin-off announcement, showing how the One Piece universe keeps expanding.
So, when is the second season released? What is the plot? Who will come back to play their roles? Keep reading to know more.
One Piece season 2 release date speculation
One Piece season 2 was officially confirmed in a video by Netflix, featuring creator Eiichiro Oda saying, “It seems people around the world have been enjoying the show, which makes the hard work from the production team truly worth it. To everyone who’s been a fan of One Piece for years, and to those who experienced One Piece for the first time, thank you so much. Two weeks after the launch, I just received some great news. Netflix has decided to renew the show! The adventures of Iñaki and the live-action Straw Hats will continue onward!”
Who might star in One Piece season 2?
We’d expect to see all of our favourite cast members return for One Piece season two, including:
- Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy
- Mackenyu Arata as Roronoa Zoro
- Emily Rudd as Nami
- Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp
- Taz Skylar as Sanji
- Langley Kirkwood as Captain Morgan
- Aidan Scott as Helmeppo
- Jeff Ward as Buggy
- Peter Gadiot as Shanks
- Steven John Ward as Dracule Mihawk
- Craig Fairbrass as Chef Zeff
- McKinley Belcher III as Arlong
One Piece Season 2 Story
It seems like the second season of the Netflix One Piece series will stick closely to the events of the Manga. The first season covered the East Blue Saga and part of the Loguetown Arc. For the upcoming season, it’s expected to wrap up the Loguetown Arc and then move on to the Arabasta Saga, which is the next major storyline in the Manga after the East Blue Saga. In the Loguetown Arc, the Straw Hats will face challenges from Captain Smoker, as hinted in the finale of season 1, as well as other enemies after their bounty. Additionally, this arc introduces Monkey D. Dragon.
As for the Arabasta Saga, this had 117 chapters, so it is unclear how much would appear in the Netflix One Piece season 2 story. Of course, the East Blue Saga was 100 chapters and only has the last section remaining to play out. As for big moments that the Straw Hats could face, these include their ship getting swallowed by a giant whale, the introduction of Mr. 9 and Ms. Wednesday (both from Baroque Works), an island full of dinosaurs, and the eventual introduction of the evil Baroque Works leader Crocodile, who is part of a massive civil war in Arabasta.
