One Piece Live Action to Return in 2025 With a New Writer

Following the first season’s success, Netflix’s One Piece Live Action is preparing to debut its second season in 2025. The live-action version of Elichiro Oda’s beloved manga, One Piece, was met with positive reception, and Netflix has officially revealed the release period for the upcoming season.

The production for the second season of One Piece Live Action is set to commence in June 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. It is rumored that the show will premiere in late summer 2025 and will continue the story from where the first season left off.

Season 2 of One Piece Live Action: What to Expect

During the second season of One Piece Live Action, the Straw Hat Pirates will embark on their ongoing adventure, venturing further into unknown territories. As they sail through the treacherous waters of the Grand Line, fans eagerly anticipate the continuation of their story.

Season one foreshadowed the arrival of Smoker the White Hunter, making his debut in the series something to anticipate. If the series stays true to its canon, it will be intriguing to witness the animated version of Tony Tony Chopper.

What Updates Can You Expect in One Piece Live-Action Season 2?

luffy — One Piece Live Action Luffy | Source: Official Twitter

The already dynamic creative team of One Piece Live Action will be even more enhanced with the addition of co-showrunner Joe Tracz, who will be joining forces with Matt Owens. Tracz, renowned for his contributions to Percy Jackson and the Olympians, will bring a unique and innovative perspective to the series, increasing excitement for the upcoming season.

According to Tracz, who has previously worked on A Series of Unfortunate Events, he considers himself fortunate to have had the opportunity to work on multiple highly anticipated series adaptations. However, he believes that none compare to the scale and adoration of One Piece. Tracz also expresses his admiration for Oda-san’s exceptional creativity and praises the live-action team for their impressive work in Season 1. He is thrilled to join the Going Merry as it embarks on its journey through the Grand Line for what he believes will be an even more monumental Season 2.

About One Piece

One Piece is a TV show that is based on the 1997 Japanese manga series of the same name by Eiichiro Oda. Produced by Tomorrow Studios and Shueisha, who also publish the manga, the live action adaptation premiered on Netflix. The series showcases a talented ensemble cast including Iñaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero Gibson, and Taz Skylar.

The show chronicles the escapades of Monkey D. Luffy and his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, as they navigate the seas in pursuit of the legendary “One Piece”treasure, which will grant Luffy the title of Pirate King.