Get ready for the highly anticipated second season of Netflix’s One Piece, where the Straw Hat Pirates embark on new adventures in the Grand Line.
One Piece: Season 2 – Premiere Date, Trailer, Cast & More
Netflix’s One Piece TV series was a huge surprise. This live-action adaptation of a manga not only preserved its source material but also broke the manga adaptation curse. The show resonated with both audiences and critics, becoming a massive hit. It adapts the iconic manga by Eiichiro Oda about a young boy with a rubber body who sets out to become King of the Pirates and find a legendary treasure. The live-action adaptation features a fantastic cast that captures the essence of the characters, a tone that embraces the cartoonish goofiness of the manga, great action choreography, and impressive set designs. Simply put, this is the best-case scenario for adapting an anime or manga.
Now, we’re not only getting a second season, but Netflix has also confirmed a third. With the Straw Hat Pirate Crew heading into the Grand Line to find the legendary One Piece treasure and make Monkey D. Luffy King of the Pirates, new dangers, allies, and islands await. Before you set sail, here’s what you need to know about season 2 of One Piece.
What’s the Plot of One Piece: Season 2?
When we last left our heroes, Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) had just finished assembling his crew — navigator Nami (Emily Rudd), swordsman and first mate Zoro (Mackenyu), marksman Usopp (Jacob Romero Gibson), and cook Sanji (Taz Skylar) — and was headed to the Grand Line with a fresh bounty on his head.
Season 2, according to author Eiichiro Oda, will cover the story arcs for Loguetown, Reverse Mountain, Whiskey Peak, Little Island, and Drum Island. Oda humorously noted, “Imagine how much it’ll cost! LOL.”
This is a pivotal point in the story, as it gets the Straw Hats over to the Grand Line, introduces new wonders like giants, and pits them against the nefarious Baroque Works criminal organization. At the same time, Luffy and his crew will be relentlessly hunted by Marine Captain Smoker (Callum Kerr) and naval officer Tashigi (Julia Rehwald).
As co-showrunner Matt Owens told Deadline back in 2023, season 2 of One Piece will focus on the challenge of leadership. “From Luffy’s perspective, he’s got his crew now, and they are setting out to the Grand Line,” Owens said. “They’re doing the thing, and there are a lot of challenges that come with that responsibility.”
The season is expected to cover nearly 60 chapters of the manga, reaching around chapter 154 (episode 91 of the anime).
Who Will Join the Cast in Season 2?
The new season will see the return of fan-favorite characters from the first season, like Buggy the Clown (Jeff Ward). The season will also introduce new friends and foes, starting with Baroque Works. This criminal syndicate poses the most powerful and difficult challenge Luffy and the Straw Hats have faced yet, with a vast network surpassing even Arlong and his pirates. They employ spies, saboteurs, and murderers as they manipulate the islands around the Grand Line and the kingdom of Alabasta.
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The organization’s naming convention includes every male member known as “Mr.” followed by a numbered codename, and every female member as “Miss” followed by a weekday or holiday. They are led by the mysterious Mr. 0 (Joe Manganiello) and his second-in-command Miss All Sunday (Lera Abova). Other notable members include Mr. 3 (David Dastmalchian), Mr. 5 (Camrus Johnson), and Mr. 9 (Daniel Lasker), as well as Miss Goldenweek (Sophia Anne Caruso), Miss Wednesday (Charithra Chandran), and Miss Valentine (Jazzara Jaslyn).
We’re also set to meet Dorry (Werner Coetser) and Brogy (Brendan Murray) of the Giant Warrior Pirates, the charismatic Dr. Kureha (Katey Sagal), and the fan-favorite talking reindeer Tony Tony Chopper (Mikaela Hoover).
Who is Behind Season 2?
Eiichiro Oda, the creator of the original manga, returns as an executive producer and consultant, heavily involved in the production and approving every piece of casting himself. He teased his involvement early in the production process, stating, “Whether it’s the script or the cast, I continue to insist on this or that, which makes Matt the showrunner go ‘AAARRGH!’ and Netflix go ‘NOOOO!’”
Matt Owens served as showrunner for season 2 (continuing his role from the first season) alongside Joe Tracz. Unfortunately for fans, Owens stepped down after filming for season 2 finished to focus on his mental health. Tracz oversaw the post-production on season 2 and will be joined by Ian Stokes for season 3.
When Will It Premiere?
One Piece season 2 is set to premiere on Netflix at some point in 2026, with an exact date to be announced later. Meanwhile, fans can look forward to the already confirmed season 3, which will take the action to the kingdom of Alabasta and possibly beyond.
One Piece: Season 2 is scheduled to premiere on Netflix in 2026.
