One Piece Season 2 Starts Production at Netflix: Alvida, Buggy, and Gold Roger Confirmed to Return. The high-seas adventure continues as Netflix’s live-action “One Piece” TV series embarks on its second season. Fans can rejoice as the streaming giant has officially confirmed the return of some beloved characters and introduced new faces to the crew.
Returning Characters
Alvida (Ilia Isorelys Paulino): The fearsome pirate captain with the cursed Sube Sube no Mi Devil Fruit will once again grace our screens. Her pursuit of beauty and her notorious iron mace make her a memorable antagonist.
Buggy (Jeff Ward): The charismatic yet bumbling clown pirate, known for his segmented body and the Bara Bara no Mi Devil Fruit, will continue to entertain fans. Expect more laughs and unexpected twists from Buggy.
Gold Roger (Michael Dorman): The legendary Pirate King himself, Gold Roger, will play a pivotal role in the upcoming season. His legacy and hidden treasures will drive the plot forward.
The Straw Hat Crew Reunites
One Piece Season 2 Starts Production at Netflix: Our favorite crew of misfit pirates is back! Iñaki Godoy reprises his role as the determined Monkey D. Luffy, while Mackenyu returns as the swordsman Zoro. Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji complete the iconic Straw Hat lineup. Their chemistry and camaraderie promise more epic adventures.
New Villains and Allies: The second season introduces a fresh batch of characters:
Mr. 9 (Daniel Lasker): A mysterious villain with a penchant for sharp weapons.
Mr. 5 (Camrus Johnson): An explosive adversary who wields the Bomu Bomu no Mi Devil Fruit.
Miss Valentine (Jazzara Jaslyn): A cunning assassin with gravity-defying abilities.
Mr. 3 (David Dastmalchian): A crafty user of the Doru Doru no Mi Devil Fruit, capable of creating wax constructs.
Behind the Scenes
Production: Filming takes place in Cape Town, South Africa, bringing the vibrant world of “One Piece” to life.
Collaboration: The series remains faithful to Eiichiro Oda’s manga, thanks to a partnership with Shueisha.
Showrunners: Matt Owens and Joe Tracz continue their roles as co-showrunners, writers, and executive producers.
Executive Producers: Eiichiro Oda, Marty Adelstein, and Becky Clements lead the production team. Steven Maeda stepped down as co-showrunner for Season 2, replaced by “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” writer Tracz.