AhoyOne Piecefans! Exciting pirate news arrived earlier in the week whenNetflixofficially revealed that filming on the highly anticipated second season of its hit series had wrapped. To mark the special occasion, the streamerreleased a first-look photothat brought the Straw Hat crew together, including the sword-wielding badass, Roronoa Zoro, played byMackenyu. While the image shows our beloved pirate crew, it does not capture the litany of new characters Season 2 will be introducing. One of the characters coming aboard for the adventure across the Grand Line is the reindeer doctor, Tony Tony Chooper.
The second season ofOne Piecewill see the Straw Hat crew traveling to places like Loguetown, Little Garden, and Drum Island. Tony Tony Chooper, will be a character they encounter on the latter, before ultimately recruiting the young and hopeful doctor. Speaking withVariety, and being careful not to reveal too much, Mackenyu revealed that he found Netflix’s adaptation of Chopper to be the “cutest,” saying: “I’m trying not to spoil anything, but there’s a lot of new characters coming out. The arc — [“One Piece” creator Eiichiro Oda,] Oda-sensei announced it —we’re going to cover till Chopper comes out. And I met Chopper! He was the cutest!”
Mackenyu has his hands full, and he would not like it any other way. The actor has been tapped to join the voice cast for the upcoming video game,Assassin’s Creed: Shadows. Mackenyu will be voicing Gennojo, a member of the Shinobi League and a key character for the protagonist. The actor revealed his admiration for the Assassin’s Creed franchise, and his joy at being a part of it. In the same interview, he also reveals his huge admiration for Chopper as well. “Oh, my God, I’m a Chopper fan,” he revealed. “So just being able to act beside him is crazy. It was something special to bring home.” Mackenyu is living the dream.
A Super-Sized Cast for ‘One Piece’ Season 2
Netflix’sOne Pieceis based on the original mangaka byEiichirô Oda, which has spannedan anime series chronicling well over 1000 episodes and counting. The streamer’s adaptation is brought to life byMatt OwensandSteven Maeda. The second season of the hit series will see a host of new characters joining the cast. The previously announced Season 2 newcomers includeCharithra Chandranas Miss Wednesday,Sendhil Ramamurthyas Nefertari Cobra,Katey Sagalas Dr. Kureha,Jazzara Jaslynas Miss Valentine,Mark Harelikas Dr. Hiriluk,Werner Coetseras Dorry,Brendan Murrayas Brogy,Clive Russellas Crocus,Lera Abovaas Miss All-Sunday,Ty Keoghas Dalton,Rob Collettias Wapol,Callum Kerras Smoker,Julia Rehwaldas Tashigi,Joe Manganielloas Mr. 0,David Dastmalchianas Mr. 3,Camrus Johnsonas Mr. 5, andDaniel Laskeras Mr. 9.
Others includeRigo Sanchez as Dragonaka Monkey D. Dragon, Yonda Thomas as Igaram,James Hiroyuki Liaoas Ipponmatsu,among others. The main core ofOne Piecestars will also return withIñaki Godoyas Monkey D. Luffy,Emily Ruddas Nami, Mackenyu as Zoro,Jacob Romero Gibsonas Usopp, andTaz Skylaras Sanji.
One PieceSeason 2 does not have a release date yet. Stream the first season on Netflix.
