Netflix’s live-action One Piece is expanding its world in a big way.
During Netflix Tudum 2025: The Live Event, fans were treated to a surprise first look at one of the franchise’s most beloved characters, Tony Tony Chopper, as well as the reveal of over 20 new cast members joining the hit series in Season 2, which will premiere in 2026.
Chopper Enters the Chat, With a Twist
It’s official: Tony Tony Chopper, the Straw Hat Pirates’ quirky, blue-nosed doctor, will make his live-action debut next season. Netflix confirmed that Mikaela Hoover (Beef, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3) will voice the character and also perform facial capture to help bring Chopper to life. The unique hybrid of CGI and performance will allow the character to maintain his distinct look while giving him grounded expression and presence.
The casting announcement was made live on stage by the returning cast, including Iñaki Godoy (Luffy), Mackenyu (Zoro), Emily Rudd (Nami), Jacob Romero (Usopp), and Taz Skylar (Sanji), who were on hand to share an early glimpse of Chopper’s design with fans.
A Heavily Expanded Cast for Season 2
Season 2 is shaping up to be an ambitious expansion of the One Piece universe, with an impressive roster of new characters confirmed to join the series:
- Joe Manganiello as Mr. 0
- Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha
- Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday
- Sendhil Ramamurthy as Nefertari Cobra
- Mark Harelik as Dr. Hiriluk
- David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3
- Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5
- Julia Rehwald as Tashigi
- Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine
- Rob Colletti as Wapol
- Callum Kerr as Smoker
- Ty Keogh as Dalton
- Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9
- Werner Coetser as Dorry
- Brendan Sean Murray as Brogy
- Clive Russell as Crocus
- Lera Abova as Miss All-Sunday
- Sophia Anne Caruso as Miss Goldenweek
- Mark Penwill as Chess
- Anton David Jeftha as K.M.
- Rigo Sanchez as Dragon
- James Hiroyuki Liao as Ipponmatsu
- Yonda Thomas as Igaram
Returning characters include:
- Ilia Isorelys Paulino as Alvida
- Jeff Ward as Buggy
- Michael Dorman as Gold Roger
‘One Piece’ Starts Production on S2 & New Cast Additions
What to Expect in Season 2
While plot details are still under wraps, Season 2 is expected to follow the next arc in Eiichiro Oda’s legendary manga, introducing the Drum Island storyline and building toward the Alabasta saga, both of which prominently feature Chopper and several of the newly announced characters.
With its growing scale, the second season promises deeper lore, bigger fights, and stronger emotional threads. Given the live-action series’ global success in 2023, expectations for its follow-up are high, and the cast announcements only fuel the excitement.
Behind the Scenes
- Based on: One Piece by Eiichiro Oda
- Produced by: Tomorrow Studios and Netflix
- Co-Showrunners: Matt Owens & Joe Tracz
- Executive Producers: Eiichiro Oda, Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, Tetsu Fujimura, Chris Symes, Steven Maeda
Netflix has yet to confirm a specific premiere date, but One Piece Season 2 is expected to launch sometime in 2026.
