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One PieceSeason 2 will feature new faces when it returns to Netflix. One of its cast members talked about meeting the “cutest” character this season.
The live-action adaptation ofOne Piecewas a massive success when it hit Netflix. It wasn’t surprising that the streaming giant renewed it for another season. Fans have been waiting for Season 2 to drop, and the latest development has confirmed thatmultiple actors are on boardto join the fun in the sequel. However, one of the actors shared that fans would also meet a beloved character when they return.
Mackenyu Maeda, who portrays Roronoa Zoro in the popular Netflix series inspired by Eiichiro Oda’s legendary mangaOne Piece, sat down for an interview with Variety for his new projectAssassin’s Creed Shadows. The interviewer asked him aboutOne PieceSeason 2 and he shared new juicy details that fans would love to hear. “I’m trying not to spoil anything, but there’s a lot of new characters coming out,” Mackenyu said. “The arc — [“One Piece” creator Eiichiro Oda,] Oda-sensei announced it — we’re going to cover till Chopper comes out. AndI met Chopper! He was the cutest! Oh, my God, I’m a Chopper fan.So just being able to act beside him is crazy. It was something special to bring home.”
Tony Tony Chopperis a fan-favoriteOne Piececharacter who serves as the doctor of the Straw Hat Pirates. He was a former reindeer but had the ability to transform after eating a Devil Fruit. The incident made him an outcast from his own tribe, so Dr. Hiriluk and Dr. Kureha trained him to be like them on Drum Island. Chopper wants to travel the world with the hope of curing those who are sick. Luffy and his crew met Chopper when they landed on Drum Island, seeking medical help for Nami after the latter fell seriously ill. However, there was no doctor as the tyrant former ruler, Wapol, exiled them all except Dr. Kuneha. Chopper served as Dr. Kuneha’s assistant due to his intelligence. Chopper was initially hesitant to talk to humans due to the traumatic mistreatment he endured in the past. When Wapol returned to reclaim Drum Island, Chopper fought alongside Luffy and used his Rumble Ball to showcase his superpower. After their victory, Luffy invited Chopper to join the crew as their doctor.
Chopper’s involvement inOne PieceSeason 2is one of the things that many are looking forward to. Since he is part of the crew, many expect to see him in the next season, and they are excited about how Netflix will portray him, since he has different forms, making it challenging to adapt the character to live-action. However, last year, there were rumors thatNetflix had cast actor and stunt performer Gavin Gomesfor the role. Gomes reportedly updated his acting CV to include his role in Netflix’s One Piece.
Chopper is adorable for many reasons – he has an expressive face, emotional depth, and hilarious and relatable reactions when excited or embarrassed. He is cute and his signature “Hatto” moments have won fans' hearts. Also, Chopper idolizes Luffy and the Straw Hats crew, and he treats them like family. He is always there to help them after battles. He is deeply loyal to the crew, so his addition to the live-action will surely add fun and, at the same time, tug at the viewers' heartstrings. Unfortunately,One Pieceisn’t listed among Netflix’s upcoming shows this year, so fans might have to wait longer.
