ONE PIECE Season 2 Won't Set Sail Until 2026; First Look At Tony Tony Chopper

ONE PIECE Season 2 Won't Set Sail Until 2026; First Look At Tony Tony Chopper

Not only did we not get a trailer for One Piece Season 2 at Tudum, but we also got confirmation that the second season won't premiere until next year. At least we got our first look at Tony Tony Chopper.

By MattIsForReal - Jun 01, 2025 09:06 AM EST
Filed Under: Anime & Manga
Source: AnimeMojo.com

The journey to the Grand Line will have to wait a little while longer. While many anime fans were hoping that Netflix's live-action One Piece series would return this year, the streamer confirmed at Tudum Live that Season 2 won't debut until 2026.

Adding insult to injury, Netflix didn't even share a trailer for Season 2; however, they did release a small teaser video introducing fans to the live-action version of Tony Tony Chopper.

The adorable blue-nosed reindeer is a fan-favorite character from the One Piece manga/anime and will join the Straw Hats on their journey in Season 2. A reindeer-human hybrid, Chopper serves as the primary doctor for the Straw Hat Pirates, joining the crew at the end of the Drum Island Arc. If you're wondering why he can talk, it's because he ate the Human-Human Fruit, a Zoan-type Devil Fruit that allows its user to transform into a human hybrid at will.

"With the ability to treat various illnesses, he aims to travel the world and accomplish his dream of curing any disease — which would certainly come in handy for our Straw Hat pirates," Netflix said of the new character. "He’s also fiercely loyal, loves compliments (but doesn’t want you to know it), and wears his heart on his sleeve. But don’t let his sweet face fool you. This fan-favorite character is a lot tougher than he looks."

Mikaela Hoover (BeefGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3Superman) is the confirmed voice of Chopper, and also performed facial capture for the character. Chopper is "brought to life" in the series by visual-effects company Framestore.

“What excited me about playing Chopper is the tug of war between his standoffishness and his huge heart,” Hoover told Tudum. “He tries so hard to hide his emotions and put on a tough exterior, but underneath, he’s a big softy, and his love can’t help but come out.

“I believe there is a little Chopper in all of us,” she added. “We all want to be loved and accepted. We go to great lengths to keep the people that we love safe. There’s a purity to his nature that reminds us of what’s good in the world.”

Chopper is one of several new characters that will be introduced in the second season of One Piece. Season 2 will continue the Straw Hats' journey to the Grand Line in search of the One Piece, adapting the Loguetown, Reverse Mountain, Whiskey Peak, Little Garden, and Drum Island arcs from the manga.

Unfortunately, we're still not sure how long we'll have to wait for the journey to continue, as Netflix only provided a vague "2026" release window. Hopefully, it's early 2026.

As for when we may see a trailer, we have Anime Expo 2025 coming in July, followed by the annual One Piece Day in August. Either of these events would make for a big stage.

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Wahhvacado
Wahhvacado - 6/1/2025, 9:07 AM
Season 1 was a ton of fun. Can't wait for season 2
TheFinestSmack
TheFinestSmack - 6/1/2025, 12:22 PM
@Wahhvacado - nice seeing a one piece article on the main site for once.
Wahhvacado
Wahhvacado - 6/2/2025, 5:50 PM
@TheFinestSmack - Right!? It seems like certain shows like One Piece and Invincible are of very little interest by the authors
Reeds2Much
Reeds2Much - 6/1/2025, 9:09 AM
2026
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Le sigh.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 6/1/2025, 9:27 AM
@Reeds2Much -

WTF???
Reeds2Much
Reeds2Much - 6/1/2025, 9:44 AM
@DocSpock - Not Another Teen Movie.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 6/1/2025, 10:37 AM
@Reeds2Much -

Gee, I guess I really missed something.....
TheFinestSmack
TheFinestSmack - 6/1/2025, 12:22 PM
@Reeds2Much - If it's going to be 2026 I am hopefully it will be later winter early spring, just in time for cherry blossom season.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 6/1/2025, 9:11 AM
At this rate the actors will be adults when they find the treasure (assuming they do)
dragon316
dragon316 - 6/1/2025, 9:18 AM
@bkmeijer1 - hard to say what I read series and manga still going on longest anime series I know of
TheFinestSmack
TheFinestSmack - 6/1/2025, 12:24 PM
@bkmeijer1 - as long as they make it to season five/Enies Lobby I'll be fine if they don't complete the story
DocSpock
DocSpock - 6/1/2025, 9:28 AM

UGH!
bobevanz
bobevanz - 6/1/2025, 9:29 AM
I hate tv in the streaming era. It takes 2-4 years for a new season, and then it's 10 episodes or less. That's not even half of a 80-2000's sitcom season. Yellowjackets is the current perpetrator, stringing people along with some mediocre story that is not only drawn out too long, but it takes 2+ years for another 10 episodes. Sequel movies with a 3 year gap are perfect, it's different when you're talking movies. Dumbasses. They wait to see if it's a hit before they're even greenlit, mostly because some of these cost more Than 200 million for like 6 hours of content. This is why streaming will fail down the road, Netflix is the only model that works. Disney+ is close behind, but the others are barely turning a profit or deep in the red
TheFinestSmack
TheFinestSmack - 6/1/2025, 12:27 PM
@bobevanz - I think part of this season taking so long is also that it might be the most VFX heavy part of the story in the pre time skip era. If they don't cut a ton of stuff, they have the giants, Karoo, Chopper, the massive goldfish, Wapol's hippo and... The Sea Kings.
mountainman
mountainman - 6/1/2025, 9:38 AM
Season 1 was great. Easily one of the better live action adaptations out there.
TheFinestSmack
TheFinestSmack - 6/1/2025, 12:19 PM
@mountainman - it's the only show I look forward to at this point
FusionWarrior
FusionWarrior - 6/1/2025, 9:53 AM
Awe he looks adorable, you big jerks!
Dotanuki
Dotanuki - 6/1/2025, 9:58 AM
What an annoying little shit.
TheJok3r
TheJok3r - 6/1/2025, 10:14 AM
I absolutely love One Piece (Just finished Whole Cake Island arc), but this show just doesn't work for me at all. This is the type of manga that can only be done right in animation, as live action just looks too unnatural.
Scarilian
Scarilian - 6/1/2025, 11:52 AM
At least Season 3 is rumored to start filming this year so could release in 2027... but given the reduced episode count and pacing of them adapting this I'm unsure if it goes beyond Season 3.
TheFinestSmack
TheFinestSmack - 6/1/2025, 12:18 PM
Chopper looks and sounds great. Sucks to have to wait til 2026 but I'd rather they do it rights than rush it
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 6/1/2025, 12:38 PM
They did a damn good job with Chopper.
TheFinestSmack
TheFinestSmack - 6/1/2025, 4:52 PM
@ModHaterSLADE - the more I watch the clip, the better he looks
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 6/1/2025, 6:42 PM
@TheFinestSmack - Yeah, I thought the CGI was gonna be an issue, but they pulled it off.
Waifuslayer2
Waifuslayer2 - 6/2/2025, 1:48 AM
I just do not get One Piece 😅 Hope you guys enjoy it but it just isn't for me.

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