Netflix revealed Chopper and his voice in a new ONE PIECE Season 2 live-action teaser, along with a 2026 release date. Tony Tony Chopper is voiced by Mikaela Hoover, who also does the facial capture for the character.
In a first look at Chopper in September of that year, while his portrayal had been kept a mystery until today.
You can watch his introduction teaser below:
Special Chopper Introduction Message From ONE PIECE Creator Eiichiro Oda
As usually goes with important ONE PIECE announcements, the legendary manga creator Eiichiro Oda has a special message to accompany it. You can read his latest message below:
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Season 1 of ONE PIECE premiered globally on August 31, 2023, quickly dominating Netflix’s English-language TV rankings with over 18.5 million views and 140.1 million hours streamed in its opening week. It held its top spot into the second week, marking a rare live-action anime adaptation success.
Despite the strong reception, Netflix had remained relatively quiet about Season 2 until today. A previous 2025 release window was briefly posted on the official TUDUM website but was later removed without explanation.
Strong New Cast
Filming for Season 2 20 new characters were confirmed, including key figures from the Drum Island arc such as Crocodile, Vivi, and Nico Robin. More of the new cast includes Rigo Sanchez (Dragon), Yonda Thomas (Igaram), and Sophia Anne Caruso (Miss Goldenweek), among others.
According to manga creator Eiichiro Oda, the new cast is “perfect,” and the season will sur its predecessor. Season 2 will cover events up through the end of Drum Island, setting the stage for the Alabasta saga in future seasons.
Showrunner Matt Owens Left
A surprising twist emerged earlier this year when showrunner Matt Owens announced his departure from the series via Instagram. Citing the intensity of the project and a need to prioritize his mental health, Owens said he would be “stepping off the Going Merry” to take a break.
Season 3 Confirmation from the Cast
Adding credibility to the WGAW listing, actor Joe Manganiello, who is set to play Mr. 0 (Crocodile), recently confirmed in an interview with Cinemablend that filming for Season 3 will begin later this year. “We’ve taken a break between Season 2 and Season 3,” Manganiello stated. “So yeah, I’ll be heading back later on this year, and we’ll be working on the next part of the story.”
Source: Netflix Official YouTube
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