7 New Characters Confirmed to Appear in Season 2 of One Piece Live-action!

Recent casting calls have unveiled seven fresh faces set to grace the screen in the upcoming second season of the live-action adaptation of One Piece. While these additions may not come as a shock to devoted fans, they complement the previously announced newcomers, Tony Tony Chopper and Smoker.

The production team has been actively casting throughout the first half of the year in preparation for season 2, slated to commence filming this summer under the working title Project Renaissance. Filming is scheduled to kick off in June, signaling the beginning of this exciting new chapter.

Although these new characters are expected additions to the One Piece universe, it’s reassuring to know that none will be omitted from the narrative. Except for Crocus, who will have a more intermittent presence, all are set to make recurring appearances throughout the second season.

Princess Vivi

Casting For: Female (17-20)
Ethnicity: Middle Eastern/North African or South Asian

Vivi, initially introduced as Miss Wednesday, emerged as a prominent character during the Reverse Mountain Arc of One Piece. Operating as a Bounty Hunter alongside Mr. 9 under the Baroque Works banner, she played a pivotal role. However, following the Whisky Peak Arc’s events, Vivi’s alliance shifted drastically. Revealed as a spy against Baroque Works, she and her trusty companion Karoo joined forces with the Straw Hat Pirates for the duration of the Arabasta Saga.

Nico Robin

Casting For: Female (20-39)
Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latino

Initially serving as Crocodile’s right-hand, Nico Robin emerges as a formidable antagonist to the Straw Hat Pirates. However, her eventual transition to becoming a crucial member of the crew marks a pivotal moment in the narrative. Possessing the Paramecia Devil Fruit known as the Flower-Flower Fruit, Robin wields the power to sprout body parts from any surface, solidifying her importance in the unfolding story.

Smoker

Casting For: Male (25-35)
Ethnicity: White

In Loguetown, before entering the Grand Line, the Straw Hats face Marine Captain Smoker. With the Smoke-Smoke Fruit, he wields smoke to capture foes; his sea stone-tipped jutte subdues Devil Fruit users. As the crew ventures onward, Smoker relentlessly pursues them, aiming to quash their rise.

Tashigi

Casting For: Female (20-29)
Ethnicity: Asian

Master Chief Petty Officer Tashigi, a proficient swordswoman, encounters Zoro in Loguetown. Unaware of it, Tashigi bears a striking resemblance to Zoro’s late friend Kuina. Disturbed by the thought of a criminal wielding the Wado Ichimonji, a sword once belonging to Kuina, she resolves to confront Zoro again and reclaim the blade.

Miss Valentine

Casting For: Female (20-29)
Ethnicity: White

Miss Valentine, a prominent member of Baroque Works, is a formidable assassin wielding the power of the Pound-Pound Devil Fruit. With this ability, she can manipulate her body weight without altering her physical appearance, ranging from as light as 1 kilogram to as heavy as 10,000 kilograms, granting her incredible versatility and lethality in combat.

Mr. 5

Casting For: Male (20-29)
Ethnicity: Black

Mr. 5, a formidable figure within Baroque Works, harnesses the explosive might of the Bomb-Bomb Fruit. This unique ability allows him to generate powerful explosions using his body and bodily emissions. In combat, Mr. 5 infuses physical strikes with explosive force at close range and employs ranged attacks by projecting or flicking his bodily secretions towards his adversaries, making him a dangerous adversary both up close and from a distance.

Crocus

Casting For: Male (65-79)
Ethnicity: Open

Crocus, an elderly figure encountered by the Straw Hats upon their entry into the Grand Line, serves as a seasoned doctor. Devoting years to tending to the whale Laboon, he holds a unique past: in his youth, he served as the physician aboard Gol D. Roger’s legendary crew.