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After weeks of speculation and fan theories, it is finally official that One Piece season 3 is happening. Joe Manganiello, who will portray the infamous villain Mr. 0 (Crocodile) in season 2, confirmed that filming for the third installment of Netflix’s live-action One Piece adaptation will begin later in 2025. In a recent interview, Manganiello mentioned the production break between seasons and his upcoming return to set, hinting at a smooth continuation for the beloved series.

This confirmation from @OP_Netflix_Fan on X comes at a time when fans were unsure about the show's future, especially following the departure of co-showrunner Matt Owens earlier this year. While Netflix has remained tight-lipped, this latest news aligns with earlier industry buzz. A Writers Guild of America listing hinted that season 3 would be produced between 2025 and 2026, which now appears to be accurate. The early production start could also mean a shorter wait between seasons, which...

One Piece fans are eating well recently. First, they got the insane post-hiatus animation in the anime, then Wit Studio’s announcement of a remake is, the manga is nearing its climax (maybe), and now even the Netflix live-action series has some great news for you. And you might be surprised to know it’s about the series’ third season, not even the second.

Even though an official release date hasn’t been announced yet, one can safely assume Season 2 will be released sometime around late 2025. However, it’s wild they’ve already confirmed Season 3’s production even before Season 2’s release, and fans have already started speculating about what’s next.

One Piece Live Action Season 3 is already in the planning!

While we don’t even know when Season 2 will release, we’ve already got some juicy news about One Piece Live Action Season 3! According to a trusted X...

One Piececreator Eiichiro Oda unveils a stunning new Lego treasure ahead of the franchise's next big release.

As seen in a video posted to X (formerly Twitter) by the official One Piece Netflix social media account, Oda unveils a Lego chest containing a masterfully crafted Lego Gum-Gum Fruit of his very own. "Wow! Incredible," Oda exclaims upon seeing the Gum-Gum Fruit in person. "It's amazing. It even has the patterns. I like it... I'm so happy," he adds. While Oda's new 'treasure' is a gift and sadly not available for sale, it comes on the heels of news that Lego will soon be releasing an official One Piece set for fans based on the Netflix live-action series.

One Piece's Eiichiro Oda Reveals His New Lego Gum-Gum Fruit Straw Hats, @LEGO_Group brought a one of a kind treasure to our captain! Eiichiro Oda was gifted a Lego Gum-Gum Fruit...

When Netflix livestreams its Tudum fan event for the first time on May 31, viewers will be greeted by a familiar face in host Sofia Carson.

The streamer announced on Wednesday that the “Purple Hearts,” “Feel the Beat,” “The Life List” and “Carry-On” actress will emcee the movie and TV festival live from the Kia Forum.

Other stars who will be featured at the live event include Jenna Ortega, Millie Bobby Brown, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Lee Jung-jae, Teyana Taylor, Julie Bowen, Lily Collins, Oscar Isaac, Steven Yeun, Brianne Howey, Antonia Gentry, Carlacia Grant, Chase Stokes, T.O.P, Mia Goth, Christopher McDonald, Drew Starkey, Jonathan Daviss, Felix Mallard, Lee Byung-hun, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Mackenyu, Joanna Lumley, Iñaki Godoy, Kid Cudi, Luis Guzmán, Noah Schnapp, Sara Waisglass, Taz Skylar, Vanessa Lachey, Fred Armisen and Guillermo del Toro.

Plus, additional details on further special guests, panels, sneak previews and activations are still to come.

“Carry-On” and “The Life List” star Sofia Carson is set to host Netflix’s Tudum 2025 event, which will feature the casts of “Stranger Things,” “Wednesday,” “Frankenstein,” “Happy Gilmore 2” and more of the streamer’s popular TV shows and movies.

While Netflix’s Tudum has been an annual event since 2020, this Tudum marks the first time the live event — which this year will take place at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles — will also air live on Netflix as a special. Previous iterations of Tudum have live-streamed on YouTube.

The format for the show is described by Netflix’s vice president of series marketing for the US and Canada, Shelly Gillyard, as a combination of “fanfare, variety show, comedic, music, live performances, talent, appearances.” “We’re really trying to expand this to feel more like big performance and segments that are going to be entertaining for members around the world,...

All of us are aware of the sucky nature of Netflix’s live-action anime adaptations. With every series, Netflix manages to destroy our beloved characters and trash our favorite stories, so when everyone saw how wonderfully One Piece had been adapted, we praised it and asked for a second season.

With the second season’s filming having recently ended, we’ve got access to some hilarious behind-the-scenes clips from the live-action One Piece set, and one of these clips shows Luffy losing to Sanji.

Members of the live-action One Piece cast like to have fun Luffy asks Zoro about his dream | Credits: Netflix

The cast members of the Netflix live-action One Piece adaptation are the most important part of the show, not because of their necessity, but because they were personally chosen by Eiichiro Oda, the author of One Piece, to play their respective characters.

Oda-sensei chose the members based on their nationality,...

TheOne Piecefranchise has held a handful of records, and recently, a new title has been added to its collection. With the help of its fans, another record was obtained, and to celebrate, the cast of theNetflix live-action serieswere in attendance as they held the official Guinness World Record certificate.

It was reported that One Piece fans broke the record for the "Largest gathering of people wearing straw hats." According to Japan Anime News, 897 participants gathered at Osaka Comic Con to break the previous record of 797. In celebration of this marvelous achievement,Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, andJacob Gibsonappeared on stage and held the official certificate for this latest achievement.

One Piecehas a handful of records under its belt. According to the Guinness World Records website, the franchise broke the record twice for "Most copies published for the same comic book series by a single author" and currently holds the record for "most...

As the second season of One Piece’s live-action adaptation nears its release, the cast is up and active again with promoting the show. For the new cast, the Instagram page has been feeding us plenty of content and talking about how they understand their roles.

The original Straw Hats, on the other hand, continue to prove to us why they were handpicked by Eiichiro Oda. Season 1 of One Piece’s live-action had already convinced us, but as they join in the second season’s promotions, their chemistry together is more apparent. Not to mention, fans absolutely love them.

Emily Rudd and Mackenyu, who play Nami and Zoro, respectively, in One Piece, attended Osaka Comic Con 2025 on 4th May. The two did a special stage appearance for One Piece fans.

During a photo session, Rudd and Mackenyu spontaneously began being cute instead of serious, throwing peace signs, showcasing how comfortable...

Fans of One Piececan feel proud of this franchise setting another record at the Osaka Comic Con recently, with a record number of fans wearing straw hats on the third and final day of the event on May 4th. As three stars of the live-action One Piece show on Netflix took to the stage, a total of 897 fans donned their Luffy-inspired hats as a salute to their favorite franchise.

Merchandise and cosplay are nothing new in the anime world, but only a truly massive franchise like One Piece could set a verified record with not just its manga sales, but also its merchandise. To help emphasize this achievement, One Piece stars Mackenyu, Jacob Romero Gibson, and Emily Rudd held up a Guinness World Records certificate for all to see, proving once again that the aging One Piece franchise isn't slowing down by any means.

One Piece Dominated at the Osaka...

It’s well-known that One Piece and its main character, Luffy, have strong influences from Brazil. However, the revelation that Capoeira played a role in Luffy’s new Gear 5th form surprised many fans.

Animation director Vincent Chansard, who worked on various episodes, openings, and specials of the One Piece franchise, shared that he drew inspiration from Capoeira for Luffy’s Gear 5th transformation, also known as the Fifth Gear.

Chansard took to Twitter to explain his thought process: “Over time, in the manga, Luffy feels like a pretty all-rounded Mma fighter with boxing at his core, using punches, kicks, some grabs, but not many open-hand techniques.” he wrote.

Related: Mackenyu Explains How He Stayed True to Zoro in One Piece Live-Action Series

“With Gear 5, though, there’s a twist. I thought it would make sense to mix in a couple of other styles: Capoeira — because of its connection to...

Netflix’s One Piece has single-handedly propped up the reputation of live-action adaptations. After an exciting Season 1 that is true to the source, the fans have been eagerly waiting for Season 2. There has been no information as to the release, but that will change very soon. The journey to the Grand Line is filled with difficulties, and the thrill of the adventure is going to reach an all-time high.

Netflix has officially confirmed that One Piece live-action season 2 will be part of its upcoming Tudum 2025 event, which has been scheduled for May 31. It is clear that some interesting details about the release, possibly the storyline as well, would be out during the event.

Netflix’s big update for One Piece Season 2 is coming at Tudum 2025

The event will begin at 8:00 Pm Et (5:00 Pm Pt) on May 31, and fans worldwide are preparing for what could be one of the...

Mackenyu has slowly become the king of anime-to-live action adaptations, from playing Arata Wataya in Chihayafuru to Roronoa Zoro in Netflix’s One Piece. Most of his films have been successful due to the nostalgia of the series and his enthusiastic performance.

Some live actions, however, are beyond Mackenyu’s capability to save. Knights of the Zodiac was doomed by its writers, despite the potential its actors brought to the table. They disrespected the original Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac manga series by stripping the characters of their personalities.

Mackenyu, on the other hand, was very inspired by the film and found it groundbreaking for having a diverse cast. The One Piece star might be too optimistic towards Knights of the Zodiac since he’s hoping fans will want a sequel. However, why would a film that only made $6.9 million ever be renewed for another disaster?

Knights of the Zodiac...

It is not news that Netflix has been at the forefront of the streaming wars and has been increasingly gravitating towards not just movie and TV content, but also reality TV, live TV, and even, apparently, podcasts. The streaming giant has long been the market leader, but the model it started is largely credited with killing the theatrical business like no other.

However, Netflix chief Ted Sarandos believes the opposite. Well, not exactly, but Sarandos claimed that they were ‘saving Hollywood’ is probably one of the most shocking statements to come out of Netflix’s leadership since that executive who said Oppenheimer would have had the same impact if it were released on the streamer.

Ted Sarandos saying Netflix saved Hollywood should be satire, but it is not A still from The Studio | Credits: Apple TV+

Anyone who has seen Seth Rogen’s Apple TV+ show The Studio knows what...

Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece is an epic with spectacular settings, amazing characters, and exhilarating conflicts. The story is appreciated as one of the most well-written pieces of literature in existence, and this is partially due to the way Oda treats his characters. Every character is important to the story, and Oda never forgets a character.

While I am a staunch believer of the same, I have to point out that Oda sensei has sidelined a very interesting character in his story. Urouge, one of the Supernovas, alongside characters like Luffy, Zoro, Law, and Kidd, has not played a pivotal role in the story since Sabaody, and as One Piece heads into its finale, the chances of bringing him back seem unlikely.

Urouge’s promising rise and rapid fall Urouge is one of the 11 Supernovas that were present on Sabaody | Credits: Toei Animation

I was intrigued by Urouge as soon...

On the surface, One Piece is portrayed as a comedic series that is filled with adventure and some science fiction, but the one aspect embedded within the story that I find particularly intriguing is the emotional element of the narrative. There are a few moments in One Piece that have brought out some serious emotions within the fans.

For me, this moment specifically happened after the time skip in the narrative, which, according to many One Piece fans, did not have as many emotional moments as the plot before the time skip. This particular moment marked the conclusion of the Dressrosa arc, which also had the greatest one-liner that Eiichiro Oda ever wrote in the history of One Piece.

The instance that I am talking about is the final moment when Luffy and the Straw Hat crew are escaping from Dressrosa Island, and Admiral Fujitora understands why Luffy is loved by everyone so much.

The majority of fans first got to know Mackenyu from Netflix’s One Piece live-action series, which, in fact, is one of the brightest highlights of his career. However, little do people know that it wasn’t the first time he worked with Netflix for a Japanese anime live-action adaptation. How could one forget his role in Rurouni Kenshin?

The answer to that is quite simple, actually. The said Rurouni Kenshin Netflix adaptation fell flat on the floor, and so Mackenyu’s presence wasn’t noticed that much by the media as a consequence. In fact, the story of this tragic missed opportunity goes even darker than you might expect.

Why do the Rurouni Kenshin live-action movies have such negative reviews?

Netflix’s Rurouni Kenshin movies got slammed by critics, and it’s not hard to see why. Director Keishi Otomo did try his best to bring the intense battles to life,...

Zoro might be cool and all-powerful at times, but that’s not the exact reason why we fell in love with his character in the first place. While obviously I’m super stoked about the upcoming Season 2 of One Piece live-action adaptation, and truly believe it has all the potential to be nothing short of legendary, I still wish they would improve on one crucial aspect of Mackenyu’s Zoro.

Now don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying Mackenyu’s portrayal of Zoro was bad or anything. But I believe there’s this one thing they should try changing about his character from Season 1, which kind of made him look out of character. If Netflix could somehow bring Zoro’s goofiness to the live action, fans would go crazy. However, they must do it with much caution!

Zoro’s funny shenanigans are what make him so adored in...

Mackenyu Arata, who One Piece fans know as Roronoa Zoro, gave one of the most stellar performances in the epic One Piece live-action adaptation on Netflix. His portrayal of the Straw Hat swordsman was so great that fans discuss his performance to this day and appreciate him for bringing such an iconic and powerful character to life.

He was one of the most anticipated actors for the One Piece live-action series because he has also played many other popular anime characters in other live-action adaptations. It truly explains his dedication towards his profession and his love for the Japanese anime culture. However, understanding and getting hold of the Japanese culture was not so easy for him in the beginning.

During one of his exclusive interviews, Mackenyu disclosed the challenge of living a bicultural life and then including it as one of the main aspects of his acting career. He even...

Kaido was one of the most interesting characters in all of One Piece. Even after his defeat against Luffy, little is known about him. But Oda seems to have left the fans some breadcrumbs to try to get the amateur sleuths to figure things out. In One Piece chapter 1035, a small flashback gave us one of the most chilling reveals about Kaido.

Not through violence, but through hope. Young Kaido, grinning widely, tells King that he’s the only one who can change the world. While this might seem to be something innocent, it reveals something extremely important when we consider the way it is worded.

Kaido believed he possessed the destiny of JoyBoy

Kaido, even as a child, did not just want to be a guy trying to become Pirate King; instead, he genuinely thought he was the chosen one. That moment tells us more about the Strongest Creature than his battles do.

Taking on a character as iconic as Roronoa Zoro is an intimidating task. Especially in live-actions, which are often adduced to be underwhelming copies of the original. But Netflix’s One Piece live-action series shows how it is done with Mackenyu’s Zoro, who stood firm, being calm, cold, and loyal, just like the original Zoro.

But surprisingly enough, the reason for that authenticity is not confidence, but fear. Instead of improvising or adding flair, Mackenyu internalized the source material. He realized that the character as he is, is an enigma that can not be perfectly replicated, much less changed for the better.

Fear was the source of Mackenyu’s greatest strength

Mackenyu studied Zoro’s attitude, presence, and decisions across the manga before stepping into the costume. This is why he is getting praised for an accurate portrayal of the three sword wielder.

Mackenyu admitted that he wanted to...

The live-action One Piece series on Netflix has been a huge hit, and fans are eagerly awaiting the second season after filming wrapped. The show, based on Eiichiro Oda’s popular manga, became a success thanks to its loyal adaptation of the beloved characters.

One standout character is Roronoa Zoro, played by Japanese actor Mackenyu, whose portrayal has won praise from both One Piece fans and newcomers alike.

Zoro, with his signature green hair and multi-sword fighting style, is one of the most famous characters in anime and manga. Naturally, many fans were worried about how the character would translate into a live-action series.

However, Netflix’s adaptation put those concerns to rest. Mackenyu’s portrayal of Zoro has been a key factor in the show’s success.

Related: Singer Hiroshi Kitadani Says ‘One Piece’ and Anime “Saved His Life”

In an interview with augustman.com, Mackenyu opened up about his approach to playing Zoro.

The second season of One Piece has wrapped filming with old and new fans of the franchise alike waiting to see where Monkey D. Luffy's (Iñaki Godoy) journey takes him next. Based on the manga by Eiichiro Oda, the live-action adaptation of One Piece arrived in 2023 and established itself as a massive success for Netflix. Key to the show's success on the streamer was the authenticity of its characters, and none delivered on his role quite like Japanese actor, Mackenyu, who plays Roronoa Zoro. From the iconic green hair to his unique multi-sword fighting style, Mackenyu embodied Zoro perfectly from the very beginning. So, how did that come about?

Zoro is arguably one of the most beloved anime and manga characters there is. So there was understandably some skepticism surrounding the authenticity of his adaptation. However, Netflix's One Piece properly squashed those fears, and Mackenyu has revealed the secret behind this successful portrayal.

There is a lot of anticipation among fans of the popular manga, One Piece, regarding the second season of Netflix's live-action adaption of the story. Filming on Season 2 has already wrapped, so fans can look forward to an announcement regarding a release date sometime soon...we hope. Monkey D. Luffy's (Iñaki Godoy) and his desire to become the King of the Pirates is key to the One Piece storyline, and so is his Devil Fruit power, Gomu Gomu no Mi. Season 2 will have to grapple, not only with the storyline, but the outlandish scenes that accompany the manga. Central to that will be the arrival of the Zoans, the newest type of Devil Fruit users, who are known for their ability to transform into other creatures.

Season 2 has added a number of new faces to the roster, with Ty Keogh being one of them. Keogh is set to play...

One Piece star Taz Skylar has shared what fans can expect from the highly-anticipated second season of Netflix’s hit action fantasy series. In the adaptation, Skyler portrays the role of Sanji, who serves as the Straw Hat crew’s official chef.

In a recent interview with Numero, Skylar continued to hype up the next installment of Netflix’s live-action One Piece series, teasing fans to anticipate more leveled-up action sequences and bigger sets. “I obviously can’t say much, but what I can say is that this season is wild,” he said. “The whole production is really attempting to do something that I don’t think has ever been done on TV before. The scale is immense. The sets are enormous, the action exponentialized, and all of us in the cast are somehow even closer than I think we’ve ever been.”

Netflix’s One Piece hails from creators...

Composers Sonya Belousova and Giona Ostinelli are no strangers to jumping head first into beloved franchises.

Most recently working on Netflix’s live-action adaption of the long-running and wildly popular anime One Piece, the duo have also worked on Netflix’s The Witcher adaption and the upcoming Red Sonja film. The Witcher’s breakout song “Toss a Coin to Your Witcher” landed Belousova and Ostinelli on the top of Billboard’s rock sales chart, with the soundtrack breaking into the Billboard 200.

Their prolific work on season one of One Piece – the soundtrack has 79 tracks – recently earned Belousova and Ostinelli the Children’s and Family Emmy for the original song “My Sails Are Set,” which features Norwegian pop star Aurora.

“‘My Sails Are Set’ is the driving emotional force of season one, its theme evolving throughout the entire season before soaring to its most powerful and lyrical rendition in the season finale,...

Netflix's live-action adaptation of One Piece has wrapped filming on its second season and fans of the show can begin to look forward to new adventures. The changes that are coming include new locations, including places such as Loguetown, Little Garden, and Drum Island as the Straw Hats journey across the Grand Line. There will also be an inflow of new characters for fans to get acquainted with as well. Top of the list will be Joe Manganiello, who will play Mr. 0, aka the "Desert King" Sir Crocodile, the season's main antagonist. Crocodile will be the main obstacle that stands in the way of Inaki Godoy's Monkey D. Luffy, as he sets out to find the treasure of a lifetime in the One Piece and become King of the Pirates.

Manganiello will play Crocodile, the powerful head of the criminal syndicate Baroque Works, with several competent subordinates at his disposal,...

The One Piece, the elusive treasure that is the object of Monkey D. Luffy's (Iñaki Godoy) desire, is capable of making him the King of the Pirates. The second season of the Netflix live-action adaptation by manga creator, Eiichiro Oda's works might have wrapped filming, but the show hasn't secured a release date yet. This essentially means fans are left with having to guess how the show will play out when it returns. When Season 2 premieres, it will mean the cook of the Going Merry, Vinsmoke Sanji, played by Taz Skylar, will be returning, and he offers an update on what we might expect.

Season 2 of One Piece will cover the Arabasta Saga, and alongside Godoy's Luffy and Skylar's Sanji, the rest of the Straw Hats crew will be returning for what Skylar describes as "wild." The actor reveals in an interview with Numero, that production is...

Eiichiro Oda is credited with creating the world wherein we find Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hats. Oda's One Piece has become a brilliant hit in whatever guise one encounters, be it manga, anime, and most recently, Netflix's live action series. After a recent break, the anime returns from its hiatus on April 5, but eyes still remain fixed on when the second season of the live-action might premiere. Having already wrapped filming, it is no surprise that the longing for a premiere date has only intensified. Mackenyu, who plays Roronoa Zoro in the Netflix show, has only recently teased what the future holds for his character in upcoming episodes.

Dashing, athletic and brave, Mackenyu's Zoro is easily one of the most adored characters on the show. His prowess and skill with swords also set him apart as one of the strongest as well. Looking ahead to the coming season,...

Netflix's live-action One Pieceadaptation loses its showrunner.

Per Deadline, One Piece developer and showrunner Matt Owens has officially stepped away from the series following the conclusion of production on its second season. Owens explained the decision via a social media post in which he wrote, "The last six years working on the live-action One Piece have been a life-changing journey. A dream come true. It’s also been A Lot. So I'm stepping off the Going Merry to take a break and focus on myself and my mental health."

Based on the long-running manga of the same name by Eiichiro Oda, Netflix's One Piece premiered in 2023 to largely positive reviews from critics and an outpouring of praise from audiences. The series stars Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, a young pirate who wields the incredible powers imparted upon him by consuming a Devil Fruit in his quest to become...

In an unfortunate bit of news, Netflix's live-action adaptation of One Piece is losing a key member of its production crew. The series found massive success when it was initially released in August 2023, with its eight episodes introducing new and seasoned One Piece fans to a new iteration of the East Blue Saga. Netflix's One Piece was praised for its attention to detail in worldbuilding as well as its phenomenal cast that brought the Straw Hats to life, including the likes of Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Roronora Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Gibson as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji.

Now, Matt Owens, who was the showrunner for season 1 and the upcoming season 2, will be stepping down from his position on the show. Owens' latest Instagram post revealed that the creator would be taking a break for mental health reasons, as the post would...

Looks like you can’t stay King of the Pirates forever. After being at the helm of the hit Netflix live adaptation of the popular manga and anime series “One Piece,” executive producer and co-showrunner Matt Owens announced in an Instagram post on Friday, March 21, that he would be leaving the series in order to address personal issues he’s currently facing.

“The 6 years working on the live action ‘One Piece’ has been a life changing journey. A dream come true. It’s also been A Lot,” Owens wrote in his post. “So I’m stepping off the Going Merry to take a break and focus on myself and my mental health.”

Development on the show began in 2017, with Netflix purchasing it in 2020 and bringing on Steven Maeda as showrunner in 2021. Owens was serving as head writer and executive producer on the project at the time, but given the title...

Another of the main creative forces behind Netflix's One Piece live-action adaptation is jumping off the Going Merry after Season 2 wrapped production. Matt Owens, who originally co-created and served as co-showrunner on the series with Steven Maeda has decided to step back to focus on his mental health. With his decision announced on Instagram, the main creative duo who spearheaded the effort at Netflix to adapt Eiichirô Oda's long-running manga is no longer involved, or, at the very least, is no longer calling the shots. Only Percy Jackson and the Olympians writer and co-executive producer Joe Tracz remains as showrunner for post-production after he took over for Maeda last April.

Owens has arguably been the mastermind behind One Piece, not only shaping the first two seasons but also laying out how the future would look for the show as it continued to adapt more of the manga. He's...

Matt Owens, a co-showrunner of Netflix’s “One Piece,” is stepping down from the live-action series adaptation to focus on his mental health.

“The last six years working on the live-action One Piece have been a life-changing journey. A dream come true. It’s also been A Lot. So I’m stepping off the Going Merry to take a break and focus on myself and my mental health,” Owens wrote on Instagram. “For now I’m gonna take a breath, do some therapy, try and rank up in Marvel Rivals, and come back refreshed for the new adventures that await.”

His departure comes after filming on Season 2 wrapped last month.

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Based on Eiichiro Oda’s beloved manga, “One Piece” stars Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp and Taz Skylar as Sanji.

Matt Owens, co-showrunner of Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the megapopular manga “One Piece,” has left the series, citing a need to “focus on [his] mental health” and “do some therapy.” Season 1 of “One Piece” debuted in 2023, while Season 2 recently wrapped production.

The news came in an Instagram post on Owens’ personal page.

“The last 6 years working on the live action One Piece have been a life changing journey,” he wrote. “A dream come true. It’s also been A Lot. So I’m stepping off the Going Merry to take a break and focus on myself and my mental health. Thank you so much to Oda, Shueisha, Tomorrow Studios, Netflix, and the entire cast and crew for your trust, partnership, and hard work. For now I’m gonna take a breath, do some therapy, try and rank up in Marvel Rivals, and come back refreshed for the new adventures that await.

Matt Owens, the main creative force behind Netflix’s One Piece, is leaving the live-action series, which wrapped production on Season 2 last month.

“The last six years working on the live-action One Piece have been a life-changing journey. A dream come true. It’s also been A Lot,” Owens wrote on Instagram. So I’m stepping off the Going Merry to take a break and focus on myself and my mental health.

Owens has been on One Piece from the start. He has served as executive producer and co-showrunner on both Seasons 1 and 2 and has shaped the creative vision for the acclaimed live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s beloved manga, including its long-term blueprint for future seasons.

Joe Tracz, who joined in Season 2 as executive producer/co-showrunner, remains on the series and will shepherd the upcoming second season through post-production. Owens’ departure, which is effective immediately, is not expected to...

Netflix’s One Piece has been a rare success in the world of live-action anime adaptations. After many failures, the wonderfully directed and well-budgeted One Piece Live Action shines and targets a different kind of audience, further spreading the charms of One Piece.

Zoro is played by Mackenyu in the live-action One Piece. [Credit: Netflix]

The first season of the live-action show was great, but if there is one thing that needs to be pointed out, it is that they have to up the stakes when it comes to fight scenes, especially when it comes to one main character.

Although it is true that One Piece has a whole host of tropes and themes to offer, it is a Shonen, and action is a huge part of the story. Mackenyu’s Zoro is remarkably on point when it comes to demeanor but falls short with the action sequences.

Mackenyu’s Zoro falls...

The Netflix live-action adaptation of One Piece is moving along smoothly, as Season 2 recently wrapped filming and one actor from the show confirmed that a third season is on the way. However, despite how far along the show's production is, there have hardly been any hints about what longtime anime and manga fans can expect in the coming episodes, and how far along it will get into the next story arc. Now, a new image from the set of Season 2 has been revealed online, and it's a clear indicator that the series will adapt one of the essential fights in the manga.

The One Piece Netflix Fan account on X has tweeted an image that shows a set built to look like the Little Garden Island, as well as a giant Wax Candle structure built by one of the villains in the manga. Written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece...

The One Piece is the elusive treasure that is capable of making the captain of the Going Merry, Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy), King of the Pirates. The journey to fulfilling his ambition is one he cannot make alone, given that sailing a ship alone is nigh impossible, and it'd be easier to face difficult foes with a crew at one's back. Step forward, the Straw Hat crew, which consists of the sword-wielding badass, Roronoa Zoro, played by Mackenyu, the chef, Vinsmoke Sanji, played by Taz Skylar, the navigator, Nami, played by Emily Rudd, and the sniper, Usopp, played by Jacob Romero Gibson. Together, they bring a wide range of skills that hopefully will see them achieve their goal.

One Piece Season 2 may not even have a release date yet, but it seems Netflix is in it for the long haul. In anticipation of the follow-up to the acclaimed first season, many fans have wondered how the streamer will handle the ambitious adventure the Straw Hat Pirates are about to embark on. A behind-the-scenes look at the production, which finished in Cape Town, South Africa, earlier this year, revealed a far more expansive (and costly) endeavor for the anime adaptation. However, Netflix is putting their money where their mouth is, as it prepares to make One Piece Season 3 sooner rather than later.

During an interview with Crunchyroll about his upcoming role in the video game Assassin's Creed Shadows, One Piece star Mackenyu let it slip that the Netflix anime adaptation is set to film Season 3 later this year. The Zoro actor did not go into detail on exactly when that will happen,...

One Piece star Taz Skyler teased the potential release date window for the highly-anticipated second installment of the hit Netflix series. This comes after the live-action adaptation had just recently wrapped up its Season 2 production last December, after seven months of filming in South Africa.

During a recent interview with The Direct, Skyler was asked about the ongoing online speculations regarding the release date window for One Piece Season 2, after Netflix excluded the show’s from its 2025 slate. "I've heard multiple versions myself, so I'd probably be getting myself into trouble if I did say. But at the same time, I can quite honestly say I don't think it's clear yet, but I could again. I don't know if I'm gonna get into trouble, but I could probably say with most confidence, it's not further than that [2026] window." If the streamer is indeed targeting a 2026 release date for the show’s return,...

Picture: Mackenyu as Zoro in One Piece – Netflix/Tomorrow Studios

Thanks to recent comments made by Zoro actor Mackenyu, it’s looking increasingly likely that Netflix has quietly renewed the live-action adaptation of One Piece for a third season. Here’s what we learned.

On February 21st, 2025, Crunchyroll published an interview with actor Mackenyu, who plays Zoro in One Piece. The interview mainly discussed his voice acting role in Ubisoft’s upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows video game. However, when asked if he had a message for his fans who are waiting for his next project, he revealed the following:

“The next project is going to be One Piece Season 2. We do have projects lined up for this year before we shoot Season 3 of One Piece, but I can’t tell you anything about that, so it’s not going to be fun for y’all.”

So not only did...

Mackenyu is trading in the live-action pirate persona of One Piece 's Roronoa Zoro (at least for a few months more) to join the voiceover cast of the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows . Mackenyu will be portraying the character Gennojo, a cunning shinobi who Ubisoft describes as a “flirtatious rogue and a trickster.” Gennojo will take on Mackenyu’s likeness, acting as an ally and key character in the story’s development. Related: One Piece Live-Action Series Reveals Dragon Actor and More for Season 2 While we wait for the Straw Hats to return to the live-action seas, Mackenyu gave us some insight into what we can expect for the next chapter of Zoro’s character as well as well as the similarities he sees between the pirate and his Assassin's Creed Shadows character. Note: This interview has been updated for clarity. Thank you so much for taking the time to chat with us at Crunchyroll!

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Hollywood icon and incoming One Piecestar Katey Sagal discusses landing her iconic role after Jamie Lee Curtis missed out on the part.

Speaking to ScreenRant, Sagal opened up about claiming the role as Dr. Kureha of Drum Island after fellow Hollywood icon and scream queen extraordinaire Jamie Lee Curtis turned the part down due to scheduling conflicts with her upcoming horror-comedy sequel, Freakier Friday. "If you haven’t watched live-action One Piece, you have to watch it. It’s on Netflix. I saw it by accident. We were just scrolling around and there it was. I was not familiar with the manga," Sagal recalled. "And like within a month, my agents call me and say ‘Hey, we got this offer for you on this show called One Piece. We’re not sure what it is.’ I was like ‘Are you freaking kidding me?’ So, I immediately—I just got back from South Africa.

Golden Globe winner Katey Sagal teased what to expect from Crocodile’s long-awaited introduction in the next installment of Netflix’s live-action One Pieceseries. In the upcoming season, Sagal will be portraying the fan-favorite role of Dr. Kureha, while Crocodile or Mr. 0 will be played by Joe Manganiello.

During a recent interview with Screen Rant, Sagal hinted at how long Manganiello's Crocodile will appear in One Piece Season 2, revealing that the villain will seemingly have a much bigger role in the show’s potential third season. "He’s on it, too! Except I think they’re setting him up for the third season. I think—I do believe he came in for the second season, sort of towards the end, because I think he’s the big arch-villain in the third season. All the manga people will know—I don’t read the manga," she said. This would make sense,...

Since there's plenty of crossover between fans of Marvel and DC Comics and fans of anime and manga, for the benefit of our fans, the Bam Smack Pow team is going to be bringing you the most important anime and manga related news each and every week to make sure you don't miss a thing.

Here are the major stories in anime and manga for the past week:

Live-action Gundam movie enters full production

IGN reports that the long-awaited Mobile Suit Gundam live-action movie adaptation has begun full production following the announcement of a co-funding deal between Bandai Namco Filmworks — the iconic anime franchise's longtime studio — and Legendary Pictures. The live-action adaptation was first announced in 2018, but news has been sparse until now.

The official press release from Bandai Namco Filmworks (also known by its former name Sunrise) reads as follows:

"Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc., a member of the Bandai Namco Group,...

Before his breakthrough as Zoro in One Piece live-action, Mackenyu worked on notable projects. From Tokyo Ghoul to Rurouni Kenshin, he has a diverse roster of works. But that is not all, considering his penchant for games.

In particular, his affinity toward Assassin’s Creed is the hot topic of late. His joining the voice cast was a piece of delightful news for most fans. But that is not the end of it all.

Mackenyu Arata as Roronoa Zoro in One Piece live-action series | Credit: Netflix

Other than him lending his voice to his favorite game, the franchise is working on a prequel manga. Its release is much anticipated by gamers and readers alike. But there might be a deeper meaning to this.

Interestingly, this movie may have foreshadowed and possibly teased a future anime adaptation for the franchise. This could mean a fruitful prospect for the One Piece actor in more ways than one.

A new character has just been announced by Ubisoft for Assassin’s Creed Shadows that will have One Piece fans excited as the actor Mackenyu Arata has just been revealed to have made their video game debut by providing their voice and likeness to an Npc character within Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Is Beginning to Liven up With a Major Casting Reveal A new character has been announced for Assassin’s Creed Shadows and it will make One Piece fans happy. Image Credit: Ubisoft

Recently it was revealed that Mackenyu Arata, who is most commonly known for their roles in works such as Knight of the Zodiac, Dragons of Wonderhatch, and most recently the Netflix One Piece live-action series, will be debuting in their first video game role within Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

At the time of writing, very little information is known about this character except...

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Netflix’s beloved fantasy action comedy-drama series One Piece has officially wrapped production on Season 2, with an important casting of Rigo Sanchez as Luffy’s father, Dragon, revealed.

Based on the popular Japanese manga series of the same name by Eiichiro Oda, the Netflix series follows Monkey D. Luffy as he goes on a perilous adventure to become the King of the Pirates. He is joined by his crew, which includes master swordsman Roronoa Zora, expert thief and cartographer Nami, chef Sanji, and storyteller Usopp.

Most of the cast from Season 1, including Iñaki Godoy, Emily Rudd, Mackenyu, Jacob Romero Gibson, Taz Skylar, Ilia Isorelys Paulino, Jeff Ward, and Michael Dorman, will be returning to reprise their roles.

Alongside Sanchez, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Katey Sagal, Charithra Chandran, Joe Manganiello, Yonda Thomas, James Hiroyuki Liao, Sophie Anne Caruso, Mark Penwill, Anton David Jeftha,...

Mackenyu has quickly become a fan-favorite in the world of live-action adaptations. His portrayal of Roronoa Zoro in Netflix’s One Piece was widely praised, with fans really appreciating how well he brought the iconic swordsman to life.

Players are excited to see him bring a character to life in Shadows. | Image Credit: Netflix

With One Piece Season 2 on the horizon, fans are eagerly awaiting his return as Zoro. However, it seems like the swordsman has once again lost his way, this time, wandering into the world of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. He has officially joined Ubisoft’s upcoming game, voicing Gennojo.

Mackenyu’s entry into Assassin’s Creed Shadows raises excitement Players are excited to recruit his character on March 20th. | Image Credit: Ubisoft

Fans are thrilled to hear that Mackenyu is now part of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. His involvement not only raises the excitement for the game...