One Piece Season 2: New Cast Members Announced

New characters for the 2nd season of "One Piece"! The production of the popular Netflix adaptation is progressing. The magazine Deadline has now reported further casting decisions for the eagerly awaited new season.

These are said to include actress Sophia Anne Caruso. She will take on the role of"Miss Goldenweek". She is a member of Baroque Works, which is set to play a larger role in season 2. The actress last appeared in the Netflix fantasy film "The School for Good and Evil".

Mark Penwill will also portray the character Chess and Anton David Jeftha will be seen as K.M.. The two are considered to be the subordinates of the character Wapol, whose casting we have already reported on.

Further casting news

The portal Variety has also shared casting news with us. The "Outer Banks" actor Rigo Sanchez is to play the character Dragon. The magazine also reports the casting of Yonda Thomas as Igaram and James Hiroyuki Liao as Ipponmatsu.

The 2nd season of the hit series does not yet have an exact start date. We hope and expect a Netflix start towards the end of 2025. If you would like a comprehensive overview of the upcoming season, we recommend our series preview. Have fun with it!

The world of One Piece

"One Piece" is one of the best-known and most successful manga and anime franchises in the world. Since its first publication in 1997, the story of Monkey D. Ruffy and his search for the legendary treasure "One Piece" has thrilled millions of fans worldwide. The story is not only a thrilling adventure, but also a tale of dreams, freedom, friendship and the fight against injustice. But what exactly is One Piece and how has the story developed over the years?

The creation of One Piece

One Piece was created by Eiichiro Oda, who originally worked as an assistant on other manga series before creating his own story. The manga was first published on July 22, 1997. From the very beginning, Oda had a very long story in mind that would tell the adventures of a young man named Monkey D. Ruffy and his journey in search of the greatest treasure in the world - the "One Piece". It was not just about the treasure itself, but about the quest for freedom and the pursuit of dreams.

The manga quickly became a worldwide success and has since spawned both the anime and a variety of films, video games and merchandise. The series is one of the best-selling manga of all time.

The world of One Piece

The world of One Piece is vast and unique, with a mixture of fantastic islands, exotic cultures, various pirate gangs, powerful organizations and political conflicts. It consists of several large seas connected by a dangerous and unknown route that leads to the legendary "One Piece", the treasure of the pirate king Gol D. Roger.

The "One Piece" treasure is a myth that forms the basis of the entire story. Gol D. Roger, the legendary pirate captain, found this treasure and left a message on the island of "Raftel" stating that the true treasure can still be found. Many pirates and adventurers are now in search of the "One Piece" to become the next Pirate King.

However, the world is not only characterized by pirates. There is also the "Marines", a military organization that controls the oceans and is responsible for enforcing the law, as well as "Revolutionary Army" who fight against the authoritarian world government system. These different factions and conflicts create numerous tensions and dramatic twists in the story.

The main character: Monkey D. Ruffy

The protagonist of the story, Monkey D. Ruffy, is a young, ambitious pirate with a big dream: he wants to become the next pirate king and find the "One Piece". Ruffy is known for his unwavering determination, strong morals and unwavering belief in freedom. His trademark is a straw hat.

Ruffy also has the ability to eat the "Gomu Gomu no Mi", a so-called "devil fruit". This fruit has given him the ability to stretch like rubber and thus gain superhuman strength. This enables him to use extraordinary techniques in the many battles he fights.

Despite his often naive and clueless nature, Ruffy is a true leader who will do anything for his dreams with his friends and comrades. The value of friendship and loyalty is a central theme in One Piece, and Ruffy has gained numerous loyal comrades-in-arms throughout the series who stand by his side on his journey.

The Straw Hat Pirates

Another fascinating element of One Piece is the multitude of characters that join Ruffy's journey. This group of pirates, known as the Straw Hat Pirates, is made up of individuals with unique abilities and dreams that evolve as the series progresses. Each of them has a personal dream that he or she wants to achieve in conjunction with Ruffy.