Pictured: One Piece – Netflix
As followers patiently await renewal information for the second season of One Piece, subscribers might be delighted to study that the scripts are reportedly already prepared for season 2. Netflix has but to resume One Piece for a second season however we’re assured we’ll study much more throughout the subsequent few weeks. For now, right here’s all the pieces we all know up to now about One Piece season 2 on Netflix.
As one of the crucial standard media franchises on the planet, One Piece has dominated the manga and anime scene for over twenty years. The previous 26 years of week-to-week serialization have seen over 516 million copies of the manga in circulation all over the world, and the anime adaptation is at the moment one of many most-watched reveals on tv, not simply anime.
In the 26-year historical past of One Piece, we’ve by no means had a live-action adaptation, till now. So, with out stating the plain, there’s so much driving on the success of the live-action One Piece sequence.
Thanks to Steven Maeda, and Matt Owens, the showrunners of One Piece, a complete new viewers will get to expertise the magical and adventure-filled world of One Piece for the primary time. Meanwhile, those that have been followers of the franchise for a very long time will lastly get to see the live-action adaptation the story deserves.
Pictured: One Piece showrunners Steven Maeda (left) and Matt Owens (proper)
22 years in the past, the notorious pirate Gol D. Roger was captured and executed, however not earlier than kickstarting a model new period of piracy. Years later rookie pirate Monkey D. Luffy units sail with the dream of changing into the King of the Pirates, however, with the intention to obtain his dream he’s going to want a ship and a strong and gifted crew.
One Piece Season 2 Netflix Renewal Status
Official Netflix Renewal Status: Pending (13/09/2023)
At the time of writing Netflix has but to resume One Piece for a second season. However, the sequence has solely been obtainable to stream on the service for simply over 2 weeks.
It has been reported that every episode of One Piece was extraordinarily costly to supply, approximately $18 million USD per episode. A second season of One Piece, consisting of eight episodes, may price a minimal of $150 million USD to supply. This implies that to ensure that Netflix to greenlight a second season, the primary will should be extremely profitable.
In order for the streaming service to deem One Piece a “success” the present might want to have a powerful efficiency over the following a number of weeks. Factors that might be vital within the renewal of One Piece are;
- Total variety of hours considered within the international prime ten.
- Total variety of views. (Global prime ten hours divided by complete runtime)
- The % of subscribers who completed all eight episodes.
The first 28 days would be the present’s most vital.
One Piece has had a wholesome couple of weeks since making its debut. In two weeks the sequence has amassed 285,800,000 international prime ten viewing hours, which equates to 37.8 million views on Netflix up to now.
How does the One Piece viewing information measure as much as different originals? With a 4% rise within the variety of hours considered it’s one other good week for the live-action adaptation. However, judging by the present’s present trajectory, it’s going to wrestle to beat the Bridgerton prequel sequence Queen Charlotte, which is at the moment ranked tenth in Netflix’s all-time chart.
Samba TV reported that inside its first 4 days, One Piece was watched by 739,000 households throughout the USA. However, when in comparison with different reveals launched on a Thursday, One Piece is overwhelmed by a number of reveals, akin to, Resident Evil, Virgin River, Who Is Erin Carter, That 90s Show, and FUBAR.
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In an interview with thestreamr director of the sequence Marc Jobst expressed his want to return to direct extra episodes of One Piece;
“Oh, listen, of course, I want to come back. You know, I love this show. I love the actors. Hugely we bonded we worked, we rehearsed. We played silly games, we did some service in the community. You know, we worked together to kind of build trust, and there’s no way I’d like to let that go. Just like that. So yes, it sounds to do that.”
Pictured: Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy – Netflix
Some groundwork for the way forward for the live-action One Piece has already been established by its music due to composers Sonya Belousova and Giona Ostinelli.
In the primary season, we heard the theme of Baroque Works. Sonya defined in an interview with thestreamr that they hope to discover extra of the Baroque Works theme within the close to future.
“We do have a theme for Baroque Works, which is that secret organization that we’re going to explore hopefully in further seasons. When, in Episode 1, there is a fight between Zoro and Mr. Seven, Mr. Seven is part of that organization he shows Zoro he’s card, that’s where you are – that scene. So it’s the same [theme] for Baroque Works. We don’t have any other references to Baroque Works in the season…!”
At the very finish of the sequence, we’re additionally handled to a model new theme, which has been confirmed to be Smoker.
Pictured: Giona Istenelli (left) and Sonya Belousova (proper)
Marty Adelstein, the CEO of Tomorrow Studios was quoted in Variety discussing the continued anticipate renewal;
“I think [Netflix is] looking at various situations about how many episodes they do, do they break them up? I think they’re trying to figure that out this week. I suspect we’ll hear from them in the next week to two weeks. There seems to be a big impetus to keep this going and to come up with a long-term strategy. So we’re just waiting for that.”
What to anticipate from a second season of One Piece?
The subsequent journey for the Straw Hat Pirates is the beginning of their largest journey but! The Grand Line! However, earlier than the Straw Hats could make their option to the beginning of the Grand Line at Reverse Mountain, they need to make a cease for provides at Loguetown, the identical location the place Gol D. Roger met his finish, and the place the Great Pirate period started.
The Grand Line is a deadly place for even probably the most seasoned pirates. So for Luffy and his crew, full rookies, the Grand Line is much more harmful. In order to outlive, Luffy might be looking out for much more gifted individuals to hitch his crew.
How a lot of the Manga/Anime will the second season cowl?
The second season will cowl the next story arcs of One Piece;
East Blue Saga
| Arc | Manga Chapters | Anime Episodes |
|---|---|---|
| Loguetown | 96-100 | 31-44 |
Arabasta Saga
| Arc | Manga Chapters | Anime Episodes |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse Mountain | 101-105 | 62-63 |
| Whisky Peak | 106-114 | 64-67 |
| Little Garden | 115-129 | 70-77 |
| Drum Island | 130-154 | 78-91 |
| Arabasta | 155-217 | 92-130 |
Who are the forged members of One Piece season 2?
Naturally, all the Straw Hats are anticipated to reprise their roles in season 2;
- Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy
- Emily Rudd as Nami
- Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro
- Jacob Romero as Usopp
- Taz Skyler as Sanji
We additionally anticipate the next forged members to return in season 2;
- Vincent Regan as Garp
- Morgan Davies as Koby
- Aidan Scott as Helmeppo
- Armand Aucamp as Bogard
- Jeff Ward as Buggy
- Ilia Isorelýs Paulino as Alvida
An entire vary of recent forged members might be wanted for the second season because the Arabasta Saga introduces a ton of thrilling new characters;
| Bon Clay | Miss Goldenweek |
| Brogy | Miss Merry Christmas |
| Chaka | Miss Valentine |
| Chopper | Miss Wednesday |
| Cobra | Mr. 1 |
| Crocodile | Mr. 13 |
| Crocus | Mr. 3 |
| Dalton | Mr. 4 |
| Dorry | Mr. 5 |
| Igaram | Mr. 9 |
| Kohza | Pell |
| Kureha | Smoker |
| Miss All Sunday | Tashigi |
| Miss Doublefinger | Terracotta |
| Miss Friday | Walpole |
and plenty extra!
When may we anticipate to see manufacturing start on One Piece season 2?
Assuming that One Piece is renewed for a second season, Tomorrow Studios, the inventive staff behind One Piece might be tremendous keen to start manufacturing as quick as doable. However as a result of ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, even when the sequence is renewed manufacturing can’t start till after the strikes come to an finish.
In an interview with Variety, Marty Adelstein, CEO of Tomorrow Studios, has already confirmed that the scripts for season 2 have been written.
“We’ve got scripts ready.”
Once the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes come to an finish, filming can start and season 2 may very well be on our screens inside “12 to 18 months.”
Becky Clements the president of Tomorrow Studios has claimed that season 2 of One Piece may very well be on Netflix as early as 2024.
“Realistically, hopefully, a year away, if we move very quickly, and that is a possibility. Somewhere between a year and 18 months, we could be ready for air.”
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