Live-action "ONE PIECE" Season 2, a handwritten letter from Eiichiro Oda arrives

"A masterpiece that will surpass Season 1" "These people were the right choice"

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From the Netflix live-action drama "ONE PIECE" season 2 of the popular comic, a handwritten letter from the original author Eiichiro Oda, and behind-the-scenes photos have been released. Oda, who visited the filming location in Cape Town, gave his stamp of approval, saying that "season 2 will be a masterpiece that surpasses season 1." A grand ocean adventure romance in which the pirate "Straw Hat Pirates" led by Monkey D. Luffy set out on the open sea in search of "One Piece," the great treasure left behind by the legendary pirate king Gold Roger. Season 1 created a whirlwind, making it into the top 10 in 93 countries and top 1 in 46 countries, becoming a new success story of comic film adaptation.

The world is the age of great pirates. A young boy named Luffy, who admires the great pirate Shanks the Red Hair, promises to meet Shanks again at sea. A few years later, Luffy, who has grown up, sets out on the open sea to become the pirate king. During this unpredictable adventure, Luffy (Inaki Godoy) meets trustworthy companions such as Zoro (Mackenyu Arata), Nami (Emily Rudd), Usopp (Jacob Romero), and Sanji (Taz Schuyler). In Season 2, Luffy and his companions, who have become bounties, a pirate's badge of honor, set out on the Grand Line, each with their own dreams.

In his handwritten letter, Oda reflected on the grandeur of the filming set, the meticulous attention to detail, and the production team's strong love for the series, saying, "I was able to talk to each of the familiar cast members from Season 1, as well as the new cast members! In my case, I made my selections based on photos and videos while I was in Japan, but when I met everyone in person, I was convinced. "I made the right choice with these people!!!" He has complete confidence in the carefully selected cast members who will be joining from Season 2. Finally, he concluded by saying, "We will definitely create a masterpiece that will surpass Season 1! Please look forward to Season 2!!" and expressed high expectations for the high level of completion. In addition to the Straw Hat Crew, new and unique characters will appear one after another in the new chapter, so what kind of developments await us?

In Season 2, which depicts adventures in Rogue Town, Reverse Mountain (Twin Capes), Whiskey Peak, Little Garden, and Drum Island, popular characters such as Dr. Kureha, Dr. Hiluluk, Nefertari Cobra, Miss Wednesday, Nico Robin, and Crocodile will appear in live action. In addition, the mascot Tony Tony Chopper will also appear in live action.

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"ONE PIECE" Season 2 Eiichiro Oda's letter full text I went to South Africa!!

Cape Town is the location for filming the Netflix live-action drama!! I was able to see the hard work of the many staff members working in various occupations on-site!!

The set is huge! The attention to detail is great! The love for the work is strong!! The food is delicious!! While feeling the weight of the responsibility of my position, I was able to talk to each and every one of the familiar cast members from season 1 as well as the new cast members! In my case, I made my selections based on photos and videos while in Japan, but meeting them in person gave me the same confidence.

"We were right about choosing these people!!!"

The atmosphere on set was also the best! I'm sure we'll create a masterpiece that surpasses season 1!

Please look forward to season 2!!