One Piece season 2: everything you need to know so far

One of the most anticipated upcoming TV shows that we're certainly not going to see any time soon is One Piece season 2, which has been confirmed by the streamer but likely won't be released until mid-2025.

Even by Netflix standards, its live-action adaptation of a classic anime One Piece, and no-one was surprised when the streamer renewed the show for a second season. Even What to Watch's most anime-apathetic staffers were excited to see more of the show.

One Piece is a swashbuckling adventure series set in a fantasy world, about a young boy who sails the seas to find the 'One Piece' a mythical artifact which makes one the king of the pirates. With his band of friends, called the Straw Hats, he fights strange villains and traverses deadly lands in order to find it.

Season one of One Piece firmly cemented the Straw Hats as a band of friends and set our hero, Monkey D. Luffy, on his quest... now we just need to see where he goes. Here's everything we know about One Piece season 2 right now.

One Piece season 2 potential release date

Our best guess for One Piece season 2 release date is June 2025. This comes from a report that suggested Netflix itself was eying this month for the return of the series, though it's not official confirmation from the streamer.

Tomorrow Studios' President, Becky Clements, previously suggested that due to the Hollywood strikes, filming and production on the series was delayed. Speaking to Variety in early September 2023, Clements said: "Realistically, hopefully, [One Piece season 2 is] 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".

You can find the One Piece season 2 announcement video below, where Eiichiro Oda thanked viewers for tuning in via Transponder Snail and delivered the good news that we'd be setting sail with the Straw Hats once more. In the meantime, check out our recommendations for the best Netflix shows and the best anime on Netflix that you should be streaming right now.

What will One Piece season 2 be about?

Signs currently point to One Piece season 2 adapting the original series' Arabasta Saga. This story arc saw the Straw Hats finally venturing to the Grand Line for the first time and sees them being targeted by Baroque Works, the criminal syndicate who sent "Mr. 7" to try and recruit Zoro (who promptly cut the agent in half) at the start of season 1.

The first season's final episode also included a couple of teases for what's to come. For one thing, we learned that two of Luffy's pirate foes, Captain Alvida and Buggy the Clown, have forged an alliance and are likely to seek revenge on the Straw Hats in the near future.

Plus, the pre-credits teasers set up another villain from the universe. In that scene, we saw a man smoking two cigars burn a wanted poster of Monkey D. Luffy who we strongly suspect is none other than Captain Smoker. Smoker is a Marine Captain who has the power to turn his body into smoke, and he ruthlessly pursues pirates with his Devil Fruit abilities.

Thanks to the season 2 announcement video, we also suspect that Tony Tony Chopper will appear in the new season. For newcomers to the franchise, Chopper is an anthropomorphic reindeer doctor, and a fan-favorite character at that.

One Piece season 2 cast

We'd expect the Straw Hat crew will be back on deck for One Piece season 2. That means we're hoping to see Iñaki Godoy reprise his role as the future King of the Pirates, Monkey D. Luffy, along with Mackenyu Arata as the expert swordsman, Roronoa Zoro, Jacob Romero Gibson as sharpshooter Usopp, Emily Rudd as the expert navigator, Nami, and Taz Skylar as their chivalrous chef, Sanji.

And since Captain Alvida and Buggy the Clown have teamed up, we expect Ilia Isorelýs Paulino and Jeff Ward will return for season 2, along with Morgan Davies as Marine Vice Admiral Garp.

Is there a One Piece season 2 trailer?

At the time of writing, we've not seen a One Piece season 2 trailer, and since the series was only just renewed, we expect it'll be a while before we see one. As and when footage arrives, we'll be sure to include it here!

What is The One Piece on Netflix?

Netflix clearly has One Piece fever. Along with giving One Piece season 2 the go-ahead, the streamer announced they are currently in production on a new anime adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's iconic story that will begin with the East Blue saga.

This adaptation will be known as The One Piece and will be 'distinct from the TV anime series that has captivated audiences for over 25 years', according to a Netflix statement.

Produced in collaboration with representatives from Shueisha, Fuji Television Network and Toei Animation Co, The One Piece aims to 'provide viewers witha fresh yet familiar experience, utilizing cutting-edge visual technology to reimagine Luffy's adventures through the beloved East Blue saga.'

The One Piece will be brought to life by WIT Studio, who have previously worked on hit shows like Attack on Titan and Spy x Family.