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The Straw Hats are officially hoisting the Jolly Roger for a second, much-anticipated voyage. Following the triumphant, record-breaking success of its first season, Netflix's live-action One Piece is sailing back onto our screens. Fans have been scouring the horizon for news, and now, crucial details are finally emerging from the mists of the Grand Line.

Iñaki Godoy is set to don the famous straw hat once more as Monkey D. Luffy, alongside his returning crew: Mackenyu (Zoro), Emily Rudd (Nami), Jacob Romero (Usopp), and Taz Skylar (Sanji). Their journey is only just beginning. The new eight-episode season, expected to land in 2026, will plunge them head-first into the treacherous waters of the Grand Line.

Viewers can expect to see legendary locations brought to life. The new season will adapt the iconic sagas from Loguetown and the perilous Reverse Mountain to the prehistoric dangers of Little Garden.

Most anticipated of all, the story will journey to Drum Island. This finally confirms the live-action debut of the fan-favourite, blue-nosed reindeer doctor, Tony Tony Chopper. With the shadowy Baroque Works organisation lurking, Season 2 is shaping up to be an even grander adventure.

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One Piece Season 2 Release Date and Where to Watch

Netflix's smash-hit live-action One Piece is sailing toward an expected 2026 release. While a firm 2026 date is not set, inside speculation points to a spring release, possibly in March or April.

When it premieres, Season 2 will be available to stream exclusively on Netflix, which is also the home of the complete first season.

One Piece Season 2 Cast

The core cast, including Iñaki Godoy (Luffy), Mackenyu (Zoro), Emily Rudd (Nami), Jacob Romero (Usopp), and Taz Skylar (Sanji), is set to return.

The leaked episode titles provide the biggest spoilers for the cast. Titles like 'Nami Deerest,' "Reindeer Shames," and "Deer and Loathing in Drum Kingdom" all but confirm the arrival of Tony Tony Chopper. Chopper is the fan-favourite blue-nosed reindeer doctor who joins the crew.

Finally, the episode title 'Wax On, Wax Off' has ignited intense fan speculation online. It could be a clever nod to The Karate Kid. This fuels theories that a star from Cobra Kai has been secretly cast as Luffy's brother, Portgas D. Ace.

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One Piece Season 2 Spoilers and Episode Count

The hype is building. Fans are analysing every new clue about the upcoming season. Recent reveals, including a full episode list, now provide a clear map of where Monkey D. Luffy and his crew are heading. The new season is set to adapt some of the most iconic arcs from the manga.

Netflix, the exclusive home for the series, is producing eight episodes for Season 2. This count matches the successful first season.

The new season is set to adapt some of the most iconic arcs from the manga. The crew is steering directly for the treacherous Grand Line, a legendary stretch of sea. Their first stop is Loguetown, the infamous 'town of the beginning and the end.' This is the same spot where pirate king Gold Roger was executed, as seen in the Season 1 premiere. An episode aptly titled 'The Beginning of the End' will cover this final stop in the East Blue.

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Afterwards, the crew must brave Reverse Mountain. Its treacherous, upward-flowing currents guard the only entrance to the legendary sea. Their reward for surviving is meeting Laboon. The episode 'Good Whale Hunting' points directly to this massive, scarred whale who waits loyally at the mountain's exit. Here, they will also meet his caretaker, the doctor Crocus.

The journey then takes them to Cactus Island. Its title, 'Whiskey Business,' hints at the dangers of its main town, Whisky Peak. The town famously welcomes pirates with a massive party. However, this welcome is a trap set by the secret organisation Baroque Works.

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The adventure gets even bigger on Little Garden, as confirmed by the episode 'Big Trouble in Little Garden.' This prehistoric island has been untouched since the age of dinosaurs. The Straw Hats must survive giant creatures and the island's duelling giant inhabitants, Brogy and Dorry. This location also serves as the introduction for a major Baroque Works officer, Mr. 3, and his Wax-Wax fruit powers.

These episodes will cover the Drum Island arc, where Nami falls ill and the crew must battle the tyrannical King Wapol. The episode title 'Wax On, Wax Off' clearly references Mr. 3's wax powers.