One Piece: “Actors who look like their characters?”

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With the first season of their live-action adaptation of the long-running anime series One Piece, Netflix made fans’ hearts beat faster in 2023. Season 2 is set to take the Straw Hats to the desert kingdom of Alabasta. Now some of the faces that will await them there are known.

Who was shown? In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the official account of the Netflix series shared a first look at 4 members of the Baroque Company on June 25, 2024. Fans of the anime and manga original know this organization as the villains of the Alabasta saga.

Agents Mr. 3, Miss Valentine, Mr. 5 and Mr. 9 can be seen as well as their respective live-action counterparts. Click here to go directly to the pictures.

The appearance of these characters also means that season 2 will also feature appearances by old acquaintances such as Princess Vivi and Mr. Crocodile. However, it is still unknown who will portray these important characters.

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Fans are excited about Mr. 3

What are the reactions? So far, the casting choice seems to have been received very positively. In the comments on X, fans are celebrating the actors’ successful resemblance to their roles. In particular, David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3 has been singled out for praise by fans several times.

What’s particularly nice is that in an interview the actor revealed how much he would like to be part of something like One Piece. Fans are now looking forward to his joint appearances with Buggy the Clown. You can see the pictures and the interview excerpt here:

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We have summarized some of the reactions for you here:

  • “An absolutely PERFECT casting for Mr. 3!!” via X
  • “Wow, actors who actually look like their characters? That’s rare. That’s actually rare.” (via X)
  • “Not bad. The casting director is legit, ngl.” (via X)

    • Despite all the excitement, there is also a hint of sadness. The successful casting of these supporting actors has apparently made fans even more curious about who will play their favorites in the Netflix series. Above all, Nico Robin, who is one of the strongest women in the series, is eagerly awaited by fans.

    However, a member of the Straw Hat Gang who is set to appear in season 2 has worried some fans in advance. Dr. Kuleha is set to play an important role in the season, as is the talking moose Chopper. However, portraying this character could be a particular challenge for the creators. One Piece on Netflix is ​​getting season 2 and a new character is included

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