On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, the official X (formerly known as Twitter) handle of Netflix One Piece Live Action posted the behind-the-scenes video. The posted video featured Jeff Ward, who played Buggy the Clown, in the Netflix live-action adaptation, taking fans on a tour to One Piece Live-action Season 2 featuring the costumes, sets, and more.
The video was a part of Netflix’s Geeked Week, where all the announcement teases and reveals from the platform’s original work. As the video came out on the internet, a stir was noticed in the anime community as fans were talking about the news and showing their excitement.
One Piece Live Action Season 1 was released on August 31, 2024, and produced by Tomorrow Studios. This was the first live-action adaptation of an anime that didn’t disappoint the fans. It is the story of a young pirate named Monkey D. Luffy and his crew as they embark on a journey to find One Piece.
One Piece Live Action Season 2 would likely cover 60 chapters from the manga series. Season 2 will feature Loguetown, Reverse Mountain (Twin Cape), Whiskey Peak, Little Garden, and Drum Island arcs. In one of the arcs, Straw Hats will get their new crewmate.
Watch A Behind-The-Scenes Video Of ‘One Piece Live Action’ Season 2
Season 2 is on the way and will be available for the fans to watch soon. However, before its official release, Netflix X (Formerly known as Twitter) handle posted a behind-the-scenes video featuring Jeff Ward. Jeff Ward is one of the cast members and plays Buggy the Clown in the series. His role is crucial to the story. While filming the video, Jeff takes fans on a behind-the-scenes video tour that features costume designers, product designers, and others.
The video started with him introducing the costume designer, Kerry Barnard. She reveals that the costumes in the warehouse are at least for the one thousand people. Several costumes were blurred out due to being part of Season 2. That makes sense since Netflix doesn’t want anything to get spoiled.
The showrunner and creator, Matt Owens, later appeared and discussed how people will show excitement seeing all the brand-new looks. Furthermore, Jeff introduces the hair designer and makeup artist Amanda Ross McDonald.
They had a conversation about the material made for season 2, where most are blurred out. Then props master Egbert Kruger appears in the video. While they were talking, we may see the Gum-Gum fruit and Usopp’s sniper goggles. Kruger reveals that all the props are handmade, based on the drawing of the manga creator Eiichiro Oda.
Later, Jeff Ward introduces Tom Hannam and Gotlieb, the production designers behind the One Piece Live Action Season 2. In the video, Â Ipponmatsu Arms Shop can be seen, where Zoro gets his new sword previewed. The Twin Lighthouse from the Reverse Mountain Arc is also featured. And the discussion on the challenges they face in filming the snowy Drum Kingdom Arc in sunny South Africa.
Shortly after, the behind-the-scenes video tour concluded with Jeff Ward revealing the release date, but it was later hilariously beeped. He then pleaded with others not to yell at him, as it was an innocent mistake. However, fans understand the marketing gimmick behind this. And Netflix’s initial intention behind posting a video.
The video may not be as informative as fans expected, but it is still exciting and suggests that the second season will arrive soon. It also allows significant staff members to shine, whose names and efforts might otherwise go unrecognized by the fans. Overall, One Piece Live Action Season 2 will stand up to fan’s expectations.
One Piece Live Action Season 1 Summary
One Piece Live Action is one of the best anime adaptations ever. It set new records and surpassed all previous adaptations. This anime adaptation broke a long-running curse and set a platform for upcoming series. Due to its success, Naruto’s live-action adaptation is in production and directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the director of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
One Piece Live Action Season 1 depicts the journey of Monkey D. Luffy, a pirate striving to become the King of the Pirates. To fulfil this dream, Luffy needs a crew who will help to find One Piece, a treasure belonging to the previous Pirate King. While looking for a crewmate, Luffy stumbled upon Zoro, a Pirate Hunter. They both become friends, and he later joins as the vice-captain of Straw Hats pirates.
Season 1 of One Piece Live Action covers 95 chapters of the manga and 45 episodes of the anime. The live-action covers Romance Dawn, Orange Town, Syrup Village, Baratie, and Arlong Park arcs.
Where To Watch The Live Action?
The best place to watch One Piece Live Action Season 1 is Netflix.
