One Piece Season 2 release timeline, plot, and other details we know so far

If you’re eagerly waiting for One Piece Season 2, you’re certainly not alone. Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the beloved manga became a global hit in 2023, captivating audiences with its rich storytelling, charismatic cast, and thrilling pirate adventure. Whether you were new to the One Piece universe or a longtime anime fan, chances are you were hooked from episode one.

And the good news? The journey isn’t over yet. Just two weeks after the first season dropped, Netflix decided to renew the show for a second season. Here’s everything we know so far about One Piece Season 2, including its expected release window, key storylines and new faces.

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One Piece Season 2 release timeline

In a video shared in September 2023, Eiichiro Oda thanked fans and said he was thrilled that “people around the world have been enjoying the show.” He also revealed that Netflix had quickly greenlit Season 2. 

The new season of One Piece is expected to release in late 2025.

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One Piece Season 2 plot

Co-showrunner Matt Owens confirmed that Dr Kureha will be a big part of Season 2. “When the Season 2 writers’ room got together, we knew how far we were going to get and that this character Dr. Kureha was going to be a big part of the season,” he said.

The new season will cover Loguetown, Reverse Mountain (Twin Capes), Whiskey Peak, Little Island, and Drum Island.

One Piece Season 2 new cast members

One Piece Season 2 will include several new characters:

• Rigo Sanchez (Outerbanks, Goliath) as Dragon
• Yonda Thomas (Redemption) as Igaram
• James Hiroyuki Liao (Barry) as Ipponmatsu
• Sophia Anne Caruso (The School for Good and Evil) as Miss Goldenweek
• Mark Penwill (Catch Me a Killer) as Chess
• Anton David Jeftha (Legacy) as K.M.
• Charithra Chandran (Bridgerton) as Miss Wednesday
• Sendhil Ramamurthy (Never Have I Ever, Do Aur Do Pyaar) as Nefertari Cobra
• Katey Sagal (Sons of Anarchy, The Conners) as Dr. Kureha
• Mark Harelik (Presumed Innocent, Preacher) as Dr. Hiriluk
• Daniel Lasker (Raised by Wolves) as Mr. 9
• Camrus Johnson (Batwoman) as Mr. 5
• Jazzara Jaslyn (Warrior) as Miss Valentine
• David Dastmalchian (Late Night with the Devil) as Mr. 3
• Werner Coetser (Getroud met rugby) as Dorry
• Brendan Murray (Raised by Wolves) as Brogy
• Clive Russell (Game of Thrones) as Crocus
• Callum Kerr (Monarch) as Smoker
• Julia Rehwald (Star Wars Young Jedi Adventures) as Tashigi
• Rob Colletti (The Many Saints of Newark) as Wapol
• Ty Keogh (24 Hours To Live) as Dalton
• Joe Manganiello as Mr. 0
• Lera Abova as Miss All-Sunday

With over 37.8 million views in less than two weeks, One Piece is one of Netflix’s biggest global hits and Season 2 is only going to raise the stakes.