Eiichiro Oda Praises One Piece Season 2 Cast

Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, has praised the production of Netflix's upcoming season 2 during his visit to the Cape Town set, expressing confidence in the new cast members and the show's enhanced quality. Oda described the sets as massive with incredible attention to detail and stated that the crew's dedication was impressive. He emphasized a renewed sense of responsibility in his executive producer role, confirming that the casting choices were 'absolutely the perfect choice' after meeting the actors in person. Filming is currently underway, with an emphasis on significant visual effects, leading to speculation that the season may not be released until late 2025 or even 2026. Oda's message included behind-the-scenes images and a hint that the story will cover arcs from the manga such as Loguetown and Drum Island. Netflix has yet to announce an official release date for season 2.