One Piece fans 'so hyped' as Netflix drops season 2 trailer with Bridgerton favourite
Netflix has just dropped a fresh trailer for One Piece season two, teasing new characters featured in the forthcoming instalment. The live-action anime is set to return for its second series in 2026 and has already been renewed for season three.
A new teaser, released on August 9, introduces fans to major characters, including one played by Bridgerton favourite Charithra Chandran. The action-packed trailer kicks off with Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) narrating: "Everything I've done, everywhere I go, is for the One Piece," before viewers catch a glimpse at the villains the crew will face.
According to the synopsis, this season will feature "fiercer adversaries and the most perilous quests yet."
It adds: "Luffy and the Straw Hats set sail for the extraordinary Grand Line — a legendary stretch of sea where danger and wonder await at every turn.
"As they journey through this unpredictable realm in search of the world 's greatest treasure, they'll encounter bizarre islands and a host of formidable new enemies."
Chandran is among the show's newcomers, stepping into the role of Nefertari Vivi, also known as Miss Wednesday. She dons a blue ponytail in the trailer and looks worlds away from her Regency attire as Bridgeton's Edwina Sharma.
Fans will also spot Brendan Murray (Devil's Peak) towering over the Straw Hats as Brogy, while Callum Kerr (Hollyoaks) appears as Smoker, and Lera Abova (Honey, Don't!) steps into the role of Nico Robin, also known as Miss All-Sunday.
The YouTube teaser has racked up over two million views in less than 24 hours, with fans expressing their excitement in the comments section.
"I'M SO HYPED," exclaimed one fan, with another stating: "I've never smiled non-stop as I did for this trailer with any other trailer before."
A third penned: "As a One Piece fan, who is caught up with the anime, this makes me proud and excited for this season."
Meanwhile, a fourth said: "Teasing season 3 is in production during a season 2 first look is diabolically wonderful."
Based on Eiichiro Oda's beloved manga, One Piece first landed on Netflix in 2023. The series follows Monkey D. Luffy (played by Godoy) and his Straw Hat Pirates crew, as they journey across the seas in search of a legendary treasure known as the One Piece.
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