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The Hindu
4 days ago
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- The Hindu
‘One Piece' Live-Action Season 2 unveils first look at fan-favorite Tony Tony Chopper
One Piece fans finally got a long-awaited reveal during Netflix's TUDUM 2025 event — the first look at Tony Tony Chopper, the lovable reindeer hybrid joining the live-action series in Season 2, slated for release in 2026. Iñaki Godoy (Luffy), Mackenyu (Zoro), Emily Rudd (Nami), Jacob Romero (Usopp), and Taz Skylar (Sanji), appeared live to tease the upcoming season, which looks to expand the Straw Hat crew in a major way. At center stage was the introduction of Chopper, a shy, pint-sized, blue-nosed reindeer with a giant pink top hat. For those unfamiliar, Chopper was introduced in Chapter 134 of Eiichiro Oda's One Piece manga in 2000 and made his anime debut in 2001. A reindeer who ate the Human-Human Fruit, Chopper can shift between anthropomorphic reindeer forms when required. His name is a nod to the Japanese word 'tonakai' for reindeer. A special News Coo from Oda-Sensei just dropped! 😆 🌊 Chopper's made his debut, and now it's time to celebrate the crew that brought our lovely and weird doctor to life! 🍭💉 Gear up, Straw Hats, we're sailing for the Grand Line! 🏴☠️ — ONE PIECE(ワンピース) Netflix (@onepiecenetflix) June 1, 2025 Chopper is an integral member of the Straw Hat's as the crew's doctor, equipped with a fierce desire to cure any illness he encounters. But don't let his plush-toy appearance fool you, because the little guy still packs a wallop. 'Chopper tries so hard to hide his emotions and put on a tough exterior, but underneath, he's a big softy,' said voice actor Mikaela Hoover, who also performed facial capture for the character. Hoover, known for her roles in Beef, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and James Gunn's upcoming Superman, described her connection to Chopper's vulnerability and strength. 'I believe there is a little Chopper in all of us. We all want to be loved and accepted.' Big news from the Grand Line! 🏴☠️ We're thrilled to announce that Mikaela Hoover is voicing Tony Tony Chopper in Season 2! 🍭 — ONE PIECE(ワンピース) Netflix (@onepiecenetflix) June 1, 2025 Visual-effects powerhouse Framestore — the team behind effects in His Dark Materials and Gravity — handled the adaptation. According to VFX supervisor Victor Scalise, the process involved close collaboration with the original manga's art and tone. 'It's been a lot of fun. We've got a great team leading that process with Chopper. I think the audience, when they see him, they're going to be very happy,' Scalise said. One Piece Season 2 is expected to cover key story arcs from the manga, beginning with Loguetown and continuing through Drum Island, where characters like Dr. Kureha, Wapol, and Dr. Hiriluk play crucial roles. Filming for the second season has reportedly wrapped, and over 20 new characters have been added, including Crocodile, Nico Robin, Vivi, and Tashigi.
GMA Network
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
'One Piece' Season 2: Netflix Tudum debuts first look at Tony Tony Chopper
Here's your first look at the beloved reindeer doctor! Fans of "One Piece" were treated to an exciting reveal during Netflix Tudum 2025, as the streaming platform unveiled the first look at Tony Tony Chopper. Voiced by Mikaela Hoover, Chopper made his much-anticipated debut in a teaser clip shown during the live event on Saturday night. On X, "One Piece" creator Eiichiro Oda gave a special message after the character unveiling of Copper. "After extensive trial and refinement by the entire team, the day has come to finally unveil him!" Oda said. "From his form and furs to his expressions and voice, and even lighting and gravity simulation, a world-class team brought their skills together in bringing Tony Tony Chopper to life," he added. A special News Coo from Oda-Sensei just dropped! ???? ???? Chopper's made his debut, and now it's time to celebrate the crew that brought our lovely and weird doctor to life! ???????? Gear up, Straw Hats, we're sailing for the Grand Line! ?????? — ONE PIECE(?????) Netflix (@onepiecenetflix) June 1, 2025 Netflix had previously teased Chopper's arrival in September 2024, showing a brief glimpse of his signature red hat and antlers. "One Piece" is a live-action adaptation of the legendary manga by Eiichiro Oda, which has been running since 1997. The story follows Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) as he goes on a journey to find the treasure called the One Piece and become King of the Pirates. Netflix released its live-action adaptation in August last year, and it became a huge global hit. "One Piece" Season 2 is slated to be released on Netflix in 2026.
