The first season of the live-action adaptation of the popular anime and manga series One Piece, starring Emily Rudd, Taz Skylar, Iñaki Godoy, and other talented stars, was a huge hit. Now that the first season has adapted the East Blue story arc, Netflix is all set to bring the next big saga of the story, the Arabasta arc.
This means viewers will get to see some of their favorite One Piece characters in action, such as Captain Smoker and Crocodile. However, the most exciting addition will be Nico Robin, the next member set to join the Straw Hat pirate crew.
The show actually does a phenomenal job bringing to life two of the most iconic scenes of the series, the intense duel of Zoro and Mihawk.
Mihawk’s Playful Claim on Emily Rudd’s Nami Role in One Piece
At the WeebCon Texas event in 2024, the cast of the One Piece live-action series sat down for an interview. One of the questions they were asked was about their favorite characters from the story.
Steven John Ward, the actor who played the invincible swordsman Dracule Mihawk, had a playful response. He says,
“I have said this before, and I don’t think you [Taz Skylar, who played Sanji] have heard it, but Nami is mine because of you…Because I watched Nami before”
Jacob Romero Gibson, who brought the lovable sharpshooter Usopp to life, could not resist teasing Emily Rudd and Steven a bit. Jacob Romero says,
“Nami has got a boyfriend”
The most interesting part was Taz Skylar‘s response. He stood up from where he was sitting, right between Emily and Steven, and jokingly said they should switch seats.
This shows that Taz Skylar has no plans to fight Mihawk over Emily Rudd’s role as Nami. He seems unaffected by the situation and is just going with the flow.
Taz Skylar Teases Second Season of One Piece Live-Action Adaptation
Previously, Taz Skylar expressed his excitement about the next season of One Piece live-action. The cast and crew are all so excited to be a part of this live-action adaptation one more time.
The initial reaction to the show has been surprisingly positive, allaying the concerns that many had about the challenges of translating an animated series into a real-life format. People were unsure if it would work, but the production team managed to win over the audience.
Regardless of some initial hesitation, the live-action One Piece has successfully captured the interest of viewers and received widespread praise.
The evident passion and commitment from the actors and the entire team to bring this beloved anime to life is now paying off, setting the stage for an even more thrilling second season.
You can watch One Piece live-action on Netflix.
