One Piece Live-Action Season 2 is all set to release in March 2026, and we are all excited to witness the upcoming adventures of our Straw Hats in the Grand Line. The new teasers and trailers have given us a first look at the fresh new One Piece characters who will debut in the second season of the live-action series. So, we have compiled a detailed character guide, comparing all the revealed cast in the One Piece live-action series to their anime counterparts. So, let’s not waste any time and have a look at the live-action One Piece season 2 and anime characters side-by-side.
Note: This article is spoiler-free and only contains the plot and characters of One Piece as revealed by the official team behind the live-action series. Thus, we have created a One Piece live-action characters comparison guide by comparing the live-action actors with the anime and manga.
Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy
When the news of One Piece getting a live-action adaptation first surfaced, everyone’s main concern was- who would play the protagonist Luffy? Luffy is such a goofy and energetic character who is tough to imitate. But, One Piece author Oda found the perfect guy, and himself chose Iñaki Godoy to play the role of Monkey D. Luffy in the live-action series. Luffy is the protagonist in the One Piece series and aims to become the next Pirate King by obtaining the One Piece treasure.
Iñaki Godoy is an actor hailing from Mexico, and he has been starring in Mexican and other series such as La Querida del Centauro, The Imperfects, Who Killed Sara, MexZombies, etc. Iñaki has established himself as a good actor, and hopefully, you will see him play Luffy’s character for years to come.
Mackenyu Maeda as Roronoa Zoro
After Luffy, the next most important character in the One Piece world is his right-hand man, Zoro. Mackenyu Maeda/ Arata, well-known for his roles in other live-action shows and movies, was chosen to play Zoro in the One Piece live-action. Zoro is the second strongest, one of the most vital members, and also the swordsman of the Straw Hat Pirates.
Mackenyu Maeda, aka Mackenyu Arata, is a Japanese-American actor who instantly gained popularity for his work in Rurouni Kenshin: The Final and Fullmetal Alchemist series. He also starred in American movies such as Pacific Rim: Uprising and is working on a handful of new projects. Makenyu’s skills with the sword were highly appreciated in other live-action shows; thus, he aptly fits the role of Zoro.
Emily Ellen Rudd as Nami
Emily Rudd is an American actress, and she has been cast for the role of Nami in the upcoming One Piece live-action series. Nami is the first female and second character to join the Straw Hats after Zoro. She serves as the Navigator of the crew and helps in navigating these treacherous oceans. She has also been an integral member of the crew right from the start.
Emily Ellen Rudd is from Minnesota and has gained a massive fan base after her role as Cindy Berman in Netflix’s horror trilogy series known as Fear Street. Since then, she has been cast in series such as Hunters, The Romanoffs, and many more. This may come as a surprise to some, but Emily confirmed that she is a long-time One Piece fan and finally landed Nami’s role.
Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp
Jacob Gibson, aka Jacob Romero, is filling Usopp’s role in the live-action series. But he doesn’t have Usopp’s trademark long nose, though (possibly a directorial decision, and a good one at that). Usopp joins the Straw Hats after Zoro and Nami during the Syrup Village arc. And for those who don’t know, he is the sniper of the Straw Hats and also serves as the repairman of the crew. He is also seen making gadgets for himself and his friend, Nami.
Jamaican-American actor Jacob Romero has donned a few hats in his career as an actor, and that includes starring in Grey’s Anatomy. He has done numerous roles, but One Piece will be his first show where he gets to have longer screen time. We believe he will shine as Usopp with his quirky, comedic personality here.
Taz Skylar as Sanji
Tarek Yassin Skylar, aka Taz Skylar, has made his way into the One Piece live-action series, playing the skilled cook and fighter Sanji. When the first exclusive sneak peek at Sanji was released, people started questioning the disappearance of Sanji’s iconic eyebrow. However, Taz looks cheerful and cool as Sanji without it anyway.
Sanji joins the crew during the Baratie arc (see One Piece Live Action episode guide) and will be the Chef of the Straw Hats. Sanji is skilled in both battle and cooking, a great two-in-one addition to the crew. You can say he is the left-hand man of Luffy, and together with Zoro and Luffy, they are referred to as the Monster Trio.
Taz Skylar is not just an actor, but also an award-nominated writer and producer. He has done various roles in popular movies and TV shows, such as Boiling Point, The Lazarus Project, etc. After Luffy and Zoro, I highly think Taz will impress us the most as Sanji in the show.
Lera Abova as Nico Robin (Miss All Sunday)
Nico Robin, who debuted as Miss All Sunday, is one of the all-time fan-favorite characters in One Piece. She is one of the major officers in the Baroque Works and will play a bigger role in the Arabasta saga. Naturally, the excitement around the casting of Nico Robin was sky-high, and Netflix welcomed Lera Abova on board to play the role of Robin-chwan.
Valeria Smirnova, more popularly known as Lera Abova, was born in Russia but moved to Russia later on. She started her career in modeling and made her way to Hollywood. Lera has only acted in a handful of works, which include Anna and Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin. Her most recent works, released in 2025, were Honey Don’t! and Exterritorial.
Mikaela Hoover as Tony Tony Chopper
Not Crocodile, not Nico Robin, not anyone else, it’s the cotton candy lover Chopper, whom every fan was dying to meet in the One Piece Live-Action season 2. Chopper was born a reindeer but became a hybrid human and animal when he consumed a devil fruit. Chopper’s backstory and his ultimate goal in life will be revealed in the Drum Island arc of the second season.
You must have seen Mikaela Hoover in the latest Superman movie (review). She is the actress who not only lent her voice to Chopper but also performed the motion-capture for the role. Mikaela has been a star in Hollywood since 2006, and her most notable works include Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Suicide Squad, Love Hard, and Holidate.
Charithra Chandran as Vivi (Miss Wednesday)
A lot of Baroque Works agents will be introduced in the second season of One Piece live-action, but the one who will captivate your hearts is Miss Wednesday, aka Vivi. Veteran One Piece fans know Vivi’s role in the story. If you are a newcomer who only follows the live-action series, Miss Wednesday is one of the officers of the Baroque Works, and anything more about her will spoil your intended experience.
Vivi continues to be one of the key characters in the original manga as well. Charithra Chandran, a British-Indian actress, was cast as Vivi, aka Miss Wednesday, in One Piece live-action season 2. She is well-known for her roles in Netflix’s Bridgerton, Alex Rider, Dune: Prophecy, and many more. After the first trailer’s release, Charithra faced a wave of hate and racist comments from several fans. During this tough time, Charithra’s co-stars Emily Rudd and Rob Colletti stood strong with her.
Brendan Sean Murray as Brogy
The first season of One Piece live-action made us realize that the world of One Piece is home to a wide variety of characters, including giants. Two giants are all set to make their debuts in season 2, and the first look at Brogy was shared in the trailer. Brogy and Dorry are best friends; however, they locked horns over a minor disagreement for years. The Straw Hat Pirates’ paths will cross the giants on the Little Garden island, and you will learn more about the duo.
Brendan Sean Murray is a veteran actor and voice actor who has worked in many movies and TV shows. Raised by Wolves, Warrior, 24 Hours to Live, and Binnelanders are the defining works in Brendan’s career. With incredible VFX and make-up, Brenda nails Brogy’s look, and we can’t wait to meet the giant man in the second season.
Werner Coetser as Dorry
Dorry is the other giant we were talking about above, and he is Brogy’s close friend. He is also a giant warrior, but sadly, they have been quarrelling for over a century due to a tiny dispute. You will get to hear about Dorry’s side, and he is a stronger figure, equally as his friend Brogy, during the events of the Little Garden arc.
Werner Coetser, a South African actor, best known for South African soap operas, is playing Dorryin live-action One Piece Season 2. He has worked on TV Shows such as Getroud met Rugby, Diepe Waters, and Spoorloos.
Callum Kerr as Smoker
At the end of the first season of the One Piece live-action series, Smoker was teased ahead of his debut in season 2. But if you are a longtime One Piece fan like me, you must have realized the cameo of Kid Smoker during Gold Roger’s execution in season 1. Smoker, aka the White Hunter, is a captain in the Marines in One Piece. Smoker will surely make his debut in the initial episodes of the second season, as they will cover the Logue Town arc.
Callum Kerr, the 31-year-old Scottish actor, is playing the role of Smoker in One Piece live-action. The majority of fans agreed that Callum Kerr is the perfect choice for a live-action Smoker, spotted sporting classic white hair and puffing on two cigars in his first look. Hollyoaks, The Wheel of Time, and Monarch are some of the best-known works of Callum Kerr.
Julia Rehwald as Tashigi
Among the numerous Marine officers making their debut in the second season, Tashigi will also debut during the events of the Logue Town arc. She holds the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer in the Marines and primarily serves as an assistant to Smoker. Tashigi is an expert when it comes to swords, and she is one of the very few female swordswomen we meet in the One Piece series.
And the actress playing Tashigi in live-action is none other than Julia Rehwald. If you have watched Netflix’s Fear Street trilogy, you might have already recognized Julia, as she played Kate in all three movies. Similar to Emily Rudd, Julia got her breakthrough with the Fear Street movies, and let’s hope her role as Tashigi also gets her the acclaim once season 2 releases.
Clive Russell as Crocus
After their adventures in the Logue Town, the Straw Hats will eventually sail across the Reverse Mountain and meet Crocus-san first before moving forward into the Grand Line. Crocus is a lighthouse keeper and the caretaker of the giant whale, Laboon. Thus, the old man will be the guiding light for the Straw Hats who are entering the treacherous Grand Line for the first time in their lives.
Clive Russell, the accomplished actor who is part of plenty of popular movies and TV shows, has joined the One Piece live-action cast to play the old man, Crocus. Out of all the roles, Clive is very famous for his role as Ser Brynden Tully in HBO’s Game of Thrones. Recently, the live-action team released an exclusive look at Crocus in live action, and we are waiting to meet him in the second season next year.
Yonda Thomas as Igaram
After meeting Mr. 9 and Miss Wednesday, the duo takes the Straw Hat Pirates to the next island, where Igaram, aka Mr. 8, makes his debut alongside Miss Monday. Igaram welcomes the pirates to Whiskey Town; however, he is not as nice as he sounds at first, as the night progresses. Igaram also has a secret identity as Vivi, which will be brought to light pretty soon in the story.
Yonda Thomas, another South African actor, is cast as Igaram in the live-action series. The actor is well-known for his roles in South African movies and TV Shows such as Red Ink, the Umjolo franchise, Doubt, etc.
Joe Manganiello as Mr. 0 (Sir Crocodile)
We don’t know if the boss of the Baroque Works will have a long screen time in season 2, but he will definitely have a cameo, as the posters are teasing. Mr. 0, aka Sir Crocodile, is the president of Baroque Works, who is revered as a hero by the people of Arabasta. There is more to him than what meets the eye, so keep an eye out for him in the new season.
The Spider-Man trilogy fame, Joe Manganiello, is confirmed to be playing the Sandman, Crocodile, in the One Piece live-action. He is also known for his roles in American Heiress, True Blood, and How I Met Your Mother. At the time of writing, no preview or teaser has been released of Joe in action as Crocodile, so let’s wait until the second season’s premiere.
David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3
Out of all Baroque Works agents, the loan shark Galdino, aka Mr. 3, will stand out with his Wax-Wax Devil Fruit powers. He is one of the highest-ranking agents in the syndicate and will be a major trouble for the Straw Hats, along with his partner, Miss Goldenweek, in the Little Garden arc.
David Dastmalchian, one of the best actors in Hollywood, is playing the wacky role of Galdino in One Piece live-action. You might have caught the man on screen in recent movies and TV Shows, including Oppenheimer, Murderbot, Dexter: Resurrection, and he starred as the lead in Late Night With the Devil. David has been part of popular franchises such as MCU, DCU, Dune, Twin Peaks, and now he has joined the One Piece franchise as Mr. 3.
Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5
Despite wielding the power of a ridiculously strong Bomb-Bomb Devil Fruit, Gem, better known by his alias Mr. 5, is considered the lowest-ranking officer in Baroque Works. Gem appears alongside Miss Valentine (more on her below), and together they threaten the Straw Hats with their insane Devil Fruit powers in Whiskey Town.
Camrus Johnson, the man behind the live-action Batwing in the Batwoman series, is playing Mr. 5 in One Piece live-action. The Georgian actor is also known for Oh Jerome, No, The Electric State, and Quiz Lady. Camrus’s costume, hair, and glasses, basically everything, look on point to bring out the perfect Mr. 5 in live-action.
Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9
With a crown on his head at all times, you might mistake Mr. 9 for a king or a prince, but he is actually an agent of the Baroque Works organization. He is the partner-in-crime of Miss Wednesday, aka Vivi (Charithra Chandran), in the One Piece live-action series. Mr. 9 will be one of the first agents introduced in One Piece Season 2 alongside his partner.
Daniel Lasker, a rising talent from Zimbabwe, recreated the perfect look of Mr. 9 in the One Piece live-action show. He has previously worked on movies and TV shows such as Raised by Wolves, London Calling, American Monster, and Our Girl.
Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine
Mikita, with a yellow umbrella and hat, seems like a lovely lady who will aid the Straw Hats in their journey. However, she is the opposite and jumps on the crew to hunt them as one of the agents of the Baroque Works organization. She is the partner of Mr.5, whom we met earlier, and together they form a devastating team-up in the syndicate.
Having worked in titles such as Warrior, Professionals, and Lioness, Jazzara Jaslyn, a South African actor, is cast as Miss Valentine in the One Piece live-action series. Mikita will be one of the main villains, along with Mr. 5. in the initial episodes of live-action One Piece Season 2.
Sophia Anne Caruso as Miss Goldenweek
Do not mistake Marianne for a kid, as she is the pair of the wax man Mr. 3 in the Baroque Works organization. Unlike her fellow agents, Miss Goldenweek isn’t a Devil Fruit user, but she has the ability to hypnotize people with her paints, which makes her a worthy opponent of the Straw Hat Pirates.
Sophia Anne Caruso, a Theatre World Award winner for her performance as Lydia Deetz in the Broadway musical Beetlejuice, has onboarded the One Piece ship and portrays Miss Goldenweek in season 2. Apart from Broadway performances, Sophia has School for Good and Evil, Smash, Strangers, and David Bowie: The Last Five Years.
Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha
Although Dr.Kureha has a very ‘witchy’ appearance, she isn’t one; she is a renowned doctor from the Drum Island Kingdom. She leads the 100-member medical corps team that helps the Sakura Kingdom in the story. Following certain events, Dr. Kureha acts as a parental figure in Chopper’s life and also helps him hone his medical skills.
When Jamie Lee Curtis’s role of Dr. Kureha fell through, Katey Sagal was announced as the live-action version of Dr. Kureha. You might recognize the star from her role as Gemma Teller in the Sons of Anarchy TV Show. But before SOA, Katey was already well-known for her parts in Married with Children, Futurama, and 8 Simple Rules.
Mark Harelik as Dr. Hiriluk
You might have noticed that a character with a weird hairstyle is present alongside Chopper in all the promos so far. It is none other than Dr. Hiriluk from Drum Island Kingdom, who is also a main parental figure in Chopper’s life before Dr. Kureha. He is the one who adopts Chopper after the reindeer turns into a human hybrid.
Marcus Frank Harelik, a veteran actor and playwright, is cast as the quack Dr. Harelik in One Piece live-action. Chances are high that you have already come across Mark’s performances as he has starred in titles such as Preacher, 42, Jurassic Park 3, Castle Rock, Trumbo, and many more. Dr. Hiriluk’s story is one of the most emotional backstories in One Piece, so grab your kerchiefs and tissue box.
Rob Colletti as Wapol
The final island the Straw Hat Pirates will visit in One Piece season is Drum Island Kingdom, and Wapol is the winter island’s king. One look at him and you can tell that he isn’t going to be the benevolent king who welcomes the Straw Hats with open arms. As you can expect, Wapol, the tin-plate man, will serve as the final antagonist of the second season.
One Piece fans’ hopes of Danny DeVito playing Wapol didn’t come true; Rob Colletti, a talented actor/comedian, is donning the tyrannical king’s role in One Piece live-action. You might know Rob from his roles in The Many Saints of Newark, WTF: World Thumbwrestling Federation, and Just Roll with It.
Jeff Ward as Buggy
Captain Buggy needs no introduction as the clown frightened and amused fans already in live-action One Piece Season 1. Now, Buggy the Clown is once again returning in live-action One Piece Season 2 to continue haunting the Straw Hats, who are on their way to Arabasta. This time, he is not alone as he allies with another pirate crew to take down Luffy’s gang.
Jeff Ward’s performance as Buggy was one of the major highlights of the One Piece live-action debut season. Calling him a carbon copy would be an understatement, as the actor nailed the role of the clown, and we have no doubts that he will amaze us with his screen presence in One Piece Season 2. Jeff Ward is popular for his roles in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Hacks, Brand New Cherry Flavor, Channel Zero,
Laboon as Laboon
The Grand Line is full of surprises, and the first thing the Straw Hats are going to encounter is a giant whale named Laboon. Laboon is classified as an island whale in the One Piece series, which is inspired by the largest toothed whale, the sperm whale, found in real life.
Laboon plays quite a big role in One Piece live-action season 2, and unlike Chopper, Laboon doesn’t have a voice actor. But the production team has done a fantastic job bringing Laboon to live-action. So, get ready to go on an adventure with Laboon very soon.
Mr. 13 as Mr.13
Unlike all the Baroque Works agents we have met so far, two unique agents directly serve as Crocodile’s messengers. The duo is known as the Unluckies, and one of them is an otter in a baby outfit. Its role is to punish the other agents who fail to fulfill their duties and missions. Mr. 13 works together with a vulture, who goes by the alias Miss Friday.
Unfortunately, neither of them is capable of human speech. So, there won’t be a voice actor for Mr. 13’s role.
Miss Friday as Miss Friday
Miss Friday is the vulture equipped with machine guns on its back and loaded with bombs in One Piece. It is also one of the two unluckies agents who directly serve the boss, Mr. 0. Similar to Mr. 13, Miss Friday will not have any dialogue in the One Piece live-action. But you can look forward to this duo causing chaos in the Little Garden very soon.
Currently, we have only included all the characters who have been revealed in exclusive looks we have received so far. Therefore, we will expand the guide once more previews come out or after the second season airs successfully. In the meantime, let us know who your favorite character in One Piece live-action season 2 is in the comments below.
