At this point, it’s no longer a secret that the adorable reindeer, Tony Tony Chopper, is one of the biggest highlights of the live-action One Piece Season 2. Fans have been eagerly waiting to see what the live-action version of Chopper would look like, as it is an arduous task to completely pull off a faithful look in this medium.
When Netflix pulled the curtains on Chopper’s live-action, it made the wait totally worth it. Anime and manga fans know everything about their favorite Chopper. But if you stand clueless about the cotton-candy lover, discover more One Piece live-action Chopper’s backstory, Devil Fruit powers, and more here.
Spoilers Warning
This article contains spoilers about Tony Tony Chopper from the One Piece series. Read at your own discretion if you wish to learn about more Chopper’s character in One Piece.
Who Is Tony Tony Chopper in One Piece Live-Action?
Born as a reindeer, Chopper’s life was completely changed when he accidentally ate the Human-Human Devil Fruit (Hito Hito no Mi in Japanese). This Devil Fruit power transformed him into a human and reindeer hybrid capable of human speech. Having been an outcast his entire life, Chopper was finally accepted by Dr. Hiriluk, who shapes and gives meaning to his life.
Chopper becomes a doctor with the help of the parental figures in his life. His dream is to cure all the diseases in the world. Therefore, he embarks on a journey with the Straw Hat Pirates, traveling to various places and learning about the world little by little as he reaches towards his dreams.
Who Plays Chopper in One Piece Live-Action Season 2?
Mikaela Hoover is playing Tony Tony Chopper in the live-action One Piece Season 2. She isn’t just the voice actor for Chopper in the live-action; Mikaela has also performed the motion capture for Chopper, bringing an authentic portrayal of the cotton-candy-lover.
Chances are high that you already run into Mikaela Hoover if you are a fan of James Gunn’s works. Mikaela has appeared in Gunn’s The Suicide Squad, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and Superman (2025) in supporting roles. Apart from superhero titles, Mikaela is known for rom-coms such as Holidate, Love Hard, Guest House, and more.
What Is the Age of Tony Tony Chopper?
Tony Tony Chopper ages just like a human after becoming the user of the Human-Human Devil Fruit. When the Straw Hat Pirates bump into Chopper on Drum Island Kingdom, he is already 15 years old at this point in the story. Chopper remains a 15-year-old kid until the time-skip that takes place after the first half of One Piece comes to an end.
Following the two-year time skip, Tony Tony Chopper is 17 years old in the current events of the One Piece series. Thus, Chopper is the youngest crew member of the Straw Hat Pirates in One Piece to this day, and he will continue to be one forever, as there is no chance of a new member at the moment.
What Is the Backstory of Tony Tony Chopper?
When Chopper was born, he was immediately shunned by his herd for his blue nose. On a fateful day, the baby reindeer consumed the Human-Human Devil Fruit and transformed into something the other reindeers have never seen before. Now, with Chopper’s hybrid transformation, it was the final straw that made him an outcast. With his own family leaving him out in the cold, Chopper wandered the lands of the Drum Island Kingdom, only to be attacked by humans as well.
However, Chopper’s life was changed when he met Dr. Hiriluk on a snowy day. The doctor adopted and raised him like his own son, sharing his medical knowledge. Now you can understand where Chopper’s medical skills come from. However, Hiriluk soon ends his life due to
What Is the Devil Fruit Power of Tony Tony Chopper?
As we first mentioned in the backstory, Chopper ate the Human-Human (Hito Hito ni Mi), a Zoan-type Devil Fruit, bestowing him the power to switch between a human and a hybrid human and reindeer form. Chopper, who has been a reindeer all his life, was given the power to become a human being with human intellect and speech abilities.
Chopper can transform into any one of his forms as he wishes, depending upon the combat situation. However, he often remains in his hybrid form, often getting mistaken for a raccoon dog by others. Never think of calling him that, and Chopper isn’t just an adorable chibi creature all the time. He can buff up his body by switching to his human form, and many more forms are unlocked with the help of a special drug.
What Are the Different Forms of Tony Tony Chopper?
With his medical knowledge, Chopper successfully designed a special drug to unlock the true powers of his Devil Fruit. That is why Chopper is a unique Zoan Devil Fruit user in the One Piece series. Here are all the forms Chopper can switch to with and without eating the Rumble Ball he developed:
- Arm Point: Boosts the arms’ muscle strength and is useful in close-quarters combat.
- Guard Point: Transforms into a giant fluff ball and is super handy in defense.
- Horn Point: Focuses on enlarging his antlers to strike and launch opponents in the air.
- Jumping Point: Improves leg strength to prioritize jumping and mobility, useful in escape situations.
- Kung Fu Point: Combines arm and jumping point forms to unlock a new form where he can freely perform martial arts, as the name suggests.
- Monster Point: Transforms into a gigantic monster, where he loses control at first. Lately, he can stay composed in this monstrous form and doesn’t need to consume three Rumble Balls to enter this form.
Chopper was struggling with the Rumble Ball-added transformations at first, as it posed a significant health risk, short usage time, and prolonged cooldown. Following the two-year time skip, Chopper began to master his forms and enhanced the Rumble Ball with the help of another scientist, Caesar Clown, whom you will meet in the future. Now, he can access all his forms almost without worrying about their consequences.
When Will Chopper Join Luffy’s Crew in One Piece Live-Action?
Even if you are a newcomer to the One Piece series through the live-action show, it’s become crystal clear that Tony Tony Chopper would become a member of the Straw Hat Pirates at one point in the story. It happens right at the end of the Drum Island arc (anime episode 91 and manga chapter 153), where Chopper finally makes his decision to join the Straw Hats as their ‘doctor’ and sail across the world in hopes of achieving his dream.
Though Dr. Kureha is reluctant to let Chopper become a pirate at first, it is then revealed that she hates teary farewells. Then, Kureha unleashes Hiriluk’s Cherry Blossom and gives Chopper her blessing to live his dream. This was one of the most beautiful farewells in the One Piece series’ history.
Go on… You Foolish Boy!
As the Arabasta arc is confirmed to begin in One Piece live-action Season 3, we are certain that Chopper will join Luffy’s crew in the final episode of live-action One Piece Season 2 before they set sail to Arabasta. The live-action team beautifully recreated Usopp, Nami, and Sanji’s farewells. So, they will undoubtedly nail Chopper’s goodbyes to his birthplace and end the second season on a high note.
There is no doubt that Chopper will be the show-stealer when the live-action One Piece Season 2 premieres very soon. Having said that, let us know your thoughts about Chopper’s live-action design in the comments below.
Chopper’s gender is confirmed to be male since his debut in the One Piece series.
Zoro cares for Chopper just the same as the rest of the members. In fact, Zoro goes on to be the big brother of Chopper throughout the One Piece series.
Chopper ate the Hito Hito no Mi (Human-Human) Devil Fruit, giving him the power to transform into a hybrid human reindeer.
Yes! Chopper is joining the One Piece live-action series in the second season.
Ajith Kumar
