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Netflix’s beloved live-action adaptation of One Piece is setting sail next year, but that has not stopped the streamer from releasing exciting new looks at Season 2 in recent weeks. The latest images from the pirate adventure series reveal some of the most iconic characters from the manga and anime, setting the stage for a truly epic batch of episodes when the show returns in 2026.
Entertainment Weekly has released several first-look images from Netflix’s One Piece featuring Laboon, a giant whale, and his caretaker, Crocus, played by Game of Thrones actor Clive Russell. The Straw Hat Pirates are seen meeting up with them at Twin Cape, located at the bottom of Reverse Mountain. For the uninitiated, the steep and rocky terrain is how the crew is able to venture into the Grand Line, the treacherous sea full of dangerous new enemies and unexpected allies. You can check out the images below.
Sanji actor Taz Skylar confirmed to EW that they built an entire practical set for Laboon, which the Straw Hat Pirates enter alongside Crocus to heal up the deeply wounded whale. “I didn’t really know how we were going to do that, but I kind of just assumed there would be something to interact with and then they’d green screen the rest, but no!,” Skylar revealed. Despite being hostile towards the pirates at first, don’t be fooled — Laboon is a “big friendly” creature who quickly forms a bond with the crew.
“I would say Laboon is playful and mischievous. I think Laboon knows what he’s doing. I think Laboon knows we’re in there and he’s enjoying it! Either that or he’s got a fish brain and he just doesn’t remember.”
The Grand Line Is “Where It All Happens”
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Release Date
August 31, 2023
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