The Straw Hat crew is growing—and fans couldn’t be more thrilled. Netflix has officially dropped the first trailer for Season 2 of its hit One Piece live-action series, and front and center is none other than Tony Tony Chopper, the Straw Hats’ beloved reindeer doctor.
Set to premiere in 2026, Season 2 welcomes the iconic character with a bold new look, blending cutting-edge visual effects (VFX) and facial capture technology. Chopper will be voiced by actress Mikaela Hoover, who brings both voice and expression to life in this long-awaited debut. And yes—he’s adorable, weird, and unforgettable.
Meet the New Heart of the Crew
With his expressive eyes, furry charm, and quirky attitude, Chopper looks to be one of the most ambitious characters yet brought to life in the adaptation. Mikaela Hoover’s performance adds an emotional and playful nuance, sure to melt hearts and capture the spirit of Eiichiro Oda’s original creation.
Oda himself shared a personal message alongside the reveal, celebrating the team’s achievement in bringing Chopper from the page to the screen:
“The key to season 2 is, of course, our weird talking animal. After extensive trial and refinement by the entire team, the day has finally come to unveil him!! 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, and now he’s ready to be introduced to the world!!”
That’s right—Chopper is no mere CGI afterthought. From fur physics to gravity realism, the production spared no detail to make sure our favorite reindeer/doctor hybrid shines.
A Straw Hat Milestone
The debut season of the live-action One Piece launched in August 2023, earning acclaim from both diehard fans and newcomers. With Iñaki Godoy’s Luffy leading the charge, the series captured the heart and adventure of Oda’s manga while forging a path of its own.
Now, with Chopper joining the fray, the series gears up to explore even deeper into the Grand Line—and the emotional bonds that tie this pirate crew together.
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Netflix YouTube Channel, Live-Action One Piece: Chopper First Look Trailer, and Comic Natalie via Crunchyroll News. Original reporting by Joseph Luster.
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