Netflix’s One Piece Season 2 Highlights Its Japanese Dub With New Trailer

Anticipation for the upcoming second season of Netflix’s “One Piece” is high, as it’s set to premiere next year. A sneak peek into this new season was recently shared via a fresh trailer, which was debuted during the annual One Piece Day event – a celebration marking the series’ anniversary that typically offers fans exclusive updates about projects under the franchise. While there were numerous exciting announcements related to the anime series at the event, most of the attention focused on the first look at the second season of Netflix’s live-action adaptation. The initial season was warmly received, demonstrating that a well-executed live-action version of an anime can indeed be successful.

In simpler terms, Season 1 marked the start of the Straw Hat Pirates’ adventure across the grand oceans, seeking treasure once owned by the legendary Pirate King. The initial season used the original Japanese voice cast from the animated series for its Japanese version. To ease worries that Season 2 might deviate from this, a new trailer for the Japanese dub was released simultaneously with the original trailer, confirming the return of the iconic voices. This indicates that new characters joining the upcoming season, whether friends or foes, will also be voiced by the original anime actors, ensuring the distinctive flavor of the anime is preserved in its live-action adaptation.

The New Japanese Dub Trailer for Netflix’s One Piece Confirms the Return of Its Iconic Voice Actors

The compelling storyline of “One Piece” is a major factor in its success, but the anime’s voice actors, particularly those in the Japanese dub, have also played a significant role in making it come alive. Over time, these voice actors have become almost synonymous with their characters, such as Mayumi Tanaka and Monkey D. Luffy. Therefore, when it was announced that the live-action Japanese dub would keep the original cast, fans were comforted, knowing the series was on track to preserve its unique spirit. With the latest trailer for Season 2 confirming Mayumi Tanaka’s return as Luffy and Akemi Okamura’s reprisal of Nami, it ensures that the upcoming season will once again showcase the legendary voice talent.

The upcoming third season of “One Piece” will commence by depicting Loguetown following the Straw Hats’ entry into the Grand Line. This season will unveil additional legendary characters like Captain Smoker, Miss All Sunday, Miss Wednesday, and the Giants, along with many others. With the Japanese dub trailer now out, it hints that these well-known figures will be voiced by the original anime voice actors. A sneak peek at these new characters has already been presented in the initial trailer. Moreover, this teaser solidifies the return of “One Piece” as a live-action series, and given its announcement prior to Season 2’s release, it implies that fans may be able to watch Season 3 soon after Season 2 premieres next year. Although Netflix has not set a date for Season 2’s release, viewers can relax knowing that the original voice actors will reprise their roles in the forthcoming season.

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2025-08-10 19:46