Fans are eagerly awaiting the second season of Netflix’s One Piece, and early previews look promising. This year, trailers have introduced many new characters, including popular favorites like Chopper, Robin, Smoker, Vivi, the Giants, and Laboon. Among the large cast, a recent teaser highlighted a character whose story is shaping up to be particularly heartbreaking in the live-action adaptation. The addition of Tony Tony Chopper to the Straw Hat crew promises a compelling and emotional backstory.
The latest trailer for One Piece Season 2 mostly shows clips fans have already seen, but it does offer a first look at Dr. Hiriluk. This character is very important to Tony Tony Chopper’s backstory and plays a big role in his development. Actor Mark Harelik portrays Dr. Hiriluk, and the teaser gives a good view of how he’ll look, staying true to the anime and manga. This quick appearance suggests Season 2 will be powerful and potentially just as heartbreaking as the original story.
Netflix’s One Piece Finally Offers a First Look at Dr. Hiriluk
Get ready for more high-seas action! The epic pirate story continues with ONE PIECE: INTO THE GRAND LINE, launching March 10th. Will Luffy and the Straw Hats explore even bigger oceans and add new members to their crew?
— ONE PIECE(ワンピース) Netflix (@onepiecenetflix) December 25, 2025
The brief glimpse of Mark Harelik as Dr. Hiriluk in the trailer shows that the Netflix live-action series is staying true to the character’s original look, even down to his unusual hairstyle. This attention to detail is important because Dr. Hiriluk is meant to be a quirky, somewhat forgetful doctor, and that contributes to the sadness of his story. These small details help make his character more emotionally resonant, which in turn deeply affects Chopper’s development into a compassionate person. The fact that Netflix is prioritizing these details is a good sign for the adaptation.
The trailer briefly shows Dr. Hiriluk meeting Chopper for the first time, with Hiriluk praising Chopper’s name as the young reindeer is noticeably shy. This confirms the show is staying true to their relationship from the original story. Now that the first season has proven the live-action adaptation works, Season 2 can build on that success. The new teaser suggests One Piece will increase the emotional weight of the story by accurately portraying Dr. Hiriluk, a character known for being particularly heartbreaking, and potentially delivering a powerful impact on viewers.
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