Netflix’s One Piece Is Setting Fans Up for One Major Disappointment

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For two years now, Netflix has thrilled both old and new fans with its breathtaking live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s cherished manga series, “One Piece.” As Luffy and his crew venture into the Grand Line, the show is steaming towards Season 2, aiming to dock in 2026. The new seasons will introduce formidable adversaries like Smoker and Crocodile, as well as valuable allies such as Tony Tony Chopper, Robin, and Vivi. There’s a lot to look forward to in the live-action “One Piece” Season 2. However, it’s important for fans to brace themselves for potential disillusionment.

In a surprising turn of events, the live-action adaptation of One Piece on Netflix has chosen Bridgerton’s Charithra Chandran to portray Miss Wednesday, also known as Princess Vivi. This casting decision has sparked quite a buzz among fans. However, it is important for new viewers to understand that Vivi will not be joining the Straw Hats at the end of the Alabasta Arc, which may lead to some heartbreak down the line. While there may be debate over Chandran’s casting, there’s no denying that her performance in Season 2 is bound to win fans over, just as Vivi did twenty years ago in the anime, and both new and long-time fans should brace themselves for the emotional goodbye when the Straw Hats depart from her.

One Piece Fans Are in for Disappointment With Vivi

Over the course of several years, I’ve witnessed how One Piece has skillfully drawn fans in by hinting at potential Straw Hat crew members. Among the earliest of these was Vivi, who managed to win over fans in a surprisingly short span of arcs. To this day, Vivi continues to be one of the most favored candidates for joining the Straw Hat crew, even with the emergence of stronger characters like Yamato.

Fans who first encountered One Piece through the live-action adaptation may find themselves on a familiar path of nostalgic disappointment if Vivi doesn’t ultimately join the crew after forming strong bonds with them throughout what could effectively be Season 2.

Though Vivi’s tenure with the crew is brief, her influence on Luffy and the Straw Hats endures throughout the storyline, marked by lessons in diplomacy and humility. Crucially, Charithra Chandran fits the role of Vivi flawlessly, as evidenced by her charming portrayal of Edwina Sharma in Season 3 of Bridgerton. It’s fair to assume that viewers will experience sorrow if Season 2 follows the original departure scene for Vivi, but fans who have been there before can offer support to newcomers.

One Piece is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Netflix.

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2025-06-25 23:42