Netflix’s One Piece: Why It’s Good Season 2 Is Avoiding Alabasta

Netflix's One Piece: Why It's Good Season 2 Is Avoiding Alabasta

As a seasoned One Piece enthusiast who has sailed through countless arcs and islands in this grand adventure, I must say that Oda’s decision to save Alabasta for Season 3 is a masterful move. Having witnessed the intricate tapestry of characters and events unfold during the original Alabasta arc, I can attest that it’s a storyline too rich to be rushed.


When Eiichiro Oda announced some significant updates about the casting for the live-action version of “One Piece,” other parts of his letter caught Straw Hat fans by surprise. Besides sketching portraits for the young actors who embody Luffy and his crew, Oda shared an intriguing detail about the upcoming second season. The mangaka confirmed that popular One Piece locations like Little Garden, Loguetown, and Drum Island will appear in season two, but Alabasta was noticeably absent from the list, leading some to believe the live-action adaptation could benefit from its omission.

Initially, let me clarify that Alabasta stands among the most significant storylines in the annals of One Piece. In this particular saga, the Straw Hat Pirates touch down on the island named after it, where they uncover a chilling truth – the barren land is under the control of a notorious “Sea Warlord”, Crocodile. Within this arc alone, we are acquainted with characters such as Crocodile, Ace, King Cobra, assorted members of Baroqueworks, and numerous other Alabastan citizens. Contrary to what many fans anticipated, the Alabasta storyline was not included in the live-action second season but saving it for season three is a positive move for the Netflix series.

Netflix's One Piece: Why It's Good Season 2 Is Avoiding Alabasta

One Piece: Alabasta For Season 3

In simple terms, presenting Alabasta as part of the second season alongside other large locations like Drum Island, Little Garden, and Loguetown in the anime adaptation could be challenging because it spans around 40 episodes on its own. The first season only consists of ten episodes, so significant aspects might need to be omitted if we include Alabasta, which is crucial to the Straw Hats’ journey, potentially undermining the quality of the live-action series by leaving out important elements from this substantial storyline.

Moving on from Alabasta in One Piece‘s second season opens up opportunities to delve deeper into other significant locations. Characters like the giants of Little Garden, Tony Tony Chopper, Dr. Kureha, Dr. Hiriluk, the investigation of Loguetown, Gol D. Roger’s legacy, and numerous other storylines will receive the spotlight they deserve. By excluding Alabasta, there is an abundance of content for young actors and Netflix to explore in the future, as it may take several decades to cover all the material from the original source.

Keen to keep tabs on the exciting return of One Piece in live-action format? Keep yourself informed by checking out Team Anime on ComicBook for the most recent news from the Grand Line.

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2024-08-22 01:41