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Gizmodo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Everything to Know About ‘One Piece' Season 2's New Crewmate, Tony Tony Chopper
Even if you haven't been an ardent One Piece fan for over 25 years, you might have become intrigued by one particular character thanks to his adorable Chibi appearance: Tony Tony Chopper. The global phenomenon manga and anime series can be a daunting task to get into, given the sheer volume of pages and episodes, but Netflix's live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's epic has opened up his pirate world to wider audiences. And after Chopper's live-action hybrid animation reveal at Tudum last weekend, his popularity will no doubt skyrocket based on the cuteness teased through Mikaela Hoover's instantly endearing performance. Don't be fooled, though; this future member of the Straw Hat Crew is more than an adorable pet mascot medic, he's one of their greatest fighters and fiercest friends. Here's a quick primer on just who Chopper is ahead of One Piece season two's premiere in 2026 on Netflix. Who is Tony Tony Chopper? Chopper was an outcast reindeer with a blue nose who ate the Human-Human Fruit, which turned him into a reindeer-human hybrid. This Devil Fruit bestowed him with consciousness, a high level of intelligence, and the ability to pick up on human languages. After he consumed the fruit, Chopper was fully rejected by his herd, a lot like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, except if he had suddenly mutated and could get real jacked. Where did Chopper come from? Alone in the wilderness of Drum, Chopper eventually crosses paths with the mad scientist Dr. Hiriluk, who is intrigued by his transformation and asks Chopper to be his assistant. Actor Mark Harelik (Preacher), who was cast as the wild-haired doctor for the Netflix series, described Tony Tony Chopper' first friend on Instagram as filled with 'passion and persistence' and teased that maybe the doctor shouldn't be 'so eager to try untested experiments' on his patients. This bit of foreshadowing echoes his grim fate, which propels Chopper to learn more about medicine under Dr. Kureha when she takes him in. Katey Sagal (Futurama) plays Kureha, the One Piece favorite who would go on to teach Chopper everything she knows. The team-up between Kureha and Chopper is something we're really looking forward to in season two. How does Chopper meet the Straw Hat Crew? Nami falls ill near the Drum Kingdom, and Luffy and the crew seek out help in the frozen expanse. Luckily, they meet Dr. Kureha and Chopper. In exchange for helping cure the Straw Hat's navigator, the crew assists in freeing Drum Kingdom from its tyrannical ruler. Chopper is reluctant to join the Straw Hats but after being snatched by the Foxy Pirate Crew as a member against his will, Luffy liberates him from that by winning a battle against them. He then gives Chopper the choice to join the Straw Hats of his own free will—and eventually, after a lot of his trademark reluctance at being perceived, he gives in. Much like the preview we saw on Tudum, Chopper has his quirks, like hiding the wrong way or breaking out into a dance when complimented, something he gets visibly ornery over (but secretly loves). We can't wait to see him visibly struggle to hide his excitement when he finally finds a family with the Straw Hats. What are Chopper's powers? In addition to his intelligence, Chopper becomes bi-pedal and stays in the form of a cute pet for the most part. However, he can evolve into three forms (kind of like Pokémon evolutions) and can go back to the one of his choosing, which happens to cause a lot of cuteness aggression. The other forms come in handy when the Straw Hats are in battle. Chopper uses 'Walk Point,' which heightens his reindeer agility and animalistic senses; 'Brain Point,' which is the humanoid pet form he stays in with a big head for the smarts it grants along with a small body; and 'Heavy Point,' which is when he looks like a jacked human with reindeer features that helps him beat the crap out of enemies. With the use of a drug called the 'Rumble Ball,' which looks like a yellow gum ball, Chopper can access even more transformation points and becomes an uncontrollable monster if he's not too careful. What is Chopper's dream? Luffy's tendency to recruit Straw Hats always comes down to their dreams and Chopper's is one of the sweetest ones. After losing Dr. Hiriluk and seeing death spread in ways that existentially changes him, Chopper's dream is to cure the world of all diseases. It makes him perfect for the Straw Hat Crew as their doctor on board and trusty secret weapon in battle. One Piece season two will be released sometime in 2026 on Netflix.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
One Piece season 2 confirms 2026 release, Mikaela Hoover cast as Chopper
The fan-favorite reindeer doctor Tony Tony Chopper joins the Straw Hat crew in Netflix's adaptation of one of Japan's biggest anime franchises, One Piece. It looks like Netflix's live-action adaptation of One Piece is charting a course into uncharted waters. Netflix has announced that Season 2 of One Piece will be released in 2026, this time, one of the most popular characters from the anime is finally joining the diverse crew — Tony Tony Chopper. Fury of the Gods, Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3), has been cast as the voice of Chopper, but will serve as the facial motion capture for the adorable half-reindeer, half-human doctor. Who is Tony Tony Chopper? Tony Tony Chopper is one of the key crew members aboard the Straw Hat Pirates, under the leadership of the adventurous and stretchy rubber monster pirate Monkey D. Luffy. Chopper is a reindeer who consumed the Human-Human Fruit, which gives him the power to speak, walk on two legs, and even change into various forms. Tasked with the care of humans and AI alike, he becomes the crew's doctor, and a favorite for his sweet persona and even sweeter heart. In the anime and manga, Chopper first joins the crew during the Drum Island arc, which Season 2 should be covering. Mikaela Hoover brings Chopper to life in Netflix's One Piece Netflix's upcoming live-action One Piece series will have some sort of similar direction, with Castlevania and Suicide Squad actress Mikaela Hoover not only voicing Chopper but performing facial snap too, adding emotional nuance to the CG character. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The casting announcement came during Netflix's worldwide Tudum fan event from the original series' returning members, including Iñaki Godoy (Luffy), Mackenyu (Zoro), Emily Rudd (Nami), Jacob Romero (Usopp), and Taz Skylar (Sanji). This choice of character design is a strong indication of Netflix's willingness to make sure Castor is an expressive character and one that remains devoted to his anime origins. One Piece season 2 expands its star-studded cast In addition to continuing the epic story set into motion by the first season, the new season will introduce a whole new world of characters and headline-grabbing villains like those from the Baroque Works saga and the Drum Island arc. New cast members for One Piece season 2 are: Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday Photo: Netflix Joe Manganiello as Mr. 0 (Crocodile) Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha. Lera Abova as Miss All Sunday (Nico Robin) Mark Harelik as Dr. Hiriluk Camrus Johnson as Mr 5 Rob Colletti as Wapol Ty Keogh as Dalton. Callum Kerr as Smoker Brendan Sean Murray as Brogy . Werner Coetser as Dorry Gunter Werner Coetser a host of others Inclusion of these characters suggests the live-action adaptation will tackle some of the biggest arcs to come out of the Arabasta Saga, a fan-favorite arc packed with political intrigue, action, and heartbreaking moments. Returning cast of One Piece season 2 The original Straw Hats are returning as well for Season 2: Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy One of the things that attracted me to the original anime series was Luffy as a character. Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro【Credit: Netflix】 Emily Rudd as Nami Loading… Emily Rudd as Nami That's Jacob Romero as Usopp, looking cool in his straw hat. Taz Skylar as Sanji Source, Netflix So far, critiques of this kind haven't hurt One Piece. Other returning cast members include Ilia Isorelys Paulino (Alvida), Jeff Ward (Buggy), and Michael Dorman (Gol D. Roger). Behind the scenes: One Piece live-action creators The new live-action series, which is a collaboration between Netflix and Tomorrow Studios, is being produced in conjunction with the original manga's Japanese publisher Shueisha. Bud Greenspan, Frank Marshall, Joe Roth, and Matthew McConkey are the executive producers. Eiichiro Oda (mangaka, creator of One Piece) Matt Owens and Joe Tracz (co-showrunners and writers) Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements (Tomorrow Studios) Tetsu Fujimura, Chris Symes & Steven Maeda After the colossal worldwide phenomenon that was Season 1 — it reached No. 1 on Netflix charts in 91 countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom — expectations are sky-high for Season 2, as fans across the globe clamored for more. When will One Piece season 2 be released? Netflix has officially announced that One Piece Season 2 will be released in 2026. No specific release month has been released so far, but the cameras are already rolling. Due to the scale of the CG and motion capture work needed for Chopper, the longer production timeline is warranted. Fans can look forward to new episodes launching exclusively on Netflix around the world in mid to late 2026. First look at Chopper in One Piece season 2 Netflix has provided a first look at Tony Tony Chopper, allowing fans to see how the cutie-patootie hybrid character will look. Though not much has been unveiled yet, the first visual is promising, indicating a true-to-the-source but realistic approach, blending CG with emotional humanity which is due largely to Hoover's motion capture. Netflix's One Piece live-action series is not just another anime adaptation. It's a global event. The adaptation transports one of Japan's most beloved stories to audiences around the world for the first time, and as monumental as a live-action Luffy or Zoro are, actually seeing a CGI Chopper is a huge leap forward. For our newer fans, this will be the season to get invested in epic emotional backstories, new Jumanji islands and cool warrior like battles. For manga readers and longtime anime fans, it's an opportunity to see iconic characters — Chopper! Robin! Crocodile! — in a brand new light. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hypebeast
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Netflix's ‘One Piece' Season 2 Teases First Live-Action Look at Tony Tony Chopper
Summary DuringNetflixTudum 2025, fans were treated to the first look at Tony Tony Chopper in the highly anticipatedOne PieceSeason 2 live-action. As the beloved doctor of the Straw Hat crew, Chopper's transition to live-action has been a major point of speculation, given his distinct, anthropomorphic design. The teaser offers a glimpse of his signature red hat and antlers, signaling his official introduction in the Drum Island arc, where he joins Monkey D. Luffy and his crew. Netflix has emphasized that Chopper's design remains true toEiichiro Oda's original vision, with a world-class team refining his form, fur, expressions and movement to seamlessly integrate him into the live-action universe. Voiced by Mikaela Hoover, Chopper is brought to life through facial capture and advanced visual effects, ensuring a dynamic and expressive portrayal of his quirky personality. The adaptation of his cartoonish appearance into a realistic setting presented a unique challenge for the production team, making this reveal one of the most highly anticipated moments for fans. Season 2 ofOne Pieceis set to continue the Straw Hats' thrilling journey into the Grand Line, adapting pivotal arcs such as Loguetown, Reverse Mountain, Whiskey Peak, Little Garden and Drum Island. Alongside Chopper's debut, the season will introduce a host of new allies and formidable foes, further expanding the series' rich world-building and deepening the crew's grand adventure. While Netflix has confirmed a 2026 release window for the season, fans remain eager for further updates, including a full-length trailer and additional casting announcements for the upcoming voyage.
