Recently, Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece and the Executive Producer of the live-action series One Piece, travelled to South Africa to oversee the production process of season 2. Below are Oda’s comments after visiting the filming locations for the live-action One Piece season 2.
1. Oda Highly Values the Dedication of the Cast in the Production of One Piece Live Action Season 2
Through the Twitter account of Eiichiro Staff, Oda shared his insights about his trip to Cape Town, South Africa, where the filming of season 2 is currently taking place, to directly oversee the implementation process.
In the images shared widely on social media, fans can see Oda exploring the vast filming locations and engaging in meaningful conversations with showrunner Matt Owens. Oda expressed that the level of commitment and teamwork shown by the crew during the live-action One Piece project is very high.
According to Oda, the details and settings presented there are also very appropriate, aiming to faithfully translate the essence of the manga.
2. Oda Meets New Cast Members as Well as Returning Ones from Season 1
Oda shared his impressions about his meeting with the new cast members for season 2, including Lera Abova, who plays Miss Sunday, and Charithra Chandran, who portrays Miss Wednesday.
When asked about the casting process, Oda mentioned that he selected actors based on images and videos from Japan. However, after meeting the new cast, the results exceeded his expectations and succeeded in convincing him that they were “the right choices.”
Not only did he meet the new cast for season 2, but Oda also had conversations with actors who appeared in season 1.
3. Oda States Season 2 Will Surpass Season 1
Oda noted the enthusiasm of the production team, the cast’s dedication to their characters, and the attention to detail, which all align perfectly with the original manga, making him very excited and motivated.
Concluding his insights, Oda confidently stated that the live-action One Piece season 2 will surpass the first season. He believes that the new season will bring fantastic experiences and will not disappoint fans who have loved One Piece throughout the years.
Furthermore, Oda is not only supervising the casting process but is also involved in other stages such as scriptwriting, set design, and technical direction to ensure that fans can feel at ease.
