One Piece creator tells Netflix’s Luffy why the hero is so special

It’s not often that an actor on a successful anime project sits down and interviews its creator in his native language, but Netflix one piece Star Inaki Godoy did just that before the show Season two.

In a recent video from Netflix I still watch the YouTube channelactor Monkey D. Luffy Godoy sat with him Eiichiro Oda On a group of one piece Location of Cape Town, South Africa for discussion What lies ahead On the Grand Line in Season 2, and how Luffy became a beloved character.

“I watched some of the actual filming, especially the props, the huge sets, the special effects, the making of the wigs and costumes, and the stunts,” Oda said. “I saw a lot of things and was really touched by everyone’s dedication.”

When Godoy giddily asked Oda if he thought the acting was good, Oda politely replied, “It was.” Naturally, Godoy burst into contagious laughter, making Oda laugh in return. Godoy’s subsequent question, which was delivered in remarkably fluent Japanese even though he only started learning the language in January, queried Oda why he made the events of Season 2 so difficult to adapt, given that Straw Hat Season 1 was already a massive undertaking. There’s another question, pay attention, that made Oda laugh when Godoy commented on how “big and crazy” their adventure was before reaching the Grand Line.

“It’s hard or rough. I’m very tired,” Godoy said.

“In this universe, the Grand Line is the roughest of seas. We need to shock the audiences. That’s why there are giants, and of course, a lot of bounty hunters,” Oda answered, teasing the adventures that await us in the upcoming season. “This season should be full of elements New and surprising. That’s why it’s become more challenging.”

Godoy’s last question to Oda was how he came up with Luffy and made him a character full of depth and likable, even though he seemed like a simple fellow at first glance.

“Luffy is the poster child for me. When you become an adult and join a company, you can’t always do what you want. Entering society often means losing freedom. Luffy has the heart of a child, so he does what he wants,” Oda said. “Maybe this is The aspect, for adults already toiling in society, and for children about to enter society, is what makes Luffy so attractive.”

Oda was not short of compliments on Godoy’s approach in congratulating him for bringing Luffy back to life and energizing fans around the world. The two then share a loving embrace. It’s too sweet.

Along with Godoy, the cast members return for the Netflix ride one piece The live-action series includes Makinio as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp, Taz Skyler as Sanji, Elia Izorellis-Paulino as Alvida, Jeff Ward as Buggy, and Michael Dorman as Gold Roger.

one pieceSeason 2 will also see a host of new faces transition from the anime to live action. Among the major new faces along for the ride (and the actors who will bring them to life) are:

• Sharithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday (Nefertari Vivi)
• Joe Manganiello as Mr. 0 (Crocodile).
• Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha
• Lira Apova as Miss All Sunday (Nico Robin)
• Mark Harelick as Dr. Harelock
• Sendhil Ramamurthy as Nefertari Cobra
• Brendan Sean Murray as Broggie
• Callum Kerr as Smoker
• Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5
• Clive Russell as Crocus
• Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9
• David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3
• Gazzara Jasleen as Miss Valentine
• Julia Rewald as Tashigi
• Rob Colletti as Wapol
• Tae Kyu as Dalton
• Werner Coetzer as Dory

In keeping with the usual secrecy, Netflix and Tomorrow Studios have yet to reveal the actor who will bring the Straw Hat Pirates’ doctor, Tony Tony Chopper, to life. All we’ve seen of the hard-working reindeer is a shot of him from behind, confirming – to the dismay of some fans – that he won’t be a doll but a computer-generated little man. Hopefully next one piece The sit-down (or teaser trailer) will show off Chopper in all his cute glory.

in io9 review In the first season, we praised the Netflix show for not requiring viewers to invest in the anime to appreciate it, writing: “The show was clean. It was smooth. Everything fit together, and at the end of the season, despite Luffy screaming again, I wanted a second season.

In conjunction with a second live-action season, Netflix also has plans in the works to remake the anime titled One pieceanimated by WIT Studio. In short, this is a good time to get into it one piece– Whether it’s through a manga, a live-action show, an ongoing anime, or an upcoming remake.

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