One Piece’s Creator Tells Netflix’s Luffy Why the Hero Is So Particular

It’s not each day that an actor in a profitable dwell motion anime undertaking will get to sit down down and interview its creator of their native tongue, however Netflix’s One Piece star Iñaki Godoy did simply that forward of the present’s second season.

In a latest video from Netflix’s Still Watching YouTube Channel, Monkey D. Luffy actor Godoy sat down with Eiichiro Oda on the set of One Piece’s Cape City location in South Africa to debate what lies ahead on the Grand Line in season two, and the way Luffy grew to become a beloved character.

“I obtained to see some precise filming, and particularly the props, large units, particular results, the making of the wigs and costumes, the stunts,” Oda mentioned. ” I noticed so many issues and was really touched by everybody’s dedication.”

When Godoy giddily requested Oda if he thought the performing was good, Oda responded in type saying, “It was.” Naturally, Godoy exploded in infectious giggles, making Oda chuckle in return. Godoy’s subsequent query, posed in remarkably fluent Japanese regardless of solely starting to be taught the language in January, inquired of Oda why he made the occasions in season two so difficult to adapt, on condition that the Straw Hat’s first season was already an immense endeavor. One other query, thoughts you, that made Oda chuckle when Godoy remarked on how “large and loopy” their journey was earlier than making it to the Grand Line.

“It’s powerful. I’m very drained,” Godoy mentioned.

“In that universe, the Grand Line is the harshest of the seas. We have to shock audiences. That’s why there are giants, and, after all, plenty of bounty hunters,” Oda replied, teasing the adventures that lie in wait within the upcoming season. “This must be a season full of latest, shocking components. That’s why it’s more difficult.”

Godoy’s ultimate query requested Oda how he got here up with Luffy and made him such a depth-filled and endearing character, regardless of seeming like a easy fellow upon first blush.

“Luffy is a perfect youngster for me. If you develop into an grownup and be part of an organization, you may’t at all times do what you need. Getting into society typically means dropping freedom. Luffy has a baby’s coronary heart, so he does no matter he needs,” Oda mentioned. “That facet might be, for adults already toiling in society, and to youngsters about to enter society, what makes Luffy so interesting.”

Oda wasn’t remiss in throwing a praise Godoy’s manner congratulating him on bringing Luffy to life and energizing audiences worldwide. The 2 then share a loving embrace. It’s very candy.

Alongside Godoy, returning forged members on the voyage of Netflix’s One Piece live-action sequence embody Mackenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp, Taz Skylar as Sanji, Ilia Isorelys Paulino as Alvida, Jeff Ward as Buggy, and Michael Dorman as Gold Roger.

One Piece‘s second season may also see a crop of latest faces from the anime make the bounce to dwell motion. Key among the many new faces alongside the journey (and the actors who might be bringing them to life) are:

• Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday (Nefertari Vivi)
• Joe Manganiello as Mr. 0 (Crocodile)
• Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha
• Lera Abova as Miss All Sunday (Nico Robin)
• Mark Harelik as Dr. Hiriluk
• Sendhil Ramamurthy as Nefertari Cobra
• Brendan Sean Murray as Brogy
• Callum Kerr as Smoker
• Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5
• Clive Russell as Crocus
• Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9
• David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3
• Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine
• Julia Rehwald as Tashigi
• Rob Colletti as Wapol
• Ty Keogh as Dalton
• Werner Coetser as Dorry

Sustaining their ordinary secrecy, Netflix and Tomorrow Studios haven’t but disclosed the actor who will deliver the Straw Hat pirates’ physician, Tony Tony Chopper, to dwell. All we’ve seen of the arduous working reindeer is a shot of him from behind, confirming—to some followers’ dismay—that he gained’t be a muppet however a bit of CGI dude. Hopefully the subsequent One Piece sit-down (or teaser trailer) will exhibit Chopper in all of his cute glory.

In io9’s review of season one, we lauded the Netflix present for not requiring viewers to have invested within the anime to understand it, writing, “The present was clear. It was slick. Every little thing match collectively, and on the finish of the season, regardless of Luffy yelling once more, I wished a second season.”

In tandem with a second live-action season, Netflix additionally has plans in movement for a remake of the anime, titled The One Piece, animated by WIT Studio. In brief, now’s nearly as good a time as any to get into One Piece—be it via the manga, dwell motion present, the continuing anime, or its upcoming remake.

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