Eiichiro Oda Discusses Luffy’s Enduring Appeal Ahead of Netflix’s One Piece Season 2

The creator of One Piece shares insights on crafting Luffy’s character and teases challenges in adapting the Grand Line for the live-action series.

Eiichiro Oda described Monkey D. Luffy as embodying the freedom and innocence of childhood, which resonates with both adults and children navigating societal constraints.
Netflix’s One Piece live-action series has been praised for its faithful adaptation, with Season 2 set to explore the Grand Line and introduce beloved characters like Miss Wednesday and Crocodile.
Iñaki Godoy, who plays Luffy, interviewed Oda in fluent Japanese, discussing the challenges of adapting the series' expansive world and its upcoming adventures.
Oda emphasized the need to surprise audiences in Season 2, incorporating giants and bounty hunters to capture the harshness of the Grand Line.
Tony Tony Chopper’s live-action design has been teased, confirming he will appear as a CGI character, though his full reveal remains under wraps.