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Netflix Unveils CGI Tony Tony Chopper for One Piece Season 2

Eiichiro Oda’s oversight framed a CGI design that has split fan opinion over its uncanny realism

Luffy and the strawhat pirates on their ship in One Piece
One Piece Live-Action Chopper
'One Piece'  Season 2 image shows new digital character Tony Tony Chopper

Overview

  • Netflix revealed the first live-action look at Tony Tony Chopper during its May Tudum event with Mikaela Hoover voicing the character ahead of the series’ 2026 return
  • The digital reindeer-human hybrid required CGI to depict Chopper’s seven transformation forms, prompting mixed reactions over its lifelike appearance
  • Creator Eiichiro Oda supervised the motion capture and rendering process to maintain fidelity to the original manga and anime portrayal
  • Ongoing production in Cape Town is using Chopper’s integration as a benchmark for handling increasingly complex fantasy characters and landscapes
  • Netflix has launched the Chopper’s spin-off franchise and rolled out themed merchandise including apparel, stickers, posters, and collectibles