Overview

• The Season 2 trailer released on One Piece Day 2025 unveiled Charithra Chandran in the role of Nefertari Vivi.
• Chandran shared screenshots of racist and hateful comments she received following the trailer debut.
• Rob Colletti condemned the backlash on Instagram, noting Chandran was handpicked by Eiichiro Oda and highlighting Alabasta’s Middle Eastern and South Asian influences.
• Emily Rudd and other co-stars emphasized that perceived “canon” does not excuse racism and praised the series’ diverse ensemble.
• Production remains on track for an early 2026 premiere despite the ongoing fandom debate.