Netflix’s One Piece has featured several hints and clues as to what may happen next in the series, seemingly proving its return even before its creator, Eiichiro Oda, announced the second season renewal. One of the live-action adaptation’s writers, Matt Owens, revealed his favorite Easter eggs and their meaning.
One Piece was released on August 31 to great success. Over a month on the streamer, it has remained on its Global Top 10 of English TV shows in 47 countries for the week of October 2 to 8, with 2.5 million views and 18.8 viewing hours. That said, its second-season renewal doesn’t surprise many, and Owens revealed the first season featured several Easter eggs that teased the coming of very important characters and moments in the future.
In a discussion with fans on Reddit, the show’s co-showrunner said that Easter eggs were the fun part of the show. He even talked to different departments to add more to the series. And his favorite, the bounty posters. So, what do these bounty posters mean?
According to Owens, these help introduce the pirates to the new One Piece fans, who have only watched the series. For fans who already know who they are, they come as fun details. However, he hinted that not everything they featured was seen on the small screen. So, fans should be on the lookout for who and what will come out next in One Piece Season 2.
Who are the characters expected to appear in One Piece Season 2?
One Piece Season 1 had set up the characters expected to appear in the second season. Of course, aside from Luffy, the Straw Hat Pirates, and other supporting characters the first season has introduced, there will be several new additions that fans are about to see.
Oda-sensei already confirmed the coming of Tony Tony Chopper after he said that the Straw Hats would need a doctor in their crew. The first season’s post-credit scene also teased the arrival of Captain Smoker, who burned a hole in Luffy’s wanted poster. Next is Dr. Kureha. With Chopper’s appearance, it’s quite impossible that his adoptive mom may not be seen.
Fans may also meet the live-action version of Nefertari Vivi, as One Piece Season 2 is expected to adapt the Arabasta Saga. As one of the Drum Island Arc’s major antagonists, King Wapol may also make his way to the Netflix series. Other characters who may appear in the second season are Portgas D. Ace, Crocodile, Nico Robin, Dorry, Broggy, Galdino/Mr. 3, Bentham/Mr. 2, Tashigi, King Cobra, and Luffy’s father, Monkey D. Dragon.
Netflix has yet to announce when One Piece Season 2 will be released. But with the big reveals it’s about to feature, fans will always be on the lookout.
