As a long-time fan of One Piece who’s seen countless episodes and read volumes of the manga, I find myself in a state of anticipation mixed with apprehension regarding the upcoming seasons. The news that Alabasta won’t be covered in Season 2 is both understandable yet has me worried.
It’s been a year since Netflix premiered their live-action version of “One Piece”, one of the most popular streaming services out there. The first season, spanning from the Romance Dawn arc to the Arlong Park arc, garnered such a large audience that Netflix promptly started working on Season 2. However, recent updates about the next set of episodes have caused some concern, as it appears they won’t be covering the Alabasta arc in Season 2, a decision that seems reasonable yet leaves me apprehensive.
Straight from the creator of One Piece, Eiichiro Oda, we have exciting news! He recently posted a funny update on Netflix’s (previously Twitter) pages, revealing that Season 2 will explore storylines involving Loguetown, Reverse Mountain (Twin Cape), Whiskey Peak, Little Garden, and Drum Island. In the coming days, even more cast members are expected to be announced. Just a couple months ago, we learned that David Dastmalchian will play Baroque Works’ Mr. 3 and Clive Russell will portray Crocus, marking their addition to the show’s cast.
Why I’m Understanding About Alabasta Not Being Covered In Season 2
Initially, I thought Alabasta would serve as the final act of One Piece Season 2, wrapping up its remaining two or three episodes. But upon reflection, it wouldn’t have been a prudent decision. The Straw Hat Pirates’ arrival in the desert kingdom of Alabasta is far from ordinary; they encounter Luffy’s flame-wielding sibling Ace, and a conflict erupts between the royal guards and a rebellion orchestrated by Baroque Works’ leader, Mr. 0, alias Crocodile.
It’s advisable to spread out those events throughout the series instead of packing them all at the end of a season that has new characters such as Smoker, Weapon, Dr. Kureha (not portrayed by Jamie Lee Curtis), and Tony Tony Chopper. Characters like Vivi and Ms. All Sunday, also known as Nico Robin, will add even more excitement to One Piece Season 2, ensuring there’s plenty to keep viewers engaged.
If Season 3 does indeed come about and is filmed simultaneously with Season 2 (which won’t air until 2025), then we’ll have to be patient and wait for it in 2026 at the latest. I’m prepared to bide my time since there are numerous intricate elements in the Alabasta arc that require careful adaptation by the One Piece team. It was a shrewd decision to exclude Alabasta from Season 2, but it did come with its drawbacks.
Why I’m Worried About Alabasta Not Being Covered In Season 2
It’s common knowledge among Netflix fans that original series seldom extend beyond three seasons, often getting cancelled after only one or two. Exceptions such as The Umbrella Academy, Stranger Things, and Cobra Kai are relatively scarce. To date, no live-action Netflix show has surpassed six seasons.
Given that Season 1 of One Piece attracted a massive audience, and if Season 2 maintains a similar viewership level, there’s a strong likelihood that the show will return for Season 3 and potentially continue for an additional two seasons beyond that. To sweeten the deal, Netflix has decided to invest further in One Piece by being the platform for The One Piece, a reimagined animated series, which means this franchise will continue to be a prominent feature on Netflix for some time.
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As a diehard fan, I can’t help but share my excitement about One Piece’s massive success on Netflix. Interestingly enough, the buzz surrounding its live-action adaptation seems to have spilled over to another streaming platform as well!
In summary, placing Alabasta within an unconfirmed Season 3 means less time for other significant One Piece arcs. Given the long-running nature of the manga and anime, I never thought the Netflix show would ever catch up. However, I’ve been hoping that the live-action adaptation could at least cover the pre-timeskip period extensively, including epic arcs like Impel Down and Marineford in a cinematic style.
Given that One Piece might stretch to five seasons, I’m not confident it will reach that far. Seasons could be structured so that Jaya Island and Skypiea fill up Season 4, with a possibility of the Long Ring Long Land, Water 7, and Enies Lobby arcs fitting into Season 5. If by some chance One Piece manages to secure a sixth season, it would cover Thriller Bark, but that would be all. Despite its immense popularity, I find it hard to imagine Netflix approving a seventh season for One Piece.
Since I’ve delved into the original “One Piece” anime series following the completion of its live-action show’s first season, and have also read parts of the manga as a teenager, this franchise promises to keep me engaged for quite some time. However, I can’t help but feel apprehensive about how Netflix’s “One Piece” will find an appropriate conclusion without mirroring the extensive run of the manga and anime. Given that Eiichiro Oda is an executive producer on the series, I fervently hope he offers creative input for a unique ending that the cast and crew can employ. It would be a shame if the live-action “One Piece” didn’t receive a satisfying conclusion, even if it meant the saga of Monkey D. Luffy and his companions setting sail on a dramatically different course.
In the near future, there will be lots of exciting updates about “One Piece” coming up, so make sure to stay tuned to TopMob for further details. If you’ve already watched Season 1 one or more times, consider exploring other top-rated shows on Netflix, or take a look at the TV schedule for 2024.
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2024-08-21 00:07