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'One Piece' Season 2: Get to know the cast and where else to watch them
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Warning: Minor spoilers for "One Piece: Into the Grand Line" ahead.
One thing that most "One Piece" fans can agree on is that the live-action versions of the beloved characters are not just perfectly cast, but also happen to be very attractive.
Following the release of "One Piece" Season 2 on Netflix, fans immediately took to social media to talk about how beautifully the real life actors portrayed Eiichiro Oda's quirky characters.
Here are some of the actors that really shone this season, catching viewer's eyes and piquing the internet's curiosity, starting with the Straw Hat Pirates:
Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy
The star of the show, Iñaki Godoy is not new to our screens, but he's certainly had a glow up worth talking about.
There's this particular scene in Season 2 that shows him shirtless and damp, shocking longtime fans with Luffy's unexpected rizz.
Iñaki, 22, is a Mexican actor. He has appeared in the shows "La querida del Centauro" (2016) and "The Imperfects" (2022).
He also starred in the film "MexZombies" in 2022.
You can find him on Instagram as @inakigo.
Mackenyu as Zoro
Speaking of glow-ups, no one had a more impressive change than Mackenyu. The 29-year-old Japanese actor already won hearts with his portrayal of Zoro in the first season, but he returned better and bigger — literally.
Fans were treated to scenes showing Zoro lifting weights, taking down a hundred enemies solo, and flexing his topless body, driving home how much Mackenyu has bulked up for the role. Netizens have been making jokes about how live-action Zoro is already in Wano.
If "One Piece" has convinced you to see more of Mackenyu, you're in luck — he's in the business of bringing to life manga and anime characters, including Enishi Yukishiro in "Rurouni Kenshin: Final Chapter" (2021), and Scar in "Fullmetal Alchemist: The Revenge Of Scar" and "Fullmetal Alchemist: Final Transmutation" (2022).
He also stars as the lead, Seiya, in the live action "Knights of the Zodiac" (2023).
In real life, he is married to a non-showbiz woman and they welcomed their first child in 2023.
You can find him on Instagram as @mackenyu.
Emily Rudd as Nami
You've most likely seen the clips and screenshots of Emily Rudd in a hot pink bikini.
The 33-year-old American actress has fans falling in love with Nami all over again with her portrayal of the navigator in "One Piece" Season 2. Without the weight of her Season 1 problems weighing her down, Nami this season is more cheerful, more conniving, and of course, more beautiful.
It's not Emily's first participation in a popular franchise. She starred in Netflix's adaptation of R.L. Stine's book series "Fear Street" as Cindy Berman. The "Fear Street" adaptation was a film trilogy released in 2021.
She also appeared in Amazon's "The Romanoffs" and the sci-fi mini series "Electric Dreams," both released in 2018.
Emily also stars in the film "Moonshot" (2022) as Ginny.
You can find her on Instagram as @emilysteaparty.
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Taz Skylar as Sanji
Did Sanji get you this season? Don't worry, you're not the only one.
Taz Skylar no doubt makes a charming and compelling Sanji, elevating the original character to new flirty heights. He underwent intense martial arts training in order to master Sanji's signature kicks, and in his own words, learned to love it as well.
Behind the screens, 30-year-old Taz leads a fit and active life and has a love for extreme sports. In terms of career, the Spanish-British actor and director wrote, produced, starred in "The Reserves," which ran from 2018-2019.
He also wrote the successful play "Warheads," and wrote and starred in Amazon Prime's "Gassed Up."
For a more casual viewing, he posts a lot of micro vlogs on his social media.
You can find him on Instagram as @taz_skylar.
Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp
Jacob Romero has a talent in endearing Usopp further to "One Piece" fans.
The American actor adds a layer of cool to the Straw Hat Pirates' sniper, and his storytelling abilities make Usopp's exaggerations fun and amusing to listen to.
The 29-year-old American actor played the role of AJ Delajae in the TV series "Greenleaf." He also appeared in an episode of "Grey's Academy" in 2019, and in a few episodes of "Rap Sh!" in 2023.
Aside from being an actor, Jacob also makes music and has a love for art and aesthetics.
You can find him on Instagram as @bookofjacob.
Lera Abova as Miss All Sunday/Nico Robin
And now for the new faces this season! Where better to start than Lera Abova?
The 33-year-old Russian-German actress quickly made the internet fall in love with her portrayal of Miss All-Sunday, whose real name is revealed later in the season to be Nico Robin.
OG manga and anime fans, of course, know how important Robin will turn out being, and after Lera's performance in Season 2, there's no doubt that she's up for the task. Calm and mysterious, Lera's Miss All-Sunday is full of allure, making viewers want to know more about her — and there's much to know.
Born Valeria Smirnova in a small village in Siberia, Lera is a professional model on top of being an actress.
She played Thea in "Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin," and appeared in the 2025 films "Exterritorial" and "Honey Don't!"
You can find her on Instagram as @leraabova.
Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday/Vivi
You might recognize Charithra Chandran as Edwina Sharma in "Bridgerton."
In "One Piece," the British-Indian actress shows a more badass side of herself, breathing life to Baroque Works agent Miss Wednesday, revealed later in the series as Vivi Nefertari of Alabasta.
Charithra shows off her face card and aptitude for action as she goes head to head with the Straw Hats, only to end up in cahoots with them, and her chemistry with the main cast is so good, fans are already wanting to see her officially join the crew.
Aside from "One Piece" and "Bridgerton," 29-year-old Charithra also appeared in the series "Dune: Prophecy" and "Star Wars: Visions."
She also starred in the films "Fight or Flight" (2024) and "Christmas Karma" (2025).
You can find her on Instagram as @charithra17.
Callum Kerr as Smoker
Another "One Piece" actor making some serious waves is Callum Kerr, who plays Captain Smoker.
There's much to love about the live-action version of the grumpy Marine: handsome face, buff body, deep voice, he has it all! Callum has undoubtedly portrayed Smoker well, nailing his stern personality and kind heart, while impressing viewers with his cool smoke powers and fighting skills.
There's a lot to love about the real life actor as well — Callum, 31 and Scottish, is a model on top of being an actor, and a musician, to boot. He has a love for country music and plays the guitar. Yes, that means he has music videos and performances up on YouTube!
He appeared several times in "Monarch" (2022) and portrays Galad Damodred in "The Wheel of Time" (2025).
You can find him on Instagram as @callum_kerr_1.
Joe Manganiello as Mr. 0
He might have had only a brief appearance in "One Piece" Season 2, but fans were delighted to see Joe Manganiello's Mr. 0.
Yet another character who would turn out to have a larger role in the later story, Mr. 0's casting was one that fans were looking forward to, and Joe delivered. Intimidating and large, Joe made a convincing villain, somehow pulling off the green skin and facial scar.
Of the entire "One Piece" cast, Joe is one of the actors who was already widely famous before they joined "One Piece."
He is known for his role as Alcide Herveaux in the series "True Blood," and starred in "Magic Mike," "Magic Mike XXL," and "Magic Mike's Last Dance" as Richie. He also appeared in the show "Big City Greens" and the movie "Nonnas" (2025).
The 49-year-old American actor was formerly married to "Modern Family" star Sofia Vergara.
You can find him on Instagram as @joemanganiello.
—JCB, GMA Integrated News
