One Piece Live-Action Unveils a Surprise Addition to Luffy's Fleet!

Summary

The latest trailer for the live-action adaptation of One Piece provides fans with a glimpse of what lies ahead in the story, extending beyond the initial arcs and offering a delightful assortment of hidden treasures for them to spot, drawing inspiration from the manga and anime.

This second trailer not only highlights an array of mind-blowing powers possessed by Luffy but also offers a sneak peek into the remarkable way in which Buggy's powers will be brought to life in the live-action format. Moreover, it tantalizingly hints at one of the most poignant moments that awaits viewers, evoking strong emotions synonymous with the world of One Piece.

While a Cavendish Easter egg is present in the trailer, it is unlikely for the character to make an appearance in season 1 of the live-action show. The show would need several seasons to reach the point where his story is introduced.

Netflix's latest One Piece live-action trailer includes an Easter egg that introduces a future member of Luffy's fleet ahead of their expected appearance in the storyline. Season 1 of One Piece will focus on the East Blue saga, encompassing the first six story arcs. However, the trailer suggests that the show will expand beyond these initial arcs, allowing fans of the manga or anime to spot numerous One Piece Easter eggs.

Netflix's One Piece Introduces Cavendish - A Future Straw Hat Fleet Member

The second trailer for the live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's One Piece manga on Netflix offers fans a more extensive glimpse into the highly anticipated series. While the initial trailer already showcased the key characters central to the East Blue saga, the latest trailer goes further by showcasing the impressive powers of protagonist Luffy, explaining how Buggy's abilities will be portrayed in the live-action format, and hinting at one of the most impactful and emotional moments in the One Piece story. In addition to featuring all the beloved characters and important locations from season 1, the new trailer also tantalizingly raises anticipation for the future developments in the One Piece narrative.

The second trailer of One Piece showcases a humorous scene where Luffy and Koby browse through wanted posters of notorious pirates, cleverly making references to various characters from the series. Besides portraying Luffy's dismay for not having a bounty on his head, this particular moment unveils a prospective member of Luffy's Straw Hat fleet – Cavendish. For a fleeting instant, a torn poster with the name "...ENDISH" tantalizingly appears in the trailer, hinting at a remarkable "dead or alive" reward on offer for this pirate. Although the poster does not divulge the pirate's full name, this subtle One Piece Easter egg alludes to Cavendish, whose visage can also be partially discerned.

Cavendish, famously known as the Pirate Prince due to his extraordinary background, originally served as the captain of the Beautiful Pirates - a name befitting his persona as he was banished from his homeland for being excessively popular and charming. Although Cavendish initially resented Luffy's Straw Hat fleet and other contemporary pirates for stealing his limelight, he eventually forged a strong bond with Luffy and wholeheartedly pledged his allegiance to him. Cavendish exemplifies how Luffy effortlessly garners the unwavering loyalty of those who surround him, contributing to the ever-expanding list of remarkable One Piece characters in each captivating saga.

When Cavendish Could Actually Appear In Live-Action

The Pirate Prince, Cavendish, is unlikely to make an appearance in season 1 of the Netflix live-action show, despite the Easter egg in the second One Piece trailer. This is because Cavendish's story in the One Piece manga begins much later, in Chapter 704. Considering that Netflix's One Piece season 1 is covering East Blue, which spans 100 manga chapters, it would take several seasons for the show to catch up to Cavendish's storyline. Assuming each season covers approximately 100 manga chapters, Cavendish would only make his proper debut in season 7.

One Piece's Other Pirate Posters Explained

Naturally, the pacing of Netflix's rendition of One Piece will differ significantly from that of the original manga and anime. The mere fact that the East Blue saga will be compressed into just eight episodes in the live-action adaptation showcases how divergent the chronology will be compared to the source material. However, incorporating a character like Cavendish in season 1, or even within the subsequent three or four seasons, would not be feasible. A faithful adaptation of Cavendish can only materialize if Netflix's One Piece series continues for multiple seasons.

Apart from Cavendish, there are other One Piece characters referenced in the bounty posters shown at the end of the trailer. Alongside Alvida, who is expected to make an appearance in One Piece episode 1, based on the manga and anime's beginning, the posters also feature mentions of Bellamy and Foxy. Bellamy, with a bounty of 55,000,000 just like in the pre-time skip manga, was first introduced in Chapter 222 as an antagonist in the Jaya Arc. If Netflix's One Piece were to cover an entire saga in each season, Bellamy's significance would only come into play during season 3.

Similarly, Foxy, whose bounty on the poster also amounts to 24,000,000, makes his debut in Chapter 305 of the One Piece manga. It remains uncertain whether Cavendish, Foxy, and Bellamy will actually make appearances in Season 1 of One Piece, or if their posters are simply Easter eggs. The latter option seems more probable since Netflix's first season of One Piece already encompasses numerous characters and storylines within the span of eight episodes. Nonetheless, the potential of witnessing these future One Piece narratives in a live-action format is thrilling, particularly if Netflix's adaptation proves successful enough to warrant multiple seasons.