The Unveiling of Oda's Hilarious Live-Action Chopper in One Piece Volume 107

In Volume 107 of the One Piece manga, Eiichiro Oda's humorous live-action depiction of Tony Tony Chopper has made its debut. Recently, a drawing of Chopper by Oda started circulating on social media, with the X account @newwoldartur sharing it alongside the caption, "Oda (playfully) illustrates Live Action Chopper #OnePiece." This drawing has since been included in the aforementioned volume, officially released on November 2nd.

The Live-Action One Piece Season 2 and Tony Tony Chopper

Released on Aug. 31 on Netflix this year, the live-action adaptation of One Piece has garnered significant acclaim and support. It has swiftly emerged as one of the most well-received live-action adaptations of a manga or anime franchise ever, leading to the announcement of a second season a mere two weeks after the debut of the first season.

Season 2's official announcement has brought excitement for the introduction of new characters in the live-action series. One of these is Tony Tony Chopper, the sixth member and team doctor of the Straw Hat Pirates. Chopper, who has become a beloved team mascot, is a reindeer who gained the ability to speak and think deeply after eating the Devil Fruit Hito Hito no Mi. Initially rejected by his reindeer herd, Chopper finds a new home with Dr. Hiriluk, who teaches him medicine. Chopper officially joins the Straw Hat crew at the end of the "Drum Island Arc", where he initially meets them while working as a doctor on Drum Island.

Taking charge of designing Chopper's character for the live-action One Piece is Jaco Snyman, the head of prosthetics and creature design for the series. Snyman eagerly anticipates working on Chopper and has suggested that the crew will approach Chopper's design in the same manner as they did with the Fish-men.

One Piece, Oda's manga, made its debut in 1997 and is still being serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. The anime adaptation premiered in 1999, just two years later. With over 1,000 episodes, the One Piece anime will soon mark its impressive 25th anniversary, solidifying its position as one of the longest-running and most popular anime series of all time. The captivating tale of Monkey D. Luffy and his adventurous Straw Hat Pirates has captured the hearts of fans worldwide, attracting a growing number of new supporters even today.

At present, no official announcement has been made regarding the release date for Season 2 of the live-action adaptation of One Piece. As for the first season, it can be streamed on Netflix, while the original anime is available on Crunchyroll. English-speaking fans can enjoy the One Piece manga through Viz Media.

Sources: X (formerly Twitter), One Piece Volume 107

Editor's P/S

As an One Piece fan, I am incredibly excited about the unveiling of Oda's hilarious live-action Chopper in Volume 107. Chopper is one of my favorite characters in the series, and I can't wait to see how he is brought to life in the live-action adaptation. I think Oda's design for Chopper is absolutely perfect, and I can't wait to see how he is portrayed in the show.

The fact that Chopper is joining the Straw Hat Pirates in Season 2 of the live-action adaptation is also very exciting. Chopper is an integral part of the crew, and I can't wait to see how he interacts with the other characters in the show. I'm also curious to see how his Devil Fruit powers will be portrayed in the live-action adaptation. Overall, I'm very excited about the future of the One Piece live-action adaptation, and I can't wait to see what's in store for Chopper and the rest of the Straw Hat Pirates.