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Netflix’s Straw Hat Pirates Are Officially Setting Sail for a New ‘One Piece’ Special [Exclusive]
Netflix has confirmed the full cast of its live-action "One Piece" series will return to voice a new LEGO-themed animated special, exclusively revealed by Collider. The two-part project retells the story of Season 1 and Season 2 of the live-action adaptation using LEGO bricks, offering both a lighter entry point for newcomers and a nostalgic recap for existing fans, and marks the latest expansion of Netflix's growing "One Piece" franchise.
Iñaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero and Taz Skylar will reprise their Straw Hat roles, joined by Mikaela Hoover as Chopper and supporting cast members Katey Sagal, Jeff Ward, Charithra Chandran and Callum Kerr. Usopp narrates the retelling, bringing Chopper up to speed on the crew's history, covering events from the formation of the crew through to the Arlong Pirates and Baroque Works storylines. The special was first teased by Netflix in April alongside other "One Piece" projects, including a new anime remake and a third season of the live-action series.
In short
- Netflix's live-action "One Piece" cast to reprise roles in LEGO special
- Two-part animated project retells Seasons 1 and 2 with LEGO bricks
- Part of wider Netflix "One Piece" expansion, including anime remake and Season 3
Explained simply
"One Piece" is a long-running Japanese animated adventure series about a pirate crew searching for treasure and freedom across the seas. Netflix has adapted this story into a live-action television series with real actors, aiming to attract both fans of the original animated version and viewers new to the franchise.
Netflix is expanding its "One Piece" offerings by developing multiple versions of the story in different formats. One such project is a new LEGO-animated special retelling events from the first two seasons of the live-action series, designed to serve as both an accessible introduction for newcomers and entertainment for existing fans revisiting these storylines.
This LEGO special is part of Netflix's broader expansion plans for "One Piece", which also include an anime remake and additional live-action seasons in development. By presenting the story across multiple formats—from live-action drama to LEGO animation—Netflix aims to reach audiences with different entertainment preferences and introduce the franchise to new viewers.