Garp actor Vincent Regan has revealed thatOne Pieceseason 3 will begin filming soon, and promises the live-action series will be covering the Alabasta Arc.One Pieceseason 2is currently in production, and is expected to cover the Loguetown Arc through the Drum Island Arc of the original manga by Eiichiro Oda. These arcs include setup for the Alabasta Arc, the very last storyline in the Alabasta Saga, which includes plenty of important moments and revelations that have major repercussions across the entire story.
Speaking withCerealkillerzon YouTube, Regan revealed thatOne Pieceseason 3 is going to begin filming soon after season 2’s production is complete. At 4:25, the Garp actor also explained how season 3 will cover “the Alabasta story arc,” citing how the entire Saga of the same name will need two full seasons in order to be completely told. Check out what Regan had to say about the Netflix show’s production below:
…I guess they’ll start filming season 3 pretty soon, and I think they’re doing - I think it’s called the Alabasta story arc. I think it’s gonna take two seasons. But what I’ve seen of the design, drawings, and when I was there, there’s some really fun stuff being shot there at the moment.
What Regan’s Reveal Means For One Piece’s Live-Action Future
Netflix Has Faith In The Adaptation’s Success
WhileNetflix hasn’t officially renewed the manga adaptation for season 3, Drum Island Arc, where season 2 will end, leads into the Alabasta Arc, which finishes storylines that will be introduced in season 2. It makes sense not only for the renewal to happen, but also for everything to be filmed back-to-back, ensuring a smooth transition between seasons. This means thecast ofOne Piecewill be bringing the Straw Hats to life for up to 16 more episodes, covering through the second Saga of the source material.
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Regan’s confirmation also emphasizes how much detail there will be in the show when contrasted with the original story. Season 2’s arcs cover 59 chapters of the manga,while the Alabasta Arc is 63 chapters total. This means the pacing will be roughly the same for both seasons, making the live-action unlikely to skip any major details important to the overarching tale. SinceOne Pieceseason 1 endedby setting the stage for the first Grand Line story, it’s clear Netflix’s two-season strategy shows they have faith in the adaptation’s long-term success.
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Our Take On One Piece Season 3’s Confirmation
It Makes Sense Given Where The Story’s Going
SinceOne Pieceseason 2 is only covering around half the chapters associated with the first storyline in the Grand Line, it makes sense for an early season 3 renewal that will finish in Alabasta. While emphasizing Netflix’s confidence in the series,it also signifies the importance behind-the-scenes of ensuring the second Saga is covered in full. With plenty of new locations and characters for the series to introduce, season 3 could be even bigger and better than its forthcoming lead-up.
One Pieceseason 2 doesn’t have a release date yet as of writing.
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One Piece follows young pirate Monkey D. Luffy and his diverse crew as they embark on a daring quest for treasure. Released in 2023, the film brings the adventurous world of the popular manga to life, capturing Luffy’s relentless pursuit of the legendary One Piece treasure.
