Fans of Netflix’s One Piece live action series were treated to a special surprise Geeked Week 2024 on September 19, 2024 at The Eastern in Atlanta, Georgia.
Netflix finally revealed a first look at Tony Tony Chopper, the beloved reindeer-human hybrid, who joins the Straw Hat Pirates in One Piece live action season 2.
The character’s debut was announced by the series’ lead, Inaki Godoy, who portrays Monkey D. Luffy. Chopper’s introduction came at the end of the video titled “ONE PIECE: Season 2 | Inside Look.”
Here’s our first look at Tony Tony Chopper in the One Piece live action season 2
The first glimpse of Tony Tony Chopper in the One Piece live action series was revealed in a behind-the-scenes video from Geeked Week 2024.
The beloved reindeer-human hybrid was shown sitting at a table read. He then slightly turned his head to the left as the camera panned toward him. The video showcased the intricate details of his character, including the fuzz on his antlers and hat, as well as a subtle twitch of his right ear.
While only the back of Chopper was visible in this clip, it suggested that his chibi form might be brought to life using computer-generated imagery (CGI).
This is just one of the many transformations that Chopper can undergo, and fans will have to wait for the release of season 2 to see the full extent of his character’s adaptation.
Prior to this reveal, Jaco Snyman, the Head of Prosthetics for the series, had expressed his excitement about working on Chopper, stating, “That is the character that would be mostly prosthetics.”
The rest of the video featured the main cast members — Inaki Godoy as Luffy, Emily Rudd as Nami, Mackenyu Arata as Zoro, Taz Skylar as Sanji, and Jacob Gibson as Usopp — doing a table read alongside the staff, including showrunner Matt Owens.
Watch the full video below:
In the manga and anime, Chopper joined the Straw Hat Pirates in the Drum Kingdom Arc after being saved by Luffy and his crew.
Chopper is known for his adorable appearance and his ability to transform into various forms, each with unique abilities. He is a skilled doctor and uses his medical knowledge to help his crewmates and others.
Fans can catch more of this Straw Hat Pirate when the next chapter of the One Piece live action releases on Netflix.
