Many Netflix series have been provided with new trailers. Among them is the live-action adaptation of One Piece. The video unveiled 2 highly anticipated secrets, including the appearance of Tony Chopper.
What is seen in the trailer? In the video, we see Chopper. The production team seems to have decided not to use a real person without any CGI effects as Chopper. Instead, we see the computer-animated reindeer revealing the release year of One Piece.
Accordingly, the 2nd season of the Netflix series will arrive in 2026. More precise dates will probably only be available once post-production has advanced further.
The appearance of Chopper was one of the most anticipated secrets among fans. As this little being is a reindeer that has eaten the Human-Human Fruit, it is unique in the universe.
So far, we only knew that the Rumble Ball version would be portrayed by a real person. For the small Chopper, Mikaela Hoover will be used as the voice actress (via X). You may already know her from guest roles in Two and a Half Men or How I Met Your Mother.
You should convince yourselves of Chopper:
Chopper retains the essence from the anime
How is the new Chopper being received? Among fans, Chopper is well-received. In the Reddit forum, fans write that Chopper is “cute and lovable.” Furthermore, he is said to have retained the essence from the anime. This is evident, for example, in how he becomes shy when receiving compliments.
Fans even make comparisons to Detective Pikachu or Star Wars, with Chopper scoring well. Even some critics write that it “could have been MUCH worse.”
There are also occasional comments that are negative. One user writes that he would hate the voice. Another comments that Chopper would look “ugly as hell.” In the end, the appearance of Tony Chopper is a matter of taste, but many seem to like it.
Even under the German trailer on YouTube, there are many positive comments about Chopper. One commentator even says he reminds him of Baby Groot.
For those who can’t get enough of Chopper: There is a project in the works that will see Chopper in the real world. He rides a train, uses a smartphone, and looks at the Earth. You can take a closer look at the adventures here: Chopper from One Piece lands in the real world, gets his own social media accounts
