Julia Rehwald, the actress who gives life to Tashigi in Netflix’s adaptation releases key clues about what awaits us in the new episodes
A new rival with the heart
Between laughter and quick responses, Rehwald describes the new lot of episodes with five words that have already made the lifting eyebrows between fans: “Fun, full of action, precious, moving and optimistic.” Are we facing one of those sequences that exceed the original? Judging for what is cooked on the bridge … it could be that.
Interpret a Tashigi It is not a small thing. The character is a pillar inside the navy, not only for his skill with the sword but for his sense of justice and his particular relationship with Zorowho constantly recalls his old friend (or something else), The clock. Julia Rehwaldknown for his role in Fear streetHe said it was a challenge and honor to enter the skin of this woman so determined.
“I fell in love with the character as soon as I started reading about her”The actress says in the interview, clarify that respect for the original material is total. And the truth is that One piecewith your own Eiichiro Oda Supervisory everything, leaves no room for errors. Each new signature is measured to the millimeter … and Tashigi would no less.
The cast grows
If something has made this second season, that’s the one The universe of a piece expands big. The list of new characters is as long as promising:
- Callum Kerr The pure and white coat is applied to give life to SmokerThe captain who chases Luffy without rest.
- David Dastmalchianusually face of superhero cinema, it becomes Mr. 3With his wax and his hairstyle of the Eiffel Tower.
- Joe Manganiello promises to be imposed as Mr. 0 (Crocodile)y Katey Sagal it becomes the mysterious DoTora KurehaChopper mentor.
Obviously, Julia Rehwald It will not only be in his debut. Season 2 also takes us to WAPOL, Dr. Hiriluk, Miss Valentine, Mr. 5, Daltonand even the mythical giants Dorry y brogy. That is to say: Everything indicates that the Arabasta saga is more than confirmed.
So a season is built for memory
The production is again led by Joe Tracz y Matt Owenswho repeat themselves as a showrunner and screenwriters. They will have support alone Eiichiro OdaIn addition to the experience of Tomorrow Studios, Shueisha And a team that seems more motivated than ever after the sensational success of the first season.
In fact, during a visit to the set, Oda was unable to help exclaim That the new purchases “were the perfect choice!” A wink that gives hope to those who had doubts that the bar would remain so high.
Rufy returns with more
Although the focus is in the new characters, let’s not forget our dear protagonists:
Iñaki Godoy AS Rufy, Mackenyu AS Zoro, Emily Rudd AS Nami, Jacob Romero AS Usopp y Taz swells AS Sanji They will insecure the pirates of the straw hat. And with them, they will continue their journey to the large line, facing new enemies, unexpected allies and – who knows – perhaps an adorable medical reindeer Chopper.
For now, we do not have an official release date, but everything indicates that the wait will be worth it. Between wink like the birthday cake that hid a “3” (clear reference to Mr. 3), filtered images of filming and enthusiastic statements, it is clear that Netflix is preparing something fat.
What we know so far
Fans of the Oda manga and the Anime of the animation to the Toei have reasons to be enthusiastic. The series is not only faithful to the spirit of the original, but has reached something that seemed impossible: to conquer a global audience with a live action that respects the soul of One piece despite being a production with your identity.
If the first season brought us emotional farewell of Merry, the clash with Arlong and the formation of the hard core of the crew, The second will explore even more intense conflicts and present some of the most iconic arches in history.
And if Julia Rehwald says it will be “optimistic” and “moving” … we believe it.