Will Netflix use CGI or prosthetics as it moves ahead towards season two of &#039;One Piece&#039; that will involve even more complex characters

As ‘One Piece’ Inches Towards Season 2, Will Netflix Retort to Using CGI for Its New Characters?

One Piece is a coveted prize on Netflix’s mantlepiece. The show, which broke the
live-action ‘curse’ and enthralled viewers with its approach, still resides as
Netflix’s number one show after nearly a month of its release. As it broke past
streaming records and the many obstacles along its six long years of production,
the efforts behind the scenes paid off. Now, after the confirmation of season
two, all eyes are on the upcoming characters.

One of the confirmed characters set to appear is the reindeer-human hybrid, Tony
Tony Chopper. However, the question is how will Netflix render this character.


WILL NETFLIX USE PROSTHETICS OR CGI FOR TONY TONY CHOPPER?

Season One of One Piece was coveted for the effortlessly striking visuals and
brilliant prosthetics that led to a lively world of storytelling. However, as
the Straw Hat Pirates advance toward season two, the upcoming arc involves even
more additions to its cast
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/anime-news-one-piece-season-two-sparks-a-demand-for-these-characters-as-netflix-renews-the-anime-live-action-series/].
One of them is Chopper. As to how the streaming giant would go about it, the
show’s prosthetic lead offered some insight. In an interview with GameSpot, Jaco
Snyman revealed that they would probably use “the same approach as with Arlong”
for Chopper.

> Anime vs. live-action? Netflix's #OnePiece
> [https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnePiece?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] head of
> prosthetics breaks down how Chopper could come to life in Season 2 👀
> pic.twitter.com/w84nUzNvXW [https://t.co/w84nUzNvXW]
> 
> — GameSpot (@GameSpot) September 19, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/GameSpot/status/1704263042035503202?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Portrayed in live-action by McKinley Belcher III, Arlong, the saw shark fish man
was designed using practical effects instead of CGI. Heavy prosthetics and
realistic makeup were used to bring the character to life. As such, the final
result was much more cohesive and appreciated by fans. Regardless, recreating
Chopper using prosthetics would undoubtedly be a challenge for the team.
Nevertheless, the use of such realistic portrayals made the Eiichiro Oda-led
creative initiative a smashing success.

ALSO READ: Amidst Season 2 Announcement, ‘One Piece’ Continues Its Golden Sail
for Netflix With This Latest Achievement
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-amidst-season-two-announcement-one-piece-continues-its-golden-sail-for-netflix-with-this-latest-achievement/]

With Tony Tony Chopper coming over, it is needless to say that Dr. Kureha’s
appearance should also be on the cards. Luckily, a leading Hollywood actress has
already expressed her interest to be at the helm of the character.


JAMIE LEE CURTIS TO PLAY DR. KUREHA IN ONE PIECE SEASON 2?

Dr. Kureha was the considerable adoptive mother and mentor of Tony Tony Chopper.
The 141-year-old character lived on Drum Island and, in several instances,
helped Monkey D. Luffy and his crew. As such, Hollywood stalwart Jamie Lee
Curtis has already expressed her interest
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-netflix-news-jamie-lee-curtis-gifts-fan-a-heartwarming-suprise-with-one-piece-season-two-future-plans/]
in playing the character and received a response from the showrunners. The
Oscar-winning actress is thus one of the frontrunners, if not already chosen, to
play the character.

> Jamie Lee Curtis expresses interest in playing Kureha in the One Piece Live
> Action pic.twitter.com/sHzJGH0avc [https://t.co/sHzJGH0avc]
> 
> — Artur – Library of Ohara (@newworldartur) September 22, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/newworldartur/status/1705266828266639602?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Dr. Kureha, along with Chopper, served as the go-to medical destination for the
Straw Hat Pirates. At one point she even treated Nami for a life-threatening
disease. Thus, the casting as well as the portrayal and visual effects should be
on par with what season one has delivered so far. As of now, Netflix still soaks
in the glory that the show has brought to it. Amidst widespread acclaim and
taking the place of two former Netflix heavyweights, the show has very well
earned its place.

ALSO READ: With a 94% Rotten Tomatoes Score, Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Becomes a
Massive Hit Surpassing ‘Stranger Things’ and ‘Wednesday’ Records
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-with-a-ninety-four-percent-rotten-tomatoes-score-netflixs-one-piece-becomes-a-massive-hit-surpassing-stranger-things-and-wednesday-records/]

What do you think of Netflix probably not using CGI for Chopper? What are your
expectations for One Piece Season 2? Let us know in the comments below.

Imteshal Karim

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One Piece is a coveted prize on Netflix’s mantlepiece. The show, which broke the live-action ‘curse’ and enthralled viewers with its approach, still resides as Netflix’s number one show after nearly a month of its release. As it broke past streaming records and the many obstacles along its six long years of production, the efforts behind the scenes paid off. Now, after the confirmation of season two, all eyes are on the upcoming characters.
One of the confirmed characters set to appear is the reindeer-human hybrid, Tony Tony Chopper. However, the question is how will Netflix render this character.
<h2>Will Netflix use prosthetics or CGI for Tony Tony Chopper?</h2>
Season One of One Piece was coveted for the effortlessly striking visuals and brilliant prosthetics that led to a lively world of storytelling. However, as the Straw Hat Pirates advance toward season two, the upcoming arc involves even <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/anime-news-one-piece-season-two-sparks-a-demand-for-these-characters-as-netflix-renews-the-anime-live-action-series/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">more additions to its cast</a>. One of them is Chopper. As to how the streaming giant would go about it, the show’s prosthetic lead offered some insight. In an interview with GameSpot, Jaco Snyman revealed that they would probably use “the same approach as with Arlong” for Chopper.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Anime vs. live-action? Netflix&#39;s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnePiece?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnePiece</a> head of prosthetics breaks down how Chopper could come to life in Season 2 👀 <a href="https://t.co/w84nUzNvXW">pic.twitter.com/w84nUzNvXW</a>
&mdash; GameSpot (@GameSpot) <a href="https://twitter.com/GameSpot/status/1704263042035503202?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 19, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Portrayed in live-action by McKinley Belcher III, Arlong, the saw shark fish man was designed using practical effects instead of CGI. Heavy prosthetics and realistic makeup were used to bring the character to life. As such, the final result was much more cohesive and appreciated by fans. Regardless, recreating Chopper using prosthetics would undoubtedly be a challenge for the team. Nevertheless, the use of such realistic portrayals made the Eiichiro Oda-led creative initiative a smashing success.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-amidst-season-two-announcement-one-piece-continues-its-golden-sail-for-netflix-with-this-latest-achievement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amidst Season 2 Announcement, ‘One Piece’ Continues Its Golden Sail for Netflix With This Latest Achievement</a>
With Tony Tony Chopper coming over, it is needless to say that Dr. Kureha’s appearance should also be on the cards. Luckily, a leading Hollywood actress has already expressed her interest to be at the helm of the character.
<h2>Jamie Lee Curtis to play Dr. Kureha in One Piece Season 2?</h2>
Dr. Kureha was the considerable adoptive mother and mentor of Tony Tony Chopper. The 141-year-old character lived on Drum Island and, in several instances, helped Monkey D. Luffy and his crew. As such, Hollywood stalwart <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-netflix-news-jamie-lee-curtis-gifts-fan-a-heartwarming-suprise-with-one-piece-season-two-future-plans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jamie Lee Curtis has already expressed her interest</a> in playing the character and received a response from the showrunners. The Oscar-winning actress is thus one of the frontrunners, if not already chosen, to play the character.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Jamie Lee Curtis expresses interest in playing Kureha in the One Piece Live Action <a href="https://t.co/sHzJGH0avc">pic.twitter.com/sHzJGH0avc</a>
&mdash; Artur &#8211; Library of Ohara (@newworldartur) <a href="https://twitter.com/newworldartur/status/1705266828266639602?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Dr. Kureha, along with Chopper, served as the go-to medical destination for the Straw Hat Pirates. At one point she even treated Nami for a life-threatening disease. Thus, the casting as well as the portrayal and visual effects should be on par with what season one has delivered so far. As of now, Netflix still soaks in the glory that the show has brought to it. Amidst widespread acclaim and taking the place of two former Netflix heavyweights, the show has very well earned its place.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-with-a-ninety-four-percent-rotten-tomatoes-score-netflixs-one-piece-becomes-a-massive-hit-surpassing-stranger-things-and-wednesday-records/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">With a 94% Rotten Tomatoes Score, Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Becomes a Massive Hit Surpassing ‘Stranger Things’ and ‘Wednesday’ Records</a>
What do you think of Netflix probably not using CGI for Chopper? What are your expectations for One Piece Season 2? Let us know in the comments below.

Amidst Season 2 Announcement, ‘One Piece’ Continues Its Golden Sail for Netflix
With This Latest Achievement

With a 94% Rotten Tomatoes Score, Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Becomes a Massive Hit
Surpassing ‘Stranger Things’ and ‘Wednesday’ Records

EMILY RUDD, IÑAKI GODOY, JACOB ROMERO, MACKENYU and TAZ SKYLAR in ONE PIECE, 2023, directed by MARC JOBST. Copyright Tomorrow Studios / Netflix.

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