Absolutely, we’ve repeated this and will do so again: The live-action Chopper from One Piece is more adorable than Grogu, also known as Baby Yoda, and we can hardly wait to see him in action! Since the live-action series debuted, fans of One Piece have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of a cherished member of the Straw Hat Pirates. Coincidentally, this character is one of the most challenging to bring to life in live-action. However, we won’t need to wait long as our wait is about to be over! We’ve finally got a sneak peek at the live-action version of Tony Tony Chopper, who serves as the Straw Hat Pirates’ essential doctor. And luckily, they’ve nailed it perfectly. Let’s delve deeper and take a closer look.
Netflix Brings Tony Tony Chopper to Life in Live-Action One Piece (And He Is Adorable)
Netflix has given us a sneak peek at Chopper from One Piece before, but this time he’s unlike anything we’ve seen. Surprisingly, Netflix took the effort to craft an entire introduction for its live-action version of Chopper, instead of just replaying footage from season two. Instead, they shone a spotlight on Chopper in a special featurette, and it works wonderfully! The reindeer-like character manages to evade the uncanny valley effect, winning our hearts right away with his large eyes, charming smile, lively dance moves, and bashful demeanor. He’s simply adorable! Check out our first-look at Chopper below, featuring Luffy’s supportive cheers in the background.
One Piece Creator Eiichiro Oda Approves Netflix’s Live-Action Chopper
It’s clear that we appreciate Netflix’s live-action version of Chopper, but what about the opinion that truly counts? That would be the creator of One Piece, Eiichiro Oda. He has endorsed this adaptation wholeheartedly, writing, “The live-action ONE PIECE! The crucial factor for Season 2 is undoubtedly our strange talking animal. After rigorous testing and fine-tuning by the entire team, it’s finally time to reveal him!! From his appearance, fur, facial expressions, voice, and even the simulation of light and gravity, a top-notch team combined their skills to bring Tony Tony Chopper to life. He’s now ready to make his debut in the world! Take a look!
We’re glad to see Oda is excited and on board!
Who Plays Chopper on Netflix’s Live-Action One Piece
It is Mikaela Hoover who lends Chopper’s adorable voice and charming mannerisms in Netflix’s live-action One Piece season two. Soon, she will join the DCU with the release of Superman this summer. In addition to voicing Tony Tony Chopper, Mikaela Hoover has also provided facial capture for the character.
Hoover expresses that what intrigued him about portraying Chopper was the struggle between his aloofness and immense kindness. He strives to conceal his feelings and project a tough image, yet beneath this facade, he’s actually quite tender-hearted, and his affection inevitably surfaces.
She expresses, “I think there’s a hint of Chopper within each one of us. We all yearn for love and acceptance. We take significant steps to protect those we care about. There’s an innocence to his character that reflects the goodness in our world.
We are melting!
Who Is One Piece‘s Chopper?
In the world of “One Piece,” Chopper is a character who is adorably cute, even surpassing Grogu in cuteness. Netflix describes him as a reindeer-human hybrid, with intelligence to match his charm. He has the power to treat various illnesses and dreams of traveling the world to find cures for all diseases, which would undoubtedly be beneficial to our Straw Hat pirates. Despite his innocent appearance, Chopper is fiercely loyal, appreciates compliments (though he may not show it), and wears his emotions on his sleeve. However, don’t let his cute face deceive you; this beloved character is far tougher than he seems. It’s also important to note that he strongly dislikes being referred to as a raccoon! If “Guardians of the Galaxy”‘s Rocket Raccoon were to meet Chopper, they would likely get along quite well, especially given their shared dislike of being mistaken for other species.
Indeed, Tony Tony Chopper is, in fact, a reindeer. Remarkably, this reindeer consumed the Human-Human Fruit, a Zoan-type Devil Fruit, which grants its consumer the power to transform into a human hybrid on demand. This magical fruit also bestowed upon him the ability to communicate. His unique name, Tony Tony Chopper, is derived from “tonakai,” the Japanese word for reindeer, and his antlers appear as though they could fell entire trees.
Fans Have Loved Chopper for a Long Time
The appearance of Chopper in the live-action adaptation of One Piece has been a long time coming. This character was initially introduced in the manga of One Piece, specifically in its 134th chapter (volume 15, published in 2000). His first appearance in the anime version of One Piece took place in Episode 81, which was broadcasted in 2001. After more than two decades, Chopper is finally set to make his debut in season two of Netflix’s live-action adaptation of One Piece.
When Will One Piece Season 2 Arrive on Netflix?
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