Key Takeaways:
– One Piece star Iñaki Godoy has been making continuous efforts to learn Japanese for his fans.
– He is currently filming the second season of the popular Netflix series in Cape Town, South Africa.
– He delivered a heartfelt message to fans in Japanese on the recent ‘One Piece Day.'
– Netflix is shooting the VFX-heavy second season, aiming to complete it by December.
– Becky Clements, the President of Tomorrow Studios, confirmed that the picture makers have plans for multiple seasons of the series.
Iñaki Godoy, known for his role as Monkey D. Luffy in the Netflix hit series One Piece, has been impressing fans with his determination. However, it is not his acting prowess that has been capturing hearts recently – remarkably, he has been engrossing himself in learning the Japanese language from scratch!
Godoy's Determination for Language Mastery
Godoy, currently in Cape Town, South Africa, for the shooting of One Piece's second season, expressed his regret for not being able to join the ‘One Piece Day' celebrations in Japan this year. Still, he managed to astonish fans with his heartfelt message delivered in Japanese. His dedication to understanding the Japanese culture and his effort to bond with the fanbase is commendable. His video message was well-received, and fans were ecstatic to hear their favorite character addressing them in their local language.
One Piece Day Celebrations and Godoy's Connection With Fans
‘One Piece Day,' usually observed on July 22, is an event that marks the official serialization of the manga in Weekly Shonen Jump back in 1997. This year's celebration coincided with the filming of the second season of the series, and Godoy wasn't able to attend. But, displaying true Luffy spirit, he promised to keep practicing the language and meet his Japanese fans as soon as possible after the shooting wraps up.
Updates on One Piece Season 2
There is much excitement surrounding One Piece's second season. The cast, including Iñaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero, and Taz Skylar, is already on the set. Becky Clements, the President of Tomorrow Studios, in a recent interview with Deadline, revealed that between 900 and 1200 people are working on the series. She also mentioned that the series, featuring more VFX elements this time, would take a while to complete and is expected to finish by December. Moreover, she dropped some exciting teasers about the new characters joining the crew, including Smoker, Brogy, No. 5, No. 9, and No. 3.
Future Plans of the Franchise
Clements confirmed that the makers of One Piece are looking to create multiple seasons of the series. However, she debunked the rumors about Jamie Lee Curtis joining the cast for season two. While this might disappoint some fans, Clements assured that they have found an extraordinary person to play Kureha in Season 2.
Fans appreciate Godoy's efforts to connect with them on a deeper level, and the anticipation for the second season of One Piece is growing daily. The first season is currently available on Netflix and, with Godoy's demonstrated commitment to the fanbase, viewership is expected to increase significantly.
