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One Piece Season 3: Cole Escola Joins Cast, Production Begins!

11/4/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Cole Escola has been cast as Bon Clay in Season 3 of Netflix's live-action One Piece.
Production for Season 3 is set to begin later this year in Cape Town, South Africa.
Season 2, titled Into the Grand Line, will premiere March 10, 2026.
The series follows Monkey D. Luffy and his crew as they seek One Piece.
The show has reached No. 1 in more than 75 countries since its debut.

History

Historical Context

The anime adaptation of One Piece premiered on October 20, 1999, produced by Toei Animation, and quickly became a cultural phenomenon. Based on Eiichiro Oda's manga, it has sold over 523 million copies globally, making it the best-selling manga series in history. Its success reflects the rising influence of Japanese media, with Netflix's adaptation furthering international collaborations in entertainment.

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Story summary

Cole Escola has been cast as Bon Clay in Season 3 of Netflix's live-action One Piece.
Production for Season 3 is set to begin later this year in Cape Town, South Africa.
Season 2, titled Into the Grand Line, will premiere March 10, 2026.
The series follows Monkey D. Luffy and his crew as they seek One Piece.
The show has reached No. 1 in more than 75 countries since its debut.

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