AceShowbiz - "One Piece" creator Eiichiro Oda has visited the set of Netflix's live-action season 2 and left with glowing praise for the upcoming installment. In a message to fans, Oda expressed his admiration for the cast and crew, stating: "The hard work of so many crew members across various fields is evident!" He marveled at the massive sets, intricate details, and the cast's dedication to the project.

Oda was particularly impressed by the new cast members, who he met face-to-face for the first time. He remarked, "My own casting selections were made from Japan over photos and videos, but seeing them all in person convinced me: 'They were absolutely the perfect choice!!!'"

Oda's enthusiasm extended to the series' quality. He teased, "Trust me, this is going to surpass season 1!" While a release date has not yet been announced, production for Season 2 has been underway since this summer.

Season 2 will cover arcs from the original manga, including Loguetown, Reverse Mountain, Whiskey Peak, Little Garden, and Drum Island. Notable casting additions include Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9, Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5, Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine, David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3, Lera Abova as Nico Robin, and Joe Manganiello as Sir Crocodile.

Oda's positive impressions and high expectations for Season 2 have certainly raised anticipation among "One Piece" fans worldwide. They eagerly await the release of this much-anticipated installment to witness the "surpassing" quality that the creator himself has endorsed.