It seemed fairly certain, therefore, that Crocodile would serve as the final villain for Netflix’sOne Pieceseason 2.

That no longer comes off as the case.

Here’s what One Piece season 1 covers.

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That, in turn, means season 2 cannot conclude with Luffy punching Crocodile into the sand.

Another possibility is thatOne Pieceseason 2 places greater focus on Baroque Works, Crocodile’s underground criminal organization.

A final option would be to shiftCaptain Smoker intoOne Pieceseason 2’s prime antagonist berth.

Inaki Godoy as live-action Luffy in One Piece and Crocodile from the anime crossed out.

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According to the originalOne Piecestory, Luffy and Smoker should only fight near the beginning of season 2.

Their match gets interrupted by Luffy’s father.

The only snag would be whether Smoker is truly villainous enough to provide a genuine threat.

One Piece collage featuring anime and live-action Monkey D Luffy

One Piece follows young pirate Monkey D. Luffy and his diverse crew as they embark on a daring quest for treasure. Released in 2023, the film brings the adventurous world of the popular manga to life, capturing Luffy’s relentless pursuit of the legendary One Piece treasure.

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The Straw Hats in Netflix’s One Piece and Crocodile

Inaki Godoy as Luffy in One Piece and Jamie Lee Curtis in Everything Everywhere All At Once.

Usopp, Nami, Luffy, Sanji, and Zoro standing in a circle on the Going Merry in Netflix’s live-action One Piece.

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