One Piece Season 3 Casts Key Figures In Battle Of Alabasta

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Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday, Emily Rudd as Nami in season 2 of One Piece

Published Aug 24, 2026, 8:39 AM EDT

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One Piece season 3 is adding even more familiar faces.

Netflix's live-action adaptation has cast key figures in the Battle of Alabasta as the series' 2027 return window continues to approach. One Piece season 3, subtitled The Battle of Alabasta, sees Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates finally make it to the desert kingdom, intent on defeating Baroque Works and reuniting Vivi with her father. However, many challenges are in store, including the crime syndicate's leader, Crocodile, whose plans to take control of the Kingdom will be at the forefront of the upcoming episodes. Season 3 is filmed and will be released next year.

Now, at the One Piece Day stage show in Tokyo, Japan, Netflix confirmed One Piece season 3 has cast a number of important allies in Alabasta, who will have key roles to play in the story moving forward. This includes: Emilio Sakraya as Koza, leader of a rebellion against Alabasta royalty; Omid Abtahi as Toto, an old man with a past connection to Vivi; Jamie Ward as Pell, the strongest warrior in Alabasta; and Nabeel Khan as Chaka, the new captain of Alabasta's royal guard. All four characters have significant roles in the Alabasta Arc, and, subsequently, its live-action adaptation.

The cast of One Piece was previously confirmed to be expanding in season 3 with the upcoming arrival of even more vital characters from the manga. This includes Crocodile and Nico Robin, the core members of Baroque Works, getting bumped up to series regulars in season 3, alongside Cobra, the king of Alabasta and Vivi's father. Additional upcoming cast members include Xolo Maridueña as Portgas D. Ace, Cole Escola as Bon Clay, Awdo Awdoc as Mr. 1, and Daisy Head as Miss Doublefinger.

Taz Skylar, Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero, Iñaki Godoy, Charithra Chandran in season 3 of One Piece

One Piece season 2 ended by laying the groundwork for what to expect from season 3, having set up Baroque Works as a core threat while also delivering a promise of even bigger action ahead. This included a strong introduction to Tony Tony Chopper, the Straw Hats' doctor and a reindeer with transformation powers after eating a Devil Fruit. It also set the stage for the larger story ahead, introducing characters like Dragon and hinting at a bigger involvement from the World Government in the process.

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Monkey D. Luffy accidentally ate a Devil Fruit as a child, giving him rubber-like abilities. What is the name of that fruit?

AFlame-Flame Fruit BChop-Chop Fruit CGum-Gum Fruit DSmoke-Smoke Fruit

✓ Correct! The Gum-Gum Fruit (Gomu Gomu no Mi) turned Luffy’s body into rubber. He ate it from Shanks’ treasure chest as a kid, gaining stretchy powers but losing the ability to swim forever.

✗ Overboard! The answer is the Gum-Gum Fruit. The Chop-Chop Fruit belongs to Buggy, the Flame-Flame Fruit to Ace, and the Smoke-Smoke Fruit to Captain Smoker — but Luffy’s rubber powers come from the Gomu Gomu no Mi.

Luffy’s iconic straw hat was given to him as a child by a famous pirate who inspired his dream. Who gave Luffy the hat?

AGold Roger BMonkey D. Garp CDracule Mihawk DRed-Haired Shanks

✓ Correct! Red-Haired Shanks entrusted his straw hat to young Luffy in Foosha Village, telling him to return it when he becomes a great pirate. That promise drives Luffy’s entire journey.

✗ Overboard! The answer is Red-Haired Shanks. While Gold Roger originally wore the hat, it was Shanks who passed it down to Luffy after saving his life from a Sea King — a defining moment in the series.

Before joining the Straw Hats, Sanji works as a sous chef at a floating restaurant on the ocean. What is the name of this restaurant?

AThe Galley-La BThe Baratie CThe Sea Rat DMakino’s Tavern

✓ Correct! The Baratie is the ocean-going restaurant run by Chef Zeff, Sanji’s mentor. In the live-action series, it’s one of the most stunning sets — a fully realized ship-restaurant on the open sea.

✗ Overboard! The answer is The Baratie. Run by the legendary pirate-turned-chef “Red Leg” Zeff, this floating restaurant is where Luffy recruits Sanji as the Straw Hats’ cook.

Roronoa Zoro is famous for his unique sword-fighting technique. How many swords does he wield in his signature style?

AOne BTwo CThree DFour

✓ Correct! Zoro uses Three-Sword Style (Santoryu), wielding one sword in each hand and a third in his mouth. His dream is to become the world’s greatest swordsman by defeating Dracule Mihawk.

✗ Overboard! The answer is three. Zoro’s iconic Three-Sword Style places one blade in each hand and a third clenched between his teeth — a fighting technique unique to him in the One Piece world.

Each Straw Hat crew member has a personal dream. What is Nami’s ultimate goal that drives her journey?

ATo find the One Piece treasure BTo become the greatest navigator CTo draw a complete map of the world DTo defeat every pirate on the Grand Line

✓ Correct! Nami’s dream is to draw a map of the entire world. Her cartography skills and navigation talent make her indispensable to the crew, and her passion for mapmaking was nurtured by her adoptive mother Bell-mère.

✗ Overboard! The answer is to draw a complete map of the world. Nami is a gifted cartographer whose dream goes beyond just sailing — she wants to chart every sea and island so no one is ever lost again.

A powerful Marine Vice Admiral is revealed to have a surprising family connection to Luffy. Who is this high-ranking Marine?

ACaptain Smoker BAdmiral Akainu CCaptain Morgan DVice Admiral Garp

✓ Correct! Vice Admiral Monkey D. Garp is Luffy’s grandfather. Known as “Garp the Fist,” he’s a Marine hero who wanted Luffy to become a Marine — not a pirate. Their family dynamic is a major subplot in the live-action series.

✗ Overboard! The answer is Vice Admiral Garp. Monkey D. Garp is Luffy’s grandfather and one of the most legendary Marines alive. Despite being on opposite sides of the law, their bond runs deep.

Usopp is recruited into the Straw Hat crew after the pirates help defend his home village from Captain Kuro’s Black Cat Pirates. What is the name of Usopp’s village?

AFoosha Village BShells Town CSyrup Village DCoco Village

✓ Correct! Syrup Village is Usopp’s peaceful hometown where he was known for telling tall tales. It’s also where Kaya lives, and where the crew acquires the Going Merry from her estate.

✗ Overboard! The answer is Syrup Village. Foosha Village is Luffy’s hometown, Shells Town is where Zoro was held captive, and Coco Village (Cocoyasi) is Nami’s home — but Usopp hails from Syrup Village.

The Netflix live-action adaptation was praised for its casting. Which actor plays Monkey D. Luffy?

AMackenyu BTaz Skylar CIñaki Godoy DJacob Romero Gibson

✓ Correct! Mexican actor Iñaki Godoy won fans over with his infectious energy and earnest portrayal of Luffy. Mackenyu plays Zoro, Taz Skylar is Sanji, and Jacob Romero Gibson plays Usopp.

✗ Overboard! The answer is Iñaki Godoy. The young Mexican actor perfectly captured Luffy’s boundless enthusiasm. The other actors all play Straw Hat crew members — but Luffy is all Iñaki.

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Season 3 will consist of eight episodes, just like previous installments. However, due to the length of the Alabasta Arc amongst the wider Alabasta Saga, it'll be the first season of the show to focus on the group traveling across one island. Given how lengthy the conflict is going to be, though, the season will more than justify its length as it introduces a wide variety of new ideas to the series. The battle with Baorque Works is but the start of the crew's journey across the Grand Line, setting the stage for much more in the process.

With four important cast members now confirmed, it remains to be seen how One Piece season 3 will utilize them, and how much they'll align with their manga and anime counterparts. Since the story has remained faithful to author Eiichiro Oda's vision thus far, it appears the show will retain the same approach going forward. Plenty of important manga moments are on the horizon, as the journey grows ever more perilous.