‘One Piece’ Cast Guide: Meet the Actors Behind Live-Action Monkey D. Luffy, Nami, Sanji and More (2024)

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‘One Piece’ Cast Guide: Meet the Actors Behind Live-Action Monkey D. Luffy, Nami, Sanji and More (1)

Netflix’s live-action take on Eiichiro Oda’s “One Piece” debuted Aug. 31, bringing fans of Oda’s manga into the world of Luffy’s (Iñaki Godoy) exotic pirate adventures in an unprecedented way. As Luffy and his fellow Straw Hat nomads set sail in search of the One Piece treasure, the real-life cast brings Oda’s tales to life in a brighter, newly-imagined manner, all guided by the artists himself.

Oda admitted that he knew the adaption could not be exact, but credited actors like Godoy for helping bring his ideas to fruition in a way that was even better than he planned. “After the launch, I’m sure I’ll hear about some people pointing out how this character is missing or that scene is omitted, or this bit is different from the manga,” Oda said in a statement. “But I’m sure they’ll come from a place of love, so I intend to enjoy even those comments!”

“There were also some lines that I thought didn’t feel like Luffy on paper,” Oda added. “But when I saw the filmed scenes, I went, ‘It works when it’s Iñaki performing it as Luffy! As a matter of fact, it works great!'”

Here are the characters and actors who star in Netflix’s “One Piece.”

  • Monkey D. Luffy

    ‘One Piece’ Cast Guide: Meet the Actors Behind Live-Action Monkey D. Luffy, Nami, Sanji and More (2)

    Iñaki Godoy stars as the lead character, Monkey D. Luffy. He is the optimistic leader of his group of friends, the Straw Hat Pirates, and is determined to become King of the Pirates upon finding the treasure known as One Piece. He is known for his happy-go-lucky personality and kind heart.

  • Nami

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    Emily Rudd stars as Nami, a deeply independent thief and cartographer. Series co-creator Matt Owens describes Nami as “kind of like an older sister surrounded by a group of younger brothers.”

  • Sanji

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    Taz Skylar plays Sanji, a charming and fashionable chef who dreams of finding the All Blue, the place where fish from all four seas can be found. He works at the restaurant Baratie under Chef Zeff.

  • Koby

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    Morgan Davies plays Koby, a shy and anxious character who is initially a crew member on Alvida’s ship Miss Love Duck. Monkey D. Luffy encourages him to pursue his dream of joining the Marines, even though that organization aims to get rid of pirates.

  • Usopp

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    Jacob Romero stars as Usopp, a natural storyteller who has the same sharpshooting skills as his father. Series co-creator Steven Maeda calls him “in many ways, the most relatable of the Straw Hats,” and Romero says, “The goodness of his heart was so clear to me.”

  • Zoro

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    Mackenyu stars as Zoro, known as the “Pirate Hunter” who wields three swords. He is a loyal friend and wants to become the best swordsman in the world. Mackenyu says that, “Meeting Luffy is the biggest thing to ever happen to Zoro… though, of course, he’d never say that out loud.”

  • Vice Admiral Garp

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    Famous for capturing Gold Roger, Kind of the Pirates, Vice Admiral Garp is is constantly on Luffy’s tail trying to stop him from chasing after the One Piece. Played by Vincent Regan (“Before We Die,” “Luther: The Fallen Sun”), Garp also serves as a mentor for the young marines Koby and Helmeppo.

  • Arlong

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    The saw shark sword-brandishing Arlong has a 20 million-berry bounty on his head, but is protected by his personal Arlong Pirate Faction. McKinley Belcher III plays this human-targeted pirate who has plans to be the largest power-holder in the world.

  • Buggy the Clown

    ‘One Piece’ Cast Guide: Meet the Actors Behind Live-Action Monkey D. Luffy, Nami, Sanji and More (10)

    The odd-ball, red-nosed Buggy, officially known as the Captain of the Buggy Pirates, uses the powers of the chop-chop fruit to separate his ligaments from his body and control them with his mind. Buggy, played by Jeff Ward, dresses as a mad clown and has a impulsive, rambunctious temper.

  • Shanks

    ‘One Piece’ Cast Guide: Meet the Actors Behind Live-Action Monkey D. Luffy, Nami, Sanji and More (11)

    Shanks, known best for his title as Captain of Red-Haired Pirates, acts as somewhat of a sage to Luffy. Played by Peter Gadiot, Shanks guides Luffy with patiences and compassion despite having a billion-berry bounty out on his head.

  • Dracule Mihawk

    ‘One Piece’ Cast Guide: Meet the Actors Behind Live-Action Monkey D. Luffy, Nami, Sanji and More (12)

    Steven Ward plays this role with a feather in his hat and a grosse messer sword on his hip. Dracule Mihawk, the laser-eyed and enticing swordsman, is known as one of the best knife-slingers in the world, but Zoro has his eyes on that title.

  • Helmeppo

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    Son of Captain Axe Hand Morgan, Helmeppo can be a bit bratty and spoiled knowing his father’s iron-grip can get him out of most situations, but is forced to set aside his childish ways when he joins the marines. Played by Aidan Scott (“The Kissing Booth 2,” “Action Point”), Helmeppo is a consistent rival of Luffy and Koby.

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‘One Piece’ Cast Guide: Meet the Actors Behind Live-Action Monkey D. Luffy, Nami, Sanji and More? ›

The epic pirate adventure saga follows the ebullient Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy

Iñaki Godoy
Iñaki Godoy Jasso (born 25 August 2003) is a Mexican actor who is known for his role as Juan Ruiz in The Imperfects (2022) and Monkey D. Luffy in Netflix's live adaptation of One Piece (2023).
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) as he gathers a ragtag crew of Straw Hat pirates-to-be: swordsman Roronoa Zoro (Mackenyu), thief Nami (Emily Rudd
Emily Rudd
Emily Ellen Rudd (born February 24, 1993) is an American actress. She is known for playing the dual roles of Cindy and Abigail Berman in the Netflix horror film trilogy Fear Street (2021), and Nami in the Netflix series One Piece (2023).
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), marksman Usopp (Jacob Romero), and chef Sanji (Taz Skylar)
.

Who is Nami's boyfriend in One Piece? ›

Nami and Sanji, the pairing the manga itself harps on most, as well as the one most fans talk about. Some are against it due to how big of a perv Sanji is and how he loves every woman he sees.

Is Usopp black? ›

Best answer. Nope, Usopp isn't black. In the SBS Vol. 56, Oda said he'd be African if One Piece characters were real, but that's more about nationality than race.

Who is the cast of One Piece live-action? ›

The series stars an ensemble cast including Iñaki Godoy, Emily Rudd, Mackenyu, Jacob Romero Gibson, and Taz Skylar as the members of the Straw Hat Pirates, centered around (Godoy's) Captain Monkey D. Luffy.

Who can play as Luffy in live-action? ›

Iñaki Godoy plays Monkey D Luffy.

Who is Nami's crush? ›

Nami cares about Luffy deeply and will often hug or hold onto him when she is scared or depressed. When she learned of Luffy's true dream that he could only achieve after becoming the Pirate King she was taken aback, but then smiled and said it definitely sounded like him.

Does Zoro love Nami? ›

“That is a hard no, as far as the manga and the live-action show are concerned.” Maeda went on to say that theories of a potential tryst between Nami and Zoro are “just because they had great chemistry together”, commenting that any actual romance “certainly wasn't the intent”.

Is Zoro Black or white? ›

Concerning his ethnic appearance, Oda revealed that he imagines Zoro to be of Japanese descent, albeit in a real-world context. Zoro has many scars on his body. The most noticeable is the long scar running down his left eye, which is the one he got after returning from the two-year time skip.

Did Usopp eat a Devil Fruit? ›

Anyone who eats the Lie Lie Fruit become a coward, but all of their lies come true, as we have seen time and time again with Usopp. And since Usopp ate a Devil Fruit he shouldn't be able to swim, but Usopp made the lie that he can swim, thereby bypassing the hydrophobic aspect of Devil Fruits.

What race is Sanji? ›

Oda revealed Sanji's real-world nationality would be a Frenchman, in contrast to the Nazi Germany themes of Germa 66.

What is Nami's full name? ›

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

Is Luffy Hispanic? ›

To some surprise considering One Piece is an anime, Luffy is actually Brazillian in the original. Though he does, of course, speak Japanese as his creator Oda hails from Japan.

Why can't Luffy swim? ›

Luffy, has spent his entire life at sea and yet, he cannot swim. This is because Luffy ate a Devil Fruit, a magical fruit that grants its eater extraordinary abilities but also takes away their ability to swim. For fans of the series, this is a well-known fact and a key aspect of Luffy's character.

Who has the same voice as Luffy? ›

Clinkenbeard went on to provide the voices of Monkey D. Luffy in One Piece, Erza Scarlet in Fairy Tail, Riza Hawkeye in Fullmetal Alchemist, Moka Akashiya's inner personality in Rosario + Vampire, Yuko Ichihara in xxxHolic, and Elsie Crimson and Mother in Edens Zero.

Who is the orange haired girl in One Piece? ›

Daisy is a slim woman of average height. She has long, bushy orange hair.

Why is Luffy stretchy? ›

How did Luffy get his powers? Luffy gained his stretching abilities when, as a young boy, he ate the Gum-Gum fruit. In the ONE PIECE world, there are several mystical fruits called Devil Fruits. If consumed, the eater will gain different sets of abilities and powers.

Who will Nami marry in One Piece? ›

Nami will end up with nobody because the current design of Nami is nowhere near the ideal version that Eiichiro Oda originally wanted. The ideal Nami that Eiichiro Oda wanted to bear fruit with, was his first concept of Nami. A Nami with a one of each mechanical limb and wielded a giant axe.

Who is Luffy's girlfriend? ›

Monkey D. Luffy, the protagonist of the manga and anime series "One Piece," does not have an official girlfriend in the story.

Does Nami love Sanji? ›

Despite her occasional annoyance at his antics, Nami does care for and respect Sanji. She considers him very dependable and will often hide behind him when there are enemies nearby.

Who is Zoro's girlfriend? ›

He doesn't have an official love interest so you'll have to find out which of his acquaintances and friends your husband see's as zoro's potential lover. There's nico robin, tashigi, hiyori, Perona.

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