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Fans are all set forOne Piece’slive-action adaptation to return with the second season and shatter all records just like they did with the first season. They have been waiting for the Straw Hat Pirates to return to the screen and once again go on an adventure with the crew, which is believed to be heading to Alabasta in the upcoming season.
Along with the fans, the cast ofOne Pieceis also excited to return to the screens as the character they played in the first season. One particular actor who has shown considerable excitement for her role is Emily Rudd, the actress who plays Nami inOne Piece’slive-action adaptation on Netflix.
She has also expressed her one wish which shows her commitment to the role of Nami andOne Piecein general. Along with her desire, she has also talked about her favorite arc from the originalOne Pieceseries and which scene she has been looking forward to filming from the source material.
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Emily Rudd’s Wish AfterOne PieceSeason 1 Success
During a Q&A on her Instagram, Nami actressEmily Ruddwas asked by one of her fans whether she is committed to the role of Nami till the end of the line. Responding to the question Rudd stated:“I am her and she is me as long as they let me amen.”This response reflected her desire to play Nami forever inOne Piecelive-action.
Emily Rudd (Nami) Q&A — January 2024 IG stories
Q) Are you committed to be Nami till the end?A) “i am her and she is me as long as they let me amen”
Q) Looking forward to filming iconic Nami and Vivi scenes?A) “desperately"pic.twitter.com/6c8mb8WTXk
— ONE PIECE NETFLIX FAN (@OP_Netflix_Fan)June 10, 2025
Rudd’s performance as Nami was greatly appreciated by fans and she instantly became one of the most loved characters from the series. This surely guarantees that as long asOne Piecelive-action is going to run on Netflix, Rudd is bound to play the role of Nami as no other actor could do justice to the role as much as she did.
After the success ofOne Piece’sfirst season, fans have expressed their love for Rudd and her portrayal of the character and would surely love to see her play Nami as long as the series is going to air on Netflix.
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Emily Rudd Talks About Her Favorite Arc inOne Piece
During the Q&A, along with Rudd expressing her desire to play Nami, she was also asked about he favorite arc in the originalOne Pieceseries which she would want to reach in the live-action adaptation. Rudd explained that she hopes that they can reach the Enies Lobby arc in the series.
The Enies Lobby arc occurs in the Water 7 Saga. The Enies Lobby arc permanently brings the Straw Hats into direct conflict with the World Government. The famous ship of the straw hat crew, Going Merry, also comes to an end at this point in the storyline. It is truly one of the most exciting and emotional arcs of the series.
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While it may take some time for theOne Piecelive-action to reach the Enies Lobby arc, fans have already developed huge expectations forOne Piecelive-action season 2 and they can’t wait for their favorite actors like Rudd to play their favorite characters like Nami.
Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
