'ONE PIECE' Auditions and How the Cast Landed Their Roles

From working hard to look like the characters before auditioning to fans being able to cast who they want, you will be shocked to see how far the cast of One Piece went in landing their roles! Keep watching and take a closer look at One Piece auditions! Make sure to subscribe to Bopping to get more videos and news about One Piece anime.
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[@dopeynhappy]

I'm so glad Emily got Nami. Not only does she look like her and play her well but she's also a huge one piece nerd! She's living the dream 💖🙌

[@Aki-kh2qe-StreetKidZZZ]

Yes, hopefully the rumours about her bullying a kid in highschool who likes one piece are just that, rumours. Don't know if it's true, it's just that there were more than few talking about it and sharing stuff about it on X. Edit: after a research about that topic, not only she wasn't a bully but she helped a kid that was being bullied, which make the people who spread the rumours even more disgusting.

[@fishindabucket4733]

@@Aki-kh2qe-StreetKidZZZthere’s always some people making up rumours when someone got a recognition and fame

[@svendolufsen849]

I don't think she looks like her. The actress is clearly older, heavier, different body shape and wrong color hair. Not to mention her blue eyes look nothing like nami's brown eyes.

[@god_usopp1762]

​@@svendolufsen849a body like nami is unrealistic and not possible for a human grow up

[@svendolufsen849]

@@god_usopp1762 to be fair my friend has the exact nami look. Down to age, height, weight, skin complection, hair color, eyes and attitude. I told her she should have auditioned !! Lol

[@katrosado8714]

Every time Luffy's name was mispronounced i cried inside and my soul left me piece by piece..

[@vhenjoseph]

I laughy

[@ZMSTA]

Had to ctrl f..(just heard .sfgsdf g it twice while typing this) to find this.

[@claudiosm9035]

but you at least have one piece, right?

[@animagamer2]

There really is no conceivable excuse. This is a review of the live-action production where they pronounce it correctly. You can't even say you're a manga-only reader with no friends and never heard another person pronounce his name.

[@freescoring]

Usopp is worse! 🤮

[@rusenakman]

It's a perfect adaptation BUT the biggest problem for Netflix One Piece is also how perfect it is. They need to make several seasons to not make this perfect casting goes to waste. This is a very rare occasion

[@PalitoSelvatico]

Skypea arc and chopper will be a great challenge to adapt

[@j0k3r84]

@@PalitoSelvatico chopper might be full CGi I guess

[@firepitch5113]

​@@j0k3r84probably sonic treatment yeah

[@j0k3r84]

@@firepitch5113 I prefer the Detective Pikachu Style CGi XD

[@Krisz01777]

​@@j0k3r84those two have basicly the same they dont change the characters just make them realistic. But I dont think they can use that level of cgi for multiple episodes

[@umihoshi2595]

I just really like how they casted roles based on their personalities, more than only their acting skills. when I see clips of the cast, they're still the exact same people as when they are on the set and I can just imagine their characters doing the same things. to my opinion, they don't just play the Straw Hat crew, they ARE the Straw Hat crew.

[@-Teague-]

This is what makes them so perfect

[@1libra.]

Yeah cause despite being different people they have the same chemistry as the crew

[@aminurufai5741]

so that's what i was picking up on, i love their dynamics! having only seen a single episode of the anime and giving up am surprised, it's actually not that bad

[@amorgamefowlph2726]

They act worst

[@-Teague-]

@@amorgamefowlph2726 you grammar worst

[@coke9570]

Being casted to a role you auditioned because the very creator of the manga itself thinks you are just like the person that he drew must be one of the highest honors an actor can get.

[@AlquimistEd]

Not only that, but I feel like the supporting cast was near perfect as well. Aiden Scott as Helmeppo does a fantastic job at making you want to punch him xD. Jeff Ward as Buggy is just incredible and steals the show whenever he's on screen. Steven Ward is badass as Mihawk. And Craig Fairbrass looks exactly like a real life Zeff.

[@UnBesoDeCristal]

Shanks and Koby too

[@asdfdg11]

Except for ben beckmann😂 they did him dirty. The actor who played him was way out of shape with big beer belly. He’s suppose to be tall chiseled mascular dude not some guy you can play beer pong with 😂😂

[@DoubleJMusicchannel]

the way you say luffy kinda bothers me :( it’s pronounced loo-fee

[@awesomepantz97]

You-sop instead of Ooo-sopp too, lol.

[@creepycutiegoth4113]

Thank you!

[@ken239]

Seriously. It bothered me alright.

[@jeraldi2929]

@@awesomepantz97 my thing with this is that even the actor who plays usopp keeps mispronouncing the name in their interviews.

[@Noahtheorigianl]

This voice is ai lol

[@jakesjacket]

this casting was absolutely PHENOMENAL.. when i say they lucked out with this, i mean it. the chemistry between these actors is just like the strawhats, and the individual actors share many major qualities with the characters theyre playing. all of these actors are very dedicated to their roles and it shows. i truly love these actors from the bottom of my heart and im SO glad the live action was a success. i really hope there will be a season 2, but even if there isnt, im more than happy with this. i cant even put into words how in love i am with the live action. this really did break the live action anime adaptation curse❤

[@errorsofnovember6068]

Taz as Sanji is very dedicated, he was sitting next to Keanu, Christian Bale and Aamir Khan and many more, what a top tier actor🔥

[@kidalovelace]

What do mean he was sitting next to?

[@minami-ns7xi]

i think what he meant is just like those actors that he mentioned, taz is doing his best to do his stunts on his own and learn stuff just to be as in character as he can. like what he said, he's dedicated.

[@kidalovelace]

@@minami-ns7xi ohhh!! thank you!🤍 i thought they were saying taz was given the role over those actors and was confused 😂

[@technonewt]

I was initially skeptical of Emily but she 100% won me over. Did a fantastic job! Very cool to hear Taz had to do cooking training. can really see the passion from all the actors!

[@rhamzellpingol7873]

Taz being trained by Jamie Oliver made me burst into laughter... Maybe I've watched too much Uncler Roger vids 😄

[@nanashi8051]

You're not the only one

[@decemberfrostpaindine7987]

Haiiyaaaaa

[@athystic]

SAMEEEE 😭😭😭

[@dennisdaguman4220]

Taz was trained by a chef learned from Jamie Oliver.

[@skyelunaco_]

Same ahahau

[@rovidelarosa]

1. Emily didn't cut her hair short and dyed her hair in the audition tape. There's a video where the cast watches their audition tapes. 2. It's pronounced loofy not laffy. 3. The picture shown as Eiichiro Oda is Eiji Aonuma, the director of Zelda games.

[@calaiart]

King

[@soundofsaudade5913]

I think the casting is the best thing they did in the series. Even secondary characters like Coby and Helmeppo were nailed!

[@midnightkitchen8379]

Yes Toby was spot on

[@LorettaBangBang]

Absolutely nailed it

[@VivaLaDnDLogs]

Anyone who says Zoro didn't have his third sword in his mouth "enough" needs to realize that for every few seconds we see him with it, the actor has been doing it for _hours._ How long can you hold a sword in your teeth while running around doing stunt choreography?

[@beardedlonewolf7695]

Hmm a long time? Do you think the sword weighs 30 pounds?

[@ijornhribrudkrvir]

​@@beardedlonewolf7695try holding an object that weighs even a pound in your teeth for more than 10 minutes. Jaw cramps are a bitch man

[@VivaLaDnDLogs]

@@beardedlonewolf7695 try holding a meter stick in your mouth for an hour, friend.

[@embergamedev]

Let us not forget all of the other amazing cast members. Especially many of the other characters like Buggy and Koby. Great cast choice and excellent acting. I had such low expectations going into this show only to be blown away at the care they took. It has some minor flaws but I really truly felt this was a worthy adaptation. Especially after trying to stomach other animes gone live action.

[@Hypotetiskt]

Also Helmeppo. I'm amazed how perfect that actor is in his role.

[@lviy]

And Arlong! He is exactly how I imagine him to be, so scary and intimidating!

[@mlem6951]

Koby was littlerly so good. The actor was awesome.

[@glennfrancisco2908]

@@mlem6951 *actress

[@rinlewis9383]

​@@lviyIdk dude but Japanese people have been complaining that Arlong looks small and weak on the trailer. Should've been bigger.

[@carmzan7253]

Disney should learn from this casting 👀

[@Bibi_Kyut]

True

[@RyuShindou]

Extremely agree

[@CountryCowboy008]

Noooo because… ✨ diversity ✨

[@KA-nw6iy]

@@CountryCowboy008 I don’t think the issue is race blind casting bc obviously OG Luffy isn’t Mexican lmao. The use is staying true to the source material and being authentic to the story as opposed to just casting BIPOC for the purpose of casting BIPOC…

[@KM-690]

​@@KA-nw6iyLuffy is Brazilian, according to Oda. For like 10 yrs I thought everyone would just be Japanese lol but apparently he drew them with ethnicities in mind. Zoro obv Japanese, Sanji French, Nami Swede, Usopp African, Robin Russian, Franky American, Chopper Canadian, Brooke Austrian then idk why but Jinbei is Indian lol. I'm just annoyed that they made Luffy have an accent but the child actor doesn't have one 🥴

[@johnv9482]

I have so much respect for these actors/actress. Training for months and years to play the role they love is impressive. Their passion really comes through. Really liked the original anime and normally don’t care for live action remakes. However, they nailed it. Loved season 1 and looking forward to season 2.

[@chantararix]

one of the best things in the show is the cast. The chemistry is perfect and each is very charming in their own ways, just as the Strawhats.

[@DavidSchleigh]

taz had the best acting of the crew in my opinion. he portrayed sanji perfectly.

[@PausitiveVibes]

There was just one thing that was incorrect in this video. Inaki's first audition tape's setting was the burning boat in the background as he sat on the little boat with Cody. He took that as a serious situation so his first audition tape was actually "too serious" and the creator of the anime said in response to the tape that Luffy was actually unfazed by the scene behind him and was supposed to be less serious. So he had Inaki do it again but more laid back and carefree this time. ^.^ hope this helps!

[@dantesparda4493]

Coming from a person who has purchased manga chapter 1 of One Piece back in 2001, I really am joyful to see this live action being treated with love and care. The cast and the rest of the side cast and villains portrayed are all spectacularly done so darn well. What a time to be a One Piece fan☺️

[@evansalcedo1510]

The cast was perfection! Especially Sanji!

[@Ethan-yd4gn]

I'm pretty sure with Iñaki's line reading, they thought that he *wasn't* carefree enough with the ship sinking in the background and had him redo it, but instead *not* reacting to the ship hardly at all, which was apparently a big part of what landed him the role.

[@JeroenBrattinga]

You're completely right. Here's Iñaki telling the story himself: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqHPmmyOdrKModU

[@Ethan-yd4gn]

@@JeroenBrattinga oh awesome, thanks for the link!

[@MaxBraver555]

that's not Eichiro Oda 6:55 , that's actually Eiji Aonuma Producer/Director of Legend of Zelda

[@sanjilshrestha1409]

its a meme now embrace it oda doesnot want his face to be shown

[@MaxBraver555]

@@sanjilshrestha1409there's already few picture of him that's been circulating around the internet, kindda like Toriyama, they just kept using the old available ones

[@daveDickinson5983]

hahaha... Eiji Aonuma playnig Eiichiro oda in live action....

[@tandangd1526]

The best cast . The curse for live action is now broken

[@bcn1gh7h4wk]

don't jinx it.... there's always a businessman to find a problem to every solution.

[@other7128]

ATLA :'(

[@darkflakes5131]

Hearing the names pronounced the wrong way is a nightmare for every true fan of One Piece.

[@mr.wiggles1909]

I love the length they all went through for their roles. It’s what makes the show amazing that true fans are in these roles

[@lowki07]

I'm glad the narrator took their time to pronounce the protagonists name correctly...

[@theyellowturnip7060]

Lffy

[@Sa.d.bo26]

Lah FEE

[@pablothehedgehogmt4832]

Yousap

[@douglas2437]

The casting is so good. I really liked dracule mihawk too.

[@Falkuzrules]

Never ceases to amaze me that Eiichiro Oda could make this 26-year-long story while simultaneously making the Legend of Zelda series for even longer.

[@supermanwich23]

don't forget the animal crossing games too! 😂

[@Sexynes]

I think it might be helpful to mention that "Luffy" is pronounced Luu-fee.

[@cyen923]

It’s ai generated…the audio is

[@IamEigee]

I am so happy for this cast. All their hard work and discipline really showed through in how amazing the live action ended up being. It's also funny to a certain extent how their casting process is not only a reflection of their individual personalities, but also the characters they're portraying. Like, Mackenyu literally training his jaw to hold the sword, Emily persuading the fanbase, and Iñaki having to redo the tape because he was just too chill about a boat on fire literally screams Zoro, Nami, and Luffy 😂Not to mention all the training Taz and Jacob did.

[@Lawfyy]

It's like if you make all 3 of them into real life people and they were to try and land their own role acting as themselves and they all did it perfectly lol

[@Kkkkkkkkkkk560]

Why does most of y'all believes this guy is Oda💀 His name is Eiji Aonuma .Famously known for his video game designer work, Just clearing misconception for others who thinks the dude in the video is our Kami Eiichro Oda 😂 6:58

[@KittyClaudia]

Let´s be real... All the actors on the show are PERFECT for the One Piece adaption! It´s like the One Piece characters are really real. The actors and everyone included in this show not only did an amazing job with the Live Action, they gave us hope and dreams like the manga and anime did 🙏💕

[@karenv3494]

Have you ever watched an episode of one piece? The way you pronounce Luffy's name tells me "no". 😂

[@TwistedPhreak]

SAY IT WITH ME NOW!!!! LUFFY (PRONOUNCED, LOO-FEE)

[@colby_oshawott]

i shake my head when she said 'love-fee'.

[@faenights]

@@colby_oshawott it's an ai voice.

[@JuLia-hn1oh]

Ruffyyyy…. Rrrrrrr.

[@Ethan-yd4gn]

6:55 BTW, that's not a picture of Eiichiro Oda, that's Eiji Aonuma, the Lead Producer/Project Manager of The Legend of Zelda series 💀 It's honestly not even a horrible mistake to make, because they are literally only like 2 different pictures of Oda on the internet, and several people have made the same mistake of using that picture for Oda 😅

[@IdaMariaBaek]

I love the cast!!! Amazing! Especially Zoro and Ruffy ❤️

[@Marta1Buck]

I love Sanji and Zoro's fight scene.

[@EthanEmc2]

I’m crying the cast was and is amazing and all the training to become the characters make me emotional for this wonderful series

[@eurussaphire]

Wow, this cast is perfect they all went far and beyond for their roles

[@eXtremeFX2010]

I think DISNEY better start taking Notes on live action casting. Don't mess with the fan base. That can make or break a live action transformation... You Watching This Disney?

[@jamretro1336]

What are you trying to say exactly?

[@eXtremeFX2010]

@jamretro1336 Watch a few Disney Live actions and read the fan reviews on rotten tomatoes...then pause for thought.

[@RyuShindou]

Disney needs to stop woking and take this lesson. Snow White should be their last fatal agenda.

[@eXtremeFX2010]

@@RyuShindou AMEN!!! and Well said. That's a definite Mic Drop! 😉

[@havidman]

Black mermaid, brown snow white, dark hair cinderella, maleficent protects Sleeping Beauty, Snow White loves a Huntsman, Creepy Pinochio, Dark Tinkerbell, Alice fights a dragon with a sword 😅

[@Pax_Mayn3]

Wow that's pretty cool how deep into their characters they got before they even got the roles, Emily didn't need to learn navigating and jacob didn't need to learn slingshot, but the fact that they did i'm sure helped them feel the role more.

[@fajridhani389]

Oda sensei has chosen them, and I accept them because they are the chosen ones. We love you Oda Sensei

[@paulkripke3423]

imagine all the hardwork that the actors put and yet some people doesn't appreciate this live action which a lot of people liked.

[@bmona7550]

Many are nit pickers. Petty and picky af. They are already spoiled by an author who kept continuing the story for at least a decade and they have the audacity to hate everything even though the author himself is in charge of the casting and basically many parts of the adaptation. They’re mad 😂. They should be happy it didn’t turn out like the American adaptation of Death Note or the Avatar the Last Airbender movie. Those two did it more dirty to the fans completely with the casting, acting and the whole plot. This one actually had a team who cared enough about One Piece and spent a year or two on this. They have no idea how rare it is for the author of any original to actually take part in the adaptation and for Netflix to actually listen to their decisions. They all need to touch grass and get a job

[@redgefleming1535]

Any show gonna have haters u just gonna ignore them as long as its good foe many

[@huzaifakashif1389]

Sanji is my favourite character, and Taz did justice to Sanji's character.He is the GOAT.The training he underwent in mastering different martial arts, and honing his cooking skills is enough to show how dedicated this guy was towards his role.

[@PartnersInSlimeUK]

Is this a human or AI speaking? Luffys name pronunciation has got to be the worst I’ve heard

[@robertaprata19]

Wow these actors are incredible. They go to great Extents to be more amazing that they already are.

[@reributan7240]

Today I realised passion is the key to success.

[@iamtamadtv6018]

I want to know how Buggy audition. We love buggy the clown and it is difficult to portray him. I hope you post his audition and helmeppo, coby, mihawk and other characters.

[@ZeroTolerence0]

Buggy probably didn’t have to audition. Because he had worked with the director in past projects. Like on Agents of Shield. Some actors and directors have great relationships. Like how Cillian Murphy doesn’t have to audition for Chris Nolan films if Nolan ever has a role for Murphy.

[@soulsurfer7702]

@@ZeroTolerence0 The showrunner said that Buggy actor auditioned with makeup on and grabbed you by the throat something like that and knew they had their buggy.

[@TrinitySlaps]

Luffy and Zoro were great casting choice especially Zoro they really felt like the anime characters and close to looking like them. It's unfortunate cuz the rest of show didn't do them justice

[@DubaiShortsChannel]

6:07 it's actually opposite, he was too stressed, so in his second tape he played as more chilled.

[@OMGfortlife]

THE WAY SHE SAYS LUFFY IS BUGGING THE CRAP OUTTA ME

[@silent2163]

And most of them really do look like their anime counterparts too ❤️❤️

[@SonGoku-tp8gb]

Well, she did her homework. She just never watched the show. "Luffee" 🤣🤣

[@PJgalz1]

You didn't bother to learn to say the character name before doing the piece?

[@pagodaranger8621]

Thank you so much for making this. I’m respecting them and all the crews even more!!!

[@Nayress]

I love the fact that forming the movie crew is as adventirous and exceptional as forming the straw hat crew in the manga! 😊 It was meant to be!

[@beatfour5]

As far as i watched this, i've never been so mad for someone saying luffy's name "Luffy" instead of "Loo-fy"

[@lukahmad5683]

What a perfect cast!!

[@sergiosarmiento4233]

I'm getting so tired of people using a picture of Eiji Aonuma (the Legend of Zelda director) instead of Eichiro Oda!!!

[@playyourdrums6762]

for me, Sanji is simply perfect. I love Taz's portrail more than the anime!!

[@MygodEmperor]

Taz and Mackenyu are the type of men we called"BEAUTIFUL"

[@jwinterspring]

I'm waiting for Brook, Chopper and Robin auditions.

[@Brave_New_Tube]

6:55 just so people know, that’s not Oda, but it’s a pic thats been passed around and shows up on Google searches for Oda a lot. I can’t remember who it actually is though.

[@KyamosTheStubborn]

Is Eiji Aonuma, videogame designer at Nintendo mostly recognized for his work in The Legend of Zelda series

[@eunicewadewitz4377]

I absolutely love this cast! They play their roles with such sincerity that the characters leap off the screen.

[@LauKwatSaturday]

Seeing the preview, i wasn't immediately sold with the cast. I had something else in mind. But after watching the show, i realized it was by far the best casting for an anime live action. They did justice to the characters.

[@solitarywandererblog]

Huge fan of the anime and I can say I love this live action version too! Cast is perfect! But man, is it so hard to pronounce Luffy's name correctly?? It's Lu-fi, not La-fi!

[@izah-RN]

The producers should continue this amazing series! Like other series that have 7-10 seasons. I will definitely watch One Piece over and over again!

[@ayyhj2684]

I’ve watched the live action and when I saw the cast interviews .. their chemistry is top notch.. really hoping for S2

[@ParanoidPopsticle]

The casting is so perfect! Absolutely loved the live action💖 So excited for season 2☺️

[@ringoisacandyapple]

I’m glad I have a heart, this behind the scenes stuff makes me melt 😭✋🏾

[@patriciaeverett5001]

Not a cast member but featured on the soundtrack is my man Marcin Patrzalek. His flamenco composition and playing are heard in the end credits of Episode 5, indicative of Mihawk's fiery intensity. No one plays fiery intense guitar like Marcin does!! 🎉🎉❤❤❤ (So far I believe Marcin plays two different pieces in five episodes in Season 1.)

[@yellowtoad6803]

Did they do these crazy trainings after they got the role or before the casting? The latter would be insane, imagine doing 4 months of taekwondo training for a role and you're not sure if you get it, you would need so much money lol

[@jlee9350]

To those wondering, Mackenyu/Zoro was invited to the audition, but they were not informed that it was for One Piece and Mackenyu was In Budapest filming for a movie,so he declined at first. Then he was invited again. They did not want to disclose what the audition was for at first, then Mackenyu said he might consider if he would know what the audition was for,then the team decided to tell him it's for One Piece. He wanted to know further what character, then he was told it's for Zoro. Mackenyu said he did not hesitate and said, I'll do it! 😅 Oda specifically wanted a Japanese actor to play Zoro.Mackenyu fits the description, plus he speaks English fluently and has martial arts and Katana/sword skills.

[@FrozenSkyes1]

Can we not pretend that we knew this cast before they were in the show and it was actually good. It worked even better seeing some fresh faces.

[@MissElora]

Your KZbin channel is absolutely amazing.The content you create is both entertaining and informative,Keep up the fantastic work, you're doing a fantastic job. Your hard work and dedication are truly inspiring. Keep shining and reaching new heights 🙏🏻

[@paoloilao9183]

GREAT CASTING!!!! but who is LAFI? lol 😅

[@PsychoMantis308]

I couldnt imagine anyone else playing these characters. They all nailed them

[@bluelabel222]

Imagine you work hard all your life for a Goku audition only to be cast in Dragon Ball evolution.. thank god that didn’t happen to any of these cast here 😂

[@i.dare.ya357]

Loved the casting for the live action adaptation! It was so fun to watch!

[@GOD_is_L0v3]

they all did a great job.. kudos to the cast and crew..

[@tzimiable]

I havent seen casting like this since the original X-men. Its flawless.

[@Spoilnins]

Luh fy 😂😂😂. How can you at this stage...

[@dylanwhipple8572]

This video is all over the place with the mispronounced "Luh-fee" to the completely wrong photo of oda lol. Boo

[@NYCD-5]

Oh god, it always gets me everytime she say "LAFFY"

[@cloudb.1071]

WHAT!? Minute 6:57 That is Eiji Aonuma, the Nintendo director!! That's not Eiichiro Oda! Hahaha 🤣

[@sarahtonin07]

They all earned these roles! I love it! They care about the characters so much to go to such lengths!

[@pilkomoon]

You actually got his summary of resending the tapes wrong. It was because he WASN’T relaxed and it had nothing to do with distractions around him. I appreciate the attempt to accumulate all this info to ride the hype for profit but stick to fandoms you’re familiar with (ones where you know how to pronounce the names of the main characters)

[@longingsol]

i love how they askerd for the second audition because of the boat in the back yet in the show they have that exact same scene with him relaxed with a burning boat in the back ground

[@aliendead7580]

The cast is perfect!

[@rupertschwarz5477]

Such a great casting

[@xndre506]

The photo used for oda irs not him😅 thats the eji aonuma 😅

[@rafaelabensur1523]

I've just paused the video looking for this comment lol

[@betultozlu3926]

I died inside a little everytime you said YOUsoup the YOUsoup and his friend LAUGHy

[@rhomeanimation]

Big respect to all of them. They are awesome

[@JeromeB.21]

Is Luffy pronounced Luffy or Loofy? As star Iñaki Godoy and his castmates explain in the video above, the correct way to pronounce Luffy is “LOO-FEE” - not “LUH-FEE.” Much like the rubber-skinned teenager's limbs, you'll want to stretch those vowels out.

[@nightmaredoxies999]

It's unfortunate we're not able to see their actual audition tapes

[@ekr6]

I want to see Garp, Buggy, Coby and Arlong audition.

[@karninana]

Bro who is Laffy? 😂

[@wicaksonoadi1035]

If you can get past the pronunciation of "Luffy" and "Usopp", this video is actually very informative.