It may have taken some time to surface, but the good news is finally here. Ahead of season two's premiere, One Piece has not only announced who will be bringing Tony Tony Chopper to life for Netflix, but we have learned who will be playing the cute reindeer. Today, Netflix confirmed Superman actress Mikaela Hoover is playing Chopper, and her take on the One Piece lead was revealed in a special clip as seen below:

Of course, this latest piece of casting brings Netflix's One Piece closer to its return. Following the show's hit debut, its original crew will return courtesy of Iñaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero, and Taz Skylar. With season two on the horizon, One Piece is ready to bring even more Straw Hat crew to the screen, and this first look at Chopper has been long awaited by the fans.

Tony Tony Chopper Will Be Brought To Life By Mikaela Hoover

Soon, The Actress Will Hit The Big Screen In James Gunn's Superman

Our first look at Chopper confirms Netflix's hit live-action anime is staying true to the original design made by Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece. From his tiny hooves to his iconic hat, Chopper is sure to become a favorite with fans. Hoover perfectly captures Chopper's tone as she brings his youthful optimism to life.

If you are not familiar with Hoover, you will be hearing plenty about the actress in the coming year. Not only will she be overseeing Chopper in One Piece season two, the 40-year-old actress is set to star in James Gunn's Superman. She will be playing Cat Grant in the DC Studios project which debuts this July. And previously, comic book fans may Hoover from Guardians of the Galaxy and The Suicide Squad.

One Piece Season 2 Will Hit Netflix With A Truly Impressive Cast

The Show's Original Straw Hat Crew Will Be Returning

With Hoover onboard, One Piece season two is shaping up to be another success for Netflix. The original series has gathered a number of big stars for its comeback, after all. Katey Sagal will bring Dr. Kureha to life, a beloved character in One Piece who acts as a caretaker for Chopper. She will be ed by Mark Harelik, who plays Dr. Hiriluk, as well as actors such as Charithra Chandran, Joe Manganiello, and more.

For more information on the cast of One Piece season two, you can check out its full cast (returning and new) below:

• Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy
• Mackenyu as Zoro
• Emily Rudd as Nami
• Jacob Romero as Usopp
• Taz Skylar as Sanji
• Ilia Isorelys Paulino as Alvida
• Jeff Ward as Buggy
• Michael Dorman as Gold Roger
• Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday
• Joe Manganiello as Mr. 0
• Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha Lera Abova as Miss All Sunday
• Mark Harelik as Dr. Hiriluk
• Sophia Anne Caruso as Miss Goldenweek
• Yonda Thomas as Igaram
• Sendhil Ramamurthy as Nefertari Cobra
• Brendan Sean Murray as Brogy
• Callum Kerr as Smoker
• Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5
• Clive Russell as Crocus
• Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9
• David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3
• Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine
• Julia Rehwald as Tashigi
• Rob Colletti as Wapol
• Ty Keogh as Dalton
• Werner Coetser as Dorry
• Rigo Sanchez as Dragon
• James Hiroyuki Liao as Ipponmatsu
• Mark Penwill as Chess
• Anton Jeftha as K.M.

At this time, Netflix has yet to confirm a release date for One Piece season two. The streaming service has only confirmed the new season will debut in 2026. In the meantime, Netflix has invested fully in One Piece amid the success of its live-action original. You can now stream the One Piece anime on Netflix as new episodes are added weekly. So if you want to see how Luffy's tale began, you can give Toei Animation's hit anime a peek ahead of One Piece season two.