After years of anticipation, the One Piece live-action adaptation finally hit screens. Though it’s impossible to include every character and storyline from 1000+episodes and manga chapters, the showrunners demonstrated a deep respect for the source material through clever Easter eggs sprinkled throughout the first season.
From hidden pirate flags to costumes and code names, the live-action is rife with nods to Eiichiro Oda’s masterpiece. This list will highlight ten of the best Easter eggs that prove the One Piece live-action adaptation was crafted by true fans, for true fans.
10 Mr. 7 Appears From Baroque Works
Mr. 7 has not been shown in the One Piece anime. His character design was revealed in an SBS question corner in the manga, but he has not had a significant role in the anime adaptation. The SBS is a Q&A column where Oda answers questions from fans about various aspects of the series, including character designs, world-building details, and other elements.
Occasionally, Oda will include sketches and illustrations in these columns to provide additional details or to visualize aspects of the series that haven’t been depicted in the main story. We see his sketch come to life in Netflix’s One Piece live adaptation.
9 The Attendees At Roger’s Execution
The execution scene of Gold D. Roger in the first episode of the One Piece live action series masterfully introduces some key characters that viewers of the anime would be familiar with. While Roger stands atop the platform right before his death, the camera pans across the crowd, giving us glimpses of several faces that represent the major forces at play in the One Piece world.
We see a stern-looking Vice Admiral Garp, a cold-eyed Mihawk, a teenage Shanks witnessing the death of his captain, and a young Smoker. The cameo of Smoker during Roger’s execution scene is quite significant. He goes on to become one of the Navy’s most relentless captains in pursuing Luffy during his pirate adventures.
8 The Cavendish Poster
The brief glimpse of Cavendish’s wanted poster in the One Piece live-action trailer was an exciting easter egg for fans. Though his face is obscured, the distinctive long blonde hair and the name below (not fully visible) are clear giveaways to his identity.
Cavendish has a dramatic introduction in the Dressrosa arc, where his split personality and flair for the theatrical make him a fan favorite. Teasing his presence so early in the story builds anticipation for his eventual swashbuckling appearance. It’s also fun to note that the Dressrosa arc takes place after 600 episodes in the anime!
7 Wano Country Sketch in Nami’s Cartography Book
Though seen only for mere seconds in the first episode, the inclusion of Wano Country sketch in Nami’s art book is a rewarding easter egg for eagle-eyed fans. Nami’s illustration, featuring landmarks like Mount Fuji and Ebisu Town, offers fans a sneak preview of the visually stunning nation of Wano.
Even this small drawing captures the unique flair of Oda’s original manga panels. This clever background detail artfully plants seeds for future plotlines while underscoring key themes and characters.
6 Momoo In The End Credits Map
One small but delightful easter egg is the appearance of the sea monster Momoo on the map during the end credits. Though Momoo only had a minor role early in the story, his inclusion is a treat for longtime fans. It shows that even small details are being considered by the showrunners.
Momoo is a minor character who appears early in the One Piece anime but not directly in the live-action adaptation. Momoo is essentially a large sea creature. There are many more powerful “Sea Kings” in the One Piece world.
5 Pandaman & Karoo
Pandaman is a recurring gag character who appears hidden in the background of scenes throughout various One Piece media. His appearance here, as a topiary at Kaya’s mansion, is a fun nod to fans even if it goes over the heads of more casual viewers.
Seeing Karoo alongside Pandaman is an even more significant easter egg, as it hints at the major Alabasta storyline to come later in the series. Karoo is the beloved pet duck of the princess Nefertari Vivi, a central character during the Alabasta saga.
4 Binks’ Sake
Though brief, those familiar notes of Binks’ Sake playing while Shanks tends to Luffy’s wound call back to a significant moment later in the story. This song becomes an important symbol of friendship and bonds between crews, so hearing it during Luffy’s formative encounter with Shanks creates a meaningful connection.
It’s a pirate song that’s been passed down in the pirate world. Brook, a member of the Straw Hat crew, often plays this song on his violin as a tribute to his old crew, who all died during their journey in the Grand Line.
3 Paintings At Baratie Restaurant
The Baratie restaurant in the One Piece live-action show on Netflix is full of little details that fans of the manga and anime will love. There is one great painting of a giant squid called the Royal Squid. Luffy and the Straw Hat crew will meet this huge squid later when they go into the Grand Line.
Another painting depicts the Island of Rare Animals and Gaimon, an eccentric character stuck inside a treasure chest. Devoted fans will recognize this as a neat nod to the early manga chapters. While Gaimon doesn’t appear in live action, his inclusion via art is a clever Easter egg.
2 Commander Kong in Credits
Kong is a character from the original manga who served as the fleet admiral of the Marines, the highest marine rank. He was later promoted to commander-in-chief but has had minimal screen time in both the manga and anime.
His character is somewhat mysterious due to his scarce appearances, leaving much about him unknown to the fans. Therefore, the appearance of Commander Kong in the credits of the One Piece live-action contains an extra dose of joy.
1 Smoker
Smoker appeared in the post-credit scene of episode 8, One Piece Live Action. Fans couldn’t tell initially who was the person burning Luffy’s poster. However, the two cigars in his hand, his white hair, and the Marines suit confirm that it’s Captain Smoker.
As a fan-favorite character, Smoker’s introduction builds anticipation for his larger role to come in the show’s second season. Rather than a throwaway cameo, it’s a consequential easter egg. Smoker will be waiting for Luffy in the Loguetown city, where we’d be seeing the duo clashing with each other.
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