15 Biggest One Piece Season 2 Easter Eggs

Caution: spoilers ahead for One Piece season 2 and the manga series.

While many stories have hidden treasures, the most plentiful ones in Netflix’s One Piece season 2 are Easter eggs – subtle references for fans. Because the original One Piece manga has over 1000 chapters, the show has plenty of source material to work with, and it uses it to its fullest potential.

Season 2 of One Piece is full of hidden references! These ‘Easter eggs’ hint at future storylines, playfully acknowledge ongoing jokes, or give a shout-out to lesser-known characters from the manga and anime. While some are obvious, they’re all guaranteed to excite dedicated One Piece fans – you can almost picture them excitedly pointing at the screen, just like in the popular Leonardo DiCaprio meme.

15. The Conversation Between Garp & Roger Mentions “God Valley”

I’m still reeling from season 2 of One Piece! It finally showed the conversation between Gol D. Roger and Monkey D. Garp right before Garp carried out Roger’s execution. Roger actually called Garp “the hero of God Valley” during their talk, which was a huge moment. And even though it just happened in the manga, it’s become clear that the battle of God Valley is the most important fight we’ve seen in One Piece so far – it’s completely changed how I see everything!

For those new to the story, the best way to begin understanding God Valley is through the character Blackbeard – a powerful pirate we haven’t seen yet who once frightened the king of Drum Island. Blackbeard’s father was Rocks D. Xebec, a formidable pirate whose entire group was targeted for destruction by the World Government. It’s revealed that Imu, the secret leader of the World Government, actually took control of Rocks’ body and made him hunt down members of his own crew.

Only Roger and Garp were strong enough to stop the Rocks Pirates, who were being led by Imu. They joined forces to end the conflict, and through this experience, they developed a deep understanding and respect for each other. This is the reason Roger felt comfortable entrusting his son to Garp’s care.

Although Garp was actually fighting against his superior at God Valley, the Marines made it look like he was the hero who saved everyone. Roger calling him the “hero of God Valley” in the live-action series is significant because Roger is one of the few people who knows the truth about what really happened.

14. Multiple Pandaman Sightings

Pandaman is the adorable mascot created by Eiichiro Oda, and he makes frequent, often hidden, appearances in the One Piece manga – usually in the backgrounds of fights or within large groups of people. The new live-action One Piece series on Netflix continues this fun tradition, with several Pandaman sightings throughout season 2. You can easily spot him at Loguetown, including as panda toys at the fair, but keep an eye out for him on the newspaper Mr. 5 is reading, too!

13. Smoker Mentions Raoul

In the Loguetown arc of the One Piece anime, there’s a side story where Luffy goes to a deserted bar. He discovers from the owner, Raoul, that Roger, the Pirate King, used to be a regular customer, and Raoul even served him when he was younger.

Hearing Luffy announce his ambition to be like Gol D. Roger, Raoul is struck by how much the two pirates resemble each other. It’s as if he suddenly realizes he’s watching the start of a new age of piracy.

The Netflix adaptation of One Piece skips over a specific moment, but includes a subtle nod to it. Callum Kerr, who plays Smoker, visits the bar where Roger had his last drink before his execution as a way to reaffirm his commitment to his duty. During this scene, Smoker calls the bartender “Raoul,” which is a reference to a non-essential episode from the One Piece anime.

12. Sabo!

As a huge One Piece fan, I was really anticipating seeing Monkey D. Dragon in the latest season, but I definitely didn’t expect to see one of his top officers! It was a cool surprise to see Sabo show up. For those who don’t know, Sabo is a major player in Dragon’s Revolutionary Army, but he’s also super important to Luffy and Ace – he’s their adopted brother. Everyone thought Sabo died years ago in a run-in with the Marines, and he even lost his memory. So, even though Dragon saved him, Sabo doesn’t remember his history with Luffy, and Luffy, understandably, believes Sabo is gone. It’s a really interesting dynamic and I’m excited to see where they take it.

11. Luffy Dreams Of “Dadan”

The live-action adaptation of One Piece has hinted at Luffy’s childhood in Windmill Village, where he was close to Shanks, Makino, and his grandfather. But after Shanks lost his arm, Luffy spent several years living with a band of mountain bandits.

Dadan led the bandit group and became like a mother to Luffy when he lived in Windmill Village. She also helped raise Ace, Roger’s son, with both boys being placed in her care by Garp.

Although Luffy and Dadan didn’t always have a smooth relationship, he clearly remembers her with affection. The moment in One Piece season 2, episode 2, where Luffy sleepily asks for “five more minutes, Dadan…” while waking up at Crocus’ house is a sweet nod to their history.

10. Luffy Hits The Nika Pose While Singing To Laboon

The manga One Piece later reveals that Luffy’s Devil Fruit isn’t what everyone thought. It’s not the Gum Gum Fruit, but actually the Human Human Fruit, Model: Nika. Basically, this fruit turns Luffy into the physical form of Nika, the Sun God, who’s famous throughout the One Piece world for a unique and joyful dance.

Okay, so there’s this really striking visual – imagine someone running, but completely stiff, like their limbs are bent at crazy angles, and they’ve got this goofy grin on their face. It reminded me of a scene in One Piece season 2, episode 2, where Luffy is trying to calm down Laboon. He briefly strikes this exact pose, and honestly, it’s a clever little moment. It’s a subtle hint at a deeper connection between Luffy and the Sun God – something the show doesn’t reveal right away, but definitely plants in your mind.

9. Usopp Mentions Living Inside Laboon

Okay, so in the final moments of One Piece season 2, episode 2, Usopp makes a funny quip about Crocus actually living inside Laboon the whale. It’s a clever nod to the original story – because, believe it or not, that’s exactly what happens! But what really got me was Crocus’ reaction to the joke. It felt like a subtle foreshadowing, hinting that circumstances might one day force someone to take up residence inside that whale. It’s a small detail, but it adds a lot of depth and intrigue.

8. Usopp’s Battle Against The “Mole Monster”

In One Piece season 2, Usopp boasts to Brogy about battling a mole-like creature with a massive, 5-ton hammer. Interestingly, later in the Alabasta arc of the manga, Usopp and Chopper actually do fight an enemy from Baroque Works who can transform into a mole. Usopp also uses a hammer during that fight, jokingly claiming it weighs the same incredible amount.

Fans of One Piece often joke that Usopp’s tall tales surprisingly come true—he even predicted a giant mole in an early anime scene. It appears the Netflix adaptation is introducing this mole monster now because they aren’t planning to show Usopp’s battle with the mole-like Baroque Works agent in the Alabasta arc during season 3.

The character Smoker, who appears in the live-action series, uses a baseball-themed fighting style, which is similar to a monster Usopp later faces in the manga. Since the Netflix show already includes baseball jokes and references Usopp’s mole monster in season two, it’s probably safe to say we won’t see Usopp fight a baseball-playing mole monster in season three of One Piece.

7. Semla Is A Reference To Big Mom

Dorry and Brogy are both big eaters, and they talk about a sweet treat called “semla” when they meet the Straw Hat pirates. This same pastry plays a significant role in the backstory of Big Mom, a powerful future enemy in the One Piece story.

Big Mom was incredibly strong as a child, and for a time, she lived with the giants on Elbaph, even though she wasn’t one herself. Unfortunately for them, Big Mom had a huge sweet tooth, and they often suffered the consequences. She was particularly fond of semla, a type of sweet bun.

6. Dorry Has A Statue Of Loki’s Silhouette

Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, is well-known for initially presenting characters as simple, shadowy outlines before they officially appear. He often does this when introducing a new major villain – showing them as a rough silhouette. However, when these characters finally make their full debut, they usually look very different from their initial shadowy appearance. This technique has been used with characters like Kaido and Big Mom throughout the series.

Loki, a giant and prince from Elbaph, has undergone a significant visual change. He initially appeared as a shadowy figure with basic features and a three-pronged crown. However, when he made a more substantial appearance in the One Piece manga, his design was dramatically updated to include long hair, bandages covering his eyes, a horned helmet, and a much more muscular build.

Dorry, a craftsman on the live-action One Piece series, has carved a wooden figure that perfectly matches the distinctive shape of Loki as he appears in the original anime and manga.

2026-03-10 20:54