One Piece’s Netflix adaptation is by far one of the best anime fans have ever seen, with its success being comparable to that of the original anime. Its portrayal of the characters, world, and settings created by Eiichiro Oda, author of the manga, is both enchanting and entertaining. The first season of this amazing series became an overnight sensation even among non-anime fans, who were captivated by the lore and cast.
This fantastic adaptation,one of the few that truly respects its source material, is set to come back in the following months. The hype around its return can be felt, thanks to the amazing products that have been released surrounding it. The latest, and one of the most adorable yet, is the upcoming Laboon plush that will be sold by K-Company soon.
This Laboon Toy Will Be a Loyal Friend for Fans
The Honorary Straw Hat Member Becomes an Adorable Plush
As mostOne Piecefans are aware, Laboon is a powerful but friendly whale that came across the Straw Hat crew during their trip to the entrance of the Grand Line in episode #62 of the anime. This majestic creature is an Island Whale, a massive sea creature that distinguishes himself from other animals by being loving and caring. He was an honorary member of the Rumbar Pirates, having been adopted after he separated from his family as a baby. He acted as a supporting character and a new setting during the Reverse Mountain arc.
To commemorate this adorable character and his upcoming appearance inthe upcoming season 2 of theOne PieceNetflix adaptation, a plush of Laboon is set to be released soon. The brand known as K-Company, famous in Japan for its high-quality stuffed toys and similar products, will release a plush version of Brook’s old friend for fans to take home and cuddle with. The manga directly inspires this Laboon, sporting its unique and iconic Straw Hat emblem on its forehead. The toy will be of the utmost quality, with all details embroidered into the fabric.
This Laboon is expected to be around 100 cm long, equivalent to 39’37’’ for American fans. The release date of this product and its cost have not yet been revealed to the public, although it is known that it will be found in stores by October 2025. The toy will first be released in Japanese stores, and as of this writing, K-Company has not announced details about being sold on international markets. Nonetheless, followers of Oda’s work who have the possibility of acquiring this item should consider it, as it is an amazing collectible for any fan.
Why Is Laboon Important for Netflix’s One Piece?
This Loyal Whale Will Be Vital for Season 2
While hardcore fans of theOne Piecefranchise might know why Laboon is such an important character in the Straw Hats’ story, those who exclusively follow the Netflix adaptation have not met the whale. This adorable character will not only be vital for the Reverse Mountain arc, which has been confirmed to be a part of the second season of the live-action series, but his backstory will have a major impact on Brook’s arc.Their story is one of the saddest in the entire franchise, almost guaranteeing that many fans will cry while watching it.
Although Laboon is not as relevant for the rest of the series, it will be hard for viewers to forget this friendly and lovable whale once they meet him. For older fans, seeing this character come to life will be a major event, as they have been waiting decades to see a realistic version of this animal.While it will be quite hard for the adaptation to correctly depict Laboon, followers have confidence that Netflix will maintain the quality and care that was apparent during season 1.
How Many Arcs Will Season 2 Cover?
Laboon Will Be Seen Early in the Show
Fans of the Netflix adaptation ofOne Piece’s story might be wondering how significant Laboon’s part in the upcoming season will be. According to the information revealed by the team behind the series,season 2 has been confirmed to adapt the next 5 arcs in the manga. The show will begin with Loguetown and finish with Drum Island, the prelude to one of the best storylines in the franchise, Arabasta. Laboon will be introduced during the first half of the season and will be an important part of at least a couple of episodes.
