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With the beginning of 2025, the excitement ofOne Piecelive-action season 2 has also increased as the series has finished with the filming and will most likely get a release date within this year. Fans have been eagerly waiting for the second season since 2023, as it will portray one of the most significant storylines from the original narrative.

One Piece Live-Action

This significant storyline is the Alabasta Saga which introduces many important characters, including Portgas D. Ace, Crocodile, Tony Tony Chopper, and Nico Robin. Out of all the much-awaitedOne Piececharacters, the one that fans have been most excited about is probably Nico Robin, who will be played by Lera Abova in the live-action adaptation.

Recently, a post was shared on the internet where Abova was seen posing like Nico Robin, which proves why she is the perfect actor to play the role of the archaeologist of the Straw Hat Pirates inOne Piece. While she might not have much screen time this season, her significance in the central storyline cannot be underestimated.

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Lera Abova strikes the iconic Nico Robin pose

This year was particularly special forOne Piecelive-action as the creators announced the new cast members who will be joining the series and portraying different characters in the story. Out of all the characters, the one that was trending the most was Nico Robin’s character, which is being played by Lera Abova.

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While most of the fans were excited to see Abova do justice to the role of Nico Robin,there were some controversiesconsidering the creators’ decision to choose Abova. However, it looks like Abova might have shushed all those controversies by posing just like Nico Robin in a recent picture. This picture was shared by @OP_Netflix_Fan on X.

In the picture, Abova is seen striking the iconic Nico Robin pose, which she uses to activate her Devil Fruit attack called Mille Fleur, which translates to Thousand Flowers.

Lera Abova’s casting announcement as Nico Robin has got the fans excited

Lera Abova 🤝 Nico Robinpic.twitter.com/CNuFte7Jrj

The similarities between the two prove that Abova is the perfect choice to play the role of Nico Robin in the upcoming season ofOne Piecelive-action.

Lera Abova has big shoes to fill inOne Piecelive-action

AsOne Piecelive-action season 2 will only cover the Alabasta sagauntil the Logue Town arc, it is safe to say that Abova might not have much screen time in the upcoming series. However, that does not mean that her role will be any less important. In fact, the second season will be very significant as it lays the groundwork for Nico Robin’s character.

Fans already know thatNico Robin is one of the most crucial additionsto the Straw Hat crew inOne Piece.She helps the Straw Hat Pirates uncover the truth of theOne Pieceworld and also helps them through their journey. Not only that, her individual character development makes up for one of the most popular storylines within the narrative.

Nico Robin from One Piece

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Therefore, Abova has quite big shoes to fill, as she will have to play Robin’s character in a way that proves her potential in the future storyline. The second season will evidently reveal whether she was the perfect choice for the role of Nico Robin in theOne Piecelive-action or not.

One Piecelive-action is available to watch on Netflix.

Tarun Kohli

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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.

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