One Piece Crocodile’s Mysterious Backstory Could Be Revealed in the Last Place You’d Think!
The One Piece live-action series is returning to Netflix for a highly anticipated second season, and it might finally uncover a major mystery fans have been wondering about for years—Crocodile’s backstory.
Season 1 of the series was released in 2023 and ended with the Arlong Park arc. It followed Monkey D. Luffy, played by Iñaki Godoy, as he began forming the Straw Hat Pirates and chased after the legendary treasure known as the One Piece. Season 2 will pick up from there, adapting several arcs including Loguetown, Reverse Mountain, Whiskey Peak, Little Garden, and Drum Island.
One of the biggest introductions in Season 2 will be the villain Crocodile, played by actor Joe Manganiello. He is the leader of a secret crime group called Baroque Works, and his arrival sets up the larger Arabasta storyline, which will likely be covered in Season 3.
What’s Crocodile’s Mysterious Past?
In a recent interview, Manganiello revealed that he spoke directly with One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda to prepare for the role. They discussed key aspects of Crocodile’s past, such as how he lost his arm, where he got his scar, and what led him to create Baroque Works. This is huge news for fans because these details have never been fully revealed in the manga or anime, even after more than 1000 chapters.
By getting Oda’s personal insight, Manganiello might be the first actor to portray a deeper, more complete version of Crocodile. His performance could show fans a side of the character they’ve never seen before, one shaped by pain, ambition, and past failures.
Crocodile was once a young pirate who saw the execution of Gol D. Roger and dreamed of becoming the Pirate King. But after defeats by major characters like Whitebeard and Ivankov, he lost his way and turned to darker ambitions.
If Netflix does reveal his backstory, many fans will wonder: is this version canon? While the live-action series has changed some parts of the story, like giving Koby and Helmeppo bigger roles, Manganiello’s info comes straight from Oda. So while it may be original to the show, it still fits within the larger One Piece universe.
Either way, Netflix’s adaptation could be the first place to finally explore the full truth behind Crocodile’s rise and fall.