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The production for the second season ofOne Piecelive-action season 2 has started in Capetown, South Africa, and the Straw Hat Pirates of the widely popular Netflix series are all ready to once again prove themselves. This was recently portrayed by Taz Skylar, who plays Sanji in the live-action series, as the actor posted a video of him training for the upcoming battles.
AsOne Piecefans know, Sanji only uses his legs to fight his opponents in the series. Thus, Skylar has been focusing on training his legs since season 1, and he has gotten pretty good at it. His kicks are more smooth and powerful than ever, and every Sanji fan is excited to see his performance as they appreciate him for his hard work.
However, Skylar’s kicks have become so lethal that he is earning praise from Stephen Thompson, the professional mixed martial artist and former professional kickboxer from the UFC. He commented on Sanji’s video and commended him for his hard work.
Taz Skylar’s Training ForOne PieceLive-Action Season 2
Skylar’s performance as Sanji inOne Piecelive-action season 1 was one of the best performances in the series considering the complexity in the playing of the character. He was loved by Sanji fans, and after the release of the series, the actor talked about the intense training and hard work that he put into getting ready for the role.
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As he was doing all of his stunts on his own, he used to train for8–10 hours a day for six months, specifically focusing on his kicks. His intensity as Sanji and his dedication to the role proved him worthy of playing Sanji. And now the actor has shown even more dedication for the second season.
Taz Skylarhas been sharing his training and practice videos with his fans to showcase how far he has come from the first season. All of the videos and pictures show him getting through hardcore training, and now the time has finally come for him to reveal what he has been doing for the past year.
UFC Fighter Stephen Thompson Approves of Taz Skylar’s Performance
Recently, Skylar shared a new video of him showcasing his talent with his legs, and it has gotten a great response fromOne Pieceand Sanji fans. But the highlight wasStephen Thompson’scomment on Skylar’s video. Thompson is one of the greatest UFC welterweight fighters in history.
According to his stats, he has been through 37 amateur and 20 professional matches. He has a record of 17-7-1, which in itself speaks for his talent as a karate fighter and a kickboxer.
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Thompson’s appreciative comment on Skylar’s video about his kick proves that the actor is going down the right path, and he is definitely ready for season 2.
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But fans will have to wait for the release of the second season ofOne Piecelive-action to seeSkylar’s performance as Sanji. Season 2 holds a special place for the Straw Hat Pirates, especially for Sanji as he fought Mr. 2, also known as Bon Clay, who is quite famous within the fandom.
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.
