The 8-episode first season of Netflix's live-action adaptation of bonkers, pirate-themed fantasy adventure One Piece is now streaming, and, for the most part, the show seems to have been embraced by fans of the wildly popular anime/manga.
Like a lot of modern shows that leave the door open for a follow-up season, One Piece does feature a post-credits scene (well, more pre-credits, post title card), and as long as you're okay with spoilers, you can find out what happens below.
In the season finale, Luffy D. Monkey and his gang of Straw Hat pirates manage to defeat the ferocious Fish-Man Arlong and his crew, and set sail on their quest to find the fabled treasure of the title, the One Piece. As our heroes finally put their differences aside and plan their next move, we cut away to the title card, and are treated to an additional scene just before the credits.
In the stinger, we're introduced to a mysterious individual looking down at Luffy’s wanted poster. He then proceeds to burn through the image of our rubbery protagonist's face with one of his cigars as smoke billows around him.
While we never see his face, fans will know that this is almost certainly Smoker, aka Captain Smoker/Smoker the White Hunter, a hugely formidable marine with a burning (no pun) hatred of pirates.
Luffy and his crew are pretty handy in a fight themselves, but this fella's ability to transform his body into pure smoke is sure to cause them some big problems.
As far as we know, Smoker hasn't been cast yet, but if One Piece is renewed for a second season, an announcement will likely follow soon after (when the strikes are over, that is).
Did you watch One Piece yet? If so, what did you think? For those unfamiliar with the story, you can check out an official synopsis below.
"Luffy is a young adventurer who has longed for a life of freedom ever since he can remember. He sets off from his small village on a perilous journey to find the legendary fabled treasure, ONE PIECE, to become King of the Pirates! But in order to find the ultimate prize, he will need to assemble the crew he’s always wanted before finding a ship to sail, searching every inch of the vast blue seas, outpacing the Marines and outwitting dangerous rivals at every turn.
The heart and soul of the story is Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) and his rambunctious, ragtag crew made up of talented misfits called the Straw Hats. Roronoa Zoro (Mackenyu) is the ambitious but guarded swordsman. Nami (Emily Rudd) is a thief who keeps her secrets close to the vest. Usopp (Jacob Romero) is another dreamer with adventure in his heart. And Sanji (Taz Skylar) is a skilled cook and charming rascal. Together, they embody what ONE PIECE is all about: the power of achieving dreams, and the bond between found family and nakama (close friends) facing hardship together."