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RumorUpdated Nov 14, 2026 · 5 sources

Season 3 Rumor: Will Usopp and Chopper's Alabasta Fight Be Cut?

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Discussions in the r/OnePieceLiveAction community are heating up over what Season 3 will keep or change from the manga and anime. A primary worry among fans is an unverified claim suggesting that Usopp and Chopper's fight against Miss Merry Christmas and Mr. 4 could be edited down or cut entirely, while other viewers actively hope the writers alter or remove certain gags from the source material.

The Rumor: Usopp and Chopper's Matchup on the Chopping Block?

A fan discussion posted on r/OnePieceLiveAction on October 25, 2026, highlighted an unverified report claiming that Netflix's live-action adaptation might be cutting a major fight from Season 3. According to the post, the rumor suggests that the battle featuring Usopp and Chopper against Miss Merry Christmas and Mr. 4 could be edited down or cut out of the season entirely.

There is no official confirmation regarding whether this specific fight will appear in Season 3. However, the possibility of losing what the poster called Usopp's best fight has sparked immediate concern among fans who noted they would be seriously disappointed if the show goes that route.

Praise for Live-Action Fight Choreography

The worry over potentially losing a major battle comes as viewers continue to praise how the series handles action. In a November 1, 2026 thread on r/OnePieceLiveAction, fans commended the originality and skill of the show's fight choreography.

Commenters noted that because the source material is an over-the-top shounen series featuring non-standard fighting styles—such as Devil Fruit powers, fighting only with legs, or using three swords—it would have been easy for the live-action scenes to look goofy, making the show's execution stand out even more.

Broader Debate Over Source Material Changes

While many fans want key fights preserved, others in the community actively welcome adjustments to the manga and anime. An October 31, 2026 Reddit post noted that even though filming for Season 3 had reportedly wrapped up, some viewers hope the writers and directors cut or rework specific manga jokes they feel were made in poor taste, suggesting one scene be turned into a harmless "I made you look!" gag instead.

Some community members go even further in supporting the adaptation's creative choices. In an October 16, 2026 discussion, a longtime manga reader who is excited for Season 3 argued that the live-action series is actually better overall than the original work.

Two sides of the debate

Keep the Original Fight Intact

  • The battle against Miss Merry Christmas and Mr. 4 is considered by fans to be Usopp's best fight, and cutting or heavily editing it would be a major disappointment.
  • The live-action choreography team has proven they can translate non-standard fighting styles and Devil Fruit powers with high skill and originality without looking goofy.

Changes Can Improve the Adaptation

  • Some fans following both the weekly manga and the Netflix series believe the live-action adaptation's adjustments actually make it better overall than the original series.
  • Certain scenes and jokes from the manga and anime have not aged well or were in poor taste, meaning the writers and directors should cut or alter material when necessary.

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