It’s been a long year for fans of One Piece season 1 finale, details about what to expect from the story have been scarce, aside from a few casting announcements. However, given the vast and intricate narrative of One Piece, even knowing which characters appear gives little insight into the storyline.

Accordingly, fans have remained eager for more concrete updates, as rumors suggest the second season will premiere sometime this year. Earlier this week, Netflix teased a few more details about the plot through an announcement on its official One Piece season 2 was completed in early February 2025 — lending credibility to the possibility of a 2025 release date. Second, the announcement included one of the first images of the Straw Hat Pirates from the season.

One Piece's Loguetown — A Small Place With A Big Impact

This Is Central To The Lore Of Gol D. Roger

While the news about the conclusion of filming is reassuring, the image of the Straw Hat Pirates is even more significant. It not only reveals a key storyline for season 2 — Luffy and his crew's visit to Loguetown — but also hints at the series' future direction beyond the season. The image, featured in Netflix's announcement, shows the Straw Hats standing before a statue in Loguetown's central square, where Pirate King Gol D. Roger met his demise 20 years prior to the arrival of Luffy and his crewmates. The statue bears the ominous inscription, "The Beginning of the End."

The image is an adaptation of episode 48 of the One Piece anime, titled "The Town of the Beginning and the End." This is no coincidence, as it refers to the town where Gol D. Roger was born, raised, and first experienced the world of piracy. Conversely, it is also the place where he was ultimately executed. As such, Loguetown is the geographic spot — a landmark, of sorts — that both birthed and ended the journey of the greatest pirate to sail the Four Seas.

In One Piece, Every Great Pirate Owes Their Start To Loguetown

Loguetown Has Huge Significance For Luffy & His Quest

The phrase "the beginning of the end" holds deeper significance in One Piece than simply referring to a physical location. Loguetown serves as both a narrative and symbolic turning point, marking the inception and conclusion of several pivotal events and themes. Notably, it represents the end of the old pirate era, characterized by Gol D. Rogers' dominance, and the dawn of the modern pirate era. This new era, sparked by Rogers' revelation of his treasure moments before his execution, is marked by an explosion of pirates seeking the coveted loot. This era of piracy forms One Piece's core narrative.

Netflix’s One Piece is poised for a momentous second season, as hinted by the image. Loguetown marks a pivotal moment where Luffy, standing on the very spot where Gol D. Roger met his end — just as depicted — boldly declares his intention to become the next Pirate King. Shortly after, the Straw Hats embark on their journey into the Grand Line, the primary route to pirate supremacy. It’s here that their adventure truly begins. This suggests that the season of One Piece will be even more thrilling than the last.

Sources: NetflixJP