Netflix is continuing to expand the cast of One Piece Season 3, with four new additions bringing important Alabasta characters into the live-action series.
Emilio Sakraya has been cast as Koza, Omid Abtahi will play Toto, Jamie Ward will portray Pell, and Nabeel Khan has been cast as Chaka. The casting announcement came during the ONE PIECE DAY ’26 event and was reported by outlets including TVLine and What’s on Netflix. The four actors will appear in recurring roles, according to the published reports.
These additions are significant because the Alabasta storyline revolves around a kingdom facing political instability, rebellion and a threat from the criminal organization Baroque Works. The characters connect different sides of that conflict, expanding the story beyond Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates.
Who Is Playing The New Alabasta Characters?
The latest casting announcement introduces four actors to the live-action One Piece universe:
- Emilio Sakraya as Koza: Koza is connected to Princess Vivi and plays a significant role in the rebellion threatening Alabasta.
- Omid Abtahi as Toto: Toto is associated with Yuba, a desert settlement caught up in the kingdom’s growing crisis.
- Jamie Ward as Pell: Pell is one of Alabasta’s royal guards and serves the kingdom’s royal family.
- Nabeel Khan as Chaka: Chaka is another prominent royal guard who helps defend Alabasta.
Their casting fills in several important supporting roles from the Alabasta storyline. These characters help establish the political and personal stakes surrounding Vivi’s attempt to save her homeland.
Why These Characters Matter To Alabasta
The conflict in Alabasta is much bigger than Luffy and his crew fighting another enemy. Princess Vivi is trying to prevent her homeland from descending into civil war, while Sir Crocodile and his Baroque Works organization manipulate events behind the scenes.
Koza is especially important because of his connection to Vivi and the rebellion. Pell and Chaka represent the kingdom’s royal forces, while Toto provides a connection to ordinary people affected by the growing instability.
The storyline brings together the rebellion, the royal family and Crocodile’s hidden plans. That gives Season 3 several interconnected conflicts to explore instead of relying entirely on the Straw Hats’ battles.
For longtime fans, these casting choices also offer an early indication of how Netflix is building the Alabasta ensemble. The story depends on more than its central villains and heroes; the kingdom’s supporting characters help make its political conflict feel personal.
The Rest Of The One Piece Season 3 Cast Is Taking Shape
The four new actors join the returning Straw Hat cast, including Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp and Taz Skylar as Sanji. Charithra Chandran is also returning as Princess Vivi.
Other announced additions include Xolo Maridueña as Portgas D. Ace, Cole Escola as Bon Clay, Daisy Head as Miss Doublefinger and Awdo Awdo as Mr. 1. Joe Manganiello is returning as Mr. 0, while Lera Abova returns as Miss All Sunday.
With characters connected to the royal guard, the rebellion and Baroque Works now represented in the cast, Netflix is assembling the larger ensemble needed to portray Alabasta’s escalating conflict.
The story’s scale makes these supporting roles particularly important. Their relationships and competing loyalties help explain why the kingdom is approaching disaster and why Vivi’s mission matters to the Straw Hats.
One Piece Season 3 Is Titled The Battle Of Alabasta
Netflix has announced the title One Piece: The Battle of Alabasta for the third season, with the series expected to arrive in 2027. The casting news was reported during ONE PIECE DAY ’26, while the season’s title and release window were covered in earlier reporting.
For the latest casting announcement, see TVLine’s coverage and What’s on Netflix. These reports provide context for the new roles and the production’s next chapter.
Alabasta is one of the most significant stories from the early Grand Line portion of the One Piece manga. Its combination of political intrigue, personal loyalties and large-scale battles makes it a major step forward for the live-action adaptation.
The addition of Sakraya, Abtahi, Ward and Khan gives the kingdom’s conflict a more complete supporting cast. Netflix is now putting names and faces to characters who help drive the rebellion, defend the royal family and shape Vivi’s struggle to save her homeland.
With Koza, Toto, Pell and Chaka joining the series, anticipation for the Alabasta storyline continues to build. The next season will bring one of the franchise’s most consequential early adventures to live action.
One Piece: The Battle of Alabasta is scheduled to arrive on Netflix in 2027.
Disclaimer
Casting and release information in this article is based on published entertainment reporting and announced production details. Release plans and production information may change as Netflix shares further updates.
Sources
- TVLine — One Piece Season 3 Casting Coverage
- What’s on Netflix — One Piece News and Casting Coverage
- Anime Corner — One Piece Day ’26 Casting Coverage
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