FIRE FIST ACE CAST! Cobra Kai's Xolo Maridueña Joins One Piece Season 3!
Posted by Noon Anime Team on November 5, 2025
Hold onto your Straw Hats, everyone, because the Grand Line just got a whole lot hotter! In a bombshell announcement that has the entire fandom buzzing, it's been officially confirmed: Xolo Maridueña has been cast as the one and only Portgas D. Ace for Season 3 of the Netflix live-action One Piece! The news dropped via a surprise announcement video, giving us our first look at the actor ready to take on the mantle of the legendary "Fire Fist." This is the casting we've all been waiting for, and it's safe to say the hype for the next season has just hit a whole new level!
If you're not familiar with Xolo Maridueña, you've been missing out! Best known for his breakout role as Miguel Diaz in the hit series Cobra Kai and for soaring onto the big screen as the lead in DC's Blue Beetle, Maridueña is no stranger to high-stakes action and heartfelt character drama. He has consistently proven he has the charisma, the physical prowess, and the emotional depth to bring complex characters to life. It's this exact blend of swagger, loyalty, and power that makes him a seemingly perfect choice to portray Luffy's beloved, hot-headed older brother.
The arrival of Ace is a monumental moment for the series, signaling our entry into the legendary Alabasta Saga. His search for Blackbeard will finally intersect with the Straw Hats' journey, leading to one of the most emotional and iconic reunions in anime history. We absolutely cannot wait to see Maridueña bring Ace's fiery Mera Mera no Mi powers to life and to witness his incredible on-screen chemistry with Iñaki Godoy's Monkey D. Luffy. The brotherly bond between these two is the heart of so many future storylines, and with this casting, it feels like it's in the best possible hands.
