The controversy surrounding Lera Abova's casting as Nico Robin for the second season of Netflix's One Piece live-action series erupted as soon as the news was leaked and later confirmed. Fans of the original manga and anime were deeply divided; many praised the Russian model and actress for her striking resemblance to the Miss All-Sunday era character design, highlighting her sharp features and mysterious aura. Conversely, some sections of the community debated the casting choice based on long-standing discussions regarding Nico Robin's diverse ethnic interpretations and skin tone. The memes surrounding this event typically involve casting win celebratory posts, comparison images between Abova and her anime counterpart, or humorous reactions to Netflix finally finding the perfect archaeologist for the Straw Hat crew.