The Manga sold over 500 million copies worldwide since its debut, holding the record for most eps in a series. Although new anime fans get intimidated by its voluminous number, the journey of Op is reputed among fans for its web of foreshadowing, world-building, culture, historical references & twists.
Luffy
Monkey D. Luffy, simply known as Luffy who ate Gomu-Gomu No Mi(devil fruit) is the protagonist of the show and the captain of Straw-hat Pirates. He is best known for his dense nature yet honest and charismatic enough to pull strong-willed people towards him. His crew currently consists of 8 members.
Straw hat Crew(pirates)
Straw hat pirates consist of the first mate Pirate Hunter Roronoa Zoro who wields 3 swords, the cook Black Leg Vinsmoke Sanji who fights with his legs, also his second in command after Zoro. These are called the monster trio with immense fighting capabilities who help Luffy to get closer to his dream.
Zoro’s ability to find the shortest route to a destination is always baffled by his crewmates. Sanji’s charm to woo the ladies is unparalleled despite his interest in love other than kamabakka kingdom’s residents.
Potential
The other members with hidden potential that always backs up the crew include their emergency ration/pet Tony Tony Chopper, one of the best doctors who also happens to be a talking reindeer after consuming Hito Hito No Mi, a devil fruit.
Next, the multifaceted God Ussop conceals his talent with the role of sniper and craftsman of the crew acquainted with the mysterious hero, Sogeking, and Con D. Oriano. Fans await the brave warrior of the sea’s true potential to be revealed in the series.
Talent
Nico Robin, the devil child who possesses the buried knowledge of Ohara, a village known for its vast collection of books with immense knowledge, was destroyed by the world government upon ordering a buster call. Robin’s archaeological and linguistic skills are second to none.
Cat burglar Nami is the only person to knock the teeth out of her captain multiple times whenever Luffy spends her money on whimsical parties and hunger. She is revered for her talent in drawing maps and navigating the ship through all danger. Her acquired abilities are from her equipment(Zeus).
The shipwright, Cutty Flam aka Franky is the successor of Tom, the one who built the ship of the pirate king Gol D. Roger. He initially was portrayed as a minor antagonist with one of the flamboyant attire during the Water 7 arc. Some believe he memorized the draft to build the ancient weapon.
Finally, the helmsman of the crew, Jimbei. Jimbei is the only fish-men to be acknowledged by the world government as one of the seven warlords of the sea. He possesses the title of the first son of the sea. As a crewmate, he has a strong will to even stand against one of the emperors.
Worldbuilding
The world-building of the series comprises intricate cultures and historical references that differ from one island to the next, showcasing the vast varieties of characters, unique species, and their back story, making it an interesting series to travel along with and enjoy.
Oda is known for creating myriad characters with special traits with humourous intent that suit each island’s settings. The humour of One Piece can elevate the hearts of every age group of fans.
Devil Fruits
One Piece has a broken power system that uses the devil fruits as special abilities. Devil fruits are rare to come across and when consumed give the unique ability for the user but instead take away their ability to swim in the sea, due to the sea cursing the devil fruit users.
Devil fruits are not limited to a singular type of power as well, as they are also supposed to possess a will of their own, hence each fruit carries its characteristics and powers varying from one another.
Despite being a voluminous series with a plethora of episodes, Op still reigns as one of the BIG 3 due to its plot development and dense narrative with mind-blowing foreshadowing throughout the series which makes the plot thicker and thicker, keeping its fan base intact for decades.
Written by V. Hari Shankar Raja
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