Plus Sanji and the others are probably luring Big Mom away from the island.
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Plus Sanji and the others are probably luring Big Mom away from the island.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
That's a good point, I didn't think of that.
Older topics for a sec, Kuro basically created Morgan which lead to Helmeppo existing where he did, which lead to Zoro meeting luffy and joining his crew basically starting the straw hats as we know it.
So thanks Kuro you were good for something besides being a dick to Kaya.
Yes this is something that I actually finally noticed after so long, Oda is pretty good
So thanks Kuro you were good for something besides being a dick to Kaya.
Yes this is something that I actually finally noticed after so long, Oda is pretty good
Solid Samus
Banned
Rereading, waiting for Oda's Wild Ride to end. And you know what? Drum Island arc is underrated as hell. Powerful stuff.
MrSaturn99
Member
Chopper's flashback is still my favorite moment of the entire series.
LonelyGreyWolf
Banned
Yepp.
I've read most arcs ~10 times (except for the newest ones), and Choppa's flashback still stand out as a very strong moment.
Imperial Bishop
Banned
I don't know if you guys follow them, but the One Piece Podcast is having a One Piece Readthrough where they re-read chunks of the story from the beginning.
It would be neat idea if we tried something like that.
It would be neat idea if we tried something like that.
So like a book club, I know Tolkien-GAF is doing one. We could make weekly reading assignments and try to get through, say a saga a month. Like the East Blue saga would run a month, then the Alabasta, then Jaya/Skypiea and so on and so forth. It sounds like a great idea, I'd totally be in.
Solid Samus
Banned
As of now I echo those sentiments wholeheartedly. Teared up a bit at Chopper waving Hiriluk's flag.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
I think I like Brook's backstory more then Choppers but Brook doesn't do anything so it's hard to give him the edge
Imperial Bishop
Banned
A saga a month is manageable. If more people are up for it, it could be a fun experience to catch new details we might have missed.
NHarmonic.
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Nami's flashback wrecked me more than anything, tbh.
SolVanderlyn
Thanos acquires the fully powered Infinity Gauntlet in The Avengers: Infinity War, but loses when all the superheroes team up together to stop him.
Franky's flashback is my favorite. Not only is it sad and powerful on its own, it leads directly into Robin's. And it has Iceberg!
It's also unique from most of the others in that since Franky is already an adult, he's around Luffy's current age in his flashback.
Look at that lovable crew.
It's also unique from most of the others in that since Franky is already an adult, he's around Luffy's current age in his flashback.
Look at that lovable crew.
Cloud Strife
Member
Robin=Brook>Chopper>Nami=Franky>Sanji>Luffy>Usopp=Zoro
For saddest backstories
Robin for the heartbreaking reunion with her mom and Brook for being alone for so long. Chopper is a very close second.
For saddest backstories
Robin for the heartbreaking reunion with her mom and Brook for being alone for so long. Chopper is a very close second.
LonelyGreyWolf
Banned
I still think some of the stuff in the character flashbacks have to play a significant role.
Franky's parents or his modification of body.
Dr Hiluluk and his past as thief
Robin's mother
Ofc Luffy's Father
I think these are quite interesting.
Also we know no parents of Zoro, Nami ( well not their real ones at least) or Sanji.
they can't be all orphans can they?
Franky's parents or his modification of body.
Dr Hiluluk and his past as thief
Robin's mother
Ofc Luffy's Father
I think these are quite interesting.
Also we know no parents of Zoro, Nami ( well not their real ones at least) or Sanji.
they can't be all orphans can they?
Imperial Bishop
Banned
It seems this may have been the reason One Piece is on break.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/int...-vip-party-has-star-studded-guest-list/.89108
Why wasn't I invited?
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/int...-vip-party-has-star-studded-guest-list/.89108
Why wasn't I invited?
Hyperactivity
Banned
Recently started reading the manga myself, and Drum Island's volume, along with the two next ones, were the first I picked up. Arc is awesome
Although the difference in the climbing the mountain scene was big compared to the anime. In the anime it was this long (but not boring) process of Luffy really struggling. The part where his fingers started to bleed and he fell made me cringe hard.
The manga gave one or two pages to it
Robin=Brook>Chopper>Nami=Franky>Sanji>Luffy>Usopp=Zoro
For saddest backstories
Robin for the heartbreaking reunion with her mom and Brook for being alone for so long. Chopper is a very close second.
Luffy's probably would be above Sanji's without Sabo being alive, but yeah, I can agree to this list
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
The only backstory I feel legit sad about is Nami's. The others, not so much. Zoro in particular was just kind of hilarious.
Also, Rebecca is shit and she should be erased from One Piece and not to be mentioned ever again.
Also, Rebecca is shit and she should be erased from One Piece and not to be mentioned ever again.
Sequence Six
Member
Nami's story got the biggest emotional pull from me, followed by Brook and Robin.
Imperial Bishop
Banned
This isn't a contest, but Brook suffered the most out of all of them.
The fact that he didn't kill himself after spending all those years on that ship is a testament to how strong-willed he is.
The fact that he didn't kill himself after spending all those years on that ship is a testament to how strong-willed he is.
Neoriceisgood
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Rebecca literally has zero redeeming features unless you count ridiculous fanservice as a good thing.
This post is just .... no, so much no.
:edit
As for backstory's, I actually think the strongest standalone story is Chopper.
Nami & Robin have a bit of an emotional edge as you actually knew them a bit longer before discovering their actual story, but Chopper's really strong despite being a brand new character.
Those sakura trees man..
igordennis
Member
Hi guys since i will likely be spending the next 10 years coming here i thought this would be the ideal place for my first post (been trying to get an account for 1 year)
I have been watching/reading One Piece for the past 6 years and i must say that there has been no other piece of media that's given more enjoyment and just emotions in general than this manga.
Although OP is not at its absolute best right now im still enjoying the New World and its highest than ever stakes. Still, i must agree with the discussion a few pages back that Oda's treatment of women has been getting progressively worse (Rebecca -_-) and i wish he'd stop using the same tired tropes. These things detract a little bit from my enjoyment of OP but i still love it to death.
I also agree that Oda just has too many ideas and this arc for example has become quite bloated, ruining its pacing and making us all a bit tired of Dressrosa. He needs a good editor but i doubt he's gonna get one... so i hope he controls himself in the future and make the series more focused. This second half of OP can just be so good and he only has one shot at this, i trust he can pull it off.
I have been watching/reading One Piece for the past 6 years and i must say that there has been no other piece of media that's given more enjoyment and just emotions in general than this manga.
Although OP is not at its absolute best right now im still enjoying the New World and its highest than ever stakes. Still, i must agree with the discussion a few pages back that Oda's treatment of women has been getting progressively worse (Rebecca -_-) and i wish he'd stop using the same tired tropes. These things detract a little bit from my enjoyment of OP but i still love it to death.
I also agree that Oda just has too many ideas and this arc for example has become quite bloated, ruining its pacing and making us all a bit tired of Dressrosa. He needs a good editor but i doubt he's gonna get one... so i hope he controls himself in the future and make the series more focused. This second half of OP can just be so good and he only has one shot at this, i trust he can pull it off.
The discussion wasn't really about what was going on, it was about why it was even going on in the first place. Some people found it unnecessary considering all of the other emotional hooks in place.
I guess it was a bit much... too much going on at once.
Straw hat flashback storys
Brook > chopper >franky =robin > nami > sanji >zoro > ussop = luffy
theres a pattern were with each new straw hat the flash back storys kept getting better over time(exception being chopper's one that took a lot to beat ).
The flash backs are normal the best part of each arc especially in the anime.
The story of rebecca,soldiersan and king riku upto the revival of kyros was legendary.
Brook > chopper >franky =robin > nami > sanji >zoro > ussop = luffy
theres a pattern were with each new straw hat the flash back storys kept getting better over time(exception being chopper's one that took a lot to beat ).
The flash backs are normal the best part of each arc especially in the anime.
The story of rebecca,soldiersan and king riku upto the revival of kyros was legendary.
Imperial Bishop
Banned
No chapter this week.
Anyone still interested in that East Blue readthrough? Going through all 12 volumes in a month sounds like a good plan.
Anyone still interested in that East Blue readthrough? Going through all 12 volumes in a month sounds like a good plan.
Sibersk Esto
Banned
I would do a read-through if I didn't have such a massive backlog combined with (ugh) life
I'm still in.
Imperial Bishop
Banned
So that's one person and a maybe?
Anyone else?
Anyone else?
Jep i think we are definetly about to get a Movie Announcement in the next Issue. I'm now 99% sure.
Strong world released in December 2009
Z was released in December 2012 = 3 year Gap
with another 3 year Gap we would be at 2015, so the timing would be good now for an Announcement if the Movie would open in December right?
Strong world released in December 2009
Z was released in December 2012 = 3 year Gap
with another 3 year Gap we would be at 2015, so the timing would be good now for an Announcement if the Movie would open in December right?
gundamkyoukai
Member
Every body should know why it happen .
It was not about the emotional hook or anything else but making luffy have a awesome entrance .
The whole chapter was gear towards making him a star and having that .
EDIT hope the big news is about another movie , it's about time for it .
Doc Holliday
SPOILER: Columbus finds America
Ugh didn't know there was no chapter this week. Always feels like a punch in the gut lol.
Imperial Bishop
Banned
Looks like it's just you and me for the time being, B-Dubs.
One Piece Volume 1
Such a great introduction to the world of One Piece. I'm already spotting a few bits of info that will be tied back to later in the series.
I find it funny how three characters technically died in the very first chapter.
I still think Shanks chasing off that Sea King was him using haki, even if the details weren't in place the basic idea was.
I would do it aswell. I have the german volumes though hope the chapters are the same pet volume.
Cloud Strife
Member
Always down for a re-read. Been meaning to do so anyways.
Sequence Six
Member
If I weren't knee-deep in Jojo right now I'd be down for a read. Heck, I may catch up at a later date anyway. I've actually never read most of the manga.
SolVanderlyn
Thanos acquires the fully powered Infinity Gauntlet in The Avengers: Infinity War, but loses when all the superheroes team up together to stop him.
Oh yeah, this never got entirely animated, did it?
Episode 4 (Luffy flashback) is one of my favorite eps, I should read this at some point.
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