100% Blind ONE PIECE Review (Part 2): Arlong Park - Loguetown

[@TotallyNotMark]

Part 1 is currently after being claimed by Toei.... Sooooo while I work on getting it back up, if you would like to watch it right now, it's on my patreon!!! www.patreon.com/TotallyNotMark

[@maxmustermann369]

i dont get it. i just recently began to watch one piece again after beeing bated by interesting one piece videos on youtube (which let me find your channel). imo they do themselfs more harm than good, its basically free advertisement they take down...

[@troillandford7679]

Apparently your marineford video is blocked in Canada. I might need that surfshark lol

[@Just_Some_Yonko_With_A_Beard]

Maaan I just started watching these. That timing.

[@noobwise8082]

@@Just_Some_Yonko_With_A_Beard saaame! man i hope that he gets the vid up and running again

[@tylermoya840]

@@Just_Some_Yonko_With_A_Beard same

[@OmyDolphin]

"who are Luffy's parents?" Me: *Sweats* "Can you stack devil fruits?" Me: *Sweat intensifies*

[@demonicpain10]

Well, the 'normal' answer to the second question is a resounding NO

[@OmyDolphin]

@@demonicpain10 Yep, normally. But we all know what's gonna happen.

[@siegpasta]

@@demonicpain10 shhh don't spoil!!!

[@TheGamingLegionnaire123]

@@OmyDolphin could you spoil it on me?

[@ohnoimatrap856]

@@wuurlii Ssssh

[@-tom-8720]

Can we get a shout out for Mark's editor?! This man a legend!

[@krvys7226]

Ill even do it with a DON!

[@airmasterlagouras5502]

@@krvys7226 dammit i was about to make the same comment

[@ConekillerConfuzor]

Between the Micheal Jackson sounds and that ominous laugh at the end of this vid, the editor is clearly having a blast!

[@bredwright]

Shout out to marks editor

[@GilesAskim]

Oh shit it’s Tom

[@jaketno]

Something I feel should be reiterated is that Luffy DELIBERATELY chose not to listen to Nojiko tell Nami's story. He didn't care about the struggle she's been through. Luffy decided to help her solely because no matter what you've done before, if you're with him, you're with him for life. "You made our navigator cry" was more than enough reason to put his life on the line for her.

[@razkable]

he cares about who they are in the present..not how thy got that way ...he can see through them and knows they are good people due to some experience similar to his own with shanks and dodan

[@quintondorsey7362]

@Carter D but still ultimately at the end of the day if nami didn't want to join the crew luffy would've accepted it, I mean he wanted sanji to join but felt that decision was best left up to him, he also did the same with vivi

[@meoviona]

Carter D true that Luffy is selfish but not at all times. we've seen how caring he could be, especially for his friends.

[@SteadFast411]

@@quintondorsey7362 Selfish is a good definition to describe Luffy's personality, just, not with the connotations that we typically associate with it (cruel, manipulative etc). He is overwhelmingly honest, and whilst the early parts of the series emphasize this playfully, Oda isn't afraid to show that Luffy is a man who would have left Zoro to perish from his wounds from Hawkeye, if Zoro hadn't lifted his sword to vow he'd never lose again. He'd leave Nami here if he believed her lies, he even does leave Usopp when he and the ship are no longer fit to serve the goal of becoming Pirate king. He doesn't do it out of a lack of empathy, but out of a sense of plain - not cold, just honest - pragmatism; if you're with him, it means you're useful to him, and he will bleed every bit of blood needed to keep you with him. Selfishness is a trait of any legendary leader, doubly so for one whose goal is to rule the roost of one of the more deceptively dark world's in Shonen.

[@benjaminmeusburger4254]

@@SteadFast411 "He even does leave Usopp when he and the ship are no longer fit to serve the goal of becoming Pirate king" How did you get that impression? A shipwright told Luffy that it is impossible to repair the ship + he and his crew could drown on high see because it was practically impossible to reach the next island with the GoingMarry in that condition. Ussopp explained himself when he left the crew (in comparison: Nami, Robin and Sanji had no prior conversation with Luffy before 'leaving', so he wanted to talk to them - he sensed it was not from their own free will).

[@coolnamebro7363]

"By nature of definition only the coward is capable of the highest heroism" Usopp rocks.

[@razkable]

i mean usopp's entire dream is to be brave at sea so...

[@5stargrim]

@@razkable I like to think that in the end of one piece, he'll return home spouting the same stories, but this time true, and none of the kids will believe him lol

[@laval0910]

@@razkable technically he is because bravery isnt not being scared its being scared but still going on

[@Manuel_Chinaski]

A man can only be brave when he’s afraid .

[@xkirax8495]

Arlong park is where we became one piece fans for life

[@jayxterrell467]

Deadass

[@pepitodelrancho]

When you hit that point your in for the ride

[@24klassics]

*To be fucking honest.*

[@ectofriend]

Arlong Park is when you realize One Piece is something REALLY special.

[@slouchman5818]

I was sold by Sanji's arc but yea Nami's arc definitely sealed the deal as if it was a juicy bonus to something I was already happy with.

[@leonblum816]

"Who are Luffy's parents and WHY HAVEN'T WE SEEN THEM?" made me chuckle

[@yungshirley9468]

RIGHT LOL

[@connorthornberg]

Immediately after the other thing he mentioned lmao

[@ebrimambowe3030]

Same

[@Foolproofrex]

the smirk and chuckle i let out😏

[@GeminiRosche]

Leon Blum trust me, it will be addressed

[@topramen5344]

I have a feeling that we’re gonna be hearing a lot of “this is the best arc I’ve read so far”

[@thecamp2000]

he going to be like "yeah I know I always say this, but its true."

[@craigzanker4183]

its actually so true tho

[@riofredericco7147]

Watching this make me jealous. Wish I can go blind into One Piece from the beginning again and do that saying "this is the best arc so far" over and over and over again

[@dianaharris8106]

My first thought. Arlong Park is the best story ever? Cute! No I am joking Arlong Park is GREAT great story. Its not the arcs fault that Oda is agenius! xD

[@Honerkamp]

Wait till he gets to the Thriller Bark lmao

[@skylerkuhn5898]

The cartography room represents Nami's future, her life "mapped out" to serve Arlong for the rest of her life. By destroying the room, Luffy symbolically releases her from her dreaded plans as well as her entire identity as Arlong's navigator in favor for claiming her as his own navigator. The map room is EVERYTHING

[@Archaten]

Interesting analysis and makes sense as we know Oda loves symbolism.

[@BassUndertow]

Yeah but his point is that we weren't really shown much of the room previously. Maybe a few more scenes showing what you describe would have set it up for the pay off.

[@kingace6186]

Luffy is the ultimate symbol and bringer of freedom.

[@luciferlucy9066]

@@BassUndertow don’t we literally see it in the flashback?

[@changedcj007]

@@luciferlucy9066 yeah exactly, mark just made a bad point.

[@aerithenjoyer]

I will never get tired of people gushing over the beauty of One Piece.

[@itriggerpeople4433]

*THE BIG GUSH*

[@shihoblade]

Have you seen Daquan's videos. Watch all three to see the evolution of a One Piecer.

[@yankeesfan8561]

Whenever someone raves about one piece, I always feel proud as if I wrote the story lol.

[@felipenegron3091]

It's the feeling of getting a friend into something you are passionate about it and they get just as absorbed in it as much as you do.

[@404_coffee9]

Same and I won't get sick of the anime and manga

[@DudeReelTalk]

“What does the D. In luffy’s name mean!?” Ooooo boy here we go...

[@razkable]

didn't he see none piece?..the d. stands for dee..d-e-e....this party's getting crazy yes it is zoro my boy...

[@theinimitablejora522]

@@razkable And it reminds me of the time I got me hat

[@shaquanahoward681]

Asmosis Jones no whatever he has uploaded of one peice is how much he’s watched this a completely reactionary footage he has someone who’s already watched one peice edit his videos

[@deejaynoodle]

It stands for “Dee”

[@Bartimusable]

DEE. D. E. E.

[@TheRamblingSoul]

As a counterpoint to the "saving the village vs destroying the map room" argument, I think it helps the reader identify more with Luffy who also doesn't feel a personal connection to the map room, but recognizes that it is the symbol of Nami's slavery and oppression under Arlong, so it must be destroyed. That's all that matters: helping his crew, not having a heroic or stereotypical rescue-the-town situation. In that sense, I still think the map room route works a lot better and in a subtle way distinguishes One Piece from other shonen manga. E: also, without spoiling anything specifically, the villagers not being directly involved is kind of a theme in One Piece ie the Straw Hats are like a tornado that blow through each town or place they travel through, upsetting the existing order and leaving it profoundly changed going forward. E2: it's also why Luffy is often sleeping or picking his nose whenever someone is giving their tragic backstory - you don't need to justify yourself to get Luffy's help. If you're a friend in need, he picks up on that and helps you, which speaks a lot to his character and another reason why the detached feeling of the map room also works better than directly saving the village. Luffy may not be the most intellectual person, but he's actually very emotionally intelligent and picks up on the feelings of others without needing to be told outright.

[@blade9871]

This man gets it.

[@DrFunkPpT]

I remember my first reaction to the map room was, “oh maps. Cool.” I didn’t piece together the implications of the room until Luffy began to tear it apart. Which speaks volumes about how Luffy can read a situation.

[@Dean0ne]

thank you for this. i agree with everything in the video except for the critique about the map room. because honestly i find the figth between luffy and arlong is still one of the top 3 fights in one piece. (personal opinion). but i applaud oda for using arlongs launch out of the water and luffys ability to catapult himself, and have them fight inside of the building, where the other characters don't see them. it opens the opportunity for the dialogue in the map room, a little brake in the fight and a switch of action. and after explaining how much sorrow this room has brought nami we get this absolute beauty of a panel where luffy throws her desk out of the wall. the people outside the building don't see what's happening inside. nobody understands what's going on - nobody, except for nami! she sees this and is the only one that immediately understands that luffy is doing this for her, to free her from that tragic past. and her tears and quiet "thank you" let us know that without a doubt she understands what luffy is doing and how grateful and reliefed she is. i doubt that escalating the fight more and taking it into the town and having there be damage to the village would have made for a better scenario. after all it would feel more cliche, since often times a big fight between a hero and villain just creates destruction that other people have to deal with. containing the damage to the arlong parc and taking down arlong with his seat of power is absolutely satisfying and feels way more rewarding than saving the town from destruction. and yes, arlong parc is my absolute favorite arc in one piece. i care about it deeply.

[@ChaosSepher]

Thanks for getting into this. Pretty much summarizes my feelings on the subject. Do love it as Luffy made a point to not listen to Nami's story because he didn't need to hear it. All he he knew was Nami cried and asked for help, and that is all he needed. But when he saw that room, that blood stained quill, and Arlong talking about *using* Nami, he knew what needed to be done. And I find it just incredibly cathartic just how Luffy goes ape on that damned room and the charts, especially with how much it pissed off Arlong As for your E: Yeah I pretty much consider the Straw Hats harbingers of Chaos for those reasons.

[@mmoose3673]

I agree that the map room was the better choice, but it could have been led into the story better as Not Mark mentioned.

[@laylam.9314]

Aarlong's lack of 'awesome super villian challenge' is freaking brilliant in hindsight. No spoilers: he's not supposed to be anything **special**. He's just a merman, and Luffy's just a man, and there's no inherent superiority to one or the other.

[@LINKedup101]

Hey now, he's a Fishman

[@luigigx1172]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@OriNyte]

@@LINKedup101 Get your game on, go playyyy

[@kingme1313]

@@OriNyte All that glitters is Goooooold

[@kintober]

No, Luffy's a Rubber Man!

[@lordoz2578]

Fun fact. Oda reroute that “help me” scene until he cried And it worked. We all cried. And we followed it up with the based walk to Arlong Park.

[@ToiaSX]

Rewrote*

[@sohebdude1]

I don't think it was this scene but the one with vivi which rewrote until he cried...

[@swanstarr1441]

I didn't quite cry but this and the chopper backstory was the closest I've gotten during reading, congrats oda, congrats

[@jordanwilliams5603]

Nami didnt deserve help back then she used to be such a bitch in the earlier sagas

[@nukehobo]

The damn Michael Jackson edits. I wasn’t expecting to hear it again. I’m on my knees

[@AloysiusOnuohamysticobi]

Lol neither was i

[@ojisankusai]

I just wanted to say: This journey of yours is some of the best content I've seen on this site, and that's saying a _lot._ For a guy who predominately covers Dragon Ball to do a segmented review of a blind One Piece read is just.. There's obviously been others that have done such a thing, but your skill at describing the whole experience is just unmatched. And Water 7/Enies Lobby is going to _blow your mind._

[@BigWeeby]

euclid crash yeah, enies lobby is the best arc in one piece! Love CP9

[@ramironaredo8554]

One of the best,marineford is also really good amd i am taking a new look with Thriller Park

[@NeighborhoodCrusader]

One Piece fans watching these videos: Oh no no he doesn't know Mark: Wait what

[@ahmaddiab9480]

I agree with you! P.s: about the last sentence, i feel like its best not to give him any hints for the future, even if they are vague and out of context, just let him experience this like it just came out.

[@sanjhsaab4415]

Because he seems to understand story writing very well, and can speak for it extremely eloquently, every arc is going to blow his mind.

[@RockinAfr0]

The thing about Nami's eventual "Luffy, help me" that gets me every time is how it is reinforced that Nami usually never asks for help. I believe it was her sister that said that she never asked for help in her entire life. And for that person to ask for help NOW of all moments... Such a great scene, literally and emotionally! We have all been at a point where we needed help but didn't want it. I remember this scene was one of the things that was on my mind when I eventually asked for help when I needed it, but thought I didn't. I literally bought the volume this happened in just for that single moment. It is still the only manga volume I own.

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

"And Sanji pretty much single-handedly saves the damn day..." No, no. Sanji doesn't use his hands to fight. He's not in a kitchen. I hope the time it takes us to get to the unveiling of green shroud man's identity doesn't drag on. It'll be revolutionary to Mark.

[@bloopbloop1177]

dang that was amzing

[@adriasagues7265]

well well well the legend itself

[@sageoverheaven]

You've returned! There's an impostor without a moustache going around.

[@silverchoweez]

I must have an answer... Do you know this Guy kzbin.info/door/3RIcfnBQinhnhKHCIEA16Q ?

[@GGTikyo]

I see what you did there! XD

[@provalone]

"this is the best arc of One Piece I have read so far" You are gonna say that a whooooole lot.

[@blueturtlekhun]

Meeeeeeerrrrryyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!

[@nooraldeen23]

marineford : no problem 🙂

[@runningtheduckaway9002]

And he does

[@Aloof_Fish]

At least until halfway through Thriller Bark

[@Ivle711]

Vega water 7 for me

[@NaturalHypertrophy]

Arlong Park is the Arc that cemented One Piece as a must-read shonen back when I first got introduced to it. The Zoro vs Mihawk fight, the Sanji backstory & the introduction of the Warlords of the Sea sort of hints at it being a saga in the making but the Luffy vs Arlong struggle confirms it 100%

[@hyb002]

preach

[@josesosa3337]

I absolutely love the climax where arlong does his drill attack as luffy does his gum gum battle ax where as he bites luffy, luffy brings his foot down and brings the whole building down!! Great ending to a great arc!

[@Puffzilla777]

It was definitely a banger growing up as a kid and watching it on toonami (even if it was the crappy dub and you didn't know better)

[@DragonCTR]

I personally love the part where he liberated Nami, being the part that bound her to Arlong. Then seeing Arlong get his butt kicked was so satisfying. Also, I also thought what if Arlong did attack Coco Village. I legit cried when Nami's mother-figure died.

[@mateusgomide9425]

The fact that Oda made it so that zoro finds mihawk in the first 30 episodes os the anima is just epic Imo

[@aven78]

The one moment I think that sticks with me the most in Arlong Park is when Arlong gets piss scared at the wound Zoro has from Hawkeye. For an enemy to look at another and wonder how they are even still moving kind of makes Arlong realize just how strong humans can be. He was always looking at them as weak and he is freaked that Zoro could live through something like he did.

[@ojisankusai]

So, I'm not 100% sure on this, but regarding the Nami's room scene: The way the manga and anime portray the whole situation are radically different from each other. The manga sort of glosses over a lot of it, but the anime spends a good portion of time showing Nami drawing sea charts to the point of her fingers blistering and bleeding constantly. as well as a time-lapse of just how long she spent drawing thousands upon thousands of them as they pile up inside the room - from nothing there, to charts stacked to the ceiling. I don't really remember if the manga had this scene, it might be anime-original. And in that case, you _definitely_ were not going to get the full impact of the destruction of the room and Nami's reaction. It was her prison and her torture chamber. If someone destroyed a place that essentially gave you PTSD, you would fall to the ground weeping in gratitude. That's the impact of the destruction of the sea chart room. And I feel very sad that you didn't get the full effect. Again, I may be completely wrong, but the way you talk about it makes it seem as if the anime absolutely added a lot to that aspect of Nami's story in order to make the destruction of the room have more impact.

[@mldag1678]

you are definetly not in the wrong as I think a lot of people (inculding me) would agree, (I'm was also an anime-only until the Wano arc when I started reading the manga bc I just had to continue the story and I don't have patience enough to wait for new episodes altough I still watch them when they come out)

[@arbetor12]

the room is more of a metaphor for nami's freedom in the manga by destroying it luffy shows us that she is being free

[@july8studio]

@@arbetor12 yeah i thought that was kinda obvious, not sure why that was seen as a negative in his eyes. but w/e

[@KumaGorath]

The manga does show what the anime showed just it was more compact he locked her in the room she didnt work he came in beat her up(in the scene in the anime nami isnt bleeding in the manga she was) and forced her to draw the maps. The next panel we saw was older nami being allowed to do stuff on her own leaving us more mental time to mull over her time in captivity

[@ojisankusai]

@@KumaGorath I figured it did, otherwise that's some hell of a anime-original bit, but the main point I was attempting to point out was how the manga glossed over it rather quickly as compared to the anime. Doing so kinda loses the impact of the scene overall.

[@jayd.doubledubs]

"Why did no one tell me this story is like the best thing ever?" We apologize for our lack of diligence; we will be sure to be more pestering next time. Please forgive us.

[@starkiller332]

I thought it was because the later arcs are also very good.

[@sindri1447]

@@starkiller332 yeah, I love Arlong Park but it's not even in my top 3 One Piece arcs. It's really fucking good but it can't compare to Alabasta, Water 7 or the Summit War. There are even a few other arcs that I subjectively prefer like Thriller Bark for example.

[@trollking4058]

@@sindri1447 Water Seven, Alabasta, and Thriller Bark killed me.

[@sindri1447]

@@TotallyTrends Then we can't be friends

[@sindri1447]

@@trollking4058 I'll call the doctor to your immediate location

[@whippersnapper7632]

Sonic to Luffy: "Hold on to this for me"

[@copeseethemald8510]

Sonic: im going to get a chili dog il be back

[@Bekrox]

XD

[@thelegendaryhispanic5200]

Goddamn 4kide

[@elmilkmann]

Sonic is the One Piece.

[@randomcringeyyoutuber6750]

@@elmilkmann the one piece is a copy of sonic 06 that wasn't horrible.

[@ihampake]

3:38 Ah yes. Gintoki, one of the seven warlords of the One Piece universe

[@saorihirai4492]

The best one

[@lakeem946]

Mark: I wish Luffy had a challenge [Crocodile enters the chat]

[@nex_gama48]

Oh that hole doesn’t look good

[@vegeta9501]

Hes gonna be HOOKED!

[@matreiki5144]

@@vegeta9501 🤣

[@lakeem946]

@@nex_gama48 damn hes gonna beat him already? It's so soo........oh!

[@Theminecraftianbacca]

East blue was easy mode and grand line is normal and finally new world is hard mode

[@Choc_rush]

I feel like you've missed the point of Luffy destroying the room, and your suggestion, in my opinion, would feel weak, specifically because the villagers had already resolved to die, and also a shift to the village from the park would be jarring. Luffy was not personally invested in the village. His connection was solely to Nami, and the reason he destroyed the room was because Arlong explained to him what he made her do there. Luffy didn't know Nami's whole connection to the village because he skimped out on the explanations. It's important to note (for future reading also) that sometimes what we know is not what all the characters know, and sometimes the characters know more than we do. Luffy knew she was in distress, but he didn't know why, he was just waiting for her to ask for help instead of trying to shoulder the burden on her own. The main point of Luffy destroying the room was the symbolic meaning. The first thing is that it was symbolic of Luffy freeing Nami of Arlong's slavery, as that is where she spent her time with Arlong, so it has a very (negative) personal connection. Destroying the room is destroying her "use" to Arlong. The second, and less apparent point, is Luffy actively choosing to destroy the room instead of trying hit Arlong. He's using his energy not to stop Arlong, but to mentally liberate Nami, and show that he understands what is shackling her, and destroying those shackles. We also do get to see how Nami is connected to the room in that moment, so while it doesn't have build-up, we still have a strong connection, as we see how she was abused and made to work. I also feel that this puts more agency on Luffy instead of Luffy reacting to Arlong being dangerous and reactively saving Nami, he is proactively doing it. He's not trying to be a hero for the village, he's trying to help his friend. He's freeing her, not them. It's just that by extension of his actions, the village is also free. Arlong was already going on a rampage in his own base, I don't think him going berserk in the village (something he had already done both with Gosa and a little bit in Cocoyashi) would have added much.

[@ely1313]

exactly as you said!, Luffy is a very simple person, he destroyed the room because he understood that that place was metaphorically Namy's cage.

[@novapapi4817]

Cheers to you!! I thought I was gonna have to write something like this but you summarize it perfectly

[@darae]

bingo!

[@Sigart]

You think so? I think it was obvious that he understood why it happened, but that he missed some, I dunno what you would call it, exposition? So we as the reader hates the room and understands its significance before Luffy's introduced to it. That would make the impact of its destruction much more meaningful to us.

[@Choc_rush]

@@Sigart We're introduced to it with Luffy, so we understand why he's doing what he's doing in the moment. we don't need exposition. the exposition is in the scene itself. We don't need more understanding than Luffy to understand why the room is bad.

[@pr_ank_sisters]

Just remember that every little detail Oda shows has a purpose. The guy is a GOD at foreshadowing.

[@mannythelazyguy6529]

GO D. A

[@Gulled1]

LOL

[@Gulled1]

Go.l digger nami

[@DemonFox369]

Even if it isn’t initially a foreshadow, he makes them a foreshadow too

[@dragonballzgoku5566]

@@DemonFox369 Right? Like when you go back and read loguetown there is a certain character you see, that happens to be someone we recognize in a top hat and long overcoat with light hair. 98 last page and then 99 page 7 panel 4.

[@Iz_zy2099]

The way Luffy gave Nami his hat like how Shanks did when he was a kid really just pulled a huge thread in my heart and then just Luffy and the Gang walking menacingly towards the park was AMAZING

[@Justwatchingvideos010]

It was ART 😁

[@jordanwilliams5603]

At the time she didnt deserve that gesture

[@kingace6186]

Those parts.

[@googleguy-ft8xh]

“What does the D. stand for?” Get ready to ask that question a lot

[@sweenhoe10]

It stands for Dee YEA WHATS IT STAND FOR Dee YEA WHAT DOES THE D STAND FOR D E E DEE

[@Espeonkilledyou]

@@sweenhoe10 THIS PARTYS GETTING CRAZY

[@gryffonmanic]

@@Espeonkilledyou YES IT IS, ZORO

[@jonathandelgado3755]

AND IT REMINDS ME OF THE TIME I GOT ME HAT!

[@TurnipStewdios]

@@jonathandelgado3755 Now sit there and listen as I tell you a tale! a tale of long ago!

[@HaloClips4BLN]

"Who are Luffys parents and why haven´t we seen them?" I genuinely had to laughe at this one :D

[@tengoodquestions]

hopefully he sees this comment lool

[@switchhylian7850]

The moment he will know he will understand our laughs!

[@TransientWitch]

Same! XD

[@VinsBloodshotEye]

Specially because he was trying to speculate who Dragon was not even 3 seconds prior X,P

[@bruh-no-bruh2882]

You weren't alone with this one 😂

[@burtlangstrom1860]

"Ussop learns to be a more honest person" ...Glances over at Dressrosa

[@gallant6111]

😂😂😂

[@CyrilOfTheWise]

*laughs in Sogeking*

[@kamallewis-gopie6956]

The fact that he's so naive to what's coming next only makes this even better tho lmao

[@antagonist1038]

He isn't gonna see this lol

[@simcosimpai8471]

Context for Usopp's fights always changes. From fighting for himself to fighting for his crew and then later for an entire population of strangers.

[@SehaChan]

"Help me" is one of the scenes that no matter how many times I've read/watched, always makes me cry.

[@frederickgrandison3609]

Poor Nami

[@NaturalHypertrophy]

Luffy: *You are...my nakama now!* Nami & me: *Happy tears of joy*

[@aronnemcsik]

Me: ugly crying in the corner

[@Ruffeep]

Please translate it in english as friend or comrade. Nakama isn't as special of a word as you think. It just means friend. This misconception must be from old days when all we had were shitty scanlations that didn't know what nakama meant in english.

[@jeremyknight9980]

@@Ruffeep I had to go look up what Nakama meant because people kept using it everywhere. I don't get why using the japanese term for friend is so special either. When I started watching the series 2 years ago it was through the Funimation dub where they just say friend.

[@riccardinofuffoloakafuffy3388]

Skull Grunt Ruffe All according to keikaku

[@trafalgarq805]

@@Ruffeep Are you saying that Naruto fans can't say jutsu as it just means a technique. Sure some people say it, but you don't have to tell people off just for liking it. That's like telling someone off for not watching the funimation version as that is the correct version and anything not included in it is unacceptable and wrong But have a nice day!

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

"And Sanji pretty much single-handedly saves the damn day..." Uh, Mark. A good chef NEVER uses his hands. And in terms of unveiling identity of green shroud man, let's hope the time it takes us to get there doesn't drag on.

[@krvys7226]

I'm certain when we find out who he is, it will be revolutionary.

[@Ozgarthefighter]

Eyyyyyyy *finger guns*

[@esavalila576]

Drag on..? You son of a... ;D

[@braveboy1million908]

@@esavalila576 ?

[@RaulDiaz-mp8ms]

No no, a good chef never uses his hands in a fight!

[@yaqbulyakkerbat4190]

Anyone else remember the touching moment when Sonic gave Luffy his signature straw hat?

[@adam-dn3hi]

If this is a joke its a terrible one

[@tbryan3118]

@@adam-dn3hi 21:54

[@x-ray6633]

That was my favourite moment

[@abnormal9613]

@@x-ray6633 TaKe HeR tO tHe DuNgEoN

[@waterguy1744]

Made me cry for a good 3 days in joy

[@DerDerDenJointRaucht]

The "Walk to Arlong Park" is still one of the top 3 most epic moments rearding the Strawhat Crew. East Blue is such a Gem.

[@saskestheman]

“This is the best arc I’ve read so far.” Oh you’re gonna he saying that a lot.

[@SkotKozB5]

Haha for real. Arlong Park is a decent arc but compared to what comes afterwards it's so mediocre. I'm excited for these reviews.

[@kidkouga92]

Can we get a counter for that. I think thats he second time in 2 videos, he's said that

[@ZlatkoTheGod]

Haha yes, the long ring long land arc is the peak of One Piece.

[@jojonta2119]

@@ZlatkoTheGod Ah yes Afro luffy is best luffy

[@HomeWingGamer]

If he keeps up his roughly 50 chapter a week reading pace he's at, he's bound to hit the next best arc by next week.

[@matthewpopow6647]

Nami: What's with all the bandages... Zoro: Nothing happened.

[@NeroPiroman]

hmmmmmm what could that posibly alude to???

[@arjunmalhotra6944]

@@NeroPiroman havent you seen thriller bark ? well never mind cuz... Nothing happened.

[@NeroPiroman]

@@arjunmalhotra6944 my comment was pointing that out in a non spoiler way

[@blueturtlekhun]

@@arjunmalhotra6944 r/whooosh

[@chereborn2525]

Just finished Thriller Park all I can say is wow

[@suarez9108]

Mark: “And they’re sailing through a storm that was started by a man that I think controls the weather.” Mark, we all still think that he controls the weather

[@armin6067]

@Likeaboss Gamer or his conquerors haki is doing this

[@sarafontanini7051]

he has to have SOME sort of power, it can't just be a random fucking coinciidence!

[@FCcoreyatlas]

@@armin6067 Conquerors haki can't do something like this. Personally, I think he has the Thunder fruit or the water fruit. If he has the water fruit it would be dummy OP.

[@phlpcockrell]

I dont think the water fruit would make wind, and the wind fruit wouldn't make rain, so its possibly a storm storm fruit? But the rain could have been for drama

[@youngthinker1]

@@FCcoreyatlas All fruits are onomatopoeia's. I don't know enough Japanese to know if there is a water water fruit.

[@kristofelodjuhasz9812]

Not talking about the badass moment when Arlong sees Zoro's scar?

[@skidzzthewiz9226]

@@noneofyourbusiness3096 he gets shocked of how someone is still alive after seeing it and is terrified for a few seconds.

[@bkis1838]

I love the fact that arlong and his crew have the sun tattoos, and how the series ties back to it like 200 chapters later

[@adrianhebreros]

200? 400

[@SchrollShepard]

you mean around 500 chapters later. 200 chapters after this is around the Skypea arc.

[@Seloliva1015]

It literaly pains me to see the sun tatoo on Arlong now, he doesn't deserve it

[@hoodiedude4204]

@@Seloliva1015 The whole time I was thinking about him, once he reaches the Sun Pirates backstory, how he will understand the frustration and anger of Arlong. It'll be so hilarious xD

[@Puerco-Potter]

@@Seloliva1015 it's kind of understandable for Arlong to be as he his... I suffered and see his people suffer under humans... Now he want to make humans suffer. It's an inferiority complex to the max. He don't see humans as people and want payback for what humans did...

[@d13da14b]

"Who are Luffy's parents and when do we get to see them." *Mischievous giggle.*

[@kaleelfrancis]

@Spencer Flud shhhhh he doesn't know

[@ojisankusai]

Y'know what's interesting about this? You probably already know this, but Oda _has_ stated we've seen _both_ of his parents in the manga already. And this was pretty early on relative to the size of it now; definitely before the time-skip. It's basically how the whole "Crocomom" theory came to be so prominent, as there really isn't any other notable female that we've seen. My personal theory is that Luffy is actually Robin's younger brother. Robin's mom was essentially as close to a Revolutionary as you could get as an archeologist, and would have definitely been in contact with Dragon at some point or another during her travels due to the nature of her studying the Poneglyphs. In any case, that's my head-canon anyway. I just really hope the "Crocomom" theory isn't true as it's just..so..convoluted and _dumb._ It doesn't feel like something Oda would do, but I definitely think Crocodile was a woman before "he" met Ivankov.

[@gasaiyuno6021]

@@ojisankusai Luffy's mother is irrelevant and was just some average woman. His dad is the only character that's prominent or worth mentioning.

[@TRJTRY1]

@@ojisankusai that doesnt make sense luffy was born 3 years after nico olivia died

[@cudi313]

@@gasaiyuno6021 laughs in oda

[@o.i.8131]

"I am aware that hes a fictional character but it did mean alot to me in that moment" Dude, youre not ready

[@Specx13]

Wait til he cries over a boat like the rest of us.

[@truthbetold5155]

Go D. Ussop

[@isabelangang249]

Specx13 a boat a boat yoo godaa

[@breexthehedgehog6131]

Can someone send mark like 10 or 12 tissue boxes? He's gonna need it

[@yamilka6898]

lmfao, *glances at enies lobby finale*

[@jalapenoofjustice4682]

I love that Luffy doesn't even listen to Nami's backstory. He doesn't care about any of that, seeing the intensity of her emotions is all the context he needs.

[@alejandravazquez5702]

TNM: what does the D on Monkey D. Luffy stands for ? fans of one piece who have read all te 900+ chapters: what does the D on Monkey D. Luffy stands for ?

[@sexman4574]

bruhh i should not have laughed so hard at this😭😭

[@OmyDolphin]

Delicious

[@CorazonLaw1]

Nice spoiler u clown

[@jakew6162]

It's D

[@aanakk]

@@jakew6162 nah, it's actually Dee. probably the name of the king of the pirates before Roger, who didn't shake the world as much as Gol did because of certain circumstances

[@lycheegruesome8209]

Mark: "I can't begin to imagine the impact a story like this has had on those of you watching right now who grew up with it." Me as a child: LuffY gO LoooOOoNg

[@404_coffee9]

Remember the rap of one piece because of 4kids and how they chopped up a lot of frames?

[@Mach20]

Hehehe luffy go boooooooiiiiiing

[@deathxanamon7211]

Mark: "What does the D in Monkey D Luffy stand for?" Me and every one piece fan: Good question

[@jrgenaarvik7671]

Dominos

[@choppergamer]

d stands for DON as in THE DON J TRUMP

[@razkable]

dee... it stands for dee....like hoemr jay simpson the j. stands for jay d stands for dee...

[@duncanappleyard2351]

D stand for DIOOOOOOOO

[@KarthikArmstrong]

@@duncanappleyard2351 🤣

[@fgregerfeaxcwfeffece]

"Sonic gave Luffy his hat", we need to meme this into existence! I mean it's clearly impossible to disprove, Sonic just moved so fast we couldn't see him doing it clearly!

[@tcrpgfan]

Nah, he's not mutiverse-crossing fast. What he did was pass the hat off to the Flash (who IS capable of such a feat) and then he found Luffy and gave him his hat.

[@OriNyte]

@@tcrpgfan Okay. thanks.

[@ThyFloorestFloor]

What if a blue hedgehog ate the Sonic Sonic Fruit, and now this hedgehog spends its time running around the East Blue

[@jonathandelgado3755]

People say it takes One Piece forever to “get good.” I tell them to finish this arc. And if they still don’t like it, to just drop it. Later stuff gets better and better. But if they just can’t get behind this GREAT material, they just probably won’t get it.

[@huskizzle]

Preach.

[@zSwift42]

The problem is, the first few arcs seem a little bit slow and sometimes even boring on the first watch. The moment you are on the latest episodes and chapters and you rewatch the first few arcs you enjoy them a hundred times more. (At least for me.) I really didnt like ussops arc in the beginning but looking at those old episdes is so much fun. I watchalmost evey OP reaction channel I can find. I just cant get enough of odas storytellng xD

[@Seattlefan77]

I think the Baratie arc is enough to know whether the show is for you or not. This arc just solidifies it Something about his relationship with Zeff and sacrifices Zeff made in stoic resignation really got to me. Like a certain scene from the future "nothing happened". And how Sanji couldn't leave as nonchalantly as he wanted before thanking Zeff

[@zSwift42]

Oh but Foxys arc, he could get the best backstory ever, but that ark was shit xD

[@suneeday9576]

@@zSwift42 but I think when they reached Baratie and Arlong Park,it's not that slow compared to before.It's actually very well paced in my opinion.

[@phantomthief2311]

Mark: why didn’t anyone tell me this was like, the best thing ever? Me, who told him on twitter every chance I got: Yeah, ok

[@razkable]

whats funny is arlong park and east blue until whiskey peak is more of a build up arc and so are most of the events...heck you can say the series really doesn't start until jaya

[@jean-philippedoyon9904]

God do i disagree with you about the room where Nami was working Totally Not Mark...The moment Luffy sees the pen filled with blood in the room, he recognized what it was...It's her prison...It's the room Nami doesn't want to be in ! Destroying the room was symbolic to Nami, it's the end of her imprisonment to Arlong ! Destroying this room is the second most important moment in the arc, it's the fullfillement of Luffy's promise and the end of the plans of Arlong for Nami...The fight himself is ok, but the ending is the key !

[@razkable]

luffy has to say to her shes his nakama and needs to destroy the room and thus arlong park as a whole...thats more important narrative wise to the audience then even beating arlong was

[@FlyByFrancis]

When i first read One Piece, this scene was what hooked me. Its was clear what the room represented in the manga. I think Mark glossed over it while reading it. Easily one of the most powerful emotional moments in the series.

[@KimoyaFTW]

agreed!!

[@kiggerst]

Yeah he still not use to one piece. Along the way he will realize that more than an actual cool looking fight, the narrative of the fights are more important for oda. Read long enough and he'll see a patern that luffy only enter serious mode when he figured how's the fight outcome will affect the people his fighting for.

[@ac3400]

It’s even more so of importance to luffy due to him ignoring her backstory, taking on arlong purely for the sake of making her cry. Thus when he see the room, he also see a decade of suffering that she endured. That story beat hits so hard, even on a symbolic level given the political commentary on race.

[@michelvanderlinden8363]

Nami's breakdown in front of Luffy counts for me as one of the best written character developments and interactions in manga. Its handled exemplary in the manga, and just as exemplary in the anime. I have no shame in admitting I still get tears when I watch that scene.

[@Dark_Tale_2077]

"What is the D in Monkey D Luffy." Feels like the Author loves to dangle this one.

[@SchrollShepard]

*SPOILERS for anyone just starting the series:* Well to be fair, we can safely assume the D. is connected to the Void Century and possibly to the Devil Fruits as well. So expecting the Will of D. to be explained anytime before the very final arcs is a bit unreasonable.

[@Deathmare235]

Edgar Caldeira and they’re the rivals of the celestial dragons polar opposites

[@akraminfo]

It's very weird that he's wondering about that, it's too early in the story for it to be even mentioned or hinted at, did he watch Drum Island? How did that question even pop up..

[@Young_Tnice]

@@akraminfo That's what I was saying. I was not thinking about that at that point in the series

[@Kyozou10no]

@@akraminfo Right? That didn't even pop to me until Nico Robin mentioned it back in Alabasta

[@kingQ28]

Mark: Who is Luffy parents and why haven’t we seen them. Me: 👀

[@shrin210]

Oooooohhhhhhh We won't tell you Mark 😉

[@goldj4669]

* internally screaming*

[@yokubo7220]

_inhales_ *AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH*

[@matthewpopow6647]

The world is waiting for our answer.

[@Ly_Lord]

And just after he talked about the weatherman to...

[@TotallyNotMark]

Don't forget to leave a like and share this with other One Piece fans if you'd like it to continue! Loving it so far!

[@robertdowneysyndrome2150]

im so excited to watch this m8

[@PsDnK]

You were supposed to release this the day after your first video. I am an inpatient person, who want good videos fast.

[@G.F.SF55]

* o * I'M SOOO THRILLED >\\< Great video btw ❤️

[@liam22326]

IM EARLY YAAY

[@kodestroyer9957]

Tangerines or mikan. I thought it was mikan

[@magpie8351]

14:29 - OK, So I've read/watched the Arlong Park Arc 3 separate times, and this shot right here makes me want to cry every single time. Just, the whole crew, 100% serious, ready and waiting to give Arlong hell. I think it's because this moment right here is what really cemented the Straw Hats as a family in my mind. It's the first time (of many) in OP that we get to see one of my favorite tropes in action, the "You hurt one of us and now we're gonna make you pay" trope. This is the first time we get to see the majority of the East Blue members of the crew come together as a cohesive unit. Sure, before this, they've all started to build a relationship/dynamic as a group. They've fought with and for each other, they've inspired each other (tho it's mainly Luffy inspiring the other members of the crew), and they've bantered and bonded. But this is the first time we get to see just how far they're willing to go for each other, to keep each other happy. This, to me, is the moment that this rag-tag group of people really, truly become The Straw Hat Pirates.

[@Ollienks]

"Maybe he's one of the seven warlords!" Oh lawdy. So good hearing someone go through this for the first time.

[@silverchoweez]

24:32 "Who are Luffy's Parents, and why we haven't seen them?" Hehehehehe... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@faust5727]

and yet we STILL haven’t seen luffys mother

[@zuzuzuzu9624]

@@faust5727 and we will never see it

[@faust5727]

pedro ramos nah i think we will, thats a *really* important detail that i think Oda will mention, but I don’t think it will happen just yet

[@randomvideogamenerd]

Nami: "Luffy...Help me." Arlong: "Why do I hear boss music?"

[@likegarlic5284]

*Overtaken intensifies*

[@TheRubyGamesOG]

*Cue Luffy's theme*

[@phenomenonnarutokun]

ATARI MAIDAAAAAAA

[@schrottinator]

One of the most accurate uses of this meme.

[@PablitaOrtega77]

Luffy: "there is blood on that pen" Arlong: "oh god.... her we go"

[@ozpin8329]

Imagine if Toriyama let his "secondary" characters shine the way that Oda does.

[@razkable]

or kishimoto...

[@bit427]

I dont think thats possible anymore cause he gave goku and vegeta so many power buffs its impossible for most of the cast to catch up.I mean he could give them more grounded opponents but its gonna be hard for most of the secondary characters to even be relevant anymore.However their role in moro's arc in the manga was good enough i guess.

[@KaisWRLD__]

@@bit427 Its definitely possible now that he's introduced god ki, it all depends on toriyama.

[@bit427]

@@KaisWRLD__ true

[@keepyourselfsafe6554]

@Tcb bct again Sadly, ONLY Sasuke got spotlight with naruto everyone else is utterly useless in shippuden and there’s no way to catch up 🙁🙁

[@owenpk5735]

And the thing I absolutely LOVE about Luffy giving Nami his hat is that whenever he needs someone to hold it in future arcs, he always gives it to Nami.

[@dpseven9806]

Good observation... I didn't realized it

[@anime_jesus2652]

He also gave it to otama in wano

[@owenpk5735]

@Nomis Kira Usopp never actually WORE it though. I remember Nami actually wearing it in both Skypiea and Zou

[@ultibman5000]

@@owenpk5735 Uh, yes Usopp did wear the Straw Hat. Reread Ch. 314 and you'll see him wearing it.

[@owenpk5735]

@@ultibman5000 woops

[@RisingFist]

TNM's got onto One Piece now. My god, I love this channel.

[@pain1859]

Hi love it vids 😘

[@pain1859]

And also you haven't been uploading

[@teicreates]

Someone has told him “Oda never forgets” ...right?

[@RandomPerson-cm2wg]

You never know when any exposition is important in One Piece. This is why you always pay attention. Real great job on Oda’s part.

[@Surfermario]

Oda has a greater memory than toriyama.

[@dontgotovideos5560]

@@Surfermario Not as good as arakis memory. (This is clearly a joke... well a half-joke.)

[@The_Man_Who_Sold_the_World.]

Opposite of Araki

[@sebastiandelgado2525]

@@Surfermario i mean...i love dragon ball but toriyama forgets full CHARACTERS LOL. Oda is an incredible writer

[@n4me485]

I like how he says he thinks Dragon has the power to control the weather, something One Piece fans are still speculating about

[@randominternetguy3537]

Well, we know fuckall about his powers (fruit/haki, not political) besides this.

[@drodrig1]

I thought luffy was just lucky

[@kingace6186]

Honestly, it could go either way at this point. Dragon might "control" the weather, or his haki might just be that powerful.

[@n4me485]

@@kingace6186 If Haki can get THAT powerful, to be able to control something like the weather... that'd be crazy.

[@ComicWriter-ml3qt]

@@n4me485 yeah haki has always struck me as something that the user could use within plausible reasoning. Armament haki? That makes sense to me. Observation haki? Reading an opponents moves to the point you could see into the future makes sense in this world created. But weather? I think that’s more of a devil fruit thing. But I’m not Oda so I could be a dumbass

[@Hyena58]

“Why haven’t luffy’s parents been introduced?” *breathing intensifies*

[@johnathanholmes1297]

Let keep it quite for now.

[@larsrademakers6070]

trololololol

[@misterlp3110]

I laughed so hard

[@DragonCTR]

*breathing also intensifies mixed with tears*

[@saldepal5597]

I don’t understand I’ve never watched one piece

[@SaintsofPeter]

"We know Sanji's backstory" Well yes, but no.

[@axlessr55]

Also zoro's background was pretty weak.

[@gerardomacias7370]

axlessr55 I think his story was enhanced after his fight with Mihawk. Like there he was, the man he had to defeat in order to be number one. And...he got his ass handed to him. He was already use to losing to a superior swords fighter. But Mihawk showed how big the world was. And Zoro kept on fighting the good fight. Which he then lost and gained a scar. And then Mihawk recognized him as a rival worthy of his attention. With zoro on his back, declaring he’d never lose again. That really did add to his character and motivation. As well as showing us, the readers, what we awaits on the Grandline.

[@elletangere8964]

Rosinante Donquixote We don’t know Zoro as much as we know the other Strawhats. Hoping he’ll get his story in Wano.

[@kirbyatethanos]

@@elletangere8964 Wano is one of the greatest arca, we'll probably get something soon.

[@GuyN0ir]

@@elletangere8964 Zoro doesn't really need more of a story, though. I like that some of the straw hats just kind of came from nowhere to become what they are. They can't all come from legendary pedigree.

[@TacoManX9]

"Who gave Luffy his straw hat? Was it Usopp? Shanks? Or Sonic?" I'm deceased

[@GuyN0ir]

You're laughing like you never experienced the horror of 4Kids One Piece. That was how I first got introduced to the series as a kid.

[@chris_081]

Who gave shanks the straw hat. Oh spoilers

[@UnorthodoxGaming007]

maybe it's sonic

[@phantomthief2311]

Red hair vs blue blur confirmed

[@heisenberg6114]

Christopher Everette not really lmao

[@aurelmatthews4164]

"Our grandparents fought in the second world war and I'm reading One Piece, every generation has it's own challenge" Or... Our grandparents fought in the second world war so we COULD read One Piece.

[@cherryblossomqueen4481]

What a amazing sacrifice they made😶

[@TheRealPunkachu]

Maybe the REAL treasure is the soldiers we lost along the way.

[@cooljo5881]

@@TheRealPunkachu omg

[@arthurdoktor]

My grandparents wasn't even born until after the second world war, lol.

[@azuraracon6406]

Small domino: Post WWII American Occupation of Japan Big Domino: One Piece

[@JaxBlade]

After last weeks video I WAS HYPE AF to see how you react to Arlong xD Im lookin forward to this series

[@biggiecheese1931]

Epic

[@WarsGrasp]

im listening to his questions and im like "oh you poor child. if only you knew"

[@jingusflorpus4274]

Especially the one about Luffy's parents LOL

[@connorthornberg]

More like "if only WE knew"

[@kjk607]

Mark: "Who's Luffy's parents? And who's this guy in the green coat that saved him and can seemingly control the weather?" Me: ".........idk man."

[@adrianhebreros]

@@kjk607 that green coat guy is a warlord guys

[@TheOGLunaClipper]

I really like when you did the "crackpot" theories, you should voice a few of them at the end of the videos, It's going to be so hilarious to see if you nailed it or said something that made it more fun even if wrong.

[@lizarraga-9759]

i like how close some of them are and he doesn’t even know😳

[@Yamipaladin]

Who is Dragon *2 seconds later* who's Luffy's parents and why haven't we met them. LMAO

[@Azuurinho]

Thats true

[@GaiaBreakRules]

I think the cartographer's room scene really speaks volumes about Luffy, he never heard of it and didn't even hear Nami's backstory earlier in the arc but he understood perfectly what it represented. Him destroying it and Nami acknowledging that he understands is really touching imo

[@PopoSimTalia]

I love the timing of him saying who are luffies parents and why we haven't seen them XD Beautiful editing!

[@technoticz6785]

Everytime he shows Jango I'm not prepared for the noise lmao.

[@kingo_clubs9097]

ive checked the comments and not a word about that "who gave luffy his hat, ussop, shanks or sonic?" thing

[@Shadowonwater]

Ah, yes, Sonic. My favorite One Piece character.

[@jordancromwell]

@@Shadowonwater Hes mine too

[@braveboy1million908]

@@jordancromwell Who's Sonic?

[@Moali.E]

Brave boy 1million Sonic He D. Gehog

[@papaprovolone9432]

@@Moali.E Sonic D. Hedgehog

[@shaundavid2753]

i really love how the sun pirates logo can be seen on Arlong's chest with his own pirate logo on his arm. finishing the one piece story line so far and looking back makes me appreciate this subtlety

[@shlumpd3045]

I can't wait for your Water 7 / Enies Lobby review

[@codetaku]

I think everyone is waiting for Enies Lobby in particular. Though before that I'm interested in how much he cares about the Bellamy punch.

[@archmagemc3561]

And then three is the Paramount War... Oh boy hes got some good stuff coming.

[@heathenmonk1249]

Came here to say this, his heart still has many breakings to come.

[@wisdommanari6701]

@@heathenmonk1249 very - Very Many

[@kanyeeast3321]

I cant wait for him to cover wano in 2 years lol

[@aalphagamingaa4853]

Hearing his theories at the end is so fun when you’re caught up

[@mikeysrightleg1880]

"Luffy, Help me" that moment put One Piece as Number 1 Anime in the world

[@Onanimasterfemto]

I mean there is sao uwu x3

[@zeezilthereal]

Rosinante

[@rileysvidsnstuff]

@@Onanimasterfemto shut the fuck up. please, shut the fuck up.

[@kenazezii6303]

@@Onanimasterfemto please tellnme its a joke

[@TimBagels]

🚶🚶🚶🚶

[@essl7141]

One thing you forgot to mention was that Nami never trusted anyone to solve things out. She used them, but never rely on them. Luffy trusting her his hat was also a way to show he understand how big of leap was for Nami to put her faith in him.

[@nicky00007]

I love the fact that luffy doesn’t even know nami’s backstory and he doesn’t care he doesn’t need a reason to fight for his crew . It shows how emotionally mature he truly is he understands what needs to be done without it being told to him

[@razkable]

he doesn't know sanji zoro chopper or franky's story either .he knows some of robin brook and usopp's story i think

[@In-The-Zone]

"And Sanji pretty much single-handedly saves the damn day" get ready to say that a lot

[@0Bonaparte]

If Sanji is missing, you know the opponent has boss music playing and doesn’t know why.

[@AlexGonzalez-sq8bu]

The Arlong Park walkdown from the strawhats and luffy saying “Whos Arlong?” was the most badass scene of all time

[@daemonspade8316]

The walk is not there in the manga

[@beetletwoese8952]

Daemon Spade well the manga is wrong

[@Mohinsh]

@@beetletwoese8952 This man just straight up called the source material wrong lmao

[@juannaym8488]

@Mohnish Dhaka Frankly he had good reason to do so

[@daemonspade8316]

@@juannaym8488 He really doesn't. Anime is wrong.

[@sonnybonny1]

"a man that i think, has the power to control the weather!" *10 seconds later* "who are luffys parents?"

[@will0wtr335]

yep

[@harryj4260]

I love that you give Ussop his due spotlight in this arc. His progression in this arc is one of the best in the series and it's one of my favorite moments!

[@aaronm8143]

Usopp has really grown. Scared he may be, but into the flames he walks. He’s just an average Joe who’s amazing with a sling shot that walks amongst gods. God damn I love one piece lol

[@ChaosSepher]

@@aaronm8143 As cowardly as he often acts, let's be honest, most of the shit he panics over are completely justifiable and reasonable things to be afraid of in a world filled with thousands of ways and things that can kill him and the likes of normies like you and I would likely be just as afraid of if not more so. Which makes it all the greater when he does find his courage and fights on.

[@shonenspiritbeast1563]

"Who are Luffy's parents and why haven't we seen them?" Oh how I love the ignorance of the blind.

[@wilsonfattimiei]

I honestly thought who he was since the first time you seen it. Pretty proud of it tbh

[@splashmandx]

This man has opened himself up to a world of theory-crafting and getting into a story that continues to grow and will surely reference back to his early reading of chapters when reaching peak arc's and lore to be flabbergasted by why Character A is like this. I'm a Anime-only myself and with it currently on hiatus due to current events, I've been wanting to rewatch the series again but coming across this YT channel I'm excited to see him making callbacks and showing genuine excitement for breakthroughs and story-building moments to try and explain these moments in such a short amount of time. Quality humor, careful care into reviewing it and enjoying it now which will grow in the coming chapters! Set sail and find the One piece, Mark!

[@SparkedSoul]

THIS! As someone who has read all the manga thus far and has watched lots of the anime, I agree! I can't believe the anime has added so many lovely scenes and exploration of things that might not have been clear or fully explored in the manga! Bless!

[@shyguypro9876]

I’ve always interpreted the moment where Luffy places the hat on Nami’s head as “I’ll trust you with my treasure, so let me take care of yours.”

[@afont13]

“Who’re Luffy’s parents? Who’s the man invested in Luffy? What does the D. in Monkey D. Luffy stand for?” You’re asking all the right questions my friend

[@krvys7226]

Several of them even before knowing why they are the right questions

[@DaxTehWeeb]

Aaron you’re cuaght up if so then you should see why what he said is funny

[@THEEND4444]

“ Who is this strange old man?” “Who are Luffy’s parents and why haven’t we seen them?” Geeze, he’s really hitting the nail there.

[@alejandrodominguez1758]

I hope he doesn't read the comments

[@AlwaysHeavens]

And the comment about that strange mans devil fruit power..

[@Sertifi]

@@alejandrodominguez1758 I hope you listen to the video

[@TheMrLinkisawesome]

So glad he’s having a friend filter the comments for him, especially because of that comment at 24:32

[@SMA2343]

Let’s see: Luffy’s parents: dragon and mom Nami’s parents: nope D: 938 chapters in and morning Stock piling devil fruits: yes but also no

[@nicholassulfaro1727]

Considering his reaction to Arlong, oh man Mark’s gonna freaking loose it when he gets to Water7 and Enies Lobby.

[@LHLogs]

I'm 100% caught up on both the manga and the anime, Water7 and Enies lobby is still my favorite arcs, it's absolutely gorgeous and so well written. SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUPPPPPPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@somewherefar1286]

"who are Luffy's parents and why haven't we seen them" I... I'm gonna save that up for myself

[@ludvighjalmarsson1455]

For him to say that right after talking about dragons cameo had me thinking that he knew, but it might just be a coinidence.

[@RZ6787]

@@ludvighjalmarsson1455 probably a coincidence

[@lucariosom1267]

The D. in Luffy has to stand for Dragon, which means his father has to be a Dragon. Only a Dragon could be such a glutton. Im sure of it.

[@Christian-rv4cy]

Leave it to anime/manga fans to continually be obnoxious because they know more than someone else

[@ThGtKpr]

Christian Nuno so basically the people who have watch or read the story?

[@thecadenator3702]

Mark: **finishes East Blue** One Piece: **distant AH AH AH AH**

[@iruga7379]

Got goosebumps with that laugh...OH BOY...

[@antinimel]

I laughed a bit too much at this .👍

[@jojosteel3399]

Who's laugh is that supposed to be?

[@AG-et2pc]

@@jojosteel3399 crocodile

[@axeld2150]

@@jojosteel3399 crocoboy

[@ianpcon3630]

Man, I can't wait until he gets to see the Sun Pirates flashback after this. It makes Arlong Park even better.

[@ashdalbey4700]

Two years later, and i gotta say it. That panel always sends a shiver from my neck, down my spine, and into knees. If I could call anything in manga a perfect page turn, that is it.

[@masri3144]

These videos are so cool, because its like a journey back to when i watched this show for the first time.

[@Hecilo]

I can totally agree. I started watching One Piece when it premiered on television in my country in the late 90s/early 20s and boy, I am a fan since!

[@lbboardingb3356]

One great character moment I think you may have missed is when Arlong sees Zoro's wounds. The look of shock and terror on his face, and his questioning of how this man is even alive indicates the very moment Arlong's superiority complex was shattered. Understandable given that Zoro us beyond badass, if you think he shines as a secondary protagonist here then you're in for some real treats.

[@The810kid]

Yeah Zoro was very much Luffy's equal up until the introduction of the gears.

[@GolDJewelz]

"Who is luffys parents and why havent we seen them" amazingly timed

[@Joyboy_kkb]

when he finds out the guy in green is dragon

[@aidenkleinhans]

boblipsmacker fff i laughed out loud when i heard him say that amazing timing