Water 7 is One Piece's MAGNUM OPUS.

I’m one of the six people in the world who stan Usopp, so don’t expect any unbiased opinions in this one.
…
Support me on Patreon: / toonstarterz
Follow me on Twitter: / toonstarterz
Follow me on Tumblr: / toonstarterz

[@pieperson444]

The core of one piece is solving the trolley problem by punching the goddamn trolley

[@christina_1313]

And sometimes the show surprises you by this strategy not working and people getting run over (not killed) by the trolley

[@memebrain2177]

Or in luffy's case Fuck the trolley I'm going to kick it's ass

[@miroslavstefka5013]

Solution to trolley problem : Derail the trolley! Let the chaos ensue

[@MegaMonstertruckfan]

no me b 👷👷🤠.

[@TheEvilWalrusLord]

*slicing in half

[@laexploradoraaaXD]

I have to disagree, that's one of Sanji's best lines! Chopper doesn't know Nami's past with the Arlong Pirates and how she lied to her whole village to protect them, but Sanji does! And that's the logic he's employing here. It's not about the lies, it's about understanding why someone (Nami, Robin, whomever) lies.

[@SansINess53]

tbh, sanji said what he said for a bigger reason, when you reach whole cake island and even thriller park you will understand, that he isn't just a dumb simp.

[@strawheartpirates]

I disagree with you on Sanji's line about forgiving. Because it is situation specific. He is saying that right after Robin tells them "There is a darkness within me that will destroy you." and "Thank you for being kind, even to someone like me." He is telling Chopper that Robin is lying right now and they must not hold that against her once they discover what is going on. I don't think this particular line was Sanji being a simp, but that is just my interpretation of it.

[@GODHAND42]

Yeah, everyone always assumes this is some kinda of ironclad rule he’s teaching Chopper, but really it’s just him saying a cool line for the situation because he’s a romantic doofus

[@arv9915]

Water 7 is one of my favourites

[@HollowKonpaku]

I’m glad you’re all about Water 7!!! I personality like it more that Enies Lobby. It’s obviously has more fighting (so the shounen battle fans love it) but Water 7 is richer with character and plot.

[@hasquita]

Oh my God!!! It was a long wait, isn't it?

[@weeaboo7050]

just u wait for robin's story in the next arc, prepare the tissues

[@Donkey_Kinsir]

I swear to god. The fight Luffy vs Usopp was heart wrenching. Zoros speach was stunning. But the point where Luffy and Usopp argue and Sanji kicks his own captain away, because even he cant believe what he is about to say. That moment is one of the most emotional and stunning moments in all of OP for me.

[@filipemartinho1753]

Sanji came in clutch there, and it showed the tension everyone was feeling really well too If not for questionable pacing (and unholy 9 min intros) this could just be one of the best OP arcs

[@royalfun1031]

Sanji being the one hits hard now

[@Nastyn1nja808]

"WHAT WERE YOU ABOUT TO SAY LUFFY?"

[@riduanaqil1452]

​@@royalfun1031 he was relating so hard with Ussop especially after Robin left. Also, Nami was in the background but her faith in the crew is being tested too. It's great to see her growth every arc

[@royalfun1031]

@@riduanaqil1452 Yeah and he has had self worth issues too

[@RychuAlolan]

One thing i never see brought up is that theres explicit parallels to the mary having a sickness, or being terminally ill. Remember how Usopp lost his mom? Remember how Usopp spent YEARS yelling about how pirates are coming in order to give her hope and continued to do so even after her death because he gets attached to this sort of thing? To Usopp the idea of just abandoning something or someone just because its going to die must be sickening

[@JerrySiddhartha]

Never thought of this 🫢🫢

[@narawithyoutube5456]

This make me cry

[@miroslavstefka5013]

Never made the connection. Our poor pinocchio jesus...

[@shiro_zac3000]

​​@@miroslavstefka5013Oh you watched the hilarious video 😂

[@21Raph___A]

This was when I went from watching like 4 episodes a day to like 10. Water 7 was when I truly started to REALLY love One Piece.

[@KamisamanoOtaku]

Something hard to explain to those who haven't dived in yet: *There aren't enough episodes.* Unless you're someone who truly doesn't gel with _One Piece_ you will be _horrified_ when you can no longer *marinate* yourself in a dozen episodes a day (more when you don't have work/school/etc.)!

[@GalekC]

i will never forget binging it on spring break 2010. my life was forever changed as soon as episode 309 hit me in the everything. even though i was watching impel down at that point - so much in the current episodes pointed me back to Water 7 (i thought at first that my grasp on the characters from East Blue-Alabasta from 4Kids, & background info on them would help, but i ended up experiencing most of the story backwards & enjoyed it a hell of a lot even so)

[@royalfun1031]

​@@GalekCkaizoku fansubs

[@instinctart2548]

I envy you, i could not watch more than 1 episode per week back then. On the other hand: i wasn't spoilered 😅

[@KamisamanoOtaku]

@@instinctart2548 If you mean you watched it as the anime released, I'm glad you avoided manga spoilers. ;)

[@xxJC22xx]

Something that’s easy to miss with Tom’s speech is that it’s meant to be metaphor for how parents should always love their children. Tom didn’t want Franky to be like his parents, who abandoned him

[@stalhein62]

It's easy to point at Usopp for being at fault for this argument, but Luffy is as well. He just nearly lost to Foxy, and absolutely lost to Aokiji, and earlier in the day Iceburg told him that he was a terrible captain for putting feelings for a ship above the lives of his crew. Luffy right now is insecure, and says something without thinking. Friendships can end that way very easily, and this felt even more realistic in such a silly stretchy funny cartoon show where nothing bad happens. Edit: since there's a exchange of opinions happening in the comments, let me lay out my stance on Usopp too (mainly because I enjoy chaos). Usopp is also insecure right now. He knows he's the weakest of the crew. He just got beat up by the Franky Family twice in one afternoon, and sees what the others did to avenge him as something he couldn't do because he's too weak. Yes, the Going Merry is incredibly important to him because it was a gift from Kaya and because he's been in charge of keeping her repaired. But he did know she was broken before this, and because of his current state of mind he's not able to view things rationally, just lashing out in the heat of the moment. Usopp also had no idea what a Klabautermann was before Franky told him, and no context for who or what repaired the damage in Skypiea.

[@frenchynoob]

Nevermind all that (even though it's totally correct and well said), Luffy is _literally_ wrong in this argument. Usopp is fighting for the Merry because he is convinced she is alive. And he is _proven right_ by Franky. Anyone who still argues Usopp was making a fuss over "just a ship" was sleeping during Water 7.

[@mayonnaise3959]

@@frenchynoob but it was just a ship in the end. A broken ship that ussop was only hurting more by trying to keep it alive.

[@frenchynoob]

@@mayonnaise3959 it was a sentient being; or at least, it was _possessed_ by a sentient being. Of course putting it to rest was the correct thing to do in the end, but HE had no way of knowing that; noone in that position would. It's not JUST a ship and the majority of readers sadly don't seem to understand that.

[@mayonnaise3959]

@@frenchynoob it is just a ship. It wasn’t really sentient. Using your logic ussop hurt it more. Ussop was dead wrong. He was selfish and stupid. If he just went along with the new ship they most likely would’ve gotten out of there before CP9 was able to close in on them

[@frenchynoob]

@@mayonnaise3959 you're being an armchair general, here. The fact that it was sentient is undeniable: Franky confirms this himself, there is NO argument to be had on this. As far as Usopp is concerned, the actual rules of how a Klaubautermann works are a complete mystery to him: there is no reason he should assume "letting it die" is the best option for it, he knows no more about them than the rest of the crew. To say his actions are "selfish and stupid" is completely misunderstanding his reasoning, which unfortunately most one piece fans are victims of.

[@rjai5003]

I’ll always be impressed at how this series was able to make such a compelling conflict over a boat

[@tael64]

The fact that they made me cry over a boat is insane

[@hhxd4198]

Buddy it’s not a boat💀 it’s a straw hat my dude

[@Fishcat076]

It's not just a boat! It's a ship

[@sanji_joestar]

Also Sanji's line is defined by his own ideals and not a general truth He meant that sometimes they lie to protect people they care about And if you noticed he was the only strawhat who hadn't doubts about Robin and was the most efficient because of them, infiltrating the sea train

[@impactovernumbers5157]

Bingo!

[@filipemartinho1753]

I feel like that line could be a mistranslation. It's definitely something hed say, I just wish he said this instead 😂

[@royalfun1031]

W

[@miroslavstefka5013]

@@filipemartinho1753 MelonTee has pretty good take on this : Same as his banter with Zoro, this is just his way of conveying his feelings, not thoughts. What he says is "its fine to forgive women lies" What he means is "It's okay Chopper, she didn't mean it".

[@Katt1721]

Spot on right here.

[@StrongStyleFiction]

Usopp is my favorite Straw Hat. Because he isn't a monster. He is a normal guy who is really good at sniping. He's the John McClane of the One Piece world. Completely over his head. Always getting the living Hell beat out of him, yet somehow constantly coming through at the end just when everyone needs it the most. He has to use his wits and sheer determination to make his way through a world of monster villains so powerful they would make Darkseid do a double take. That's why he is my favorite.

[@kurumi-san5993]

Tbh the death of Merry also symbolizes the death of the crew's "innocence", I don't really know the exact words but things got a lot more serious after her death and it will never be the same

[@justposeidon3810]

holy shit i never thought of it like that

[@freddymartinez2674]

Bro you just spoiled it🤦🏻‍♂️ Fans like this are the reason why it takes always the surprised/unexpected fact from the story

[@j-light9090]

@@freddymartinez2674this isn’t a spoiler really if your watching this video

[@freddymartinez2674]

@@j-light9090 he said “after her death” implying she dies, how is that not a spoiler💀

[@Orion_44]

@@freddymartinez2674 He's far past this point in the series, middle of Thriller bark on his reaction channel. Only people getting spoiled are people clicking on a One Piece review that for some reason didn't expect spoilers

[@Ridlay_]

I was really enjoying One Piece up into this point, but literally the moment I hit Water 7, I got HOOKED. It was a Friday, I was done with my homework, I started with the Aokiji episode aaaand...I watched 30 episodes back to back to back. Which to put that in perspective, is about 10 hours and almost the entirety of Water 7. I've done other binges of One Piece past that point, but those are out of love for the show. That one is what MADE me love the show. I was literally on the edge of my seat the entire time. I watched 30 episodes straight because I was so invested in what was happening and couldn't bring myself to out it down. Water 7/Enies Lobby still holds as not just my favorite One Piece arc(s) but honestly as my favorite piece of fiction ever.

[@GalekC]

i did like Twenty W7/Enies Lobby episodes a day during spring break 2010 (i was addicted to watching the OP & EDs, recaps, & even episode previews despite it all being...you know, lol).

[@royalfun1031]

Same

[@royalfun1031]

Wanji knew Robin was lying He was cooking

[@KumoKumiko]

one point: Tom's message about ships, to me, was primarily about the Joy of Creation, and respecting your creations equally. like, in this world, ships are people too, if you love them enough. Tom's stance, therefore, is akin to a parent loving their child no matter how many innocents they go on to kill.

[@kerwe3447]

Before getting into the Usopp-Luffy argument (because it also for me is one of my favorite chapters in the whole series and so incredibly well build up), I need to defend my precious boy Sanji for the line you think he didn't cook with, because I still absolutely love it, because it's so very fundamentally Sanji. Partly because yes, it is absoultely outwardly corny, cheesy and something you might roll your eyes at, but as things are with Sanji below that corny simp coating is a genuine care and believe in Robin as their crew mate. While everyone is running around trying to find out the truth about Robin and to find explanations, proof and reasoning for her behaiour, Sanji decided right then and there that he knows her and looked at her and simply saw that this is not what she truely wants, so he is not giving up on her and he doesn't need an explanation, he simply believes in her. This one line is Sanji's typical genuine care hidden under his theatrics and it is so on point in terms of writing to me and that's why I love the line despite it being one I'd roll my eyes if someone else said this in a different context. And then for the Usopp argument, you already hit on most of the Usopp side of things, but while I think it's hard to assign "fault" to Luffy here, there is also A LOT going on with Luffy in my opinion here that adds to it. It's why I think Long Ring Long Lang is a fundamentally important arc as setup for this. In that arc Luffy without much thinking as usual, almost gambled parts of his crew away. He as the captain agreed to something his crew would have had to suffer the consequences of. There is a level of intensity to the end of the Foxy fight where it truely dawns on Luffy that he could lose members of his crew and he decides he will not let that happen. But then after that Aokiji does happen and suddenly the thread gets repeated, and then he left Usopp alone with the money after Usopp specifically told him "but you need to protect me" and Usopp gets hurt badly. And then he, dreamer that he is, acts just like Usopp on not wanting to give up the ship initially and Iceburg flat out tells him, he is putting his crew at risk with that and it makes him a bad captain. A feeling that imho has been creeping up withing Luffy throught all of these moments that start piling up. Luffy before this saga would be actually the person most on Usopp's side here, he would want to keep the Merry no matter what other people tell him, but he has now been shown repeatedly, that he as the captain should act more responsibly if he wants to be there for his crew and not do simply whatever he wants to. He is acting the way he thinks he should be acting, not the way that comes natural to him and that's part of why Usopp "doesn't get him". Luffy leaving the Merry behind is a new way for Luffy to express his care for Usopp and his crew, but not one that Usopp is used to and thus understands as such. That's why that whole argument feels so gut wrenching and tragic. Because it's two people tyring to care about each other (Luffy by being more responsible and Usopp by no being a burden) but not fully getting the message that this is what the other one is doing. Sorry I'm rambling again as everytime I see someone talk about that scene, because it's just THAT good.

[@DanceOfDawn]

This was an outstanding analysis.

[@DanceOfDawn]

This was an oustanding analysis.

[@yurei8861]

I remember when i started One Piece, my friends always told me that Water 7 is where One Piece becomes a classic, so i was eagerly waiting for it to come through, and when it did, i was HOOKED. I remember when i was sick, so I slogged through LRLL and then when Aokiji showed up, i was interested. Then when they got to Water 7, i remember starting 227 at 7 in the morning and finishing the entire arc at 9 at night. It was that addicting. Water 7 is truly something special.

[@supremefankai5480]

Oda is the kind of guy that comes around only once every century, you gotta let him cook, cuz this guy bakes the characters and plot to perfection 👌, when you legitimately care about the fate of a boat, you know he can make you feel anything.

[@davidegiolitti7392]

He is starting to believe

[@Seloliva1015]

This arc really puts Luffy against the burdens of being a captain. Suddenly he has to make decisions that have no good answer and maybe hurt people he loves to continue his journey.

[@impactovernumbers5157]

Water 7 is still my favorite arc because of the feels! Usopp and Luffy arguing felt so human and I could understand both points of view because they were both feeling like they had let the crew down in different ways. Luffy was doing a better job of masking it but he was compensating and trying to act like a real captain and didn’t do the best job of breaking the news to Usopp but on the other hand no matter how he said it Usopp may have had a similar reaction regardless. Merry crying at the end of their fight was too much and I still cry at that scene. Oda was in his bag! Water 7 is flawless imo.

[@ultraboy2669]

usopp my fav and its not even close

[@yakupo3973]

I never saw franky's backstory as pro gun ownership. Its more about self love, self acceptance and responsibility. While franky was building his battlefranky's he was told to stop by several characters iirc. But once they were built he was specifically told that he must love and accept them and take responsibility for them by tom. Guns exist in our world of course and are not inherrently good or evil, nor can they be uninvented. We need to take responsibility for the damage they cause and regulate their usage. This is mirrored in franky himself whose self worth was tied to his work as he was an unloved child. Melontee did a phenominal video on franky that goes into greater depth.

[@sanji_joestar]

The argument with Usopp also shows that Luffy's being challenged into something he doesn't like but has to LRLLand shows how much he's ready to do to not lose a crewmate with the davy back fight and the arc concluding on Aokiji's arrival And what it shows is he can be reckless when it comes to that risking to freeze That's what Iceburg pointed out to him directly when he said he'd sail with the Merry anyway Luffy had to reflect and take a stance So to not worry Usopp, and being he lacks tact, he tries to brush it off as someone that's not Usopp's fault. Not understanding Usopp's feelings, because yeah they didn't talk it through but he's been feeling useless for a while. And the Merry's dying state reflects that for him. Usopp's stubbornness also comes from the fact that he's the only one who knows about the Klabauterrman, he always knew the Merry was done but giving up on it was like giving up on himself. So yeah beautifully set up argument where both sides are legitimate in their approach

[@m3lody_Xox]

God, I can't WAIT for you to reach Thriller Bark. Not a lot of people have it as a favourite but it lives in my heart forever. Brook's introduction is what made him my favourite ♥

[@failurextreme7084]

ThrillerBark is chock full of issues, but when it hits, it hits like a dump truck full of gravel barreling down the road at full speed towards an unattended baby carriage. Basically, it hits really hard both physically and emotionally.

[@andreevacal7170]

He already is. He has an another channel with his episode reactions and its in the middle of thriller bark

[@chaimgrove9157]

Biggest thing that makes me sympathize with ussop even more is the fact that they had the going merry at that point for approximately 35 days like of course he's gonna be upset if you just left syrup village a month ago and you spent so much time repairing your friends boat that she gave you. You might be sad when your told it's gotta go

[@None-if3mo]

They were travelling for several months not mere 35 days..

[@chaimgrove9157]

@None-if3mo based on dates given it was approximately 35-40 days

[@johnnylight0]

It was also a paralel between Ussop and the Merry, feeling that he too will be abandoned if he lags too far behind the others.

[@cadenglass1387]

The lie sanji forgave Robin for basicly " i hate you and I am leaving".

[@SansINess53]

when you reach whole cake island you need to compare this ussop vs luffy with sanji vs luffy and see what made luffy slightly change.

[@hanshansomahammau]

3 important things to note imo: 1. keep up the great videos, always love to see someone discover the world of OP and how deep this rabbit hole goes 2. DON'T BE SPOILED; this ride only gets wilder w/ each chapter, ya don't wanna lose the surprise of oda's twists and turns. 3. you ain't seen nothing yet - but great to have you on board prost!

[@AngryDemonCat]

Usopp is my favorite character besides Nami. He isn't as powerful as the other characters but he still has a compelling story . Same with Nami. Mind you I'm still on Thriller Bark arc 💜

[@Jarp99]

good to see another of my fellow 6 usopp enjoyers

[@chocojo8294]

bro hasnt seen everything

[@Sebas-hc9hc]

The fight vs Luffy and usopp made me cry bru usopp id my favorite character he’s just like me frfr 😭😭🙏🙏🙏

[@Lexi_Zone]

People give me funny looks when I tell them One Piece gets really good around episode 225, but you're right--it's its magnum opus.

[@KamisamanoOtaku]

*My favorite arc is coming up.* No, not _that_ one. Or _that_ one. The arc (saga?) *after* Enies Lobby remains one of my favorites, even though many consider it one of the least. Here's hoping I've found someone who can _appreciate_ it, even if it doesn't end up being on of their favs. Also that we don't have to wait too long. I know it takes time to consume _One Piece_ and then to make a video about it... but that doesn't mean you don't *feel* the wait. XD

[@theCandiest]

I genuinely thought they weren’t even CP9 members because of the fact of how much I love kaku and luchi

[@stalhein62]

1:41 good, the Kokoro simp army grows stronger

[@cr3dev]

Wowzer

[@0w0taku87]

I don't get how a lot of people still hate Usopp for this even though he literally apologized and they made up in the end

[@Speculector]

*me being told for years that Usopp vs Luffy is one of the best fights in the entire series* oh i get it, haha funny joke because it's Usopp haha *me when i finally reach water 7 & enies lobby and witness how great the usopp vs luffy fight is* oh...they weren't joking. ps i'm currently at Egghead, and Water 7/Enies Lobby still hold up as some of the best arcs in the series.

[@dhairyadedhiya2211]

Next one piece video?🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 please make it quick 😊

[@armepos]

W7+EL is Peak One piece. Doesn't get better than that (but it doesn't get worse either at least for a long long time, so keep watching/reading).

[@ivanbluecool]

Yeah water seven is pretty good with how it shakes up the one piece formula of getting to a new island. Fighting the big bad and moving on. Oda even had the galley law crew waiting for an attack like final bosses in oast arcs but things changed a ton when we found out cp9 was there and it wss characters we wouldn't have expected like the bartender. Secretary and law crew. Ussop wise we see luffy isn't taking the whole merry being retired thing seriously which probably got under ussops skin that while he was out the crew agreed to give up a gift from his best friend. That plus knowing the ship has a soul and that very soul saving them at the end of ennies lobby was a very powerful touch showing how mistreated merry was and still kept going for the crew to get them to a new island.

[@kingkelz215]

Usopp felt that his value to the crew was tied to Merry, this ship that they only got because of people he introduced them to. He fixed it up so much despite not being a shipwright because he felt that it was the only thing keeping him amongst the Straw Hats. So when they were willing to get rid of Merry, Usopp felt like he too was easily expendable.

[@Eternal_Night69]

To me it's like this Water 7 ½- c Development 2- enies lobby

[@lordsqugm9722]

omg if u think water 7s plot is insane. ur gonna be gobbsmacked for enies lobby and like half the arcs from here on. as well as the overarching plot threads that will be introduced in enies lobby

[@Duffyy1223]

When Ussop dies you'd see a lot of people acting like he was their favorite character since day 1

[@Hawkcam1996]

There’s another contender for “best argument ever written” (imo) in Mushoku Tensei. Like the one between Usopp and Luffy, it’s one based on an understanding, but it feels even more organic and realistic than the one between Luffy and Usopp. It’s an argument between the MC and his father where there’s a misunderstanding between the two that results in the MC slugging his own father and later making up with a very heartwarming father-son hug where the father starts bawling his eyes out.

[@zombathinlostleghackercat5233]

Same. But I think Ennies Lobby might be better. Long Ring Long Land is fun, I really like Skypiea, Usopp is my favorite, and Zoro is my 2nd favorite.

[@Papiness]

I argue Water 7 is the only arc to ever give each Strawhat a PERSONAL development and their own character moments -A turning point for most like Robin giving up at the same time achieving a goal of finding friends by sacrificing herself for them -Zoro being more assertive to his captain and crew planting his role as co-captain in times of crisis -Usopp brave enough to go against his captain. Projecting his insecurities in the Merry issue. -Nami's caring nature in full bloom about Robin & Usopp than money or safety (+ fitting how the navigator directing them to Franky House & save Robin) -Sanji being a compass of the group stopping Luffy from resorting to careless thoughts, even thinking about how they maybe don't know much about Robin as a person and helping with Chopper about Usopp -Chopper overall being more reliable independently and staying true as a Doctor and friend to Usopp -and Franky introduced ofc and inspired by all of them They weren't just characters like the previous arcs. They had relationships and were real people here.

[@Vivid_Sky23]

Kaku and "the bird guy" is insane 😳

[@KenjiTokumura]

I took Sanji's line way differently. I always took at as him being perceptive enough that he knows there's more to Robin's actions than just lying. I have more to say but I'm gonna out a minor spoiler tag right here before I continue. As someone who also has a past he hasn't told the crew, Sanji probably had a strong gut feeling that there was more to Robin's leaving. It's reinforced even more when Sanji does something similar later in the story.

[@DY-zv1pk]

I really love the play on if luffy chose to not take usopp seriously in the fight it only proves that Luffy thinks of ussop as a weakling... At the same time Luffy winning also makes usopp weak... Yh that's good writing right there

[@Throwaway-hv2ej]

early gang

[@sceptile83]

I'm afraid you mean 7 people Usopp is my favorite as well

[@SparkleBurgerLuv]

I like how usopp step up, and he still traing hard with his friends

[@AnyMEmdq]

W7+EN is definitely one of the fucking best things ever fucking written. Absolutely EVERYTHING is on point

[@tastedivinefury2198]

Water 7 to sabaody is peak one piece run

[@mirrormarvel5751]

No Sanji was smart just wait some arcs and you will understand the scene more

[@citamllidvm6865]

usopp top 1 you deserve the world

[@lynntaylor6686]

As a fellow Usopps Stans (I've been one since 04), I agree with you. Usopp's been my favorite since he first appeared in the US's version of Shounen Jump in One Piece. Water 7 and Thriller Bark are my favorite arcs. Also as a fan fiction reader, there's a lot more than 6 Usopp Stans. He gets a lot less love than most of the Strawhats but he definitely has more than 6 fans.

[@theunbearables]

the ship is more valuable to ussop because its a reminder of his village and kaya, so i get why hes way more attached to it than luffy

[@ATVOffroadFurry]

A real man does forgive. Look at the context, one more time, ‘if a woman lies a real man forgives’ the only way the man would know if its truly a lie is if she came clean and if she came clean because she doesn’t give a crap about you, the forgiving her doesn’t matter, but if she came clean because she wants your forgiveness! then being a man and forgiving her is the best possible option.

[@senaksc]

I am extremely excited for the enies lobby arc video, that arc that took One Piece to the top is priceless for me.

[@Christine-tz2qo]

"narrative masterpiece that is the foxy arc" THANK YOU, FINALLY SOMEONE SAID IT Earned a mich deserved sub 😩

[@swiftswalow]

I always say: Usopp was extremely invested on the Mery for a lot of reasons, but one that rarely gets talked about is... Usopp sees himself in Mary, they both came from the same island, they have a special connection. And Usopp basically understood with the Mery "we will kick out anyone weak enough to continue no matter how far they've taken us" and Usopp, of course, being the weakest, thinks "they WOULD kick my ass out if the opportunity arises." Which, for the strawhats, who at that point have acted like a group of friends, feels like an absolute breach of trust and care and extremely frustrating to say that "if you are not strong enough you cannot travel with us". Usopp's anger and feeling of betrayal is 100% justified, even if he is in the logical wrong.

[@amiserablelittlepileofsecr856]

Imma spoil it for ya You've already seen the best fight in the whole show Go D. Ussop vs Monkey D Luffy

[@GalekC]

wait, that backstory was pro-gun?? huh...

[@royalfun1031]

Who wouldn't forgive Robin

[@Nick_Orion]

I agree with you bro... and your little animations are funny as hell bro keep up the good work

[@PJC0007]

Hey non existent babe. Wake up toonstarterz finally dropped 🔥💯

[@timothywilcox1539]

Enjoying the characters more the plot makes total sense, honestly, because the characters are fantastic. But I love One Piece because of how often the plot is influenced because if the characters. This arc wouldn't be as good as it is if it weren't for Ussop being the way he was; nervous about his place, equating his worth to the Merry's continued use, and his general sense of unworthiness around veritable gods like Luffy and Zoro. I am curious if you ever intend on looking at the one piece movies, since while being non-canon, I feel all of them use the characters quite well and are mildly entertaining at worse. I would heavily recommend movies 1, 2, 4, and 6 mainly though, as they are perhaps the most high quality amongst the movies that take place around parts you've already read. Particularly, movie 6 is a masterpiece, so if you maybe wanna check that out as an october video, or just enjoy it in your own time, feel free!

[@aka_austin]

SPOILER IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN EPISODE 3 OF THE ONE PIECE LIVE ACTION With the major change that they made by killing off Merry instead of him surviving would make Usopp not wanting to abandon the ship make even more sense in the Live Action, due to the fact that The Going Merry wasn't named by Merry, but rather in memory of Merry.

[@shadowbunz4865]

listen...theres nothing wrong with usopp being your favorite character. because he is my favorite character. AND IM CAUGHT UP ON ONE PIECE. he is a god from the start and he still is to this day so dont let ANYONE tell you differently.

[@zarkobg9018]

My favourite character is franky

[@frenchynoob]

I am not lying when I say I started watching One Piece _BECAUSE_ of Usopp. I saw one Baratie episode, thought "who is this long nose dude, I feel like he's gonna be my boy". Then I watched the first episode of Syrup Village and he immediately became my favourite to this day.

[@quadblaster69420]

I just started watching one piece last august after avoid it since 2006 because I was too busy with other things. I'm currently in the middle of the Wano arc, so I'm almost caught up. That said, I think that water 7 is, hands down, the best arc. Marineford had a ton of action and some serious events occur, but the character development and the stories that we got out of water 7 are legit way more powerful and impactful to the whole of the story. Especially now, coming into the endgame of the story. Great video. All one piece is great. Fishman was my least favorite, so far, but it was still a really good arc with awesome little tidbits that contribute LARGELY to the story later on.

[@johnnyd1790]

Everyone told you One Piece starts with ep 227, the rest was just the preamble. Now you got the taste as of why. Welcome to da sh1t! Also, as power rankings go, Zoro is clear of Sanji. He's not vice captain evan tho he can't find his ass with a map of his anatomy in hand! I think Robin is closer to Sanji than Sanji is to Zoro to be fair.👀 PS: I don't watch any live action nothing, because nothing can top the anime. Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.... one more thing you need realize before getting into the thick of Robin's story. That 1st few episodes of this arc where Robin looks at the rest of the straw hats with distant delight. That means something. Unknowing of how her mind works at the time, you can still deduct one clear thing if you pay attention: Robin is 28, a full on adult, the rest of the crew is 17 or younger, so through her eyes, they are mostly kids still. With no real tangent about the weight of the world yet. That is a lens you see things only after quite a few viewings, or if you're incredibly smart at 1st viewing.

[@mithy7525]

7:26 False. One of his greatest lines

[@FabbrizioPlays]

I hear people call Water 7 overrated, but like... CAN you overrate Water 7? Like if this arc doesn't absolutely get your blood pumping and your neurons activating, then I don't understand what you get out of One Piece.

[@00Clank]

You’d be surprised how many Usopp Is Best Straw Hat folks like us are out there. Far from a majority, but I wouldn’t call it a hipster thing. I’d be more surprised by someone saying Chopper is their favorite.

[@2001arms]

No matter how funny Luffy getting stuck between two buildings was, Nami shouting to Luffy how Robin sacrificed herself for them made it heartbreaking again

[@Wtow6]

finally a new video about one piece

[@laettaextrafit5607]

Having a fallout with a good friend myself rn, I understand the rift between Luffy and Usopp much better. Miscommunication and holding back feelings that need to be discussed can be such a fatal and devastating consequence beyond any repair.

[@johnleddon4475]

One thing i only recently noticed is that, when Usopp is hanging with Franky and he tries to force Usopp to see the damage for himself, Usopp shuts his eyes. Usopp knows full well the Merry cant go on, hes aware that its impossible, but he just refuses to accept it

[@clamdeity]

> "How could you make me think Kaku, Kalifa, Blueno and Lucci were just some _fun, goofy_ dudes to root for?" i mean kaku still IS a fun goofy dude

[@JoshuaD.Howard]

The fact that he said “cheese pizza corps” after I had JUST finished eating a slice of cheese pizza had me D E F I N I T E L Y laughing aloud 😅😅🤣🤣

[@elbardo_lux]

I hope your next review includes a section about sogeking. That guy may take usopp's place as #1 character for you

[@michaela.pempleton1128]

If you think this the most hopeless arc, you are not ready for happens later...

[@NeroPiroman]

In a few arcs not imidietly

[@zkuu999]

See Robin's I WANT TO LIVE scene goes bonkers until its recapped like 8 times on repeat

[@nikgokuhil]

Yeah, Luffy was in same denial as Usopp. He got humbled by Iceberg, rest of the crew had time to process it and things got put into perspective for them when they saw what happened to Usopp. Its after that Luffy decided that they have to abandon Merry and that he cant risk anyone dying. It was a hard decision for them and they didnt even know that Merry was alive the way Usopp did Also, Luffy just hides his pain behind a smile, so he isnt being intentionally flippant, it just means that he is hurting a lot and is trying his best to stay strong for his friend....but that just hurt his friend even more unintentionally

[@marcokrautwald1886]

this video is about toonstarters realising that conflict doesnt just happen from stupidity, misunderstandings or evil intend. most people are actually just build different

[@yuneitz]

Idk if you want to say robin got busted for cheese pizza as thats commonly refers to CP. I hope you don't need me to spell out what CP is 😂.

[@TheRewindSession]

if the other strawhats saw merrys spirit like ussop did. 100 percent for sure that they will do everything to fix merry. but ussop was the only one who saw merry hence he was the only one who didnt want to leave or destroy merry. thats probably why all the strawhats except zoro cried when merry started talking to them.