NOT Chouchou | ONE PIECE | Reaction Episode 5 & 6

[@CanRotaryLife]

"Not the dogs backstory, are you kidding me?!" I spat out my coffee to this. Oda loves his backstories.

[@rugbyfan808]

Chouchou is actually in the live action! Super briefly after Luffy and the crew defeat Buggy there is a shot of the villagers with a small white dog. That's Chouchou :)

[@rugbyfan808]

And so is Mohji, he has no lines but holds the sign and Buggy asks him about the dancing lion (which is a reference to Ritchie)

[@TuskyBaby]

Lol the more I hear about the live action, the more dissapointed I get. Too many changes/omissions for the worse. I'm shocked it caught on

[@medinaboy]

It's really good!

[@Piriguin_aweoneke]

​​​@@TuskyBaby dude they got 8 episodes to work with and if they didn't change anything they'd end up with cowboy beebop pt 2. I don't get people who say they don't like something only based on what they've heard, like can't you form your opinion from information you get yourself? ☠️ wanted them to train a lion and waste money for a fake to beat it up at the fight?

[@themikays]

@@TuskyBaby you go ahead and make a season 1 that consists of only 8 episodes with 45+ minutes per episode and covers 6 arcs, im sure you're fully capable of making a perfect 1:1 adaptation

[@second1387]

Mohji is actually in the live action. He's the one who raise the signs for the "audiences" to do. In the live action, Buggy even referenced Richie the lion by asking Mohji, "Where is the dancing lion?"

[@grantisshananaa4906]

This joke is missed by plenty of up-to-date reactors too lol

[@Endar0]

I get not having the lion. The effect would be way too much for a one time thing.

[@RmnGnzlz]

22:08 Oda (the author) confirmed the One Piece is not something abstract, like the journey or the friends you made along the way type of stuff, it's actually physical but he has never given any hints on what it actually is so there are more and more things it could be as the story unfolds. So Luffy doesn't know or even care if it is physical or not, but it is.

[@ArrakisHeir88]

It's probably a lot of stuff.

[@chopparini8070]

I think we actually do know some stuff about the One Piece, it's all theories but it's pretty likely to be true, we did saw the reaction of Roger while looking at it (or assuming he looked at the One Piece), which if true confirm its physical. we also know the world government doesn't want anyone to find it and its means that the One Piece has some kind power that threatening them.

[@RmnGnzlz]

@@chopparini8070 No spoilers dude. Also I said Oda has never given any hints, meaning him talking in interviews and stuff, not in the story. Obviously the story does slowly reveal info about it, that's the point of writing it lol.

[@chopparini8070]

@@RmnGnzlz its not spoilers just theories as we do not know if its true..

[@RmnGnzlz]

@@chopparini8070 They are literally on episode 6, it is a spoiler to them...

[@AnyMEmdq]

14:40 Shu Shu (same as Fry's dog from Futurama) is based on a real story: Hachikō was an Akita dog who every day would accompany his owner to take the train to work at Shibuya station in Tokyo, and then pick him up when it was time for him to arrive. In the meantime he would just wonder around, shopkeepers from the area would give him treats, and so on. One day, the owner didn't come back, he died of a cerebral hemorrhage while at work. Every day after that, Hachikō would return to Shibuya Station and wait for his owner, until he died. There's a statue of him at the station now

[@IgnorantWeed]

Shu shu voice should be muted

[@MsSharondenadel]

There's also a movie from ~10 years ago telling this story, with Richard gere as the dog owner.

[@AnyMEmdq]

@@MsSharondenadel Oh, nice, didn't know that

[@combogalis]

How did I NEVER notice the similarities between this and the Futurama episode?!

[@AnyMEmdq]

@@combogalis Well, now you know xD Both were inspired by Hachikō

[@xigosu]

Yelling the “we are!” At the end of the intro and humming the eye catcher trumpet, she’s becoming one of us lmaooo

[@TTimpreza]

Arittake no yume wo kakiatsume Sagashimono wo sagashi ni yuku no sa One Piece

[@AnyMEmdq]

Ranshinban nante juutai no moto Netsu ni ukasare kaji wo toru no sa Hokori kabutteta takara no chizu mo Tashikameta no nara densetsu ja nai

[@burntpoet4376]

ONE OF US! ONE OF US!

[@thetruetri5106]

2:40 buggy is indeed grabing the guy on the neck with his hand, but we don't really get a view of the hand because they don't want to reveal what buggy's power is yet

[@TheMalevolentRider]

Or he's going behind the neck.

[@NewsofPE]

@@TheMalevolentRiderno, he isn't

[@Landorulez]

I watch yall specifically so I can think "I'M not crying, YOU'RE crying!"

[@AnyMEmdq]

I blame it on onion-chopping ninjas that Oda sends to raid my house

[@mldag1678]

yes. this ;-;

[@burntpoet4376]

I started rewatching their reactions for the 4th or 5th time, and last vid I started a “I’m gonna cry!” counter for Carissa. Lol. Only two videos and 4 episodes in, the total is 13 so far. 🥲😢 And after this one, it’s up to 19 now. 😊

[@Milkisu_u]

This is why i dont trust ppl that say OP gets good in 100 episodes when Chouchou backstory already hooked me

[@KumaTorey]

and now you can very much appreciate the 5 second dog cameo in OPLA

[@fajarkurniawan9434]

I actually appreciate that the live-action is not straight carbon copy of the original manga\anime. (but still maintain it's spirit and all the basic concept) so when we watched the anime, it's like a new experience

[@bethanybrookes8479]

Tbh, a shot for shot carbon copy would be kinda. Useless. Coz we already have the manga and the anime, and then if you don't wanna sit through all 45 episodes/ 95½ chapters that the live action covered, there's the episode of East blue and episode of nami and episode of luffy (tho those are quite a lot spoilerey and I would recommend them as nothing more than a recap for people coming back to the series after a break, and who have reached as far as dressrosa). But anyway, the whole story of the east blue has been told and retold in practically the same form multiple times, so it's nice to see it in a slightly different format. It's like an alternate universe, one where garp is just a little more persistent, buggy a little more broken (guys abandonment issues really did shine through in the LA), zoro is a little bit more tsun and aloof, ect. Because all of one piece previously has been told through a very Eastern lens on story telling. Even the stage shows and such. And the live action is a lot more Hollywood. It opens the story up to people who aren't used to the way storytelling is done in the east, because there are differences. Subtle enough, but people do notice it, in the way characters are written and in the way they speak and the way information is shared. Tho it is starting to blend more into western story telling now that more anime and manga fans are getting into Hollywood writers rooms. TLDR, the live action has value in its differences from the anime and manga, and tbh, I'd it wad trying to recreate the anime beat for beat, it would feel so much more empty and hollow, like how the FMA movies were.

[@jspsand7085]

​@@bethanybrookes8479idk the condensed story in the live action didn't deliver for me, specially the relationship between Nami and her village.

[@bethanybrookes8479]

@@jspsand7085 thats fair. i never said the LA was perfect and i do think it could have done with a few more episodes. i was just saying that there was value in how its not a shot for shot retelling because, like i said, thats been done and done again and again (and it looks like its gonna happen once again still)

[@Ambander-p3x]

It at least shouldnt do race swaps, and Oda really shouldnt approve those, its absurd...

[@KyosukeShido]

Buggy in the Live Action ""and WHERE OOUUU WHERE .... IS THE DANCING.. LION!""

[@CosmicGhidorah1]

Chouchou's episode gets me everytime. But it's such an important episode - truly the first time we see how the word and concept of "treasure" differs between people. It also shows that Luffy notices this and helps those he agrees with and/or likes defend their treasure.

[@traceyandrob13]

Chouchou is based on a dog that was in Japan which Fry dog from Futurama based on too. One of Japan's unofficial landmarks, the Hachiko statue in Shibuya is a homage to the faithful Akita dog who waited at Shibuya Station every day for his master, even after his death. Today, it's one of the most popular meeting places in Tokyo.

[@Vidilian]

Oda actually confirmed that the One Piece is something tangible.

[@Aviertje]

Chouchou's story is one the creators of the live action really wanted to put into the show and they were pretty close to it if I remember right, but eventually it ended up not happening. But they still gave the dog a little cameo at the end of the second episode. In regards to what the One Piece is, nobody knows what it is. However, we do know what it is NOT because the author said so: it is something physical, and not something as cheesy as the friends we made along the way.

[@guilhermebadaro4763]

Dying to see them react to Marineford. OMG. They're going to go crazy. I will follow all the episodes with them. Hugs from Brazil. And remember guys, don't give character spoilers, please.

[@gordogonk8068]

That will take 5 years

[@pedropaku1777]

They gonna have heart problem if they try to hold those emotions. Yohohohohoh

[@maeve-lb2qk]

Oda himself confirmed in an interview that the One Piece is not something like "the journey itself was the real treasure" and that it is, in fact a physical reward

[@Robert_H.]

It is a collection of gifts that he received when he helped people on his journey.

[@SakuraAvalon]

It's a bathing suit.

[@Nanp90]

even if understand why they cut the Chouchou story out of the live action I still wanted to see Chouchou more than a few seconds. The Chouchou Story in the anime was really the 1st backstory that hit me in the feels 😅 it was so good

[@niemaszglowy]

The song around 19:05 is a slow variation of We Are! (first opening song). It's a sad one and thus complete opposite to the original!

[@Crybaby-Media]

Chouchou is the reason I fell in love with one piece , and the live action left it out. For all they did right , that was the biggest slap in the face

[@KiraMasquerade]

I love watching you guys vibing to We Are! It's basically the fandom's anthem!

[@JiroDumlao]

I'm a solid One piece fan, Thank you for the reaction. I love it ❤

[@lonewolf9325]

Having recently re-read the manga..I couldn't believe it that OP hits so early with the little Chouchou section

[@schlotzkovich6909]

Oh. My. God. Ya'll are so cute! You could totally be One Piece characters with your energy! Man I love Chouchou so much. Eventhough I liked the show since episode 1, this backstory told me this show was special. Real emotional stories that have universal appeal. Who doesn't love a story about friendship and loyalty between humans and animals? Quality reaction right here, and I've watched quite a few groups react.

[@schlotzkovich6909]

Also, the music is so fitting in these episodes when you're first getting to know the crew. Every score sets the scene perfectly. Those sad tunes be hitting.

[@chicha400]

If, like me, you teared up at Chouchou, boy do you have a wild ride ahead of you. This is only just the beginning, I love seeing people experience this incredible story ❤

[@CheddahSlammer]

Yeah the Dog episode is what hooked me on One Piece.

[@satyasrujan2349]

2:49 the way u said luffy is soo pleasing

[@Ellynnaluxy2013]

Yes me too. The first time I cried after starting One Piece because of a dog in ONE episode and still be remembered until today (one of the best voice acting too 🤣)

[@hazemayman2849]

"not the dog's backstory" can't wait for when you reach the deer's backstory

[@poeticalllarmy7855]

The fact they can build up so much emotion for a random dog in less than 10 minutes is what actually got me into One Piece, I always feel sad when I see it 😢

[@henrikbartnes8424]

if you ever get that far, don't read titles at around the 100s mark (minor spoiler) and stick with that for the rest of the show because they get more spoilery edit, i know you said you wouldn't watch after where the live action ended but you never know

[@DustinWearsPants]

Can you believe people who only watch the live action miss this sweet little dog’s backstory?!

[@akira666420]

The dog had a cameo in the live action when the Straw Hats were leaving the town and the mayor offered them food for the trip.

[@pritzenritz629]

it's so cute how luffy fighting for the dog :3 If you want to know, Oda the writer of the One Piece Story confirmed himself that the One Piece is something material and not something like "the journey and friends he made a long away" itself. So you can try to guess now what could it be if it isn't a metaphoric thing ;D

[@cptkayo5230]

im 20 years old and i cant believe i cried for chouchou story (i already know the whole story of one piece and watched this episode a lot of times before) 🤣

[@aamirreacts1993]

Oda the creator of One piece did confirm One piece is indeed something like its not just the friends u make along the way type of a thing but its something huge no one is expecting which can change so much of the one piece world which is why it is so well hidden but will be reveal by the end of it.

[@cursedhellspawn362]

I actually just need more of this. I kind of selfishly just want you guys to binge it until you're blue in the face.

[@AmanNagarRajput]

One piece fandom loves both of you keep it up ❤

[@dididyo2253]

Just watched your last reaction for the first time, and now a new upload ❤ Thank you guys for the reactions!

[@emperorluffy6001]

The animation doesn't let you see Buggy's ability right away. They're hiding the power from the audience until it's time to reveal it.

[@HollowKonpaku]

You two are so precious. It’s really fun watching your reactions to my favorite series!!!

[@ARDEMDE]

One important thing to point is that characters in the anime are way more powerful than in the live action. And you will cry a lot through the entire story.

[@captjackp]

I like how you two always love the intro

[@rantingrodent416]

Oda is pretty much the master of inserting a poignant back story at the moment where it will have maximum impact, often for characters you don't expect to get that kind of attention. I'm so glad that you've started the anime. Seeing your reaction to the live action I figured this would grab you immediately. Enjoy the ride!

[@duk2112]

I love that they mention Richie the Lion and that Chouchou does cameo in the live action

[@Serros13]

Keep up the good job Haylo and Kiss, kudos to you for noticing the small details. As a lover of orchestral music myself, I really like the fact that you appreciate the soundtrack of One Piece, not many reactors are talking about it as they should (one of my personal favorites is "To the Grand Line"). This show can be slow paced sometimes , I'm the first to admit it, but the OST never fails. PS: Just a little piece of advise, it's a good idea to always have tissues nearby when you watch One Piece...

[@Lorlic1138]

Almost every character is in the Live in some way. The creators said that they couldn’t include every story beat but they still wanted to acknowledge them so they included the characters as background Easter eggs. That’s why they cut to a dog at the end of the live episode for a brief moment. It’s their way of saying “we didn’t forget this character, we just couldn’t fit them in.”

[@harouin9263]

i like how their expressions are conflicting throughout chouchou's story. like every second it changes

[@ajints2000]

Oda...said that ..one piece is not a friendship or something like that they created during there journey One piece is something like materializsed or physical objects that we can see it....🎉🎉

[@estebanrusso709]

i want moreeee omg. I love starting over One Piece for like 275812838 times.

[@zixserro1]

Man, so many people beat me to everything I was gonna say, like how Chouchou and Mohji are both in the live action for, like, a second, and how the One Piece was confirmed to be an actual physical thing and not just "the friends you make along the journey." Oda had to specify that because a lot of people were wondering if that was what it was, and he knew something like that would piss a lot of people off, so he made sure to clarify that the One Piece is an actual tangible object; nobody except, like, ten people in the whole world know what it is, though. I guess no one's pointed out that Mayor Boodle is also in the live action, with pretty decent casting. I think he's even in his armor in the live action, for some reason, even though he's a captive like the rest of the citizens of Orange Town. I really like the Chouchou episode, because it sets up a lot of what makes One Piece special. It takes time with the most insignificant characters to really flesh them out and make you care about them and the places they live in. It's masterfully written, and it doesn't stop being like this.

[@magnus.......]

Thanks for making this video. I'm a big fan of one piece so this made my day😊

[@CubertZ7]

16:42 I've never found this scene funny until I watched this video, I'm dying 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@OnePeakYT]

The real buggy has way more level of complexity in the behaviour and in his true goals with respect to the live action one because in the live action they wanted to take the comfort of more people by doing him similar to the joker of Batman (even with his goofy traits that he has in some way even in the anime)

[@spairostim492]

I really enjoyed being with you. I hope you continue this series❤

[@hazimianuwar8840]

Chouchou's story inspired from the real one. Theres a movie named Hachi (referred to real dog named Hachiko). Gonna cry like crazy when watching that movie.

[@Pophet84]

a good example on how they compromised the life action show is actually what you mentioned. zoro lifting the cage in the anime is the equivalent to zoro lifting the save in the real life adaptation. this single shot is an important action to show his unique strengh, both versions fulfill the same purpose. thats why the life action show isnt bad at all. sure, some things are indeed different, but they exactly knew what is important and what not.

[@NaufalN2]

One Piece can make you cry & laugh at the same time, with simple thing like a small dog or a ship make us crying

[@PrototypeSpaceMonkey]

Yes, the dog's backstory! Everyone's backstory, all the time, forever!

[@ialwayscom3back242]

22:15 no actually the author already said that onepiece is not something like that he said that it's going to be a physical object.

[@OMGFrijoles]

Oda has confirmed that the Treasure not something abstract like the Friends we made along the way.

[@cianoconnor2933]

These old title screens make me feel so happy for some reason

[@FrantifaSuperSoldier]

I’ve been waiting for you guys to meet Chouchou! This was the moment I knew I was gonna really like the show when I first watched it and I was super disappointed when they only had a cameo for him in the live action. I love that little dog

[@desolateleng9943]

Aww, little ChouChou. I hope you'll keep enjoying it, the anime can be rather slow at times! Yeah, the theme of this little arc is definitely treasure.

[@edwin4625]

15:26 In the live-action adaptation, he's the guy holding up the sign in the circus tent. Richie is the name of the lion he's riding. He's a reference to the singer, Lionel Richie. The guy who sang the song, "Hello." In the live-action adaptation, Buggy references the lion by saying, "And where, oh where is the dancing lion?" while looking at Mohji the Beast Tamer, the guy who shaped his hair to look like ears. On a side note, pay attention to the music cues from now on. They really sell the world and emotions of 'One Piece'.

[@JoshTheValiant]

Clarification: he didn't shape his hair to look like ears. His hair naturally grows that way.

[@ralfsstuff]

The invisible hand thing is weird but it's just to save the reveal of Buggy's powers for later

[@12DEVON34]

The laugh-crying over the dogs' suffering and voiceacting got me. Hilarious.

[@CosmicGhidorah1]

Same lol. They're all sad and what not and then the dog barks ans you can instantly see them try not to laugh lol. 😂 the human barking gets me every time

[@HollowKonpaku]

I’m glad you’re watching both One Piece and Attack on Titan at the same time. Both of them have extremely heavy themes. One Piece is the beginign arcs is usually easier to consume and is a “feel good” show. It can give you some much-needed levity during the time you absorbing Attack on Titan. When I was watching the One Piece anime, I decided to not read the titles of the episodes since they typically give away what happens.

[@eddieoneil117]

Damn I did forgot about that lil dog lol btw nice reaction girls! x)

[@danielduarte6802]

2:48 this is actually a great point from Luffy. Nami is trying to justify herself by saying she's not really a bad person because she only steals from pirates ("bad people"). Whereas Luffy is being more honest because he's saying that the act of stealing is what makes you a thief, so don't make excuses basically. Also, the japanese Luffy doesn't consider himself a "good pirate" or "hero", he owns the title of 'pirate', he's not saying stuff like in the live action: "I'm a different kind of pirate", implying that he's a "good guy"

[@insanelyartfulll]

I was excited for this one~ ChouChou's part is such a punch in the gut. I wish his story could have been in the live action, but I get why it was cut. Still, it's a great early tell of just how emotional One Piece can get. And I just love how much that one moment does for the story. Showcasing the best qualities of Luffy's character and how much he pays attention to those around him. Helping Nami see that Luffy isn't some evil pirate. Even showing how cruel Buggy and his crew can be. Brilliant writing. :') Also, anime Luffy isn't concerned with good vs. evil. He judges others based on how they act in the moment and whatever vibes he gets from them. If he likes someone, he likes them. Like Zoro chopping up bounties so bad they're unrecognizable. Not a good thing to do, but Luffy hardly cares when Zoro is a cool dude with cool swords that he likes spending time with. And Luffy probably doesn't bother with analyzing his own place in the moral scale either. Plain and simple, he's selfish and has no problem with this. He wants what he wants and doesn't sweat the details. And this "selfishness" can manifest in very selfless ways. Such as getting himself nearly killed to help a friend with things that don't concern him at all. Or going out of his way to help a dog that bit him. He said it early in the show: "I'm doing this because I want to." Luffy isn't a hero and doesn't want to be one, but he has a big heart, too. Just one of the things that make him really fascinating. Oda definitely places a lot of heart and value in friendship and enjoying the journey, but he hates stories that don't bother to have an actual reward/end goal. I'd say Luffy values his friends and the adventure more than whatever the One Piece will be, but it isn't a kind thing to do to an invested audience, so I applaud Oda for making sure we aren't set up for disappointment.

[@bigthyme26gaming64]

The hand over the mouth and the shock of buggy destroying a town for fun, all I thought was, people always said its just a fun pirate show. Welcome to the crew, good luck on your adventure!

[@Redflametrow]

People were not happy about Chouchou's arc being left out in the live action, but some things had to be cut. He and the mayor are definitely in the live action. It'd almost be cool for you to see the live action after learning more about these characters.

[@SakuraAvalon]

I can't watch these episodes without hearing None Piece quotes. "I dragged his ass 2 miles, and you had the *beep* key the whole *beep* ing time!"_Zolo Zoro

[@Imjusta_gurl]

It's so interesting to see the difference between live action and the anime

[@AlbionOfAvalon55]

when you think about it Chouchou backstory be the 1st emotional damage they gave viewers as to test the waters to gauge viewers emotional state.... #ThingsCanOnlyGoUpAfterChouchouInEmotionalDamage

[@Knusperer]

Well now i am really looking forward to every tuesday and thursday, just because of u. Thanks for providing us with this lovely content :)

[@allursins]

To be fair they don't actually want to use the sound of an actual dog in distress 🥺 I love chouchouuuu

[@curtishammer748]

Ngl, a good part of me was really expecting Jeff Ward to materialize in the room with them in full Buggy regalia and say: "ARE YOU MAKING FUN OF MY NOSE!??!?"

[@setecar100]

Chouchou it's one of the first of MANY tears that One Piece brings to you

[@Cosas_q_pasan]

The One Piece are many things not just one, it is many treasures gathered in One.

[@FamiAoi]

Get ready for nothing but tear-jerking backstories. I love this anime. Even minor characters are given love. I'm glad you're doing 2 episodes at time. These episodes are so short if you cut out the intro and ending.

[@korosensually8640]

Imagine a random Dog in One Piece has a better backstory than many other fictional characters. Thats crazy

[@TFoxhound]

That Lil dog story had more substance than Twilight it's so good

[@burthens]

Lol the sounds of chouchou barking caught me off guard my first time too

[@Ernis29]

NO no no, One Piece treasure will not be "the journey and friends". It will be something epic

[@anasnazean]

Now you know how we feel when see "To Be Countinue"

[@christianeyumitakatu4031]

I think the voice actor made a great job expressing emotions on chouchou's barking Actual dog barking would not do the same

[@TaRatTinCan]

2:51 Actually I just realized that its subtle but distinct difference between LA and original Luffy. Luffy doesn’t really separate pirates on “good” and “bad” ones, he specifically refuses to be called hero (even when he is) and insists that he is a pirate instead (implying that pirates cannot be heroes in his mind)

[@Tnk_xd]

Not spoiler It's confirmed by author that Onepiece is actually tangible thing...

[@niemaszglowy]

I swear Buggy's voice actor is one of my favourites if not the most favourite lol For me listening to him is like listening to a concert XD

[@jamsjars9505]

Uh oh, if they feel this strongly with Chou Chou, I can't wait for their other reactions to certain emotional scenes!

[@dimis.D]

wait till you cry for a non living object :D one of the most unique things in One Piece is that almost every character even the side ones have a backstory and somehow they are connected in the future , it's crazy

[@MangoMann072]

One Piece the show where even dogs jave tragic backstories 😢

[@Orbitalbomb]

A dogs bagstory had me sobbing "...you ain't seen nothing yet girls

[@schwindsichtigaderechte5293]

Haylo & Kiss: "Zoro's the coolest person." Me: Absolutely right. Also me: You have no idea! Love your reactions, please keep it up!

[@michamcv.1846]

there wasnt a scene in which luffy falls from the bird, into town, in the live adaptation. but they referenced it ^^

[@LordMaize]

I was like 6 or 7 when I first watched this ep. Been watching ever since.

[@MayMoment_]

I dont know any other protagonist who'd do what luffy did for chouchou for an animal they just met. Hes a goofy, sweet fellow, and thats why Luffy is my goat

[@Oemdani]

Funfact Buggy favourite character author One Piece (Oda Sensei) 😂