Top 10 One Piece Moments (so far)

[@PhantomGreyfire]

00:00:00 ⟾ Trailer 00:00:08 ⟾ Intro, Format, Explanation, 'rules' 00:01:24 ⟾ Chronological order* 00:01:48 ⟾ Introduction 00:02:08 ⟾ #01) Shanks, Chapter 0001, "WE'RE PIRATES!" "AND WE DON'T PLAY BY THE RULES!" ... "LISTEN UP... YOU CAN POUR DRINKS ON ME, YOU CAN THROW FOOD AT ME.." "YOU CAN EVEN SPIT ON ME. I'LL JUST LAUGH THAT STUFF OFF." "BUT..." "GOOD REASON OR NOT... ...NOBODY HURTS A FRIEND OF MINE!!!!", Luffy's core values, hat 00:05:45 ⟾ #02) Nami, Chapter 0081, "LUFFY..." "HELP...", hat, crew come together 00:08:05 ⟾ {Deep, philosophical analysis about the nature of time itself.} 00:08:09 ⟾ #03) Vivi, Chapter 0216, "BUT IF WE EVER SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN... WILL YOU CALL ME YOUR SHIPMATE?!!", "NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS FROM HERE ON, OUR LEFT ARMS WILL BEAR..." "...THE SIGN OF OUR FELLOWSHIP.", Vivi's character in depth 00:12:38 ⟾ Honourable Mentions - Sanji - Chapter 0175, "HI," "BEEN WAITING LONG?!", Mr. Prince casino rescue 00:12:58 ⟾ #04) Zoro - Chapter 0333, "THAT'S THE BURDEN... ...OF BEING A CAPTAIN", Chapter 0438, "LISTEN, ALL OF YOU. THIS GUY MAY BE AN IDIOT... ...BUT HE'S STILL THE CAPTAIN." "WE'RE BETTER OFF WITHOUT A CREWMATE WHO... .. CAN'T RESPECT THE CAPTAIN WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH!" "A CREW THAT DOESN'T RESPECT THEIR CAPTAIN AND A CAPTAIN WHO DOESN'T DESERVE THAT RESPECT... ...IS DESTINED TO FAIL!" "I DON'T CARE HOW MUCH YOU SCREW AROUND UNDER NORMAIL CIRCUMSTANCES... ...BUT YOU'RE STILL THE CAPTAIN, AND YOU RANK ABOVE ME, IF YOU DON’T ACT LIKE THE CAPTAIN AT A TIME LIKE THIS... ...I'LL BE THE NEXT ONE TO LEAVE THIS GROUP!" "IT'S FINE THAT... ...HE WANTS TO COME BACK." "BUT IF HE DOESN'T CONFESS TO WHAT HE DID... ...AND TRIES TO SNEAK BACK ON BOARD AS IF NOTHING EVER HAPPENED, I WON'T FORGIVE HIM!" "IF THAT'S THE CASE, WE'RE GOING TO LEAVE USOPP ON THIS ISLAD!" ... "I CAN'T HEAR ANYTHING." ... "I DON'T HEAR ANYTHING", Usopp's dilemma, temporary deafness 00:17:09 ⟾ #05) Robin - Chapter 0398, "... I WANT TO LIVE!!" 00:18:21 ⟾ Honourable Mentions - CP-9 - Chapter 345: SLEEPERS, reveal/twist/betrayal 00:18:29 ⟾ Combination Crescendo 00:18:45 ⟾ #06) Usopp - Chapter 0428, "JUMP INTO THE SEA!!", trust 00:21:32 ⟾ Honourable Mentions - Going Merry's funeral - Chapter 0430: A LIGHT SNOW OF REMINSCENCE* FALLS 00:21:45 ⟾ Criteria clarification 00:21:58 ⟾ Hounourable Mentions - Sanji - Chapter 0429, "WE WEREN'T GONNA MAKE IT OUT WITH HARD WORK ALONE.", thinking ahead 00:22:13 ⟾ #07) Zoro - Chapter 0485, nothing happened, "NOTHING... ...AT ALL!!", Sanji 00:26:16 ⟾ #08) Chapter 0502: THE INCIDENT OF THE CELESTIAL DRAGONS, the punch, Helmeppo parallel 00:29:52 ⟾ #09) Chapter 0563, Squard's stab, Whitebeard's embrace, Chapter 0573 words to Ace: "WERE YOU HAPPY... ...WITH ME AS YOUR FATHER?" 00:33:42 ⟾ #10) Chapter 0572, Luffy-Ace, back-to-back-bros, Ace's backstory, final words, "THANK YOU... ...FOR LOVING ME!!" 00:35:48 ⟾ Honourable Mentions - Zoro/Sanji - Chapter 0387, "A DEAD END? DO YOU SEE IT?" "NO, I DON'T SEE IT AT ALL" 00:36:26 ⟾ Honourable Mentions - Blackbeard - Chapter 0225, "PEOPLE'S DREAMS... ...DON'T EVER END!!" 00:36:32 ⟾ Honourable Mentions - Jinbei - Chapter 0544, "STOP, LUFFY!! THAT'S ENOUGH!!" "YOU HAVE TO CONTROL YOUR TEMPER!!" "REMEMBER WHAT YOU'RE HERE FOR!!" 00:37:02 ⟾ Honourable Mentions - Garp - Chapter 0556, "SHUT UP! JUST LET ME SIT HERE!" "OUTLAWS DESERVE NO MERCY..." "...BUT THIS IS FAMILY!!" "WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO?!" 00:37:09 ⟾ Honourable Mentions - Brook - Chapter 0487, Laboon backstory, Chapter 0488, Binks' Brew song 00:37:25 ⟾ Honourable Mentions - Zoro - Chapter 0122, "A GIANT WITHOUT HANDS AND FEET... ... IS TILL MORE USEFUL THAN A DEAD MAN." "YOU CAN STILL MOVE, CAN'T YOU GIANT?" "...IF I CUT OFF MY LEGS." "HOW 'BOUT WE CRUSH THESE GUYS TOGETHER?" ... "YOU NEVER KNOW UNTIL YOU TRY, RIGHT?" "WE'RE DEAD IF WE STAY HERE, THAT'S FOR SURE. I SAY WE GO OUT PUTTING UP THE UGLIEST FIGHT WE CAN!!!" ... "I'LL FIGHT T0 WIN," 00:37:37 ⟾ Honourable Mentions - Buggy - all of them 00:37:43 ⟾ Overview, Final Thoughts 00:38:06 ⟾ Honourable Mentions - Luffy - Chapter 448, zombie push, "AN OLD MAN WITH SEVERE INJURIES?" 00:38:13 ⟾ Wrap-up, Outro 00:38:45 ⟾ [Promo]

[@PhantomGreyfire]

Re-uploaded (with minor corrections) because the comment got buried.

[@drakraye8999]

@@PhantomGreyfire did u literally type out the lines from the viz translations... that's crazy dedication right there

[@yuh5835]

@@drakraye8999 Fr dudes a fuckin champ

[@ArJun-pc3bg]

Thank you dude

[@britneynicole8903]

Thank you for the time stamps!

[@imrjvzoldyk1694]

Merphy is exactly like luffy when it comes to names of the character.

[@kba2276]

so true!! 😂😂😂😂

[@reverte5]

Lol, so true XD

[@generalwoofles6240]

I refuse to correct her in the comments lol.

[@TheInfluuence]

Cabbage 😂

[@MonkeyVoices]

She worries about it way more than Luffy. She shouldn't.

[@Wolfswind003]

It’s so fun to see people go from “One Piece is too long, please shut up about it.” to “I’m halfway through and love it and can’t wait to read more!” :D

[@matthewbrown9086]

It’s great for me to see because I so often run into that issue that I know that people will enjoy it, but not everyone is willing to take the time. A friend of mine just recently got into it on his own (remembered watching a bit of East Blue growing up, currently in Skypiea) and I have been very happy discussing it as he goes along.

[@okdre9276]

Then they reach 700 chapters and start panicking, because they are getting way too close to catching up😂

[@lukegregg5944]

I've not read it, is the anime version as good? (I'm assuming there is one).

[@robertcampbell8070]

@@lukegregg5944 Anime is good (I think the manga is far better, others will disagree), but the pacing can be pretty rough at times. One of the hazards of adapting an ongoing manga, you either have bad pacing or tons of filler.

[@prajwalkrishnabhat5539]

@@lukegregg5944yes, there is an anime version and no it's not good. At least it's not as good as the manga. One of the main flaws with the anime was it's pacing, as the anime kept getting closer to the manga, the studio had to start stretching the videos which would ultimately result in 24 min episodes containing only 10 min of new information every episode. But the voice acting and music is absolutely awesome tho, like amazingly good. The openings are bangers, and the anime makes the emotional scenes even more emotional. Like it made us cry for a boat. So pluses and minuses, I guess. Ps: the animations for the first few episodes is a little bit wonky since it was animated over two decades ago.

[@king_recon]

Time for the latest edition of One Piece Friday’s!

[@GustavoLima-us9sr]

There's the King! 👊

[@BuggyDClown-yv6or]

👑

[@TheTurtle1100]

One piece Friday’s are OP

[@MaggotKing556]

One Piece Friday's what. what does Friday own?

[@SevenDragonss]

The SECOND BEST SELLING COMIC OF ALLLLLLLL TIMMMMEE!!!

[@makizzan7803]

The declaration of war to the world govt. is one of the greatest examples of why Luffy doesn't fall into the cliché silly protagonist and actually demonstrates his cleverness. Luffy realised that the only way to dismantle Robin's fear of being betrayed was making her enemy's (the entire world and its darkness) his own, reason why he decided to declare war on the world govt. He didn't say a word or some weird speech (which wouldn't have been enough to change Robin's mind ofc), he just picked the only practical solution to the problem. Absolute genius.

[@Illjwamh]

All of this. The other thing I love about that scene was that when Luffy ordered Sogeking to burn the flag, he did it without question or hesitation. He knew perfectly well the ramifications of what he was doing, too, but Robin was more important.

[@Louis_2568]

@@Illjwamh yeah I love sogeking but I really wish ussop was there as well

[@zazithym3569]

Luffy doesn't use talk no jutsu, he uses catch these hands no jutsu

[@armoduesgrimlock7677]

I mean, Luffy already was an enemy of the world government. The moment anyone raises a Jolly Roger, the WG sees you as a criminal that needs to be executed.

[@NerdyDude186]

Armodues Grimlock true but there is a difference. If I rob a bank vs if I rob a liquor. One will get me federal attention one will get me local state attention. Raising a pirate flag just makes you a pirate they are a dime a dozen. Shooting the world govt flag at THEIR base no less that's not something a regular pirate does.

[@69Luffy88]

Merphy: gives out spoiler warning Me (with a grin on my face): I see the apprentice has become the sensei

[@RogersBase]

Insta-like the second this popped up in my sub box!

[@ethan_7480]

Funny seeing you here!

[@r17v1]

Funny seeing you here x2

[@jomz2058]

I was wondering, did you have a top 10 vid?

[@CookbyWillZ]

Hope to see 1v1 with rogersbase & merphy someday when she catches up

[@himanshumann1904]

Hello Roger fancy meeting u here

[@furorteutonicus9045]

Hearing Merphy talk about and review One Piece hits different. You can feel her passion for the series in almost every sentence. And its so contagious! I have teared up during her reviews multiple times and of course its mainly Odas writing that makes the feels come out but also the way Merphy describes everything adds another punch to it. She really has become my favourite One Piece-reviewer and I have been into the series since 2003 and have seen countless content creators come and go. I would even say that Merphy makes me love One Piece even more than I already do.

[@Yaziiir]

Exactly! If see other reviews of her, of some books, you might recognize that at some point when she started reviewing OP it was completely different. She seems so excited to talk, talking faster, glowing and seem so happy to talk about one piece. I dont know why but reliving OP though her reviews is feels almost as good as experiencing OP for the first time. I teared up countless time while she was just REVIEWING specific parts of a story.

[@voidseaker]

Exactly. Before her i felt the same about TotallyNotMark's reviews on the series and i still love his but this just hits different

[@nazifdanesi9623]

I really want to thank merphy for allowing me to experience one piece all over again. If I had to pay her just to talk about one piece, I would do it

[@Angelus9015]

@@voidseaker I love TNM's earlier reviews but in the later sagas especially post timeskip, his skipped a lot of important things including entire backstory of Law because he sped through chapters to churn out videos. He also has the tendency to compare or criticise Oda's writing to Dragonball which takes up like 20% of the videos. Instead of focusing on the story like Merphy, he rather talks about how he feels about Oda's paneling, sketching, structuring, etc and offers unsolicited advice as if it can improve them. That really sour my experience when watching his video.

[@voidseaker]

@@Angelus9015 Yeah there's def some of those points that i agree with but mainly he brought up lots of things that i didn't think about and pointed out lots of nuance that i didn't notice. Honestly he's the only reason I caught up because i stopped after Zou due to the pacing of the anime but when he caught up and i really wanted to watch his next video i read the manga up till the newest chapter which i had originally decided not to do as i feared the weekly schedule

[@piratekingbuggy3583]

Probably my favourite moment is blackbeard's "People's dreams never die!". To this day, there is no introduction to a villain i have found in fiction that is similar to blackbeard's. Just everything with luffy and blackbeard in Jaya before skypiea is some of my favourite stuff in the series

[@diddyknux]

The "this villain is what the protagonist would be if they didn't have any morals" trope isn't exactly a rare thing, but something about Blackbeard makes it hit different. Maybe that he seems genuinely interested in seeing the things Luffy does (even if he is ultimately against him and for awhile actively hunting him down)

[@kathab8826]

Dr. Hiruluk’s death has been engraved in my mind for years, even when I was having a long break from OP, and having witnessed losses myself, his quote helped me to get through. An underrated (funny) moment for me is when the crew is chasing for the south bird 😂

[@ansalem12]

See, this is why making this kind of list for One Piece is so damn hard. Dr. Hiruluk is one of my favorite characters and his death is beautiful insofar as death *can* be beautiful. And yet he didn't even cross my mind. There's just too damn many good things in One Piece.

[@alexandersiebert2868]

i love his character, Dr. Hiruluks character was inspiring for me when i was a child

[@Alexander-2956]

@@ansalem12 tbh, there's lots of miss moments. My favorite if happened is Pell's sacrifice which was retconned and he survived.

[@kathab8826]

@@ansalem12 that’s why I never make a top 10 list with favorite moments! Even one arc has so many, how am I supposed to choose from 1000+ chapters! 😳

[@kathab8826]

@@Alexander-2956 it’s still beautiful, and since we learn so much more about zoan dfs, and him having a deity kind of df, it didn’t bothered me that much.

[@blueblazer9991]

My favorite One Piece moment will always be "One Piece is real" You have to put yourself into the mindset of someone who was reading this for as long as I could read. This series has been there my whole life and that moment essentially amounted to being told that my investment matters and will one day pay off. What made the moment even more special was that when it happened I realised that I had never actually thought about wether or not it was actually real.

[@Illupapa666]

Yessss! And also everything had been about Ace and Luffy‘s struggle for such a long time that you kind of forgot about that one thing that its actually all about.

[@darknesswave100]

Yeah its mindblowing that I never stopped to question whether it was real or not. Luffy believed it was so I did too. It's only when you see Sengoku and a few others react to that statement just how much the world government suppresses things and how much they control everything.

[@parmesancheez6087]

this comment aged like milk

[@blueblazer9991]

@@parmesancheez6087 how so?

[@parmesancheez6087]

@@blueblazer9991 That scene is now infamous because of the meme that was popular like a year ago

[@willofd013]

merphy just became an one piece nerd. We all love to see it

[@clarascharf1490]

There are two moments that I absolutely love but are not really mentioned enough. First is in Skypiea. During the whole arc Zoro has been extremely suspicious of Robin. But when she’s hit by Ener and is KO, he is enraged. To me, this is the moment when he accepted her in the crew because she was willing to take one for the team, and retrospectively knowing Robin’s backstory, I find this moment huge. Second is in Water 7, when Nami is screaming in tears at Luffy what really happened with Robin. This was a great wake up call to Luffy, and also a great character moment for Nami. She was so upset about the crew splitting, they are her second family and we know what a hard time she had with her first one. She also knows what it is to sacrifice herself for the sake of others. And this scene is just her, yelling with her guts that she is not ready to lose another member of her family. This hit hard.

[@diddyknux]

I like that scene with Nami, because it really drives home that after everything that happened with Usopp and now Robin leaving, even Luffy has a point where doubt can creep in. But hearing Nami tell him that Robin was being forced to do this gives Luffy the spark he needs to start fighting for real.

[@ur3sh11]

Also Nami being the most worked up about Robin's situation, too. Nami's normaly the coward one. Even when Usopp was beaten up earlier, she still showed her cowardice by hiding back at the ship instead of going to Franky House. But for Robin situation specifically, she had balls of steel. Aqua Laguana tsunamis meant nothing to her. She was ready to take charge straight to Enies Lobby. She was ready to declare war on the World Government before ANYONE ELSE in the crew. Why? Because out of the entire crews, she's the one that understands Robin the most. She was in the exact same situation with Arlong. It's incredible character writing

[@rch8228]

one of my favorite moments is in Enies Lobby when Sanji gave one of the most motivational words to Usopp that goes like: "it's okay the most imporatant thing is that you're alive, everyone has something that they can and can't do... so i'll do what you can't and you go do what i can't..." Sanji is a character that i overlooked for the longest time but i've learned to appreciate him more as the story progressed

[@SilvrSavior]

He's so overlooked sometimes it's like he's invisible or something.

[@darknesswave100]

This is a great moment cause that's exactly what he needed to hear. Like it's okay that you aren't the strongest. There are things you and only you can do and that's okay. You dont have to do everything yourself

[@座布団-d1v]

One moment that didn't make your list but really stuck with me is the ringing of the bell in the conclusion of the Skypeia arc. Thinking of what it meant for the descendants of Noland and Calgara to finally hear the sound of the promised bell always evokes in me this powerful feeling of awe. While it's not as personal to Luffy and the crew as other moments in the series, it's certainly one of the moments that symbolise the romance of One Piece.

[@Teerapatkongrat]

Merphy: "And then I love every Buggy moment ever... All of them!" Me: Oh my god... She's in too deep now.

[@xDanKaix]

My top 10 for the first half of the story. - “Guns aren’t for threats” - “I’ll never lose again” - Nami: “help me” and Luffy puts his hat on her / walk to Arlong Park - Dr. Hiriluk: “When does a man die?” - Luffy to Vivi: “we’re your friends aren’t we? Put us on the line!” - Strawhats depart from Alabasta showing the X on their wrist - Luffy punching Bellamy - Luffy rings the bell - Strawhats destroy the Franky house - Luffy vs Usopp / The burden of a captain - I want to live / Sogeking shoots down the flag - Merry saves the crew / funeral - Luffy pushes the old man with bandages back into the ground - Usopp vs Perona - Nothing happened - Brooks backstory / Bink’s Sake - Luffy punches the celestial dragon - Luffy asking Boa to revert the girls from stone - Bon Clay’s sacrifice - History is written by the victors speech - Everything about Whitebeard strait down to his death without suffering one cowards wound. - Ace’s last words and death - Kobe begs for the war to stop and to stop wasting lives / Shanks stops the war - Jimbei’s speech to Luffy on Amazon Lily - Luffy staying silent about where Ace and Sabo are - Luffy’s funeral precession for Ace and 3D2Y - Zoro bowing before Mihawk and asking to be trained. What do you mean that’s more than 10 moments?

[@josecisneros5516]

what about Luffy's "I'm still so weak!"

[@brendanhart517]

Oh that guns aren’t gor threats is soo good

[@dpseven375]

Wait top 10? Lol

[@huffhuff2616]

Don't catch cold by Zeff

[@MR-SINISTER76]

@@dpseven375 yea its actually his top 27

[@sweat4fun759]

Small correction Squidward didn't hate Ace because of the lies Magma guy fed to him. He hates him in the moment because Ace is Rogers son and Roger killed Squidwards crew. Keep up the great videos

[@creativename6126]

I love the nicknames

[@TheLastsecondhero]

Kinda both, because magma guy tells him that whitebeard hid that knowledge and was secretly trying to make him the pirate king. He played off squidwards hatred for Roger for sure, but he certainly fed into the narrative with his lies

[@joelsantos662]

i actually didn't know about this fact (or just completely forgot). damn. i just never really cared about squidward haha

[@D__634]

Squidward stabbed mr crabs I mean white mustache guy. Patrick and sponge bob should have stopped him.

[@danielrazo450]

Yes. Sengoku revealed Ace's heritage and later said that Whitebeard's only motivation to take Ace with him was to protect him and invest in him to be the next pirate king. This was the marine's strategy in order to plant doubt about Whitebeard's true intentions within their crew. Obviously we know that's not true, and that Whitebeard never cared about Ace's heritage, but this, in addition to Roger being the one that killed Squidward's crew, it's what tips Squidward over and makes him feel betrayed.

[@sonic1on2wiiu]

Merphy, while you are doing your re-read I would also recomend that you read the volume "Wanted!". It's a collection of short stories done by Oda and they are great to see his evolution as a writer during his early years. Also, there's a story there that's set in the past of One Piece, and it involves Ryuma, the zombie samurai that Zoro fought in Thriller Bark, so you should really check it out!

[@milesclayborne]

She could also read chapter 0 which I believe came out around impel down so it should contain no spoilers

[@BadKarma444]

she could also read Romance Dawn (the actual manga, not the first arc of One Piece) if she wants to know what Beta-One Piece was like and how Oda eventually altered his characters into what they are now. Some notable differences are (spoilers) >Garp inspired Luffy to be a pirate, since Garp is a pirate himself >Nami does appear in Romance Dawn but her final character in One Piece seems to be a combination of two characters in the manga: Silk and Ann (One being an orphan abandoned by pirates and raised by a town and Ann who travels with Luffy and hits him alot while also wearing what would be Nami's clothes.) >Devil Fruits aren't "Devil Fruits" but rather just rare fruits from a particular kind of tree that give powers when eaten. >etc.

[@BadKarma444]

@MrFarthead oh alright, nice to know lmao.

[@AnyMEmdq]

Ok, to give some sense of order to all of this. This would be the list in "canonship" order (i.e. First one was created as canon, second retconned into being canon, third one is related to One Piece, but not related to the canon of the story, and last one is entirely unrelated to the series no matter how you look at it: * One Piece Chapter 0: Strong World: Flashback with a few tie-ins to the current storyline, and a bit of development for a lot of characters, loosely ties into Impel Down and Marineford, and serves as a character introduction for the main antagonist of the movie Strong World. Movie is not canon, of course, but this chapter is 100% * Monsters: One-shot set in the same universe as One Piece, telling the story of the samurai Ryuma, whose corpse Zoro fought in Thriller Bark (written and published before One Piece was a thing, was inducted into the canon later on). You can find it on its own or as a part of Wanted! * Romance Dawn: One-shot that sets the basis for what One Piece became. There's actually 2 versions of this, but I'm not sure the first one is available. You can find it on its own or as a part of Wanted! * Wanted!: Compilation of one-shots unrelated to One Piece, but shows Oda's evolution. As I said, it includes Romance Dawn, Monsters, and more stuff.

[@dylandesmarais3592]

@@AnyMEmdq where can I find Wanted? Ive been looking for it forever, but I cant seem to get my hands on it

[@padabomb6383]

When Luffy said "I see who your enemies are" to Robin, he remembered what Dandan said "Who killed Sabo? This country did. The WORLD killed him". That's why he shoot down the World Government flag. He had already lost a brother because of the world. He really knows how bad the world did to the innocents.

[@Ozgarthefighter]

Definitely! that childhood flashback recontextualized that moment greatly

[@franconicolas3995]

Yeah no. I don't think it's that at all. It's Luffy showing Robin that it doesn't matter if the world itself is against them, he will defend his crew no matter what. I don't think Sabo has anything to do with that scene at all.

[@Ozgarthefighter]

@@franconicolas3995 it can be both, neither concepts are mutually exclusive.

[@shosh5806]

@@franconicolas3995 luffy says "I TOTALLY GET WHO ROBIN'S ENEMY IS" this is literally him saying he knows what the world gov is capable of etc. due to his past with sabo. this is definitely connected because the fight vs blueno he quotes that he wants to get stronger so he doesnt lose anyone, a direct parallel to what luffy said to ace when he lost sabo.

[@franconicolas3995]

@@shosh5806 No, this is him understanding what was holding Robin back all this time. I know WHO Robin's enemy is. I don't think Luffy is even smart enough to know who's responsible for Sabo, especially not when he was so little.

[@pubixcube27]

The amazing thing about one piece is that everyone has their own unique top 10 moments. So many scenes go unappreciated at first glance until you notice that you keep replaying them in your head long after you’ve experienced them. That’s truly one of my favorite parts about the series.

[@FuckYoutubeAndGoogle]

Dude, why would you make that your profile picture?

[@bensalems3224]

I love thé panel Of usopp’s crew screamîg that pirate are comming SO MUCH Usopp’s will passed to these child is so emotionnal

[@123Z-q4i]

nice pp

[@moderndayphilosopher9782]

Bruh, wtf is wrong with you using that moment as pfp. #griffithdideverythingwrong

[@D__634]

"every buggy moment... ever" True O.P. fans know that Buggy D. Clown is the real pirate king

[@lara_spithfire]

Making this common knowledge is a must XD

[@wyattmund9286]

Vivi is absolutely a Straw Hat - when Oda did an anniversary drawing of the crew for the official One Piece manga youtube, Vivi was included.

[@creativename6126]

I think she’s kind off like Jinbei how she really wants to join but has other stuff that’s more important

[@Angelus9015]

@@creativename6126 spoiler

[@natuotemusu4709]

@@creativename6126 delete your comment....no spoiler please

[@TubemastaC]

@Lionard Kirsch it references postTS material which is a spoiler.

[@notrixamoris3318]

@@Angelus9015 bro spoilers...

[@kartikeyasingh27]

My top 10 moments up to Marineford, in no order: "Luffy, save me": Nami Takedown of Crocodile A man's dream Luffy vs Usopp I want to live Merry's funeral Brook's past Bon Clay's sacrifice One Piece exists I still have my crew

[@voidseaker]

Honestly jinbe was such a great character in these arcs and i never realized it myself because everyone was great but when you stop to think about him and how he actually was able to steer the wild force that is Luffy. That man deserves so much more

[@adoniscreed4031]

Im glad that you've seen the light and can now apprecite the power of JINBE GREATNESS!!! 🔥🔥🔥 My favourite character in the series ❤️

[@voidseaker]

@@adoniscreed4031 Yeah i mean i had always thought of him as someone who helped out Luffy during the war but i never truly saw what he did for him till now

[@vinsmoke2865]

Jinbe is the fucking homie, and in Marineford my respect for jinbe rose like tenfold my mans did literally everything he could to try and save luffy like the amount of loyalty and balls this fishman has is crazy, fucking love jinbe

[@brendanhart517]

Steer the wild for e that is luffy is such an excellent line

[@BankaiFever]

Jinbe stopping Luffy from fighting Blackbeard is underrated.

[@noehahanji]

My top 10 favorite One Piece moments (pre-timeskip): - Sanji gives food to Gin (Sanji becomes my favorite character of all time because of this) - Zoro "I will never lose again" - Walk to Arlong Park - the death of Hiluluk (people die when they're forgotten) - Luffy rings the Golden Bell - Luffy vs Usopp - Robin "I want to live!" - Going Merry's funeral - "One Piece DOES EXIST!" - Luffy "I still have my nakama"

[@theta682pl]

I can't really disagree with any of this (except maybe the bell)

[@DoggyP00]

Sanji started off so strong!

[@fraudhawk2774]

Nothing happened isn't here?

[@noehahanji]

@@fraudhawk2774 it's in my top 15 actually, because it's so hard to choose

[@YohanYourMan]

Pre-Timeskip has some of the coldest and best moments in all of One Piece not only one half 1. Nothing Happened 2. Whitebeard Death 3. Shanks stopping the war 4. I Want To Live 5. Sanji asks for a lit 6. Mihawk vs Zoro 7. Sanji leaves Baratie 8. Help me 9. Loguetown 10. Rayleigh intro

[@lorenor89]

you are missing dr hiluluks speech

[@Sw4lley]

Great list

[@Qubicle.]

dude, SOGEKING'S INTRODUCTION??!!

[@Thatkidsinmi]

Luffy punching Celestial Dragon 🤔

[@Kadaspala]

Psshaw, One Piece can't be that great if its number 1 moment is nothing happening. Ba-dum-tssh

[@Ali-sh5sx]

My fav moments - everything Marco does

[@portgasdann3389]

Same. I love that pineapple head too much.

[@Ali-sh5sx]

@@portgasdann3389 I'm a huge marco stan. Anytime he appears The chapter becomes a 10/10 for me Even if it's only for a single page Always fanboy when I see Marco

[@Alexander-2956]

@@Ali-sh5sx eat well. Legend of Momotaro makes Marco relevant vs Kaido.

[@Ali-sh5sx]

@@Alexander-2956 thanks I hope the same for you and your fav! Honestly Oda has been very good to us Marco fans I'm nothing but grateful Now if he solo'd blackbeard,Big Mom and Kaido 3v1 I wouldnt complain😁 But I know that would break the story and make no sense😂

[@portgasdann3389]

@@Ali-sh5sx same man. I can't wait for that particular fight to be animated. I also love drawing the guy, you may wanna see it? It's just a fanart in my channel haha

[@jkristoff88]

Honestly the final narration over whitebeard's death, talking about his 'Pirate's Pride' is probably number 1 for me. It just tells you everything you need to know about him and is a perfect bookend to his character

[@ghostanbu1099]

The great thing about One Piece is how earlier arcs always have consequences that follow the story into future arcs. Such a great series and Oda's world building continues to impress.

[@nickman287]

Everything that happens happens within the world of one piece, rather than in a vaccum, like many lesser authors do

[@tyriquesmith8850]

One of my "favorite" moments that wasn't mentioned, was when the crew was Paw-Pawed away on Saboady. Just the grief Luffy went through during what was really his first major loss. It just really hurt me in a way few series had, and that was when I realized how much I truly loved this story and these characters. So much so that I felt deeply hurt by the idea of Luffy even thinking for a moment that he had lost them all. (Not to mention that the voice acting in the anime was absolutely top tier)

[@Sebster85]

While others have worn the hat (Ussop & the girl in Amazon Lily) taken the hat from Luffy (Robin) and been given the hat in a stressful situation (Vivi) we’ve only seen Luffy actively put the hat on one person and that’s Nami. Also she’s the only person who have received it more than once. Edit: Nami was the first crew-mate to know the true meaning/purpose of the hat. Luffy putting his most valuable treasure on top of a thief’s head to give her hope and comfort her is one of the most powerful moments of the entire series.

[@raitorino7520]

"You are my crew, I value like this hat. Of course I'll help you" but instead of explaining it, Oda just shows it to us and it's beautiful

[@whelk]

It was Luffy's way of telling her that she is as important to him as his treasure.

[@ale1997co]

"And every Buggy moment, EVER!" That's one of my favorite aspects of this story, how attached Oda can make us to secondary characters, it makes the world so big and full!

[@CharleeCharlie]

I am soo happy I get to relive One Piece with you all! It's something I thought imposible but dam it's like the first time all over again.

[@jaybowersii5689]

I don't think a single One Piece fan can argue with any of these moments.

[@adoniscreed4031]

The only thing we can argue is adding 50 other moments to these amazing moments 😂

[@jinxsauce5095]

Top 10: - Luffy bursting out of the barrel - All buggy moments - nothing happened - Bon-chan's sacrifice for luffy - Whitebeard's standing even in death - farewell to the going merry - Using Gomu-gomu no gatling against Lucci - Luffy's family revealed - zoro and sanji bickering - luffy punching the celestial toethumb back to the pages of manga and zoro asking him if he needs directions😂

[@notrixamoris3318]

My top 10 moments (in no paticular order) •when Ussop defeated chu •the whole STRONG WORLD chapter •the straw hats response to Vivi's speech •when Zorro got bitch slap by Mihawk •Bon-chan being a great friend in level 5 •Ace's introduction •Bellamy getting a 1 hit KO from Luffy •when Luffy told Rayleigh the reason why he wants to be the Pirate King •the mad sharpshooting skills of Sogeking •when Chopper said that he became a real pirate

[@jinxsauce5095]

@@notrixamoris3318 oh right ahahahah bellamy being one punched, also love that.

[@notrixamoris3318]

@@jinxsauce5095 my favourite Buggy moment is...when his mouth was close.

[@hydrocy.9165]

Nothing happened Luffy surviving Poison and coming out of the chamber in less than a day Luffy vs Zoro Crocus Gag Luffy standing up to 3 admirals Luffy and Rayleigh's talk "Help me" Luffy bows down to Bon Clay Whitebeards death Luffy climbs drum mountain to save Nami and Sanji

[@emmav2883]

Coby standing in front of Akainu is one of my favourite moments, not only because of what he said about how pointless the war was becoming, but how it mirrored the way he first stood up to Alvida back at the very beginning of Romance dawn. :’)

[@jaredbanares9514]

Isn't it an amazing when you look back at the series when you're in there a bit deep and just bask in the glory of Oda's masterful writing? One Piece is one of a kind. We are lucky to be alive in a time where it's still on-going. Congratulations on getting to the half-way point, Merphy!

[@theifzelnite1087]

Seriously the man has been doing this for 24 years while remembering past plot points.

[@rodrigonoffs1369]

You could say it's a ONE PIECE

[@alexrosario423]

@@theifzelnite1087 he uses the one piece wiki often 😂

[@belld.s5276]

I would love to see your thoughts on Vivi!! She's a character that not many fans truly understand and deserves more love. I hope you do that video and your perspective and insight.

[@diandrarizvi]

I'm an old One Piece fan, and i believe i started reading it in elementary school (6th grade if im not wrong), and now I'm in my 30s. The favorite moments in One Piece for me, for the most part, is the ability to always made me cry in every single arc or saga... The feat that no other manga series could achieve (and i've read A LOT). The moments are: 1. Sanji leaving Baratie and Zeff telling him "careful not to catch cold" and Sanji is instantly crying. 2. Nami, after losing all hope, kept telling Luffy to leave over and over, and finally she gives up and saying "help me". Luffy the replied with 'Atari Maeda' (Of course I Will). 3. Dr Hiruluk willing to die by eatinh Chopper's poisonous mushroom, and stated that someone is only truly dies if nobody remembers them. 4. Chopper burst out crying in reminisence of Doctor Hiruluk when the 'Sakura' blooms in Drum Island for the first time. 5. While on the run from the Navy, Vivi is saying her farewell to the strawhats. Not wanting the Navy to know that she is in cahoot with them, they raise their arms with the 'X' mark. The mark that silently represent that even without words, they will be always nakamas. 6. After Norland and his crew was dishonorably outcasted from the island because they cut down the ancestor's trees, Calgara finally founds out that all of the thing they done is for the good of the people because the trees gave them the sickness. Calgara then vowed that they will always be welcomed here next time they came, but the island then got knocked up to the sky, and Norland was executed and called as the biggest liar in history. 7. All Robin wants is to die so The Strawhats could live. But after chasing her, burning the World Government Flag, and challenge the world, Luffy and the strawhats ask Robin to once again join them. And Robin replied "I want to live.. Take me to the seas with you" 8. Brook's pirate crew the Rumbars venture into the Grand Line, but they face with imminent death. One by one the crew dies while playing the orchestra... Till only Brook was left. 9. Hancock offered Luffy a preposition, to either get a ship and sail away or help the Amazonian's life. Without hesitation, Luffy smiles and choose the later and made Hancock fell in love with him. 10. Ace's death in the (literal) hand of Akainu, after Luffy saved him. His last words are the grateful feelings that the people that he met had accepted him. Luffy litterally broke down after this.

[@sohailsadaqat6684]

1st one hit harder after WCI

[@devadathans5506]

Ace: Why do you call him father? Marco: Because he calls us his sons... The world hates us for what we are, you know... It makes us happy... Even if it's just a word... Luffy: Oh, its Buggy. Magellan wiping out blackbeard's crew and telling them he has no time to bother with them. Wan pisu jitsuzai suru

[@SilvrSavior]

Legit had to do a double take on that last one.

[@brymart4177]

Every one piece back story is magnificently written.

[@taikaniinimaki7234]

One moment I love, but feel didn't necessarily stick with a lot of readers, was Noland and Calgara's backstory and the subsequent ending. It feeds into larger narrative themes in the series like inherited will (Viper taking Calgara's part and Luffy Noland through Cricket) and the cruelty of social hierarchies. As horrid as the world nobels are, the first time we see such blatant abuse from rulers (correct me if I'm wrong about this) is when Noland gets executed on false claims and the people watch as his crew desperately try to reach the podium unsuccesfully. And he never saw his friend, dying disgraced and made into a legend to falsely be passed on to children. To this day I can't read it without bursting into tears. (Also Calgara slaying the snake and/or god trying to kill Noland, putting his faith on the words of this stranger instead of some 30 years of what he's been taught to believe in. Chills, it's so good. Could rant about this flashback for days.)

[@alucard347]

That flashback was amazing, still have no idea why some people hate it.

[@BankaiFever]

Best two part episodes of one piece. And Wyper’s realization that his ancestor’s dreams have been fulfilled oof 😅

[@Joescotterpuss]

Just reread sky island yesterday and that flashback is so good. When Luffy simultaneously rings the bell and pummels Enel it's sooo cathartic.

[@Grimbur]

Absolutely agree. But I'm a sucker for these kinds of tragic "They never knew what actually happened and why their friend didn't return/betrayed them/what happened to them trope. It's heartbreaking, knowing Noland never figured out what really happened, Calgary knew Noland would come back some day and find the island just... gone without any means of letting him know, or ever meeting again.

[@luckymoyo5448]

One of my Favorite moments was in Drum Island when Luffy climbed up a 5000M high mountain with Sanji on his back and Nami held firmly by her clothes on Luffy's teeth. He had his finger nails shattered and destroyed and when he got there to the top he was like "Save my friends"...

[@giorjio39]

Merphy warning us about spoilers, so cute

[@HaikalDiffa]

When Luffy said "I know who the enemy's are" is not just because they are Robin's enemy. But it was also because what Luffy have experience before, and that is Sabo's death when they were still a kid. So Luffy does know well who the enemy's are. "Sogeking, shoot that flag"

[@raitorino7520]

they say the strawhats became a pirate crew in the water 7 saga Also interesting to note is that Zoro's loyalty really goes so far back. Even in Alabasta when Luffy asked him to save Smoker, Zoro followed the order. Other strawhats at this point dont necessarily follow Luffy's order and there isn't a clear distinction between captain and crew. But zoro is there

[@PlagueKing_LordFalix]

That's a point people over look. It really showed his loyalty not just to Luffy but also to Smoker. Smoker saw a man like Zoro tell him "I'm only saving you because my captain said to. I wouldn't have done it myself." He's seeing that Zoro will follow Luffy no matter what and that he actually does view him as a Captain. Its at this point I think Smoker really started to suspect Luffy was more than he appeared. Up until now he has just followed him out of pride and ego, nothing more. Then he sees a man like Zoro actively support Luffy as a Captain when ordered to save him and he starts to chase him for completely different reasons. Luffy saved him with a smile and a laugh and said that he liked him as he did it. Zoro knowing what it meant to save him does it anyway because his Captain said to and Smoker is left re-evaluating his entire life.

[@raitorino7520]

​@@PlagueKing_LordFalix I would beg to disagree. Smoker chased Luffy because he saw Luffy smile as he was being executed which no one ever does. He probably chased him out of pride and ego, sure, but he also knew at Loguetown that Luffy was different. Smoker and Luffy's relationship is really interesting though. I suppose he does start to respect Luffy and his crew at that point, and was probably questioning his sense of justice

[@colburn0004]

I'm sure you realize this, but the snobby rich kid that Luffy hit early on is Helmepo, the guy with Coby in the marines that grows along side him.

[@cosminacristea4529]

All the moments that you have mentioned are in my top favourite moments in the series. Also, I love the moment in Skypiea when Nami stands up to Enel and tells him that 'what is good in having treasure if I can't share it with my crew' or something like this. Also, the Noland and Calgara flashback and the moment when Luffy rings the bell and Cricket sees his shadow in the clouds and hears the sound of the bell. It gives me goosebumps. One Piece has soooo many wonderful moments

[@furorteutonicus9045]

I just finished the latest chapter and now I have another new top 10 moment!

[@EcchiHeroOda]

Netero would be proud

[@BuggyDClown-yv6or]

Devil robin

[@furorteutonicus9045]

@@BuggyDClown-yv6or Ssssssssh!

[@SuspensionMark]

Yes. And the hype is real.

[@martingunawannainggolan5352]

DEMONIA FLEUR!!

[@rosinha1997]

Hii, I'm new to your channel, so I've just watched your videos about one piece and I'm loving it. You asked what were our favorite moments and I think I've never done something like this, cuz I love every part kkkkkk, but anyways... I'm doing before watching yours not to get influenced. (I'm not a native English speaker so some things might be wrong). [obvious and yet necessary SPOILER ALERT for what happened so far (Marineford)] - One of the moments is when Luffy puts he's hat on Nami in Arlong Park Arc, is so emotional that moment because Luffy treasures that hat so much and he trusts her he's most valuable asset in order to prove her that she is part of the crew, and he will take care of her city/island/whatever that place is kkkk. - There is Brook's backstory, I love it, specially in the anime, because I love music and hearing Binks no sake played by he's old crew mates make's me cry every single time. - Robin's backstory, she is my favorite character and Water 7 is amazingly well written, the way she cries when everything is burning down water my eyes in a different way, and I'm not even starting about the "I want to live" part. - Ace's death, I just can't believe it happened, have no words to describe it. - There's also another related to "I want to live" but is the scene where Sogeking shoots the World Government's flag. - Another one is Sanji every moment kkkk (except for the Thriller bark and another one...) - "Nothing happened", I can't say anything about something that never happened - The part when Nami goes to the Weather sky Island, every time the yoyoyoi mosume-sanyo say this I laugh (don't know how to write this kkkk) - When everybody is wiped out by Kuma and Luffy is in pain hitting he's head against the ground - And I think that Chopper's hole arc is perfect. My 10 best one piece moments so far, I have others but I didn't want to spoiler you the future kkkk Long comment, but there it is. Sorry about the misspelled words and wrong grammar kkkk, Love the enthusiasm about one piece, and I'm going to look out your not one piece related content, because I love reading too :D

[@rynomontgomery5394]

I needed to hear the joy and passion in Merphy’s voice when she talks about One Piece more than I realized after the week that was. Keep up the great work! Your enthusiasm is infectious.

[@lexnaum]

I agree with most of these, I’d have to add when you can see Luffy’s silhouette in the clouds and when Luffy realizes he still has his crew even after losing Ace.

[@emresenkalfa6002]

I just wait like a kid to see these videos every week, thanks for the good reviews

[@emresenkalfa6002]

One piece content* to be more general

[@carlosbernard8859]

Since you love One Piece so much you should read Oda's SBSs to get more context to the stories and characters. Love your reaction to One Piece much love from Jamaica. Keep up the great work.

[@lukevargas7853]

I honestly really love how merphy strolled along one piece not a single of Japanese media and is aboustly embracing one piece ❤.

[@riptosragincajunchicken1072]

Luffy: "I can't use a sword. I can't navigate a ship. I can't cook. I can't even lie very well." Arlong: Then what can you do? Luffy: "I can beat you."

[@zach4463]

1.My favorite luffy moment was him giving shoe shoe back the box of food it just incapsulates luffy so well. 2. Then Sanji leaving the baratie. 3.Brooke's bink's brew especially in the Japanese because the singers are pretty great. 4Noland flashback in skypia. 5near the end luffy saying I have still have great friends

[@CogNoman]

Some moments that weren't mentioned that always get me: - the cherry blossom explosion in Chopper's backstory - Luffy jumping on the snake-girl's back to hide her tattoo, and when Boa realizes what he's done - the first meeting with Blackbeard, when Blackbeard yells out how important it is to believe in dreams (it doesn't make me cry, I just really like it, it makes Blackbeard an interesting villain) - "The One Piece ... is REAL!!"

[@Xiatter]

Thanks, Merphy. Talking about Shanks's core values possibly becoming Luffy's own made me tear up at work.

[@markbogdan2]

I love how Oda portrays most of his female characters. While occasionally there are some damsel in distress tropes or pervy humor, most of the times he shows how strong, confident and in control they are of the situation. That in contrast with countless recent shows that prefer to tell us through direct dialogue how strong and independent and competent they are. And the examples are countless: Nami and Robin whenever the people or places they care for are in danger, Vivi acting like a future queen throughout Alabasta, Tsuru commanding respect every time she enters the scene, even in front of Admirals or Shichibukai, and even Hiyori (although I hated her last scene portrayal) in the nearly finished Wano, while not having physical strength, standing up to Orochi and protecting Otoko.

[@WarpsmithAdam]

One Piece kinda does the opposite thing that Naruto does, where the women of OP are drawn in a pretty fanservicy way, but they also have plenty of agency & impact on the story. In Natuto, the women are (usually) drawn with much more realistic proportions in practical outfits, but they've got little to no impact on the story. Hell, two of the most fan favorite arcs (Arlong Park & Water 7/Enies Lobby) are about the women of the crew. They need help, but the message is clearly not "this helpless woman needs to be rescued," it's "you're never in this alone, your friends are here to help if you let them." Meanwhile, not a single one of the arcs in Naruto really centers around one of the women of the series. The closest you get is when they try to hunt down Tsunade. (I love Naruto, I just think Oda is better at writing women than Kishimoto)

[@jamielol5037]

If you haven't watched them already, the "Let's go back together Robin" and the "Jump into the sea" moments in the anime were really well done

[@HGmolotov]

oh god, the jump into the sea has an amazing score behind it but i cant seem to find the track on its own anywhere

[@matthewa6027]

As someone whos tried but cant watch or read Japanese media, I Share your enthusiasm for One Piece. Back in the late 90s(ish) my dad swiped a book from the post office, a translated first issue collection of manga. He gave it to me. One piece stuck out and ive been following it ever since.

[@Tyman203]

HORRAY TOP TEN!!!! Love seeing your impressions and favorite moments in this wonderful series

[@MaggotKing556]

I love when Luffy punches Arlong and says "You made our navigator cry"

[@dennisanishinabie9544]

His “😤” right after

[@darknesswave100]

The moment he punches the wall and was like Which one of you is Arlong? hits different. Nothing on the face of the planet was gonna stop him. An army could have tried and they would have failed. That moment and the one you described is when a switch inside luffy turns on and nothing can stop him. You mess with one of his nakama and you will pay for it

[@eddieg1048]

What a great list, and a fantastic video. As others pointed, your passion can be felt crystal clear. Top 10 moments: > The walk to Arlong Park. > Binks Sake, more specifically the part where the song is played and the flashback of the Rumbar pirates is rolling. > Nothing happened. > The burning of the flag. > Crocodile, saving Luffy and Jimbei. > The introduction of the supernovas and Kizaru. > Pops and every scene but more specifically, the last moments where his wounds are counted and he calls the One Piece real. > Luffy's first major defeat at the hands of Crocodile. That panel with the hook is bussin. > The crew gets split by Kuma. > Blackbeard becoming the first man to use 2 devil fruits.

[@reverte5]

The start of the videos is probably the most iconic gag of the series XD

[@VincentTornude]

Edward Newgate rapidly became my favorite character right up there with Ace and Zoro. This man's entire pirate career was just running an orphanage. Didn't want anything except a family and he did that for himself and his sons. Legend.

[@jokeracdc]

Crocodile isn’t the first time we see how strong some of the people in this worlds really are. Remember back at the Baratie Mihawk is just on a whole different level than everyone else there.

[@nasiaamin312]

I'm watching the anime and I'm only on episode 32 and just finished the Don Kreig arc and I absolutely loved sanji's story. I loved I he never forgot how hunger feels like, even after so many years. It was so good! So far that's my favourite scene.

[@colburn0004]

Shooting the flag and Shanks showing up are my two most favorite moments in the series. They're two things that just can't be described with the absolute weight and emphasis of those moments. You could describe the aspects but they just don't convey them enough. They're just too dang amazing.

[@alittlebitmaddy]

I've just reached the halfway point in the anime, and this video has made me so emotional. The way you speak about this series seriously demonstrates how special it is. Your passion for it is palpable. When I speak about One Piece to friends who are unfamiliar with anime/manga in general, their assumption is that it is goofy and weird and not worth their time. Thank you for always so beautifully capturing the emotional heart of this amazing journey!

[@rhyleygrant5660]

Luffy punching blackbeard is my favorite moment

[@isa21k]

But like.. Luffy punching the celestial dragon was so much more satisfying

[@rhyleygrant5660]

@@isa21k true

[@johnlindsay7301]

At this point of reflection, I just want to thank you for your great videos. They have been really entertaining. I always look forward to your Friday morning reviews. My family knows not to interrupt me during this time.

[@Luffy-zj6vm]

Some of my favorites are: Shanks losing his hand Luffy vs Luci Luffy using Conqourers haki in Marineford Whitebeard’s death

[@mitrey1551]

A lot of my favourite moments align with yours, so I´m just gonna mention some others: 1. The indroduction of Blackbeard and the bar fight with Bellamy in Jaya. What a genius way to introduce such a major villain early on. Basically Luffy´s and Blackbeard´s ideal`s when it comes to a pirates dreams are the same but their means of reaching them is totally different, contrasted with Bellamy ideals which is the opposite, that dreams aren´t worth anything, is so amazing. Also Luffy not fighting back at first but then one-punching Bellamy after he hurt his friend is a nice recall to Shanks in Chapter One. 2. The end of Enel´s "suvivor game" in Skypea, where last five guys standing say: "We choose you, Enel!" and then Enel´s face when he realises his lightning doesn´t hurt Luffy. Priceless. 3. The Noland flashback in Skypea. Suuuuuper underrated in my opinion and not mentioned a lot in "favourite moment compilations". 4. Luffy chooses to save the Amazonian girls who where turned to stone by Boa over an escape ship to get back to his friends without hesitation or any sort of vengefulness towards Boa. Just pure happiness and gratitude that the girls who saved him are okay... It just encapsulates so well who Luffy is as a person, it´s awesome.

[@ReiMizere]

Some of mine moments, in chronological order: 1- Luffy punching the sea king that took Shanks arm off and declaring he's going to be the king of the pirates 2- Luffy smiling as he's about to die in Loguetown 3- The crew declaring their dreams as they're about to enter the Grand Line 4- Luffy skyrocketing in to a restaurant and hitting Smoker and Ace at the same time, while both of them are after Luffy himself 5- The crew saying goodbye to Vivi 6- Luffy and Zoro enduring the mockery and abuse from Bellamy as Shanks did once in front of Luffy 7- Luffy hitting the golden bell in Skypiea, signaling Skypiea does exist to Mont Blanc Cricket 8- Luffy declaring war on the World Government 9- The crew being split by Kuma 10- "I still have my crew"

[@CH-tv1cy]

Hahaha sorry! I'm Dead!

[@norsyfna]

One of my personal favourite moment is when Luffy said "That's how you are" to Sanji. Really hit me hard

[@brendanhart517]

I may have just binged so many of your one piece videos tonight I love your energy and the way you talk about it and emotions

[@felice2441]

Such a great list! One of my favourite moments is the scene in loguetown when luffy was about to get executed by Buggy , and with a smile says "Sorry, i am dead" (or something similar) .Then lightning saves him.

[@SampsfaN]

There are two particular moments that made me literally cry (which is quite rare): 1) when they cremate Mary 2) Ace dies in Luffys arms/lap (don't remember)... especially this scene made me cry a bunch (reminded me of my fresh breakup lol) Great video Merph! I could feel the emotions you were going through while talking and I respect you didn't cry while talking about them lol.

[@cvox607]

Luffy ringing shandoria bell is so underrated....it amazing scene in the manga and especially the anime

[@shooshiwhooshi8736]

Man, I forgot about the Usopp jump in the sea moment. I really gotta re read Enies Lobby.

[@AMH9645]

Some of my favorite moments until this time of the story are : - Crocodile's monologue when our crew and smoker got captured together. - The entire strawhats and cp 9 staredown scene. - The nothing happens.

[@dwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww]

“Nothing happened” is my favorite one piece moment. Merphy I started watching your videos last year randomly and I am so glad I did. One Piece has been my favorite manga for 6 years now at least, and your passionate reviews are so great to watch. I love how much you love our crew. Thanks for bringing your fresh perspective to this community.

[@Krustenkaese92]

My top 10 would be ten different times Luffy said he's gonna be pirate king directly to the antagonists face

[@IceAokiji303]

Solid list! Could guess a few, some others were in the range of "well it's going to be something from this sequence of events but I don't know what". In large part because, well... while you said some of these might not be so popular, with the actual list and the honorable mentions, this pretty much _is_ a cavalcade of the fan-favorite moments in the series up to the timeskip. One I can think of that wasn't here would be Hiriluk's "when does a man die?" speech. One of my personal favorites, for maybe an unusual bonus reason, is the Rumbar Pirates' final performance of Binks' Sake. In addition to how you have experienced it, and the anime adaptation doing a great job with it, I have one extra little bit about it: See, I'm Finnish, and I have been (reading since Alabasta and) collecting the One Piece manga since volume 40 was published here (and have gone back to get all the older ones too). In the pages of the Finnish translation of the manga, the song is translated brilliantly. It carries practically the same meanings as the original (except for the final line which I think may actually wind up being a problem for the translator in the future due to... reasons... of an off-the-wall theory I have in my head... but what can you do), and is still perfectly singable to the actual tune. That's not super common in such translations from what I've seen, and made me appreciate that translator even more. He already does a brilliant job making One Piece's Finnish translation feel more realistically spoken than most other written works of fiction, manga especially, that I see translated into Finnish - Finnish has a large divide between "proper book Finnish" and the Finnish that people actually speak, and many translated works lean far too heavily on the former - but this bit was just that extra push on top. That moment, and I guess since you're stapling scenes together, I'll also mention the reveal of Laboon and Brook's connection, since that pretty much solidified for me the "Oda is inhumanely patient and dedicated to his long-form payoffs" point.

[@Ausholliday15]

Even zoro wanted him back just as badly but you absolutely can respect his conviction

[@tximinoman]

The silent goodbye to Vivi is one of my favourite moments. And I love that in the anime they used the "We are!" song (that's the first One Piece intro and basically it's main theme song, they've used it, or versions of it, a lot throughout the series)

[@KoroftheSon]

Awesome video as always! I love how you have Shanks' scenes from chapter 1 in here. I wanted to comment on one of your points in particular: while I agree that the Whitebeard and Squard moment is great, I think you have some misunderstandings about it. First is that Whitebeard did not intentionally take Squard's attack. He may have Observation Haki, but it's not a super powerful ability that automatically allows one to dodge all attacks -- the user still has to be concentrating and be on guard to be able to utilize it (remember the narrator's count of how many wounds he had during his death scene -- he was hit hundreds upon hundreds of times). He did not really have any reason to be on guard when the only person near him was Squard, one of his loyal commanders. It should also be noted that Whitebeard was old and sick during this fight, and his reaction time and strength were not as good as they once were. I believe Marco even comments on this after Squard stabs Whitebeard. To top it off, you'll notice that Whitebeard definitely has a look of shock on his face when Squard stabs him, which should indicate that he did not know it was coming. I also feel that a lot of people are a bit too harsh toward Squard and don't properly try to see the situation from his point of view. Obviously Squard screwed up massively and what he did to Whitebeard was terrible, but it's difficult to completely blame him. You have to remember that he had a deep-seated, intense hatred for Roger; very understandably so, since Roger killed his entire crew. Those who he considered to be his best friends and family, all taken from him by one man. And then Akainu, who is clearly a very skilled manipulator of people, uses his knowledge of this fact about Squard to trick him into believing that Whitebeard secretly cut a deal with the Navy and plans to sacrifice all of his comrades in order to get Ace back. Akainu's plan might sound pretty phony to any of Whitebeard's other commanders, but Squard hated Roger so much, combined with the still-fresh shock of him learning that Ace is Roger's son was probably just too much for him, and it clouded his judgment. Squard may have loved Whitebeard, but he probably hated Roger to the same degree. Again, I'm not saying that Squard is underserving a lot of the blame in this situation, but I think his actions are honestly pretty understandable. If anyone should be hated for this happening, it should be Akainu for using extremely underhanded and dirty tactics to accomplish his "justice," as he calls it. First with Squard, and then with Ace later on, which ultimately resulted in the latter's death. Sorry about the wall of text!

[@odie1019]

I just found your KZbin page 2 days ago and ended up marathoning every One Piece video you've made. I really enjoy your refresh unbiased perspective on the series and you falling in love with One Piece at the same time. It makes me happy seeing you've so thoroughly enjoyed this series that I grew up with. I look forward to your future One Piece videos and will look into the rest of your channel for interesting book reads.

[@madmanmit2618]

Here's my top 10 favorite One Piece moments pre-time skip. In chronological order and my reasons for choosing them. #1. Arlong Park- Luffy Help Me. All of the emotional weight that comes from Arlong Park hinges on this moment landing and it lands spectacularly. When I saw this moment in the anime I was hooked. It shows just how desperate Nami has gotten trying to protect the village from Arlong, and how much her attempts have taken a huge tole on her. Luffy giving her his straw hat and proclaiming that he'll help her is the first real example of his unwavering loyalty to his friends. #2. Drum Island- Dr. Hiruluk's last words. Hiruluk's final speech before he dies is one of the best pre-death speeches in all of manga. Not only does it hit like a truck in the anime (with Ave Maria playing in the background) but it sums up the greater thematic point of how death isn't the end in One Piece. A man only truly dies when he's forgotten and this statement has held true throughout the series so far. Inherited will and the search for freedom are two of the most prominent themes in One Piece and Hiruluk's last words illustrate that beautifully. #3 Alabasta- Goodbye to Vivi. A wonderful and emotional send of to a former straw hat. Vivi's decision to stay behind in Alabasta makes sense and that's why it hurts to say goodbye. Using the symbol to prove their true identities as a symbolic goodbye is a masterful piece of writing. #4 Water 7-Luffy vs Usopp. A painful splintering of the crew and probably the most emotionally charged fight in the series. Usopp's desperate attempt to defeat Luffy despite knowing he couldn't win is heartbreaking. This fight brings home the theme that on a journey like this there has to come a time where you might have to leave someone behind and Usopp's emotional outburst at realizing this is what made his character so much deeper than people realized. #5 Enies Lobby- I Want to Live. I feel like I don't need to explain this one. Quite possibly the most iconic moment in the series. Robin's proclamation of wanting to live stands in contrast to her statement in Alabasta. She finally admits to herself and to everyone that her life has value and is worth living. She stands there finally understanding Saul's last words to her and damn is it one of the most emotionally cathartic moments in the series. #6 Enies Lobby- Death of the Merry. Who knew I would start crying over a ship. The Going Merry coming back to save the crew at Enies Lobby is a perfect columniation to the main thrust of the saga. Sending her off in a tearful goodbye that fans have cried along with for years. I think this is the most heartbreaking send off to former straw hat in the series. You know that Oda is a great writer when he can make people cry over a boat. #7 Thriller Bark- Nothing Happened. The most Iconic Zoro moment in the series. Zoro's sacrifice for the crew proves why he's the first mate of the straw hats. Not because he's the second stronger fighter but because he's the most loyal and willing to keep the crew going at the cost of his life. His statement of nothing happened shows how his priorities have shifted from becoming the strongest to becoming more altruistic in his goals. #8 Sabaody Archipelago- Punching the Celestial Dragon. This moment is one of the most cathartic and inciting moments in the series. The world nobles are some of the most despicable characters in the series. So Luffy punching the Celestial Dragon feels so good, because these people have never faced consequences for their actions ever. It also doubles as the inciting incident for the crew's separation. So as the audience we're conflicted. On one hand we want the punch to happen, while on the other we really don't. #9 Marineford- Ace's Death. Narratively Ace's death is a great decision. It brings forth the themes of loss and helplessness in the summit war saga. And it gives Luffy something to genuinely be conflicted over. Emotionally, it's one of the most devastating deaths in the series. The way Oda makes us believe that Ace will be saved only to yank that away from us and hit us with the tragedy hammer is genuinely some sadistic shit. Ace's final words to Luffy really make us both happy that he found what he was looking for all his life, yet sad that he won't spend the rest of it seeing his brother achieve his dream. #10 Marineford- The One Piece is Real. Whitebeard's legendary last words. Not only does he reaffirm Roger's last wishes but he also starts a new era and ends one as well. His statement that the One Piece does, in fact exist works as a huge slight against the navy as well as bookending his era of pirating. It's his way of influencing the future and passing the baton off to the next generation. What an amazing character he was.

[@mcurran6505]

My Top 10 favourite One Piece moments (Pre-timeskip): 10. Luffy ringing the Golden Bell. 9. Sanji's farewell to Zeff. 8. Luffy vs Usopp & Usopp's apology (tie) 7. Luffy tells Brook Laboon is still alive and finally giving him hope again. 6. Nami asking Luffy for help. 5. The Straw Hats farewell to Vivi. 4. Whitebeard's final words. 3. Merry's funeral. 2. "I want to live!" 1. Luffy punching the Celestial Dragon.

[@mcurran6505]

Honorable mentions: - Shanks giving Luffy his straw hat. - Zoro's won't lose again speech. - Coby's return in Water Seven. - Blackbeard's dream speech in Jaya. - Chopper joining the Straw Hats. (aka Luffy's "LET'S GO" line) - Rayleigh's entrance. - Luffy meeting Ace in Alabasta. - "I have my crew." - Bon Clay's sacrifice in Impel Down. - Zoro's sacrifice in Thriller Bark.

[@Venmona_]

One of the best moments, in my opinion, is where Blackbeard tells luffy that dreams never end. Imagine having the, supposed, final villain of the story sit down with the protagonist and to give him a speech where not only does he reveal that he has similar ideals, but he also fully believes in Luffy's ability to make his dreams come true. Just this insane parallel between the two because even though though have different ways to approach certain situations, they both believe in the power of dreams and that anyone has the right to fight for what they want to accomplish.

[@Wick_City-300]

27:57 The snobby rich kid is Helmeppo who became close friends with Koby. They are both featured together most of the time after Romance Dawn and Garp trained Koby alongside Helmeppo as well.

[@Rishain]

first, this was a great top ten video, thank you. Next let me tell you why this is one of my favorite one piece top ten moment videos. I, like other one piece fans have watched a lot of one piece moment 10 ten videos, they almost all give you the top ten moments with no why and then say like subscribe and move on to the next video. when watching them you hope that the youtuber has moments that you find to be amazing on there list ( you have most of my favorite moment some where in this video in one way or another, hororable metion). what i love about what you have done with this video is that you took smaller moments to help explain the big moment that you choose as your top moment. one piece is a series of great story telling and great moments however, it makes great moments by stringing a bunch of small moment into a crescendo of a great moment, and using this format to explain your picks highlighted what one piece does and also help me under stand why you loved the moment so much. I love this. you called it cheating, but i call it great use of time and good backing to define a moment. i do love your one piece videos and love that you take the time to flush out a thought, you are slowly becoming my favorite youtuber/booktuber and i thank you for that, another great video and i respect your picks. i would however say there a filler moment in alabasta you should check out since you didnt watch the anime that ranks among my favorite moments in one piece. i has chopper and zoro walking in the desert talking about what team work means.

[@IxTheVashxI]

i absolutely love your one piece videos. i tear up every time. love how many new people are getting into this

[@lonk2902]

Honestly one of the things I love the most about this series is the incredible character introductions. I actually think the introduction of blackbeard and his crew might be my favourite moment in the entire series. Just feels like Oda slowly introducing these weird characters that mostly just feel like a way to give life to the town and like they'll have a minor role later on, and then introducing this guy who is just like Luffy and you wonder what his deal is gonna be and the the sudden realization that these are the people ace has been looking for and that they are not gonna be the good guys of this story. Worked really well for me. You know what I'm gonna just list other characters that are introduced really well. I love the way Enel is introduced of course, he's by far the most intimidating villain upon introduction and the twist with how he gets beaten works so well because of how scary he seems at first. I love Kuma just removing an antagonist and his whole demeanor upon his introduction. Sabody archipelago of course had both the introduction of the supernovas and the introduction of silvers Rayleigh. The supernovas are great since you see so little of them but everyone loves at least some of them (and all of the ones that have had a major role since then I love even more) And Rayleigh is a great use of dramatic irony, as we learn he was a part of the pirate king's crew much earlier than any of our main cast since it's told through a text box and we get to wait for the moment it's revealed to the straw hats. There's a lot of non character introduction moments that I love but I just wanted to highlight that this is something Oda does really well because he does a lot of stuff really well and therefore sometimes people forget about how good he is at one of those things.

[@captaincrespo3327]

I’m going through merphy one piece videos withdrawals. I’m rewatching all the old videos. I hope you and your family are doing great though!

[@harleytheapothecary7849]

10: Zoro swears to never lose again 9: Nami Flashback 8: "I still have my friends" 7: Chopper flashback 6: "PEOPLE'S DREAMS NEVER DIE" 5: Luffy punches Celestial Dragon 4: Franky Flashback 3: Robin Flashback 2: Goodbye Merry 1: Brook flashback (not in order)

[@fumomofumosarum5893]

I like how passionate Merphy is - and I'm sure she would look ever-so-delightful in Oda's style as honourable straw hat, too (lol) ^^