#also saying this as if usopp wasn't good enough for sanji i am going to throw hands

[beanghostprincess]

One of the funniest things I've seen Sanuso haters/dislikers say about the ship is how "Sanji would never", as if we hadn't seen Sanji constantly protecting Usopp and caring about him deeply, sometimes even more than the rest of the crew does. As if Sanji and Usopp weren't constantly paired together in their arcs pre-ts and weren't seen in the background next to each other all the time. "Sanji would never" as if Usopp wasn't quite literally everything Sanji can't be and as if they didn't complement each other perfectly.

[hauntingblue]

ONE PIECE reading musings

Most importantly: buggy hairdo

(yes that's his real hair)

more under the cut

"I can't swim, but if this took me it would be a shame. Ah! In this situation it doesn't matter if I can swim or not!"

Luffy talking about the whirlpool taking him and him being so stoic??? Iconic, it sounds goofy coming from him but what else can he do lmao it actually makes so much sense

This panel with nami and buggy is just too good. Look at their faces lmao

"Nami: I can't fight with a group of men as big as that! I am weak!

Usopp: don't leave it up to me because I am a man! I am so scared my legs are shaking! Look!

Nami: Look at me, I am near tears!

Usopp: your eyes are completely dry!"

Usopp and Nami just having a crying off

Nami: why did you get mad earlier?

Luffy: I hate them, they do everything wrong

Nami: what are you saying? They were pirates, of course they were doing it wrong

Luffy knowing and kinda explaining how there is a good way of being a pirate but nami doesn't quite get it yet. Until she leaves the baratie and cries about it, wishing to go back with them again.... I think she gets it there. Also the first of many times nami just sits beside Luffy when he is down my beloved

Johnny just name dropping mihawk and telling zoro he MIGHT be there and zoro looks TERRIFIED? it's like he was expecting to die there and he knows he is too weak to face him and win so when this happens:

Sanji tells zoro they all are going towards their death and that they are idiots and zoro says:

"I threw my life away the moment I decided to become the best swordsman in the world, the only person that can call me dumb is me."

He is speaking like he knows he is going to die and he is scared when he hears about mihawk because he didn't expect to be so unprepared. Death is coming for him earlier that it should LIKE IT DID TO KUINA but spoiler... He gets to live because of his ambition GIVEN BY KUINA it's like a double edged sword. Kuina made you ambitious enough to die for your promise to her but that promise is going to make you live enough to see it.

This is actually so good and the fact this influences sanji to go after his dream like damn. Interlaced together since sanji was introduced

Zoro about to die for his dreams and what does sanji say? Give up your dreams if they will cost you your life. Because that's exactly the example he has since zeff stopped being a pirate to save sanji's life... But that's not the takeaway my boy.... Zeff wants you to go after your dream

Sanji saying he took everything zeff cared about away from him.... He gave it away FOR YOU!!!! And Luffy hitting him with the "death doesn't repay debts... He didn't save you for that!" And then the one two hit of shank's panel.... Damn

I don't even need to translate anything here but Luffy understood zeff since the beginning and he didn't hear one word from him. Luffy asking if he won't say goodbye and then looking at sanji like that..... There is not a bigger undesrtander than him. Just made that word up. And sanji's hard fucking head had to be told by like 15 different people to leave and still just left bc he thought he wasn't wanted anymore there. The guy who didn't understand what the story was about until his father told him. Christ don krieg is annoying but Baratie is so good. And extensive because sanji is so fucking stubborn about his debt to zeff. Incredible. Look at Luffy's happy face.

[sherxplained]

One Piece

"I am Monkey D. Luffy. The man who will become the King of Pirates."

((just my little thought when I restarting the series))

— Romance Dawn arc (+ Orange Town)

My favorite arc ever. I love everything about this arc.

I've sometimes rewatching this very first few episodes (yep, definitely wasn't because I want to watching again, but just not motivated and then stop). My first thought when I was watching this is, I've missed this kind of animation style.

Luffy such an endearing MC that it's hard not to just love him (it's a wonder there's actually someone who watch One Piece and disliking him). The setting of the series, and the build up. Everything just perfect.

The meaning behind Straw Hat name. All the way back years ago with Shanks and Luffy and their promise. To meet again as great pirates.

I still waiting for the moment Luffy give the straw hat back to Shanks even till today! Shanks actually my favorite character in the series, it's unfortunate we've seen just very little of him.

Coby! Such a sweetheart, I'm rooting for him. Good luck in Navy!

Luffy also recruited his very first crew, Zoro, someone who want to be a greatest swordsman. And his navigator, Nami. Needless to say, I love them so very much.

— Syrup Village arc

The liar first appearance! Meet Usopp! Still with so much fun.

To be completly honest, seeing Usopp again, and his relationship with Kaya especially, still manage to made me emotional. And of course, the little pirates. Watch them save the village from a pirate captain that deceiving them past three years.

The villain for this arc is Black Cat Pirate. Jango and Captain Kuro. Seeing them struggle against them just reminded me, they've come a very long way, oh my poor kids

Another things that in my mind when watching this arc, it's beautiful. I don't remember I've appreciate the animation style on my first watching (then again, there's a lot of things I'm not bother with)

HA! And also, They finally have their own ship now. Going Merry! Thanks to Kaya! (try not to thinking about what happened to the ship far later)

My heart when Usopp decide on his future to sail the sea, and Luffy declaring that they're friends now, officially invited him as a crew. And Kaya also found her own dream.

— Treasure island and Zoro's backstory

Gaimon's confidence about Luffy will become a pirate king is everything.

Kuina's death still caught me by surprise even though I already knew it's coming. That's some hurtful things her father said, she realized no matter how much she's trained, she would never be the greatest swordsman. If she lives long enough, no doubt she'll be an amazing one.

— Baratie arc

Sanji's recruited!

Oh, do I love Zeff and Sanji relationship. They have the same dream to go to All blue. Sanji's chasing that dream, also on behalf of Zeff. They'll reached there, someday!

Baratie also Zoro first encounter with Hawk-eye Mohawk. A person he's looking for. To challenge him for the title of greatest swordsman.

The ideals of cooks. To give food for those who starved. That managed to made Luffy ask Sanji to became his crew. Also the same thing that lead them to a battle with Krieg. All's ends well, though.

After seeing how determined and adamant Zoro and Luffy for everything they stand for. Sanji manage to gather courage and pursue his dream. All blue. A place where all kinds of fishes from every sea is in the same place. To Luffy's delight, now that he got a cook in his ship.

Gin probably my favorite in this arc. He's cool. He maintain his moral and his pride as a pirate.

Also the set for upcoming arc, Nami's conflict when she left them with Going Merry.

— Arlong Park arc

It's as great as I remember.

When I first watch this, still clueless about the series and all, years ago, I have no doubt about Nami (yep again, definitely wasn't because she was prominent in the op/ed of the show). Just like them.

Zoro betting on his life because he knew what kind of person Nami is. Luffy not a slight care about her past or reason to still care about her and be her friend, Sanji as ever being Sanji. And even Usopp.

It's a great arc. Probably the best in terms of storytelling and plot in this saga. Arlong is an alright villain. Frightening enough. It was the first time our crew showcase their power against challenging enemies with disadvantage situation.

The chills when Luffy turns to a sobbing Nami, declaring war on Arlong. The satisfaction feeling when Luffy destroy the room that confined Nami all those years. Set her free. To fulfill her dream for her own. Drawing the world map.

Nami's backstory especially break my heart. She was just ten, when she lost Bellemere and her childhood, with all those suffering on his shoulder.

— Loguetown arc

A nice and fun arc to ended this saga before they headed to the Grand Line.

The crew land on Loguetown, a city where Roger born and died. Before that, they celebrate Luffy first bounty poster. As that's one big step closer towards his dreams.

An old enemy. Another new enemy. Waiting for them in Loguetown.

There's so much things happening. Nami spending her earned money. Usopp learn something about his father and another lesson. Sanji managed to get ingredients from his dream. Zoro got his new swords, nevermind the curse. And meeting Tashigi. Then, Luffy and more information about Roger.

When Luffy stand on the place where Roger's execution. A place where a man who start it all meet his ends. And Luffy's own execution (poor Zoro and Sanji). Such a great moment. Feels like some kind of omen.

Captain Smoker decided to go chasing them all the way to the Grand Line. Not forgetting Buggy.

Dragon teased!

And most of all, Shanks brief appearance. Hints about his past and relationship with Mohawk.

And well, of course. The Straw Hat finally starting their long journey, heading on to the Grand Line!