Straw Hat Pirates

[One Piece] “Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji — Sure. But the Rest?”Why Some Straw Hats Still Don’t ‘Feel Right’ to Fans (2018 Thread)

A 2018 Japanese forum debate breaks down why fans accept Luffy’s core crew but still feel uneasy about Brook, Franky, and Jinbe — and what that says about long-running series.

2026.01.12

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[One Piece] Zoro Has Officially Fallen to Third Place? Japanese Fans React to the New Bounty Order

Did Roronoa Zoro really fall behind Sanji? Japanese One Piece fans react to the new Straw Hat bounty rankings and what it means for Zoro’s future in Wano.

2026.01.10

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[One Piece] Did the Straw Hats Really “Win” the Big Mom Arc — Or Did They Cross a Line?

Japanese One Piece fans debate whether the Whole Cake Island arc was a true victory or a morally uneasy escape, questioning Morgans’ headlines and the “Fifth Emperor” narrative.

2026.01.03

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[One Piece] Sanji Gets a Raid Suit, Nami Steals Zeus — Is the Straw Hat Crew Already Yonko-Level? (Chapter 903 Reactions)

Full Japanese fan reactions to One Piece Chapter 903, discussing Sanji’s raid suit, Nami’s Zeus, and whether Luffy’s crew has already crossed into Yonko territory.

2026.01.01

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[One Piece] Zoro Has Been Missing for Nearly Two Years Since the Big Mom Arc — Japanese Fans Are Losing It

Japanese ONE PIECE fans react to Roronoa Zoro having no real appearances for nearly two years during the Big Mom arc, raising concerns about pacing and cast balance.

2026.01.01

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[ONE PIECE] Jimbe as the Final Crew Member? Dude Was Kinda Ruthless

[ONE PIECE] Was Jinbe Really the Right Choice as the Final Crew Member?

2025.12.30

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Zoro Said “If Usopp’s First Words Aren’t an Apology, He’s Staying Behind”…But His First Words Weren’t an Apology at All

During the Water 7 arc, Zoro delivers a brutal yet unforgettable ultimatum to Usopp after his departure. Japanese fans reacted strongly to Zoro’s leadership, loyalty, and the emotional reunion that followed. Here’s how Japan viewed one of the most defining moments in the Straw Hat Pirates’ history.

2025.12.07

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