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Enies Lobby did show us that you cen be a devil firut user and not even know , Usopp when he does go o The Boin Archipelago eats a weird fruit that looks just like a devil fruit , So i think Usopp is a devil fruit user and does not know it. if you did not know your powers and you had them , you would not know to use them, others had to be told. I think when Usopp's Haki Awakens , its not Haki but it devil fruit powers.
What I find the most fascinating about Usopp is that he's the only member of the crew who has actually reached his goal even if he himself isn't aware of it. He wants to be a brave warrior of the sea, bravery isn't the same as being fearless, bravery is FACING YOUR FEARS and Usopp does that every single time to clutch for his crew. Imho Usopp already is a brave warrior of the sea even if he doesn't know it.
A part of it is that Usopp's goal isn't as material (not using this word in the cars and money kind of materialistic, I just mean tangible) as the others, his goal is an ideal, he can keep aiming for the ideal forever every day.
@@takeuchi5760 It's also not an impossible dream. it's not the GREATEST or the most AMAZING, just to be counted among the many warriors, probably by now he is among the best, certainly in his role, but even broadly above an average veteran pirate.
Except this is exactly why Usopp has yet to achieve his dream. See, his whole character is about his own insecurities and he can only achieve his dreams when he himself believes he is a brave warrior of the sea. He needs to learn to accept himself for who he is. We see this part way with Peronna when instead of becoming confident and positive, he embraces his own negativity and cowardice, which leads him to being cautious and strategic. But he has yet to fully accept his value and his bravery. We see this in his reaction when people started calling him god Usopp, he clearly doesn't believe in that title nor any other titles he has given himself in his lies. He needs to genuinely regard himself highly without it being a lie for his dream to be achieved.
I think the most important thing people miss about Ussop is that Oda once said in a manga SBS that Ussop was *meant* to be the weakest member of the crew. He isn't supposed to be strong, hes supposed to be...him, the sniper, the storyteller, the guy who cheers people up
"The biggest lie that Usopp's telling is that he's a coward" Holy shit, I love this line so much because it's so true. Usopp Is the bravest character in the entire series but his lack of self confidence prevents him from seeing himself objectively, so he lies to everyone and he lies to himself that he's a coward because he can't see past the fear he has when he's staring down absolute monsters and see how brave he is for fighting them anyways.
@@jeremalice I am formally asking you to tell me what character we had been introduced to that could have more represented threatening to shoot Holy Light of God himself in the eye more than Kizaru? Who has enough bravery to take aim at God? [set aside the arc not long before where they meet a man who calls Himself Rap God]
Usopp's sheer will is even proven in the Wano arc, when some fodders are trying to attack Usopp, Big Mom sends out some Conqueror's Haki nearby, which instantly knocks out those mooks and even startles a gator smile fruit user. But Usopp? He doesn't even flinch or bat an eye, seldom faint. He's just wondering "What was that?" and when he realises he immediately starts using it to his advantage, saying that he used the Haki, and honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if he actually could use Conqueror's, he can already use Observation Haki unconsciously though. He was even brave enough to object against Luffy who wanted to replace Merry, their friend, with some other ship, and even left the crew for a while, becoming Sogeking to help the others save Robin. What a living legend, who turns his big lies into bigger truths.
@@obeseoverlold There's actually a very cool theory that Usopp has had conquerors for a while. Every time Usopp beats someone by scaring them (Ms.Merry christmas, Perona, Sugar, etc) they foam at the mouth just like when someone is knocked out with conquerors. Someone is knocked out by conquerors not when their significantly physically weaker but when their willpower is significantly weaker. However due to his low self confidence he needs to weaken his opponents willpower, convince them of his overwhelming strength, trick them into beliving there's that overwhelming strength gap that there normally is in conquerors haki, and in turn giving up their will to fight and leaving themselves vulnerable to his weak conquerors haki. There's also an idea that in the moment Usopp buys his own hype, convinces himself he's lifting a 10 ton hammer, and that boost to his confidence also strengthens his conquerors haki.
I just realized. Usopp left a big impression/had a big hand in saving all the giants we've come across so far. Dorry, Broggy, Oimo, Kashii, and Hajrudin. I have a feeling by the time the Strawhats reach Elbaf, the stories of Usopp being a great warrior of the sea will have been told to the other giants and Usopp will be welcomed as a brave warrior on an island that is literally called the land of proud warriors. And for once, his fables will be true and not lies and they will precede him!!!
So in a sense... Instead of Usopp wanting to meet and get inspired by the giants. The giants are the ones who are desperately waiting and hoping their hero comes to their island? WOW...
I honestly didn't even know a lot of people didnt like Usopp. He's so clutch and his sheer will matches the rest of the Straw Hats. And hes sympathetic, that scene when Raizo's location was revealed 😭
he also fights in an unconventional way and wins. the hate comes from him being "weak" but they dont understand or they forgot that the straw hat crew has different roles
@@midnight-jh4cw he's so underrated. He actually has visionary Haki that's also underrated. It was actually first revealed that he used it when he told Robin to believe in Luffy at Enies Lobby. Go back and check it out. Then we actually see it fully at Dressrosa.
I can't imagine hating ANY Strawhat. They're designed to be a team, to pick up the slack that another Strawhat may leave, like Sanji said! I didn't like Usopp at the beginning when he first joined because I, at that point, didn't understand his strengths and character. Now? Top 3.
@@panjamysy Ussop top 3 I respect that, only if Sanji isn’t being shafted lol, my top 3 is Sanji, Brook and Copper I do love Ussop though he might be 5th for me after Robin idk though there all so good, jokes aside I am curious what you’re top 5 is? what do you say.
Usopp embodies the essence of courage, "Courage isn't not having fear, it's having the determination to push past that fear and overcome the obstacle in your path."
Dragonball basically has reduced any character discussion in shonen to just their strength mattering/being valuable, considering most plots revolve around fighting. But One Piece's plot goes beyond just fighting but we ignore it because of that.
@@islandboy9381 Which is really sad because Dragon Ball is a story about rising to the occasion even if you're not sure you can handle it. About striving for improvement because you never stop learning. When you really look at it only like 3 of the characters really matter for the fights but the characters and their individual contributions really have a lot of effect on the various plot points. I really hate when Dragon Ball gets reduced to power levels, a mechanic that's debunked even in universe.
Power scaling only shows raw power, but some characters may not be powerful but are still important to a story. Ex: Murada from demon slayer, Mellow from Death Note
Usopps storyline always reminds me of when Sokka left the Gaang to train in swordsmanship in The Last Airbender!!he doubted himself for being the only non-bender in the group,but he had unique strengths himself and the episode showed the Sokka-shaped hole in the gaang when he was gone
I’ve been comparing Usopp and Sokka every since I started watching One Piece. They’re both kids trying to be strong in a way that someone else is, because they feel inadequate. They think they need to be fighters, but their strongest skills lie in strategy, inventing and support. They make art and jokes and tell stories but can’t seem to stop worrying about their role on the team. They’re genuinely so, so so so so much smarter than they think they are, so much stronger than they think they are, and also they’re both so stupid and I love them
The fight with Perona was also a great display of Usopp's emotional maturity because he was the only one who could push through his negative thoughts, something even Luffy couldn't. Luffy can do things nobody else does because he never really has doubt in his abilities, which is another reason why he was so emotionally crushed after Marineford. Usopp on the other hand almost always severely doubts wether or not he will succeed, but even so he keeps trying, and more often than not, he pushes through.
I like that you brought up Dofflamingo one of the most evil liars in the series was so intimidated by Usopp the most good hearted liars without being confronted directly
Dofflamingo is the only character in one piece to correctly assess the threat Usopp poses, including Usopp himself. Unfortunately for Doffy, it was already too late...
Doflamingo uses lies to manipulate people, while Usopps lies have the power to manipulate fate. Doflamingo is the only character to realize Usopp has plot hax xD
@@komiks42 doflamingo started the day as a king and warlord with the key to immortality about to waltz into his grasp and ended the day on a prison ship
Usopp's biggest lie being that he's a coward is genuinely a very beautiful way of looking at his character. I like that you covered the integration of Sogeking into who Usopp is now since we haven't seen him since. And I LOVE the comparisons to Sanji's internal struggles as well, it's such a wonderful, intimate connection that I feel all the strawhats share with each other in their own unique ways. 12/10 ma'am
Usopp made Nami's clima tact that enabled her to beat even a CP9 member. If that's not genius, I don't know what it is. And thankfully the crew got Franky now which seems to have established a thinktank with Usopp so that they can bounce ideas with each other and create new things with their workshops. Hopefully Franky gave a bit of stimulus to and fed Usopp's creativity, maybe boosting his confidence too.
Ussop is one of my absolute favorite characters, right up there next to Robin and Traffy. He embodies the phrase "bravery is not the lack of fear, but the courage to face and push past your fears". He's a beautiful, amazing, brave man and deserves all the love
One of my favorite things about Ussop is how he just doesn't participate in the power scaling, but doesn't wane in value at all. In a world where people can stop a bullet with sheer will power or slice a mountain in half, he's just a regular ass guy and he knows it. He's not even like Batman with the whole "I don't have powers, but I basically do because I'm better than everyone at pretty much everything" schtick. Ussop is literally bringing a slingshot to an arms race that escalated to nukes, and he still manages to be the one who comes in clutch. I almost don't want him to get any stronger. He'll still be the one who saves the day with nothing but a rubber band, a bluff, and a concerningly high pain threshold.
Usopp has been the strawhat hurt the most by the rampant rise in powerscaling/power fantasy parts of teh fandom the most. His greatest strengths as a character has always been what he does in the events AROUND the battle rather than the battles themselves. I'm so happy you touched on his connection to the idea of being "average" within the the crazy world of One Piece. It's a routine thing not only in one Piece but in many battle focused series that people tend to lean towards and favor the stronger, more flashy, more powerful characters because they embody the things we want to see/be in these types of worlds. Ironically enough the hate towards him is fueled more by a breaking of fantasy with a dose of reality than it does with anything to do with his character being actually "annoying". I've found most people who don't like Usopp play a lot of comparisons rather than actually discussing aspects they don't like about him, and the aspects they can mention are overplayed and casted over the strengths of them. I find his comedy to be some of the best. It's goofy, fun, and lighthearted, not to mention it often comes back in unique ways (insert Prophet Usopp joke here). His fights in early one piece are some of the most interesting because he actually uses a mixture of mundane and everyday items with things he manages to either make, learn how to use, or both. Mix that with the creative ways he uses them alongside his lies and bluffs end up creating some of the greatest set ups and finales to fights I've seen. And of course, as you touched on so incredibly, he grounds and keeps the crew together. He acts as a sort of support to the crew, helping in all the little small things no one else can do. The type of small things that most people look over in fact. He was the one who made their Jolly Roger, he helped keep the Marry afloat and was the one who assisted in the upkeep of everything. His biggest moments in every arc are when he helps get the strawhats that finale big swing for the finale or helps them achieve their current goal. But, that's not the big, crazy, punch battle spectacle most fans look for. I find it heartbreaking whenever I hear people saying they hated Usopp during water 7 because of his conflict with Luffy, because it means they missed teh core part of his struggle and a major point of the crew, they're a family. Everyone here isn't just there for a job or a niche, as you said. They're here because they uplift each other. The connection you made with Sanji, especially given your previous analysis of him as a character, works so well into hammering this home. They need each other not because they're useful for one benign reason or another, but because they care and love for each other and the shared hardships they've been through together. Whether it's the trauma they each have in their past, to the challenges they face in the future. They stick together, because they know they wouldn't be here without each other. There's a whole lot more I'd love to talk about but this is starting to become a small essay already. So for now, I'll leave this with a thank you for another amazing video! I've been really enjoying your content and even been looking into your older stuff too! I really appreciate the hard work you put into these and hope you keep it up! Remember to take care of yourself though. Can't wait for the next one!
Also th series doe him even less favours than robin. He barely gets to be an actual sniper and his uncanny eyesight. But he baely gets to actually stragetic snipe. With robin because she is as he calls herself a assasination specialist and its not tht story. I wish he in th raid could hav sniped kaido or something actually sniping from distance.
"There's a whole lot more I'd like to talk about..." Then do it. Please. This is a very good approach to the characters here, and I would be happy to hear more if you have anything thoughtful to say. As someone whose essay platform is often in the small margins of youtube, I wholey approve of yours. =)
Whilst I do sometimes get frustrated at how willing he and Nami are to run away in the New World I do think it makes sense for their characters and the situations they get into. These are two fairly ordinary people having to go up against monsterous characters who fight for a living. Usopp's story involves him constantly feeling he's out of his depth and making little steps towards becoming the person he wants to be. And I love him for it. He's such a real guy
I feel like they truly embody being a pirate in those moments. Pirates werent honorable brave warriors. They would cheat, lie, steal and run away if needed to. I hope Oda always keeps a little part of these tropes within the "weaker" characters.
One of my favorite scenes in the series was in Dressrosa, where usopp almost ran away from sugar, because he and honestly everyone else knew he couldn't win, but instead of continuing away, he turns around and runs towards it whether he can win or not, because he is the only one who can and will stand up for everyone. Watching him have that insane fear, and conquering it for others is something I love about him, because I struggle with anxiety, so everytime I see him turn around and fight, not knowing if he can even win, for the sake of the people who rely on him, are some of the most powerful scenes in the show for me because usopp is who I aspire to be.
Some people have complained about him running away, I think it was a powerful scene. Usopp returning to fight sugar and trebol despite him being scared and ready to fight to save everyone was so awesome! ❤
i like to think the reason the monster trio fought the franky family so brutally was less because of usopps bodily injuries but rather because they broke his spirit (or hit a weakpoint that had been chipped at for a while)
usopp is one of the most realistic characters that has ever written, be it his personality or be it his moves, reactions, thoughts... him not being like one of the monster trio is what feels so real to me, he has a average strenght like any normal person. i saw so many people who hates usopp getting scared or trying to escape from some hard situations but it is one of the things that i can relate so much, it feels like not a fictional character but a real person 🙆
Sometimes you gotta talk the talk before you can walk the walk. There is a lot of power in the words we speak, Usopp's real power is his ability to manifest the lies he has to tell even if he doesn't believe them in the moment and constantly pushing his own limits for the people he cares about and for himself.
I once learned of something called the "Batman Effect", meaning the more you distance yourself from your original self the more confident you become in completing your tasks. Wearing a mask is just a way of expression, I think. And shedding this mask, and slowly but surely incorporating this 'fake' confidence in your true self is really amazing.
I mean, pretimeskip Usopp was still sexy enough to charm the rich girl in town. And given that all his lies eventually come true one way or another I do want to see them have a whole bunch of kids.
Zoro mimicking Usopp's lies with similar goggles should be enough for everyone to recognise our beloved liar (Thank for bringing it up, I missed out on such a good detail)
What I love about One Piece is that the characters feel so real. Usopp in particular. Him lacking confidence does not get solved in one battle where he shows up, but it is a slow progression of constantly having to show up, push himself out of him comfort zone and getting more and more confident in doing so. I also see people mention how Usopp didnt develop as a character because he ran away from sugar & trebol in Dressrosa, but this was his bravest moment yet !! He jumped into action, fully aware that he would probably die, to save some strangers he meet 3 hours ago & people still call him a coward because he hesitated before doing so. Usopps will never be someone to blindly jump into action like Luffy is. Every battle Usopp faces is also a battle with himself, he fights with so little self believe that he managed to make the negative hollow from perona depressed, yet he still fights. I just really love him
I've said this time and time again, Usopp is the only sensible on in the Strawhats. He keeps everyone together and has the most common sense lol. Water 7 was his arc as much as it was Robin's!! He's incredibly useful to the crew and the most underrated person in the entire series!!
Ussop is my favorite one piece character for various reasons He makes me laugh, gives me anxiety bc he doesn't have some overpowered ability or skills or body, so when he gets hit...HE GETS HIT, he gives me hype for his victories and i love how intelligent and crafty he is
Anyone who gives Usopp the love he deserves definitely deserves love :D It'd be unfortunate without Usopp as Nami may never reach her full potential if not for his inventions, it was funny watching Luffy and Nami mourned Usopp as the Clima Tact was first unveiled, but it was kinda sad Luffy didn't smile for like 15 chapters after his fight with Usopp.
Ngl, I still get teary eyed when Ussop shouts his apology when he wants to join them again and then Luffy starts crying too. It's such a wholesome moment and it makes me so happy that they're all such a good family.
Usopps fight at the end of the Alabasta arc was my absolute favorite part of an insanely incredible arc and solidified him as my favorite Straw Hat. The whole time he’s completely unmatched and we see him take hit after hit but repeatedly get up when someone is making fun of his friends dream, even after seeing his skull cracked as well. More than a sniper or a liar, truly a God
I love how u explained Usopp's character bc he gets a lot of unwarranted hate due to others misunderstanding him or simply living in ignorance. He deserves so much appreciation and recognition for who he is and what he does. Usopp is essentially the heart of the crew and is so "human". He's been a comfort character of mine. His strive for self-improvement while accepting his shortcomings is so inspirational and moving to see. THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS VIDEOOOOO
Courage and bravery isn't about being the most fearless and unstoppable warrior, it's having real fears and worries but still pushing on forward. Thanks Ohara...
It is always a joy to hear someone analyzing these characters’ core, and I’ve been adoring all of your videos, but Usopp has a special place in my heart because of all the things you’ve listed about him. Like it or not, he is the most relatable straw hat there is in the crew, he is a tough cookie and incredibly smart. He is depressed, and insecure, and it’s a man between monsters, but he always does his best and his best is always enough. And I just love that you put it into words. Thank you for spreading the Usopp love ❤️❤️❤️ our god needs it
Little Garden was the arc that won me over to him. Both his interactions with the giants and fight alongside Karoo were amazing in terms of coreographie and writing.
Something that I use for my defense of Usopp is that he’s a long ranged fighter that gets put up in close ranged fights early on most of the time. It makes sense for him to panic because obviously a sniper shouldn’t be on the front line of battle. Adding to the fact that most of the enemies in one piece have incredibly powerful devil fruits and levels of haki, I think Usopps fear is pretty justified. He’s physically a normal human that thrives best on the back of the battlefield.
There has been a few lies Ussop has told which have in different terms come to reality throughout series, one in particular “A beautiful swordswoman has the meat” then a little further down the road we meet Rebecca.
It amazes me that every lies usopp used to tell is becoming true overtime. Like the giant sea monster that looks like a golden fish whose shits becomes small islands near Little Garden. Usopp already got lot of followers in Dressrosa and 2 giant followers in Ennys Lobby, and it is probably going to expand as the manga reaches Elbaf. It is going to be a cliche, but I really hope that Oda presents us with a scene, on the world war against the world governement, where Usopp yells "BEWARE MY 8 THOUSAND FOLLOWERS" and then 8000 followers shows up to fight with the King of Snipers.
Usopp is my favorite character. One thing I never really understood is why people call him the “normal” or the relatable one. As if Nami is a monster compared to him. Usopp if far from normal he does superhuman feats all the time in one piece. I also think you can aspire to be like any straw hat. They all believe in their dreams and work hard to achieve them. Just because luffy is made of rubber doesn’t mean you can’t try to be like him. Other than that I think this is a great video about Usopp!
There are two things you didn't mention: 1) Yassop sailed with Shanks for a while before Usopp was born. Meaning that he's the symbol of his and Banchina's continued love and relationship. Of course there's no ill will from her. She knows and understands the choice he made and imparts both onto Usopp. At least indirectly. Of course he can't help but admire this myth of A Man. 2) Back in Arlong Park, there's this moment where Luffy tells Arlong that his crew do what he can't. And for Usopp, that is to lie. He overhears this, still sticking around after "running away," but that only helps to make the point we saw in Syrup Village. Usopp lies to himself and others to do what he does end up doing. But he doesn't truly believe in them. Probably due to the deep-rooted abandonment issues he still developed despite admiring the cause of them. He's the polar opposite to Luffy in this regard. Who didn't know, or even considered, that he had a father who left him behind. To whom the very concept of lying, be it to himself or others, is foreign. For Luffy, there's only doing, his immense self-confidence built from the ridiculous trials Garp imposed on him and wanting to fulfil his dream and (then) two promises. Which only makes his wavering in his fight against Lucci and the encouragement he got from Usopp all the more powerful. There was no lie there, only truth. And we see that on full display with the Mask of Sogeking gone. Thinking a bit more on father figures in One Piece, I'm curious about your take on the importance of A Father in the story. You always mention them when they come up, but I do believe that there's a larger thread to be had. Especially since they are the most important to the male characters. Which isn't to forget Vivi, Lola or Chiffon, but those, alongside Yamato whom we can debate a bit for either, are the exception. With Vivi being the exception even among them. There's a lot to be examined about Fatherhood in this story.
I’m currently watching one piece and something I’ve noticed a lot is how chopper looks up to Usopp like how the kids on the island did. Of course he’s loves Usopps stories like luffy does but he’s also always impressed with how smart and brave usopp is. You see it a lot during skypia and it’s really sweet to see usopp being the kind of role model he looks up to for chopper without realising it
Usopp is SO underrated in Punk Hazard. Getting all of Cesar's underlings on their side was no small feat and it's the first time any Straw Hat declares that yes, Luffy will be King of the Pirates. Also, Bon Clay played a similar role in Impel Down (cowardly, still rooting for Luffy, and getting allies to also root for Luffy) and it's worth noting that people loved that character arc for them, but when it's Usopp suddenly no one can read. Usopp has so many people convinced he's useless, and that couldn't be further from the truth. But even if he were useless, the Straw Hats love him and that's all that matters. I hope we see him use Haki again. I literally cheered when he made that shot.
One of my favorite things I noticed was how Luffy and Zoro willingly ignored everything Usopp said before, “I’m sorry”, because it was the condition for Zoro to accept him back to only hear him say I’m sorry.
Usopp is a great character. Always loyal to himself and his nakamas. Always kind with women, men and children. Even he loves his father even though he left him alone. Always thinking ways of being stronger. Always helping his people (Nami wouldn't be strong without the weapon he did for her) I love him❤ i like how kindhearted he is
Genuinely happy to have been reccomended one of your one piece essays once. I've been enjoying your content ever since! You're analytical, funny, and well-structured. Keep doing your amazing work!
Before Jinbe joined, Usopp was my favorite Straw Hat. The fight with Luffy and that whole "I'm already Negative" line hit me in the gut in a way I never realized I understood and suddenly a lot of things about me made sense. I often feel like I'm worthless, that I'm not as smart as my younger siblings, that I have no real talent, that everything people say they like about me is just a result of the false persona I put on just to get through the day with as little problems as possible. But there are people that have seen under that mask and like what they see, I'm not stupid, if anything my merely admitting I don't know as much as I want is a good sign I still have so much potential for learning, and I do have an amazing talent, I just don't have ways of using it for making money. Here was Usopp continuing to try his darndest even though he was clearly out of his league and he beat those challenges each time. He was the most human member of the crew and the most relatable. I love this guy so much I actually have a SogeKing costume that I wore to a con once. He inspires me to keep trying in spite of everything the world tries to do to keep me down. I'm not the worthless teammate. I am the heart and the storyteller. I can meet any challenge with my friends by my side. And things will get better.
Your character analysis videos are amazing, even after 20 years of being obsessed with OP you always point out so many things ive never thought of, a series as deep as OP it really needs many perspectives to get even a bit closer to understanding anything. Hope you make many many more and heres a comment to feed the algorithm gods in hopes it reaches few more people!
Thank you for this, you did him a lot of justice. This video reaffirms why he is my favorite Strawhat and the character I would always root for, a lot of people misunderstood him but I'm glad there's a video like this out there to make the ones who hate him to be able to understand his character.
Yes, finally! I love your analyses, they always offer me new points of view on the characters and on Oda's way of writing them. Personally one of Usopp's Dynamics/relationships that I like the most is with Franky (he's quite underrated and I hope Oda will explore it further or cover more). How their relationship begins and how it evolves taking into account that Usopp does with Franky what he should do with his father; they work together (Franky has a high opinion of Udopp's abilities), often compete in sniping (this has been seen in the movies).
Even before the Going Merry fiasco, in Arlong park when Luffy is listing why he needs others to achieve his dreams, he tell "that's why a have swordmans, a cook, a navigator and a liar". Of course for Luffy this skill is as much as important as the others (kind of how Sanji "bad traits" is what Luffy finds best). This is played as a comedic moment, specially by Ussop, but Luffy was really serious about how Ussop lies are as important as the others rôles. But imagine how Ussop felt to be the liar of the crew and being compared to Swordman, Cook, Navigator... No Wonder it all boiled down at Water 7, but in every arc since his introduction Ussop usefullness is put through the test, in his regards
I think the main issue is his intrinsic importance Sanji and zoro are always on the main stage, Jinbei and Brook have some of the best back stories, and Robin Franky and Nami are imperative to get to the one piece, and chopper keeps everyone alive if you asked someone "what does the crew need right now?" Usopp's description is probably not popping to their mind I love the guy, but I get it
I think Ussop's intrinsic importance is the fact him and fluffy are both connected to the Red hair Pirates and the fact that he is a Liar. It is very important
While Usopp definitely has importance, like when it comes to needing, y’know, sniping skills, the main point is that Usopp doesn’t necessarily need to be strong for the crew to like him. Luffy was more than willing to invite the tree guy from thriller bark cuz he looked cool. What matters is their bonds. The fact that the whole crew just so happens to be strong is cuz of story convenience. Like how there just so happens to be enough high ranking goons beneath the arc’s main bad guy to give each crew member a fight
I feel the biggest sentiment that comes to my mind when I think of Usopp is the concept of embracing what you are and accepting what you are not and making the most of those two. Thank you for making another wonderful video about our darling StrawHats!
I never actively disliked usopp or found his cowardice as a negative thing, but wow you still convinced me that he is a lot better than I was giving him credit for. abandonment issues go crazy huh
These are the best One Piece videos on UA-cam!! Beautifully written, this one in particular hit me really hard, the notion of being human and flawed but valuable is really hard to come to terms with but its such a beautifully expressed sentiment through Usopp's journey.
Characters like Usopp, Krillin, and Luigi are my favorite kind of characters, "The Cowardly Lion". I love this trope because even though theyre honest about what scares them they can still be depended on to get the job done. Fear doesn't control them but makes them honest about who they are
Usoop is a sensitive guy. He connects with anyone he feels comfortable with. I remembered the time he actually switched to accept chopper even after initially considering him monster. He connected with karoo and motivated the equally coward to stand up in his style of fight. May be thats why he was able to listen the sound of going merry and had glance over the situation in final battle at dresrossa. He cares about everyone, even extending it to going merry. Its just how he is, utterly unconfident , uncertain but deeply sensitive. He is a modern man.
I think a core moment that is shown when first introducing Usopp and I’ve taken to heart is that his lies are often his own wishes. And he repeats them so often like to his mother that pirates are coming, because these wishes are often for others! This line I think will carry over to Elbaf where he’s the god of Elbaf or something haha.
Thank you so much for this video. Usopp has been my favourite StrawHat for years and I am so happy to see other people appreciate my boy how he deserves. I will defend and hype him till the day I perish.
ussop is and will always be unironically my favorite character in one piece, hes the most relatable straw hat and has the in the moment ingenuity most of the crew lacks plus hes the funniest, plus hes the most clutch character since hes always willing to help when needed
Thank you for sharing your amazing thoughts about Usopp and also scolding people for hating on him. It's okay to hate a character or a flaw in that character, but honestly, for hating him for not understanding how complex he is - it's sad and wrong. I never saw Usopp as a coward. For me, he was always a brave man, a great friend and he's really smart too. To me, him running away or trembling with fear, stems from his insecurities and anxiety. He's one of my favorite Straw Hat, because he is so cool. Usopp is the sniper and a sniper is a supporter, so of course he's never going to be as strong as the monster trio. That is not who he is. However, without him, the crew would be missing a strong member. His strength is in his skills as s sniper, his intelligence and creativity. He creates Nami's weapon, it gets better and better each time, because he learns more about her strength and needs. Usopp pays attention to details, he knows what the crew needs and when. Yes, he might run away at first, but when it comes down to it, he steps up and fights. He fears doing so, he's terrified to fight strong opponents, but not because he doesn't have the skills or strength to do so, but because he lacks the confidence in himself to believe that he truly can do this. Instead, he pulls out another strength. His desire to be there for the crew, to protect them and to show them that they can rely on him when needed. He's really a great and well written character. Best of all, he's so relatable too.
There is something I learned a long time ago, and that is, one is braver than anyone when you are scared shtless but do the thing anyway. And Usopp does it constantly, every arc, all the time. He is relatable but also one of the most human parts of the crew. And probably the bravest one among them just for the fact that he is always scared but never backs down. He knows he's more vulnerable, he's physically weaker, he's not a "monster" but he will still stand up, crying or whatever, but he will stand up and fight anyway.
Well I was about to go to bed but fuck that, Usopp time babyyyy Edit: Watched it now, and god Usopp is phenomenal. It's hard to choose a favorite strawhat, but I think if I had to, it would have to be Usopp. The bravest man on the sea
Usopp is one of the most relatable. He is a normal human, using everything he has. He uses his mind. he uses tools. he feels fear and summons courage. I like his sniper role. His sling shots are cool. Can create cool story or game with his slingshot
Been waiting for this one! I randomly got recommended some of your videos and I really have to say, the character analysis and delivery are top notch. Stellar work.
One thing that always got me about the apology scene--specifically in the manga--is when Usopp apologizes, among the reaction panels of the Straw Hats, Zoro is the only one visibly smiling. That could be interpreted as a simple "Zoro is being smug because he feels like he was right" but I think not only is that a very un-Zoro like interpretation, it reaches deeper and farther back into Zoro and Usopp's relationship. Before Water Seven, there are multiple instances of Usopp briefly vocalizing his feelings of inadequacy to Zoro, and only Zoro. One instance I can recall off the top of my head is the moment in Skypeia after the crew comes back to the Merry having been attacked. Usopp laments that he was incapable of doing anything about it and we get some reaction panels of Zoro listening to him airing his woes before--in typical Zoro fashion--he tells him to just shut up and go to sleep. Zoro as a very emotionally mature character who also has trouble showing his feelings must have internalized all this about Usopp, yet still treated him rather harshly during Water Seven, most likely as a form of tough love. It's probably one of the many reasons he remained so stoic during Luffy and Usopp's arguing and fighting; he fully understands Usopp's self-esteem issues. It's why I think Zoro's stubbornness about not letting Usopp back into the crew was because--after everything they had been through--he truly did believe in Usopp's ability to tap into his courage and inner strength when the chips were down. Therefore, Zoro believed in Usopp's ability to nut up and apologize if he was pushed to do so, and I think Zoro's smile proves that wholesale.
Okay, hear me out. I hated usopp and didn't wanna understand him. This video made me appreciate usopp the underdog of the crew. I did start to like him by the half of the show or so. Great video as always melonteee. Can't wait to see more :)
One basic concept A LOT of people fail to grasp, and that Usopp embodies, is that bravery is not the absence of fear, but the will to overcome it. Luffy is basically fearless (except for his immense fear of losing those he loves), and Usopp is extremely fearful. Yet we see them standing side by side against overwhelming odds constantly. Who is the one showing bravery there? The one who has no fear, or the one that despite being afraid stands against the same foes?
Ever since I've first seen Usopp I liked him as a character, I don't know where to put him when it comes to my favorite characters but he is in the top four with Robin,Sanji,and Chopper.
Usopp is the kind of character really enjoy to see in media and like to play in Pen and paper RPGs - the average guy among the hyper capable monsters, who distinguishes himself by preparation and creative use of tools and gadgets- like some kind of discount batman!
It just struck me, that there might've been another Straw Hat that could battle Perona in Thriller Bark, and her name is Robin. Also, Zoro failed to play Usopp right after he said he never prayed to God. How ironic. Love your content, keep up great work!
Maybe before Enies Lobby. But seeing how much she’s loved and what they went through for her, I doubt it. She feels loved now and realizes she isn’t alone anymore.
I think negative hollow affects people who have self worth and belief in themselves which Robin has I mean she was ALONE for 28 years and survived everything. As melontree said Robin's enemy is the world but ussop's enemy is himself
I've never clicked a video so fast! I love Usopp sm!😭💖 I didn't know there were so many people that didn't like him tho. Usopp is a very relatable Straw Hat imo. I've liked him from the beginning because I could relate to his character in a way. Basically because misunderstood and believing in not being worth the effort. He has done a lot for the Straw Hats and people overlook that because they're still stuck on him being a coward and a lair. Bffr, half the people saying that wouldn't have the balls to go through such lengths Usopp has. I know I sure as hell don't. Water7 had me in tears because relatably so, I have done horrible things to friends I love and was too afraid you apologize because I'd think they hated me. Usopp just hits more than the others because I see a lot of myself in his character
Aesop's Fables Usopp's Fables Stories that were untrue versus Stories that "were..." untrue... "we learned [you can't please everyone/Lions need teeth/doctors that steal from you don't restore your sight/the squeaky wheel gets the grease/if you can't lick from plate fill a vase/THOSE GRAPES WERE FREAKING SOUR ANYWAY]" Versus "the real lies were the friends we made along the way..."
Hell yeah, Usopp is my favorite character so I really enjoyed watching this in depth look at his character. It drives me crazy to see him so constantly belittled in the fandom! Great vid!
I think the red hair pirates will be a huge “don’t meet your heroes” story. Luffy will see shanks as an adult in a more realistic light and ussop will see his dad for the asshole he really is.
I'd upvote this a million times if i could, and I'm only 3 mins in. Usopp is one of my faves. Not my top fave, but he's had a lot of good character building and more useful and dependable than ppl rag on him for. Like sure he runs away comedically, but when it comes down to it he is dependable and does what he needs to, not just for his crew and captain, but for himself!
My only complaint is that the narrative doesn't always give him a lot of chances to snipe. Which is like, his whole deal. You'd think they'd have more sea battles where that might happen or something. I just want MORE Ussop. And Nami for that matter.
There is something I always say to people who complain about Usopp being a "coward". And it's that he just flat out isn't. He is not a coward. A coward wouldn't risk his life for people who hate him. A coward wouldn't stand up to a man he admires over a big difference in opinion and belief. A coward wouldn't valiantly stand by and fight for a man who challanges the entire world and the strongest monsters in it to an open fight. A coward wouldn't face his fears despite how justified they may be. A coward wouldn't risk a fate worse than death for the ideals of his captain. Usopp is not a coward. Usopp is a man who has fears and expresses them. He is a man who faces horrors and terrifying scenario after terrifying scenario and while he does buckle, he does not break. Usopp is god damn aspirational. As a truly brave man once said: "Bravery isn't the absence of fear. It's having the fear and finding a way to work through it." And by that logic Usopp may be the bravest member of the entire Strawhats.
I never really liked Usopp, but your video helped me understand him better and I've found a new appreciation for the character :D! With Sanji it was easy because he was already my absolute favorite so I was just eating up all you were saying about him. But with Usopp I was not convinced, so well done! Really well written video and a great character study!
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God Usopp is here to break down the world.
Enies Lobby did show us that you cen be a devil firut user and not even know , Usopp when he does go o The Boin Archipelago eats a weird fruit that looks just like a devil fruit , So i think Usopp is a devil fruit user and does not know it. if you did not know your powers and you had them , you would not know to use them, others had to be told. I think when Usopp's Haki Awakens , its not Haki but it devil fruit powers.
THANK YOU
You know there is a pre-time skip cover page of ussop with his hair untied?
Subed your videos are amazing
What I find the most fascinating about Usopp is that he's the only member of the crew who has actually reached his goal even if he himself isn't aware of it. He wants to be a brave warrior of the sea, bravery isn't the same as being fearless, bravery is FACING YOUR FEARS and Usopp does that every single time to clutch for his crew. Imho Usopp already is a brave warrior of the sea even if he doesn't know it.
A part of it is that Usopp's goal isn't as material (not using this word in the cars and money kind of materialistic, I just mean tangible) as the others, his goal is an ideal, he can keep aiming for the ideal forever every day.
@@takeuchi5760 It's also not an impossible dream. it's not the GREATEST or the most AMAZING, just to be counted among the many warriors, probably by now he is among the best, certainly in his role, but even broadly above an average veteran pirate.
Exactly
Except this is exactly why Usopp has yet to achieve his dream. See, his whole character is about his own insecurities and he can only achieve his dreams when he himself believes he is a brave warrior of the sea. He needs to learn to accept himself for who he is. We see this part way with Peronna when instead of becoming confident and positive, he embraces his own negativity and cowardice, which leads him to being cautious and strategic. But he has yet to fully accept his value and his bravery. We see this in his reaction when people started calling him god Usopp, he clearly doesn't believe in that title nor any other titles he has given himself in his lies. He needs to genuinely regard himself highly without it being a lie for his dream to be achieved.
Yeah. As it's said, courage is not the absence of fear, courage is acting in spite of fear
I think the most important thing people miss about Ussop is that Oda once said in a manga SBS that Ussop was *meant* to be the weakest member of the crew. He isn't supposed to be strong, hes supposed to be...him, the sniper, the storyteller, the guy who cheers people up
"The biggest lie that Usopp's telling is that he's a coward" Holy shit, I love this line so much because it's so true. Usopp Is the bravest character in the entire series but his lack of self confidence prevents him from seeing himself objectively, so he lies to everyone and he lies to himself that he's a coward because he can't see past the fear he has when he's staring down absolute monsters and see how brave he is for fighting them anyways.
The dude is brave because he's literally scared of everything but still stands up to those fears when necessary
@@jeremalice I am formally asking you to tell me what character we had been introduced to that could have more represented threatening to shoot Holy Light of God himself in the eye more than Kizaru? Who has enough bravery to take aim at God? [set aside the arc not long before where they meet a man who calls Himself Rap God]
It's SUCH A GOOD LINE!!!
Usopp's sheer will is even proven in the Wano arc, when some fodders are trying to attack Usopp, Big Mom sends out some Conqueror's Haki nearby, which instantly knocks out those mooks and even startles a gator smile fruit user. But Usopp? He doesn't even flinch or bat an eye, seldom faint. He's just wondering "What was that?" and when he realises he immediately starts using it to his advantage, saying that he used the Haki, and honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if he actually could use Conqueror's, he can already use Observation Haki unconsciously though. He was even brave enough to object against Luffy who wanted to replace Merry, their friend, with some other ship, and even left the crew for a while, becoming Sogeking to help the others save Robin. What a living legend, who turns his big lies into bigger truths.
@@obeseoverlold There's actually a very cool theory that Usopp has had conquerors for a while. Every time Usopp beats someone by scaring them (Ms.Merry christmas, Perona, Sugar, etc) they foam at the mouth just like when someone is knocked out with conquerors. Someone is knocked out by conquerors not when their significantly physically weaker but when their willpower is significantly weaker. However due to his low self confidence he needs to weaken his opponents willpower, convince them of his overwhelming strength, trick them into beliving there's that overwhelming strength gap that there normally is in conquerors haki, and in turn giving up their will to fight and leaving themselves vulnerable to his weak conquerors haki. There's also an idea that in the moment Usopp buys his own hype, convinces himself he's lifting a 10 ton hammer, and that boost to his confidence also strengthens his conquerors haki.
I just realized.
Usopp left a big impression/had a big hand in saving all the giants we've come across so far.
Dorry, Broggy, Oimo, Kashii, and Hajrudin.
I have a feeling by the time the Strawhats reach Elbaf, the stories of Usopp being a great warrior of the sea will have been told to the other giants and Usopp will be welcomed as a brave warrior on an island that is literally called the land of proud warriors.
And for once, his fables will be true and not lies and they will precede him!!!
Damn i didn't consider that it was always Ussop saving the giants! His tale of going to be legendary during that arc
By the time the Straw Hats make it to Elbaf, Usopp will be a legendary warrior himself.
So in a sense... Instead of Usopp wanting to meet and get inspired by the giants.
The giants are the ones who are desperately waiting and hoping their hero comes to their island?
WOW...
oda is a goddam genius!
Eh, I mean it wouldn’t be the first time his lies become truths.
I honestly didn't even know a lot of people didnt like Usopp. He's so clutch and his sheer will matches the rest of the Straw Hats. And hes sympathetic, that scene when Raizo's location was revealed 😭
he also fights in an unconventional way and wins. the hate comes from him being "weak" but they dont understand or they forgot that the straw hat crew has different roles
@@midnight-jh4cw he's so underrated. He actually has visionary Haki that's also underrated. It was actually first revealed that he used it when he told Robin to believe in Luffy at Enies Lobby. Go back and check it out. Then we actually see it fully at Dressrosa.
I can't imagine hating ANY Strawhat. They're designed to be a team, to pick up the slack that another Strawhat may leave, like Sanji said! I didn't like Usopp at the beginning when he first joined because I, at that point, didn't understand his strengths and character. Now? Top 3.
@@panjamysy Ussop top 3 I respect that, only if Sanji isn’t being shafted lol, my top 3 is Sanji, Brook and Copper I do love Ussop though he might be 5th for me after Robin idk though there all so good, jokes aside I am curious what you’re top 5 is? what do you say.
@Joel Barnes My top 5 is
1. Sanji
2. Robin
3. Usopp
4. Bartolomeo
5. Franky
Usopp embodies the essence of courage, "Courage isn't not having fear, it's having the determination to push past that fear and overcome the obstacle in your path."
I will never understand someone who dislikes a character for "power scaling" reasons rather than what they bring to the story
On my personal powerscaling tierlist Usopp is on top
He got some of the most powerful scenes and some of the most potential in the crew
Dragonball basically has reduced any character discussion in shonen to just their strength mattering/being valuable, considering most plots revolve around fighting. But One Piece's plot goes beyond just fighting but we ignore it because of that.
@@islandboy9381 Which is really sad because Dragon Ball is a story about rising to the occasion even if you're not sure you can handle it. About striving for improvement because you never stop learning. When you really look at it only like 3 of the characters really matter for the fights but the characters and their individual contributions really have a lot of effect on the various plot points. I really hate when Dragon Ball gets reduced to power levels, a mechanic that's debunked even in universe.
Power scaling only shows raw power, but some characters may not be powerful but are still important to a story. Ex: Murada from demon slayer, Mellow from Death Note
@@goofyahh143 no way you just used power scaling and death note in the same sentence 💀
Usopps storyline always reminds me of when Sokka left the Gaang to train in swordsmanship in The Last Airbender!!he doubted himself for being the only non-bender in the group,but he had unique strengths himself and the episode showed the Sokka-shaped hole in the gaang when he was gone
I really like this comparison. ❤
YES THEY'RE BOTH MY FAVORITE GADGETY BOYS
I’ve been comparing Usopp and Sokka every since I started watching One Piece. They’re both kids trying to be strong in a way that someone else is, because they feel inadequate. They think they need to be fighters, but their strongest skills lie in strategy, inventing and support. They make art and jokes and tell stories but can’t seem to stop worrying about their role on the team. They’re genuinely so, so so so so much smarter than they think they are, so much stronger than they think they are, and also they’re both so stupid and I love them
Yess
The fight with Perona was also a great display of Usopp's emotional maturity because he was the only one who could push through his negative thoughts, something even Luffy couldn't. Luffy can do things nobody else does because he never really has doubt in his abilities, which is another reason why he was so emotionally crushed after Marineford. Usopp on the other hand almost always severely doubts wether or not he will succeed, but even so he keeps trying, and more often than not, he pushes through.
For things like that Usopp is the very embodiment of the phrase "Bravery isn't having no fear, bravery IS having fear but you do it anyways"
@@hylash5444 EXACTLY! I actually always argue against his haters with that exact phrase. Because it's true and it really is what Usopp's character IS.
Yesss
This comment is gold. I always thought that's what makes Usopp a threat, and stronger than Luffy.
I like that you brought up Dofflamingo one of the most evil liars in the series was so intimidated by Usopp the most good hearted liars without being confronted directly
Dofflamingo is the only character in one piece to correctly assess the threat Usopp poses, including Usopp himself. Unfortunately for Doffy, it was already too late...
Doflamingo uses lies to manipulate people, while Usopps lies have the power to manipulate fate.
Doflamingo is the only character to realize Usopp has plot hax xD
@@amiablereaperYea, Doffy waked up, and everything was fine, then he lied deffeted in the eavning.
@@komiks42 doflamingo started the day as a king and warlord with the key to immortality about to waltz into his grasp and ended the day on a prison ship
Usopp's biggest lie being that he's a coward is genuinely a very beautiful way of looking at his character. I like that you covered the integration of Sogeking into who Usopp is now since we haven't seen him since. And I LOVE the comparisons to Sanji's internal struggles as well, it's such a wonderful, intimate connection that I feel all the strawhats share with each other in their own unique ways. 12/10 ma'am
Usopp made Nami's clima tact that enabled her to beat even a CP9 member. If that's not genius, I don't know what it is. And thankfully the crew got Franky now which seems to have established a thinktank with Usopp so that they can bounce ideas with each other and create new things with their workshops. Hopefully Franky gave a bit of stimulus to and fed Usopp's creativity, maybe boosting his confidence too.
Ussop is one of my absolute favorite characters, right up there next to Robin and Traffy. He embodies the phrase "bravery is not the lack of fear, but the courage to face and push past your fears". He's a beautiful, amazing, brave man and deserves all the love
Amen brother
I almost spilled my drink at "Who are YOU? JUDGE VINSMOKE?"
That was soooo on point 😭
One of my favorite things about Ussop is how he just doesn't participate in the power scaling, but doesn't wane in value at all. In a world where people can stop a bullet with sheer will power or slice a mountain in half, he's just a regular ass guy and he knows it. He's not even like Batman with the whole "I don't have powers, but I basically do because I'm better than everyone at pretty much everything" schtick. Ussop is literally bringing a slingshot to an arms race that escalated to nukes, and he still manages to be the one who comes in clutch. I almost don't want him to get any stronger. He'll still be the one who saves the day with nothing but a rubber band, a bluff, and a concerningly high pain threshold.
Usopp has been the strawhat hurt the most by the rampant rise in powerscaling/power fantasy parts of teh fandom the most. His greatest strengths as a character has always been what he does in the events AROUND the battle rather than the battles themselves. I'm so happy you touched on his connection to the idea of being "average" within the the crazy world of One Piece. It's a routine thing not only in one Piece but in many battle focused series that people tend to lean towards and favor the stronger, more flashy, more powerful characters because they embody the things we want to see/be in these types of worlds. Ironically enough the hate towards him is fueled more by a breaking of fantasy with a dose of reality than it does with anything to do with his character being actually "annoying". I've found most people who don't like Usopp play a lot of comparisons rather than actually discussing aspects they don't like about him, and the aspects they can mention are overplayed and casted over the strengths of them.
I find his comedy to be some of the best. It's goofy, fun, and lighthearted, not to mention it often comes back in unique ways (insert Prophet Usopp joke here). His fights in early one piece are some of the most interesting because he actually uses a mixture of mundane and everyday items with things he manages to either make, learn how to use, or both. Mix that with the creative ways he uses them alongside his lies and bluffs end up creating some of the greatest set ups and finales to fights I've seen. And of course, as you touched on so incredibly, he grounds and keeps the crew together. He acts as a sort of support to the crew, helping in all the little small things no one else can do. The type of small things that most people look over in fact. He was the one who made their Jolly Roger, he helped keep the Marry afloat and was the one who assisted in the upkeep of everything. His biggest moments in every arc are when he helps get the strawhats that finale big swing for the finale or helps them achieve their current goal. But, that's not the big, crazy, punch battle spectacle most fans look for.
I find it heartbreaking whenever I hear people saying they hated Usopp during water 7 because of his conflict with Luffy, because it means they missed teh core part of his struggle and a major point of the crew, they're a family. Everyone here isn't just there for a job or a niche, as you said. They're here because they uplift each other. The connection you made with Sanji, especially given your previous analysis of him as a character, works so well into hammering this home. They need each other not because they're useful for one benign reason or another, but because they care and love for each other and the shared hardships they've been through together. Whether it's the trauma they each have in their past, to the challenges they face in the future. They stick together, because they know they wouldn't be here without each other. There's a whole lot more I'd love to talk about but this is starting to become a small essay already. So for now, I'll leave this with a thank you for another amazing video! I've been really enjoying your content and even been looking into your older stuff too! I really appreciate the hard work you put into these and hope you keep it up! Remember to take care of yourself though. Can't wait for the next one!
Bro wrote a book damn.
@@explosived.peanuttdaddy3695let it write a sequel. It was amazing
Also th series doe him even less favours than robin. He barely gets to be an actual sniper and his uncanny eyesight. But he baely gets to actually stragetic snipe.
With robin because she is as he calls herself a assasination specialist and its not tht story.
I wish he in th raid could hav sniped kaido or something actually sniping from distance.
Love your take as well, keep em coming
"There's a whole lot more I'd like to talk about..."
Then do it. Please. This is a very good approach to the characters here, and I would be happy to hear more if you have anything thoughtful to say. As someone whose essay platform is often in the small margins of youtube, I wholey approve of yours. =)
Whilst I do sometimes get frustrated at how willing he and Nami are to run away in the New World I do think it makes sense for their characters and the situations they get into. These are two fairly ordinary people having to go up against monsterous characters who fight for a living. Usopp's story involves him constantly feeling he's out of his depth and making little steps towards becoming the person he wants to be.
And I love him for it. He's such a real guy
I feel like they truly embody being a pirate in those moments. Pirates werent honorable brave warriors. They would cheat, lie, steal and run away if needed to. I hope Oda always keeps a little part of these tropes within the "weaker" characters.
@@9Calavera6Irl, pirates were mostly smugglers and weapons profiteers.
So Doflamingo would actually be the most "realistic" pirate in One Piece.
@@A.S._Trunks Including or disregarding his gay ass walk
Usopp just knows what battles he can win or not, so running away makes sense for him in a lot of scenarios.
but when push comes to shove, they still do their part!! nami standing up to ulti is one of my fave scenes in wano
One of my favorite scenes in the series was in Dressrosa, where usopp almost ran away from sugar, because he and honestly everyone else knew he couldn't win, but instead of continuing away, he turns around and runs towards it whether he can win or not, because he is the only one who can and will stand up for everyone. Watching him have that insane fear, and conquering it for others is something I love about him, because I struggle with anxiety, so everytime I see him turn around and fight, not knowing if he can even win, for the sake of the people who rely on him, are some of the most powerful scenes in the show for me because usopp is who I aspire to be.
Some people have complained about him running away, I think it was a powerful scene. Usopp returning to fight sugar and trebol despite him being scared and ready to fight to save everyone was so awesome! ❤
i like to think the reason the monster trio fought the franky family so brutally was less because of usopps bodily injuries but rather because they broke his spirit (or hit a weakpoint that had been chipped at for a while)
Yeah 😔 That’s why I can’t condemn Usopp for the things that happened afterwards.
Damn, imagine writing a complete joke weakling character, and then continuously write him into the most badass heroic character in the series
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Only my king usopp can do it.
@@TyRenditionfrom a lier to a king to a god. The ussop fable.
Don't forgot buggy, that continues to fail upward
Don't forgot buggy, that continues to fail upward
usopp is one of the most realistic characters that has ever written, be it his personality or be it his moves, reactions, thoughts...
him not being like one of the monster trio is what feels so real to me, he has a average strenght like any normal person.
i saw so many people who hates usopp getting scared or trying to escape from some hard situations but it is one of the things that i can relate so much, it feels like not a fictional character but a real person 🙆
i truly love usopp, his swagless looks and cringefail personality has captivated me.
Sometimes you gotta talk the talk before you can walk the walk. There is a lot of power in the words we speak, Usopp's real power is his ability to manifest the lies he has to tell even if he doesn't believe them in the moment and constantly pushing his own limits for the people he cares about and for himself.
I once learned of something called the "Batman Effect", meaning the more you distance yourself from your original self the more confident you become in completing your tasks. Wearing a mask is just a way of expression, I think.
And shedding this mask, and slowly but surely incorporating this 'fake' confidence in your true self is really amazing.
Interesting...
Ussop has some of the most romantic character writing, a child dreams so big that it seems like lies, and the lies come true
I mean, pretimeskip Usopp was still sexy enough to charm the rich girl in town. And given that all his lies eventually come true one way or another I do want to see them have a whole bunch of kids.
Zoro mimicking Usopp's lies with similar goggles should be enough for everyone to recognise our beloved liar
(Thank for bringing it up, I missed out on such a good detail)
What I love about One Piece is that the characters feel so real. Usopp in particular. Him lacking confidence does not get solved in one battle where he shows up, but it is a slow progression of constantly having to show up, push himself out of him comfort zone and getting more and more confident in doing so.
I also see people mention how Usopp didnt develop as a character because he ran away from sugar & trebol in Dressrosa, but this was his bravest moment yet !! He jumped into action, fully aware that he would probably die, to save some strangers he meet 3 hours ago & people still call him a coward because he hesitated before doing so. Usopps will never be someone to blindly jump into action like Luffy is. Every battle Usopp faces is also a battle with himself, he fights with so little self believe that he managed to make the negative hollow from perona depressed, yet he still fights. I just really love him
I've said this time and time again, Usopp is the only sensible on in the Strawhats. He keeps everyone together and has the most common sense lol. Water 7 was his arc as much as it was Robin's!! He's incredibly useful to the crew and the most underrated person in the entire series!!
Ussop is my favorite one piece character for various reasons
He makes me laugh, gives me anxiety bc he doesn't have some overpowered ability or skills or body, so when he gets hit...HE GETS HIT, he gives me hype for his victories and i love how intelligent and crafty he is
Anyone who gives Usopp the love he deserves definitely deserves love :D
It'd be unfortunate without Usopp as Nami may never reach her full potential if not for his inventions, it was funny watching Luffy and Nami mourned Usopp as the Clima Tact was first unveiled, but it was kinda sad Luffy didn't smile for like 15 chapters after his fight with Usopp.
Ussop is the definition of funny cousin energy
Well said
He’s the one family member that makes you excited to go to family gatherings
Ngl, I still get teary eyed when Ussop shouts his apology when he wants to join them again and then Luffy starts crying too. It's such a wholesome moment and it makes me so happy that they're all such a good family.
Ussop is by far my favourite member of the straw hats. I love him so much
Usopps fight at the end of the Alabasta arc was my absolute favorite part of an insanely incredible arc and solidified him as my favorite Straw Hat. The whole time he’s completely unmatched and we see him take hit after hit but repeatedly get up when someone is making fun of his friends dream, even after seeing his skull cracked as well. More than a sniper or a liar, truly a God
I love how u explained Usopp's character bc he gets a lot of unwarranted hate due to others misunderstanding him or simply living in ignorance. He deserves so much appreciation and recognition for who he is and what he does. Usopp is essentially the heart of the crew and is so "human". He's been a comfort character of mine. His strive for self-improvement while accepting his shortcomings is so inspirational and moving to see. THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS VIDEOOOOO
Courage and bravery isn't about being the most fearless and unstoppable warrior, it's having real fears and worries but still pushing on forward.
Thanks Ohara...
It is always a joy to hear someone analyzing these characters’ core, and I’ve been adoring all of your videos, but Usopp has a special place in my heart because of all the things you’ve listed about him. Like it or not, he is the most relatable straw hat there is in the crew, he is a tough cookie and incredibly smart. He is depressed, and insecure, and it’s a man between monsters, but he always does his best and his best is always enough. And I just love that you put it into words. Thank you for spreading the Usopp love ❤️❤️❤️ our god needs it
Finally, some usopp appreciation! I absolutely love these character analysis videos and I need more!!!
Yes! It's always great to hear Usopp and appreciation together in the same sentence. He must be appreciated and he must be loved.
Little Garden was the arc that won me over to him. Both his interactions with the giants and fight alongside Karoo were amazing in terms of coreographie and writing.
Something that I use for my defense of Usopp is that he’s a long ranged fighter that gets put up in close ranged fights early on most of the time. It makes sense for him to panic because obviously a sniper shouldn’t be on the front line of battle. Adding to the fact that most of the enemies in one piece have incredibly powerful devil fruits and levels of haki, I think Usopps fear is pretty justified. He’s physically a normal human that thrives best on the back of the battlefield.
When the man both has distance and can keep it he can put in WORK.
Enies Lobby and Stampede being two great examples. (Dressrosa too).
There has been a few lies Ussop has told which have in different terms come to reality throughout series, one in particular “A beautiful swordswoman has the meat” then a little further down the road we meet Rebecca.
It amazes me that every lies usopp used to tell is becoming true overtime. Like the giant sea monster that looks like a golden fish whose shits becomes small islands near Little Garden. Usopp already got lot of followers in Dressrosa and 2 giant followers in Ennys Lobby, and it is probably going to expand as the manga reaches Elbaf. It is going to be a cliche, but I really hope that Oda presents us with a scene, on the world war against the world governement, where Usopp yells "BEWARE MY 8 THOUSAND FOLLOWERS" and then 8000 followers shows up to fight with the King of Snipers.
Yes! I waiting for tht lie to come true
omg if that actually happens im going to bawl
Usopp is my favorite character. One thing I never really understood is why people call him the “normal” or the relatable one. As if Nami is a monster compared to him. Usopp if far from normal he does superhuman feats all the time in one piece. I also think you can aspire to be like any straw hat. They all believe in their dreams and work hard to achieve them. Just because luffy is made of rubber doesn’t mean you can’t try to be like him. Other than that I think this is a great video about Usopp!
Finally someone gets it!! Usopp is definitely superhuman.
True. You can definitely aspire to be like any of the strawhats. It’s part of the reason I love the show so much. They’re all inspiring.
Nami’s got that Conquerer’s Haki, she ain’t normal lol.
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There are two things you didn't mention:
1) Yassop sailed with Shanks for a while before Usopp was born. Meaning that he's the symbol of his and Banchina's continued love and relationship. Of course there's no ill will from her. She knows and understands the choice he made and imparts both onto Usopp. At least indirectly. Of course he can't help but admire this myth of A Man.
2) Back in Arlong Park, there's this moment where Luffy tells Arlong that his crew do what he can't. And for Usopp, that is to lie. He overhears this, still sticking around after "running away," but that only helps to make the point we saw in Syrup Village. Usopp lies to himself and others to do what he does end up doing. But he doesn't truly believe in them. Probably due to the deep-rooted abandonment issues he still developed despite admiring the cause of them.
He's the polar opposite to Luffy in this regard. Who didn't know, or even considered, that he had a father who left him behind. To whom the very concept of lying, be it to himself or others, is foreign. For Luffy, there's only doing, his immense self-confidence built from the ridiculous trials Garp imposed on him and wanting to fulfil his dream and (then) two promises. Which only makes his wavering in his fight against Lucci and the encouragement he got from Usopp all the more powerful. There was no lie there, only truth. And we see that on full display with the Mask of Sogeking gone.
Thinking a bit more on father figures in One Piece, I'm curious about your take on the importance of A Father in the story. You always mention them when they come up, but I do believe that there's a larger thread to be had. Especially since they are the most important to the male characters. Which isn't to forget Vivi, Lola or Chiffon, but those, alongside Yamato whom we can debate a bit for either, are the exception. With Vivi being the exception even among them. There's a lot to be examined about Fatherhood in this story.
"The biggest lie Usopp's telling is that he is a coward" That actually sums up his character perfectly thank you
I’m currently watching one piece and something I’ve noticed a lot is how chopper looks up to Usopp like how the kids on the island did. Of course he’s loves Usopps stories like luffy does but he’s also always impressed with how smart and brave usopp is. You see it a lot during skypia and it’s really sweet to see usopp being the kind of role model he looks up to for chopper without realising it
Usopp is SO underrated in Punk Hazard. Getting all of Cesar's underlings on their side was no small feat and it's the first time any Straw Hat declares that yes, Luffy will be King of the Pirates. Also, Bon Clay played a similar role in Impel Down (cowardly, still rooting for Luffy, and getting allies to also root for Luffy) and it's worth noting that people loved that character arc for them, but when it's Usopp suddenly no one can read. Usopp has so many people convinced he's useless, and that couldn't be further from the truth. But even if he were useless, the Straw Hats love him and that's all that matters. I hope we see him use Haki again. I literally cheered when he made that shot.
Even just seeing a short clip of Usopp apologising made me start to tear up again. I love this little man
One of my favorite things I noticed was how Luffy and Zoro willingly ignored everything Usopp said before, “I’m sorry”, because it was the condition for Zoro to accept him back to only hear him say I’m sorry.
Usopp is a great character. Always loyal to himself and his nakamas. Always kind with women, men and children. Even he loves his father even though he left him alone. Always thinking ways of being stronger. Always helping his people (Nami wouldn't be strong without the weapon he did for her)
I love him❤ i like how kindhearted he is
Genuinely happy to have been reccomended one of your one piece essays once. I've been enjoying your content ever since! You're analytical, funny, and well-structured. Keep doing your amazing work!
i feel exactly the same, youtube recommendations offers gems sometimes at least.
Before Jinbe joined, Usopp was my favorite Straw Hat. The fight with Luffy and that whole "I'm already Negative" line hit me in the gut in a way I never realized I understood and suddenly a lot of things about me made sense. I often feel like I'm worthless, that I'm not as smart as my younger siblings, that I have no real talent, that everything people say they like about me is just a result of the false persona I put on just to get through the day with as little problems as possible. But there are people that have seen under that mask and like what they see, I'm not stupid, if anything my merely admitting I don't know as much as I want is a good sign I still have so much potential for learning, and I do have an amazing talent, I just don't have ways of using it for making money. Here was Usopp continuing to try his darndest even though he was clearly out of his league and he beat those challenges each time. He was the most human member of the crew and the most relatable. I love this guy so much I actually have a SogeKing costume that I wore to a con once. He inspires me to keep trying in spite of everything the world tries to do to keep me down. I'm not the worthless teammate. I am the heart and the storyteller. I can meet any challenge with my friends by my side. And things will get better.
Your character analysis videos are amazing, even after 20 years of being obsessed with OP you always point out so many things ive never thought of, a series as deep as OP it really needs many perspectives to get even a bit closer to understanding anything. Hope you make many many more and heres a comment to feed the algorithm gods in hopes it reaches few more people!
Thank you for this, you did him a lot of justice. This video reaffirms why he is my favorite Strawhat and the character I would always root for, a lot of people misunderstood him but I'm glad there's a video like this out there to make the ones who hate him to be able to understand his character.
Yes, finally! I love your analyses, they always offer me new points of view on the characters and on Oda's way of writing them. Personally one of Usopp's Dynamics/relationships that I like the most is with Franky (he's quite underrated and I hope Oda will explore it further or cover more). How their relationship begins and how it evolves taking into account that Usopp does with Franky what he should do with his father; they work together (Franky has a high opinion of Udopp's abilities), often compete in sniping (this has been seen in the movies).
Even before the Going Merry fiasco, in Arlong park when Luffy is listing why he needs others to achieve his dreams, he tell "that's why a have swordmans, a cook, a navigator and a liar". Of course for Luffy this skill is as much as important as the others (kind of how Sanji "bad traits" is what Luffy finds best). This is played as a comedic moment, specially by Ussop, but Luffy was really serious about how Ussop lies are as important as the others rôles. But imagine how Ussop felt to be the liar of the crew and being compared to Swordman, Cook, Navigator... No Wonder it all boiled down at Water 7, but in every arc since his introduction Ussop usefullness is put through the test, in his regards
I think the main issue is his intrinsic importance
Sanji and zoro are always on the main stage, Jinbei and Brook have some of the best back stories, and Robin Franky and Nami are imperative to get to the one piece, and chopper keeps everyone alive
if you asked someone "what does the crew need right now?" Usopp's description is probably not popping to their mind
I love the guy, but I get it
I think Ussop's intrinsic importance is the fact him and fluffy are both connected to the Red hair Pirates and the fact that he is a Liar. It is very important
While Usopp definitely has importance, like when it comes to needing, y’know, sniping skills, the main point is that Usopp doesn’t necessarily need to be strong for the crew to like him. Luffy was more than willing to invite the tree guy from thriller bark cuz he looked cool. What matters is their bonds. The fact that the whole crew just so happens to be strong is cuz of story convenience. Like how there just so happens to be enough high ranking goons beneath the arc’s main bad guy to give each crew member a fight
I feel the biggest sentiment that comes to my mind when I think of Usopp is the concept of embracing what you are and accepting what you are not and making the most of those two. Thank you for making another wonderful video about our darling StrawHats!
I never actively disliked usopp or found his cowardice as a negative thing, but wow you still convinced me that he is a lot better than I was giving him credit for. abandonment issues go crazy huh
You forget an important moment when he scolded the samurais for rushing to their death and (implicitly) how it's harder to try to live and fight
These are the best One Piece videos on UA-cam!! Beautifully written, this one in particular hit me really hard, the notion of being human and flawed but valuable is really hard to come to terms with but its such a beautifully expressed sentiment through Usopp's journey.
I never really cry from anything, but this analysis of Usopp almost had me. I really appreciate the work you did for him.
Characters like Usopp, Krillin, and Luigi are my favorite kind of characters, "The Cowardly Lion". I love this trope because even though theyre honest about what scares them they can still be depended on to get the job done. Fear doesn't control them but makes them honest about who they are
another piece of art from MelonTeee 😍😍another top tier video as always! Thank you for all the hard work you put into your one piece videos!!
Great video. Finally a usopp video that isn't criticizing the character. Good job 👏🏽
Usoop is a sensitive guy. He connects with anyone he feels comfortable with. I remembered the time he actually switched to accept chopper even after initially considering him monster.
He connected with karoo and motivated the equally coward to stand up in his style of fight.
May be thats why he was able to listen the sound of going merry and had glance over the situation in final battle at dresrossa.
He cares about everyone, even extending it to going merry. Its just how he is, utterly unconfident , uncertain but deeply sensitive. He is a modern man.
I think a core moment that is shown when first introducing Usopp and I’ve taken to heart is that his lies are often his own wishes. And he repeats them so often like to his mother that pirates are coming, because these wishes are often for others! This line I think will carry over to Elbaf where he’s the god of Elbaf or something haha.
Thank you so much for this video. Usopp has been my favourite StrawHat for years and I am so happy to see other people appreciate my boy how he deserves. I will defend and hype him till the day I perish.
I love Usopp so much, he has made me lol and cry the hardest in my whole life so many times.
ussop is and will always be unironically my favorite character in one piece, hes the most relatable straw hat and has the in the moment ingenuity most of the crew lacks plus hes the funniest, plus hes the most clutch character since hes always willing to help when needed
Thank you for sharing your amazing thoughts about Usopp and also scolding people for hating on him. It's okay to hate a character or a flaw in that character, but honestly, for hating him for not understanding how complex he is - it's sad and wrong.
I never saw Usopp as a coward. For me, he was always a brave man, a great friend and he's really smart too. To me, him running away or trembling with fear, stems from his insecurities and anxiety. He's one of my favorite Straw Hat, because he is so cool. Usopp is the sniper and a sniper is a supporter, so of course he's never going to be as strong as the monster trio. That is not who he is. However, without him, the crew would be missing a strong member. His strength is in his skills as s sniper, his intelligence and creativity. He creates Nami's weapon, it gets better and better each time, because he learns more about her strength and needs. Usopp pays attention to details, he knows what the crew needs and when.
Yes, he might run away at first, but when it comes down to it, he steps up and fights. He fears doing so, he's terrified to fight strong opponents, but not because he doesn't have the skills or strength to do so, but because he lacks the confidence in himself to believe that he truly can do this. Instead, he pulls out another strength. His desire to be there for the crew, to protect them and to show them that they can rely on him when needed.
He's really a great and well written character. Best of all, he's so relatable too.
There is something I learned a long time ago, and that is, one is braver than anyone when you are scared shtless but do the thing anyway. And Usopp does it constantly, every arc, all the time. He is relatable but also one of the most human parts of the crew. And probably the bravest one among them just for the fact that he is always scared but never backs down. He knows he's more vulnerable, he's physically weaker, he's not a "monster" but he will still stand up, crying or whatever, but he will stand up and fight anyway.
Well I was about to go to bed but fuck that, Usopp time babyyyy
Edit: Watched it now, and god Usopp is phenomenal. It's hard to choose a favorite strawhat, but I think if I had to, it would have to be Usopp. The bravest man on the sea
Usopp is one of the most relatable. He is a normal human, using everything he has. He uses his mind. he uses tools. he feels fear and summons courage. I like his sniper role. His sling shots are cool. Can create cool story or game with his slingshot
Been waiting for this one! I randomly got recommended some of your videos and I really have to say, the character analysis and delivery are top notch. Stellar work.
One thing that always got me about the apology scene--specifically in the manga--is when Usopp apologizes, among the reaction panels of the Straw Hats, Zoro is the only one visibly smiling. That could be interpreted as a simple "Zoro is being smug because he feels like he was right" but I think not only is that a very un-Zoro like interpretation, it reaches deeper and farther back into Zoro and Usopp's relationship.
Before Water Seven, there are multiple instances of Usopp briefly vocalizing his feelings of inadequacy to Zoro, and only Zoro. One instance I can recall off the top of my head is the moment in Skypeia after the crew comes back to the Merry having been attacked. Usopp laments that he was incapable of doing anything about it and we get some reaction panels of Zoro listening to him airing his woes before--in typical Zoro fashion--he tells him to just shut up and go to sleep. Zoro as a very emotionally mature character who also has trouble showing his feelings must have internalized all this about Usopp, yet still treated him rather harshly during Water Seven, most likely as a form of tough love. It's probably one of the many reasons he remained so stoic during Luffy and Usopp's arguing and fighting; he fully understands Usopp's self-esteem issues.
It's why I think Zoro's stubbornness about not letting Usopp back into the crew was because--after everything they had been through--he truly did believe in Usopp's ability to tap into his courage and inner strength when the chips were down. Therefore, Zoro believed in Usopp's ability to nut up and apologize if he was pushed to do so, and I think Zoro's smile proves that wholesale.
26:55 I am legitimately begging you to make a video about how power scaling has the potential to ruin a good shounen.
Usopp has been one of my favorite Straw Hats from the beginning so its nice to see him get the love he deserves
Okay, hear me out. I hated usopp and didn't wanna understand him. This video made me appreciate usopp the underdog of the crew. I did start to like him by the half of the show or so. Great video as always melonteee. Can't wait to see more :)
One basic concept A LOT of people fail to grasp, and that Usopp embodies, is that bravery is not the absence of fear, but the will to overcome it. Luffy is basically fearless (except for his immense fear of losing those he loves), and Usopp is extremely fearful. Yet we see them standing side by side against overwhelming odds constantly. Who is the one showing bravery there? The one who has no fear, or the one that despite being afraid stands against the same foes?
Ever since I've first seen Usopp I liked him as a character, I don't know where to put him when it comes to my favorite characters but he is in the top four with Robin,Sanji,and Chopper.
Usopp is the kind of character really enjoy to see in media and like to play in Pen and paper RPGs - the average guy among the hyper capable monsters, who distinguishes himself by preparation and creative use of tools and gadgets- like some kind of discount batman!
It just struck me, that there might've been another Straw Hat that could battle Perona in Thriller Bark, and her name is Robin.
Also, Zoro failed to play Usopp right after he said he never prayed to God. How ironic.
Love your content, keep up great work!
What makes you think Robin had depression?
Maybe before Enies Lobby. But seeing how much she’s loved and what they went through for her, I doubt it. She feels loved now and realizes she isn’t alone anymore.
I think negative hollow affects people who have self worth and belief in themselves which Robin has I mean she was ALONE for 28 years and survived everything. As melontree said Robin's enemy is the world but ussop's enemy is himself
@@sakshiiii1270 yeah that's why I think Robin would be powerless against Perona
I've never clicked a video so fast! I love Usopp sm!😭💖
I didn't know there were so many people that didn't like him tho. Usopp is a very relatable Straw Hat imo. I've liked him from the beginning because I could relate to his character in a way. Basically because misunderstood and believing in not being worth the effort. He has done a lot for the Straw Hats and people overlook that because they're still stuck on him being a coward and a lair. Bffr, half the people saying that wouldn't have the balls to go through such lengths Usopp has. I know I sure as hell don't. Water7 had me in tears because relatably so, I have done horrible things to friends I love and was too afraid you apologize because I'd think they hated me. Usopp just hits more than the others because I see a lot of myself in his character
Thank you someone finally sticks up for my man usopp I’ve been tired of the constant slander
YEEEEEESSSSSS FINALLY, I Love Ussop as a character and i strive to watch him grow
. I Was really hoping you would do an Ussop episode
what a treat to wake up to! Love your videos, I always watch them when I'm working from home lmao
Thank you so much for explaining my favorite Charakter of OP so well! This video really shows you understand his charakter like almost no one 🙏🏻
Aesop's Fables
Usopp's Fables
Stories that were untrue
versus
Stories that "were..." untrue...
"we learned [you can't please everyone/Lions need teeth/doctors that steal from you don't restore your sight/the squeaky wheel gets the grease/if you can't lick from plate fill a vase/THOSE GRAPES WERE FREAKING SOUR ANYWAY]"
Versus
"the real lies were the friends we made along the way..."
Hell yeah, Usopp is my favorite character so I really enjoyed watching this in depth look at his character. It drives me crazy to see him so constantly belittled in the fandom! Great vid!
I think the red hair pirates will be a huge “don’t meet your heroes” story. Luffy will see shanks as an adult in a more realistic light and ussop will see his dad for the asshole he really is.
I'd upvote this a million times if i could, and I'm only 3 mins in. Usopp is one of my faves. Not my top fave, but he's had a lot of good character building and more useful and dependable than ppl rag on him for.
Like sure he runs away comedically, but when it comes down to it he is dependable and does what he needs to, not just for his crew and captain, but for himself!
Usopp is literally my favorite character and like top 3 favorite Characters out of ALL media he's relatable and is such a good character ❤
My only complaint is that the narrative doesn't always give him a lot of chances to snipe. Which is like, his whole deal.
You'd think they'd have more sea battles where that might happen or something.
I just want MORE Ussop. And Nami for that matter.
I want more Nami please. She was my fav before timeskip. Now not so much lol
There is something I always say to people who complain about Usopp being a "coward". And it's that he just flat out isn't. He is not a coward. A coward wouldn't risk his life for people who hate him. A coward wouldn't stand up to a man he admires over a big difference in opinion and belief. A coward wouldn't valiantly stand by and fight for a man who challanges the entire world and the strongest monsters in it to an open fight. A coward wouldn't face his fears despite how justified they may be. A coward wouldn't risk a fate worse than death for the ideals of his captain. Usopp is not a coward. Usopp is a man who has fears and expresses them. He is a man who faces horrors and terrifying scenario after terrifying scenario and while he does buckle, he does not break. Usopp is god damn aspirational. As a truly brave man once said: "Bravery isn't the absence of fear. It's having the fear and finding a way to work through it." And by that logic Usopp may be the bravest member of the entire Strawhats.
I eat up these amazingly well done character analysis videos like I do #Sakuraco boxes
I never really liked Usopp, but your video helped me understand him better and I've found a new appreciation for the character :D! With Sanji it was easy because he was already my absolute favorite so I was just eating up all you were saying about him. But with Usopp I was not convinced, so well done! Really well written video and a great character study!
Usopp is the human of the crew, he is so relatable.