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Most of the "adult" people reading one piece for the first time really like Usopp, i think its because most of them are a bit more used with recognizing themes, so they see the potential in Usopp. Most kids or teens usually are "i love usopp he is so funny" or "damn this usopp is annoying and coward" (they prefer badasses like zoro).
Biggest lie Usopp ever told was that he isnt brave. He was ready to put his life on the line for others from the start without hesitation when it comes down to brass tacks. Hes a coward in downtime, but will ALWAYS stand his ground when there are stakes.
The comicstorian tribute is really sad and heartwarming. I remember really enjoy his story about when he cried reading Robin's backstory in airplane. Rest in peace brother
Yeah, Sanji is who immediately clicked with me and it's because how oda in him clearly portrays the difference between kindness and being friendly/nice and doing it through "customer service" is kind of a great metaphor and example for it. Being friendly around people and being nice is something that is easily faked and that can ultimately be quite shallow and meaningless, while kindness is the "real" thing when you actually care about someone and about what they truely need and are willing to give it to people without any expectations of being rewarded for it. Oda even has this with Patty who pratices being nice for customers who to him are exclusively the people that pay and thus is something HE profits from. In contrast to that Sanji is very much not nice, he is rude and aggressive with Fullbody (even though we also see how he deserves it) but when he then sees someone that is truely down and needs help in some way, even though they aren's nice about it, he helps and with no expected and immediate benefit for himself (it only gets "rewarded" much later, through the extereme cirsumstances and because Gin truely recoginzed the kindness for what it was). Sanji from the start is very much a "it matters what you do not what you say and how you portray yourself as" type of character. Sort of the opposite of any sleezy politician that promises the world to make himself look good, but has no intention and care to actually do any of it. Sanji instead is the one that sometimes even pretends he doesn't care, while still moving the world to help you.
re-reading in chunks to refresh my recent memory will constitute my third time through the story(1 anime, 2 manga), it always amazes me what I pick up re-reading.
The character that resonated with me the most since the beginning was Sanji. The way he has a hard time expressing it but he is so clearly kind and dedicates himself to that kindness despite the potential risks really made me fall in love with him. Things that come later made me understand more why his character resonates with me but just like dad i already felt it early on without even knowing why
The main 2 things I love about Eiichiro Oda as a writer, is; 1. his confidence at writing. How? Without spoiling anything, if the guy gets an idea. He will damn well stick to it. and he doesnt care, he WILL stick to it. It goes so far as he will deliberatly only reveal certain things on certain chapter numbers because the word play in japanese matches with the theme of that chapter or the reveal AND so much moer. Sometimes it's not just 1 connection but several. I think that is my nr. 1 favourite author trait by Oda. 2. his ability to write believable charachters that are driven by motivations as if they were actually real. This constitutes us, the readers, to actually feel like the world is real. What alot of people praise him for "world building" isn't just about making up massive swath's of land on the fly and calling it "I done built a world!" no. The entire world could be limited to a damn city, but if the author is skilled at writing charachters, that city will become so real in your imagination that it will feel like real people inhabits that place and in turn, that city will feel real. This is the essence of "world building" and I hope more people will discuss about it. because many people missunderstand it, especially in One Piece, since... well I don't wanna spoil but if u know you know. Geography plays a big deal afterall.
If the writing didn't work, the entire series would have collapsed years ago. The quality of his writing has to be a main reason why OP is resonating so strongly with the lit types. - Dad
The SBS are so wild sometimes. I just read one where first question was about a sidecharacters penis and second one elaborated proper backstory for another character. 😂😭
As you mentioned the beauty of re-reads, Baratie is actually the arc that kind of keeps fascinating me more and more the further we get. E.g. as much as Don Krieg is often seen as a more unimportant villain, there are arcs and other characters 100s of chapters later that to me very much elevate what Don Krieg represents in the arc where Luffy defeats him and recruits Sanji. I'm trying to be super vague here, but just saying there's a specific character down the line that has a very similar mindset when it comes to how he treats his subordinates, how he is willing to use whatever methods to succeed and how he "creates" a sort of false loyalty from people and seeing Luffy defeat someone like that just hits differently knowing now about that other character and what he eventually represents.
@@PorkChopsRiceandPeaches I guess, Baratie is a great restaurant for a reason. Even the basic fried rice you get there is something you might remember fondly years down the line as some of the best you ever had 😅 so Bon Apetit! Looking forward to seeing the further journey through the story that I myself fell in love with not too long ago compared to many others.
Luffy's journey isn't a journey of a boy to a man. But from a boy to a real captain. While staying a kid. An arc in the future shows that the best. (Water 7)
I think this is what he wanted to say but tried to avoid saying so that he wouldn't spoil his dad. I bet his father would like to figure this out on his own.
It's interesting how Luffy alludes to his death. In episode 1, he said that becoming the King of The Pirates is a goal worth dying for. I think dad is on to something about Luffy knowing how his story ends. Which, when you think about it, is how all our stories end.
No joke to me there was a vid where your dad reccomended star trek the next generation. As a gen z guy it felt like a cultural exchange lol. Genuinely i wish i could erase my memory and fall in love with it again
No worries about the length between videos, youre humans not robots, and have lives. Happy you're back!!!!! Also, in recent times, we have had to wait a while for new manga chapters, thats where I've learned patience.
@@PorkChopsRiceandPeaches I might come off as an asshole, but I am personally worried if you maintain this pacing. Not of your videos per say, rather the amount of chapters you read. Read at your own pace, but I would like to show a little calculation I made. At the current pace you're taking. You will reach chapter 1150 in 10.6 years. By that point, the manga for one piece would've already ended years before. And that calculation is without counting the new chapters that will be released weekly. So let's add around 4 extra years for you to finish. This is also without counting hiccups, life situations, and other hypothetical. Lastly, I would like to inform you that near the end of One Piece, there will almost surely be a huge influx of spoilers around the internet like never before, so do be careful after that happens. That's all. Just wanted to share my 2 cents.
That’s what One Piece is! It’s make you feel a things! Also Usopp is like one of the my top favorite Strawhats…I will defend him if someone talking bad about him
If someone says Usopp is annoying, I just ignore it. But if they say he is useless and trash, nah bro they won't be sleeping for 3 days. Same case for Nami
35:15 A really important thing Oda shows through Luffy is that a character's personality does not need to have a drastic change for said character to have grown immensely, and I think Oda did a wonderful job showing that with Luffy, because when you compare today's luffy to romance Dawn Luffy, he acts the same and IS the good old Luffy we know while still being completely different, because despite everything that happens Luffy will always be Luffy, it kinda makes you feel like you've grown with him and the crew. The biggest trait showing how much he evolved though is through his role as a captain, but as shown in the east blue saga he always had that quality in the first place. Anyways sorry for the rant Luffy has been my favorite character since I started OP years ago thus my passion x) Thank you guys for these wonderful videos as usual and hope you continue to enjoy it !!! Ps :Sorry for any mistakes I could have made, English isn't my first language
The character that resonates with me the most is Luffy. His resolve, wisdom, resilience, emotional intelligence, care, faith in his friends, etc. inspire me. He knows his strengths and weaknesses, and does not have an issue relying on others when he needs to. He trusts his found family to cover for him when he needs them to and in return, they know that they can count on him when they need to. I love it. Besides, he's a goof and an absolute force to be reckoned with.
Two characters that really resonate with me are Luffy and a future pirate captain (left unamed since I'm not sure what the threshold for spoilers are.) The story trope that always bothered me growing up was the misunderstanding trope. Where someone would overhear part of a conversation, or be told a falsehood by a third party, and immediately jump to the wrong conclusion. The conclusion the narrative was pushing for, of course, but the wrong one nonetheless. Luffy, for all that he's a bull-headed character who rushes into battle headfirst, wants information firsthand. He will not hear gossip, or half-words, and lose faith in his friends. He's going to walk straight up to you and ask, "hey, what's your side?" or "what do you want?" It's more than baseless/blind faith, its a level of respect for those around him that makes him both a wonderful friend and powerful leader. I also appreciate that he's very practical minded. Koby wants to be a Marine? Stop whinning, get off Alvida's ship, and join up. We need a cook? There's a cook. Let's get him to join. Etc. As for that other Captain, in short (and avoiding all spoilers), he's a chessmaster type character. He likes to plan his moves in advanced. I'm always drawn to those characters because I am a planner. Add in the fact that he seems to have the positive atributes of a good Captain - the faith/loyalty of his crew, their wellbeing kept in mind, etc - and he's the character I look at and think, "that's probably the type of Pirate I'd be in this world."
I had this in my watch history, catching up now, and Benny news was really sad..it stung sharp..there has been no update on his socials by his wife since then..oh it still hits. Update as in, she said she will honor his work and continue on it, cz Benny won't want it go to nowhere..not just Op, but all of it..but its not a demand, being at peace is. May we all hit landfall to where the OnePiece is..been on sail for years.
In regards to powerscaling and Nami and how bad-ass she was in Arlong Park... let's remember: the reason she needed help in Arlong Park was because she was helpless against Arlong. Yes, she's a very tough cookie, but there is a reason why she could not direct Arlong and his cronies directly. She's more brain than brawn, even if you might think of her as one of the more combat-capable characters compared to Usopp and even Chopper. She's simply physically outmatched by her surroundings, and will continue to be in many ways when aboard a ship with monsters like Luffy, Zoro and Sanji. It does not make her weak; the few times in the series when we get to see her shine on her own among people who aren't as ridiculous, she's a powerhouse in her own right that others learn to tiptoe around. Or if I were to put powerlevels in tiers, she's probably a high B+. She owns other Bs and below, struggles immensely against As and runs like hell when facing the S tiers. Regarding the shonen 'ever-increasing climaxes' issue, it just is and follows very heavy from a need to release on a week-to-week basis. Fights that end too quickly would in a way make the villain that was weeks, months or even years building up towards into a paper tiger. Regarding crap-geezer, I hate that too. For me it is that it feels so artificial; I prefer the fan-translated versions (maybe it was in anime?) where it was a blunt 'shitty geezer' and 'shitty old man', maybe a bit of 'that old fart'. You get the gist. Stuff that just rolls off the tongue conversationally and feels more like stuff a kid would say. 'Crappy geezer' just doesn't fit a kid living in the middle of a bunch of violent pirate cooks who also raise him, even after we learn more about Sanji later in the series. It's just too.. not like Sanji. I can't describe it any better. The repetitiveness of Sanji disrespecting Zeff in spoken language I have no issues with; it is their dynamic. Zeff's called him 'little eggplant' for as long as he's known him, and Sanji retaliated in kind with an insulting nickname of his own. In terms of page layout and battles, I definitely agree that there is growth there for Oda. (But that's honestly true for his work in ALL aspects like storytelling too; it is his life's work and his first serialized work, whereas his previous works were one-shots produced with less of a clock involved. And he worked as an assistant on other manga prior to that!) But even though he grows, I think it is fair to say that Oda never becomes a top-tier battle drawer. He's more than capable, but I don't think he ever reaches S-tier; he's more of a stable A-tier. However, that is not all there is to page layout. One thing he excels at is the narrative story over time as a part of the page layout. He can use a single panel to show off a bustling party and how time progresses within that single panel. He can use a combination of panels to show off just how large the scale is of a particular event that would have lasted minutes. (I'd be more specific, but spoilers and all that.. I think many people here will know what I refer to though.) His mastery over directing the eyes to where he wants you to look and making you feel the passage of time is incredibly high and is something that I feel many other artists who are stronger at battle choreography tends to lose out in. Combined with his ability to interweave comedy and its punchlines with what seems no effort, as well as his ability to create an immersive deep world with compelling characters and relationships on a weekly release schedule that no other manga I know of rivals.. I'm happy with this being what he is weak at!
"Fights that end too quickly would in a way make the villain that was weeks, months or even years building up towards into a paper tiger." Fair point. I hadn't thought of that. Maybe I'm biased by too many movies where character development is sacrificed for action. I hate that. Thanks for the reminder on the translation issue. I will try to keep that in mind. I expect that I will see the development of Oda as a storyteller over the course of this journey, much the same way you see Rowling develop as a writer over the course of the HP series. I think she truly arrived as a writer in book 6. I'll be looking at this as I read more. Your comment is fantastic! Thanks, Dad
Glad to see you guys didnt give up on one piece! Ive been rereading myself recently and its crazy the things im catching this go-round that i missed before.
i think the reason the moment with nami is the "hook" for alot of people is because anime/manga isnt new territory for us like it is for dad. everything before that was great but that moment was different when what we are use to. its when you really realize this isnt the typical hero battle adventure manga, every other story the "hero" would have jumped in to help nami way way before without waiting for permission simply because thats what a hero does. it kinda showed us that luffy isnt the "hero", luffy isnt just another main character like all the other mangas. luffy is simply a friend that lives by his own unique rules.
21:36 Just to add to your point about "Baratie never ended", I agree that is common in battle Shounens but Oda is not like that, the arcs and major villains in East Blue all set up a characteristic in Luffy that makes him a character that deserves to be followed. Don Krieg show the readers Luffys tenacity, his will to never give up, even when the enemy keeps on coming, Luffy will always be the last one to fall, and that's why this battle is longer than normal. Buggy show us what "treasure" means to Luffy and Arlong show that he has the strength and is the strongest to get what he wants and to protects his friends.
Love this! I'm a Gen X mom who fell down the One Piece rabbit hole with my teenage daughter a year ago. Still loving the journey! Thanks for sharing yours with us!
I saw the original video with your dad last year and loved it. Then I just stumbled upon all these updates and I’ve just binged all of them in one evening while I sit and catch up on some sewing. Richard, it’s a joy to hear your journey into this wonderful world. I fell into One Piece as a new parent at the height of the pandemic. It was this surreal alternative reality that has been both intimate and lonely. No one in my life has a clue what One Piece is. There’s something really wonderful about witnessing someone else discover it and feel all the feelings about it. And I almost live vicariously through Noah because I love how he gets to share this with you. The only other thing I’ll say is how special it is to experience this story for the first time - treasure it! And take your time. You only get to do that once and when you’re early in the story it’s hard to understand what you’re really getting into. This has been described as a modern epic on par with The Odyssey, and on a level with the greatest fantasy works of literature. I heard that stuff being said when I was still in the east blue and I sort of rolled my eyes. But trust me, a thousand chapters later and you will know that truth to your core. Enjoy your journey. I really look forward to hearing more about it
Hey, New Parent! The best part of your comment is the realization that with a little patience, you'll be able to sit in Noah's chair and share OP with your child. This father/son time is wonderful. Thanks for watching. - Dad
Could not agree more with you guys when you are discussing the flow of the conversation at the very end of the video. The title of the first video that started this journey does not lie, we are here to see a dad and a son discuss one piece.
I already had to drop off a few of the people going on this journey. It isn't easy to keep people interested in the journey through, you guys are keeping things interesting. Always glad for more. Maybe consider raising the camera up a smidge to look down or straight on instead of upward.
@@PorkChopsRiceandPeaches wonderful! Ya centering you guys would really help increase the quality. Love how you communicate with your son and communicate your thoughts. Saying what you like and appreciate, like his reactions to you pontificating meaning or what will be in the story. Love that you guys are taking the time and taking it seriously. Will have to see you two going over other topics. A really wonderful father and son duo.
I think i have found my next favourite youtube one-piece channel! I love the energy, the connection, unique observation! Welcome to amazing world of one piece
Hi Daddy Peaches.. I really liked your videos of One Piece. I'm from the Philippines and early 2000s my dad loved One Piece and looked forward to the anime. I really imagined him talking about One Piece like this in those times. Now that I have grown up I have rewatched One Piece like started in Pandemic and understand why my dad really likes it. I'm actually 27 now and have 2 children but every week I always check online for new chapters. Enjoying it very much. And the character I like the most now is Kuma. I know you have a long way to go to get to know him but just enjoy the journey. And yeah your son described Luffy's development very well.
And you get the chance to share OP with your children, watching their reactions as you re-journey through this epic. I hope you enjoy that opportunity. - Dad
09:34 Similar emotional reactions to characters? With many and not only crew wise. A 'favorite'? Yes, but from further. If finished Arlong Park, Nami. Altho one in a disappointing way? Yes, but I understood them later, like you did with that scene and won't say who. 10:00 Usopp. The channel Otakubroz capture it vividly. In a real world, his struggles have weight but gets shadowed by extreme comparisons. When he gets slapped by his loved girl and called pathethic? They feel it. 12:35 That hair out was gorgeous, Noah, damn. 15:20 It's fine to thread something, don't hold back into something good to talk. Altho, it's nice that you have some tracks to get by and back. 15:28 That Luffy line is amazing, Dad. He seems a simpleton but because as a powerhouse, he can be. And as you captured, he has lived things to be wise about. What do you imagine his childhood to be like before and after Shanks? 16:15 YES. THAT FEELING. And glad that you put pages down. 21:30 Not sure if I don't like it in the manga. But I would agree with you. The anime (genre) gets tiring and for me feels like the dialogue also makes pacing crazy. 22:15 You are in for a banquet of grit characters, very interested for some non popular ones, like Gin! 24:19 I'd like to hear more of the patterns on the series or how do you imagine the storyline to work. 26:30 The audiovisual definitely emerges more out of the viewer, good story but also builded great on anime. 27:33 I agree 100% that many missed, but people are and read different, yes. 35:10 I would add that it's peculiar how Luffy is so steadfast to some people. He has reasons and it shows he don't trust anyone but it's very unique. You cannot wonder what if he is wrong about Nami as an example. 37:10 Noah does a great job explaining but at the end could seems shallow. Because it's not clear what are the challenges of becoming this King of the Pirates. And we understand that it is part of the fun and journey, even if Mihawk says to him: a hard path, even harder than overcoming me. 42:40 Zero disappointment. As long as you have fun, we have fun and it's all good. 44:34 Also have a hard time with slowing down and paying attention to the art. But as Noah, we always go back to it to pick the pieces. The action is hard but practice gets it.
There is a really great video essay about the help me moment that explain that Luffy is selfishly selfless. That he doesn't help or care about the stuff going on with Nami until she directly asks for help. If you notice, with every backstory, Luffy doesn't know any one. He walks away before Nojiko can tell it to the Straw Hats. There's one where he falls asleep at the very beginning of it. He doesn't care about your past, only present moment and how that person is feeling. Luffy also is incredibly emotionally intelligent. He's able to tell a good guy and a bad guy and can tell who is faking what (for the most part.) When it comes to character development, Luffy flips between static and dynamic depending on the saga. For example, one of the sagas is about choosing leadership. And in that saga, Luffy is static. But there's another saga where Luffy has to learn that being a leader also means being responsible, so he's a dynamic character in that saga. One Piece is so long that character development is incredibly subtle. And you're 100% it's the story of a man becoming a king, becoming a leader. The first real instance of that is Drum Island.
First time here: I'm worried about what you said in the end in relate to: "Giving anything of value". I understand what are you saying and how this could relate/work in other media but this is One Piece, I just want to hear you having having a good time, discovering a new media, what do you think about, literally, anything. Also, a guy and his Dad reading one piece together? Love it.
Thank you. The 'giving anything of value" is a reflection of my utter incredulousness at the idea of people thinking that I have anything of value to say. It's simply a life long lack of self confidence buried underneath a ton of energy and a desire to make people laugh. I have found the OP community to be one of the kindest group of people I've ever met. I'm still in awe of everyone. - Dad
About luffy's character development 36:03 I feel to be it as he is already a pirate/crewmate/human, he is already strong enough to beat his enemies just has to be smart enough to beat them/become a captain of the crew/become a leader rather than just a jolly pirate
To answer Dad about the character, mine is easy. Monkey D. Luffy. I can't tell you all the reasons because of spoilers, but I can say this: I love ALL the strawhats, some more than others, but all of them have a huge place in my heart. That being said, I am so emotionally connected to Luffy that when I see him suffering, I suffer like I was watching a family member suffering. Likewise, when he is happy, I feel happy for him. I don't resonate with him because I'm like him. I do it because Luffy is the person I want to become, and I'm not talking about surface traits like his goofiness. Luffy truly understand others. He has the courage to follow his dream, to defend his friends, to speak out loud what he wants, no mather what others think. He suffer, and goes back again. He always keeps his word. He is kind, a good leader, he has persistence, etc, etc. And the more you watch One Piece, the more you understand Luffy, and you will see that his dream to become the king of the pirates has a lot more to it that it seems. He is the kind of friend I would love to have, the kind of leader I would follow to the end of the world... And the kind of person I would like to be.
Robin was always my favourite character. Part of it might be because I picked up the series when she was still an enigma. That's over 20 years ago now. Hard to believe One Piece has been a part of my life for so long.
Arlong was mocking Zoro who was winded due to his injuries but once Arlong ripped the bandage off a screaming Zoro followed by splashes of blood did Arlong see what Zoro had while fighting his lieutenants and it shook Arlong to see someone able to fight his kind with such serious injuries, it really shows how Arlong realize the danger Zoro poses and why he wants to end him before he can have a chance to really heal.
The character really sticks with me is brook (and also ussop), you don't know this character yet, but it is a wonderfull character that wont take the spotlight for himself, but instead looks carefully at those arround him and provides them support. I don't wanna spoil anymore but keep an eye out for it when you get there.
I've been enjoying your videos and sorry if this has already been suggested - but have you considered switching the review style to go arc by arc? It's been a little strange getting dad's thoughts on half of Baratie last video, then the other half this video, then most of Arlong Park up to Nami's moment this video, but it's still missing the final conflict with Arlong and the arc's satisfying conclusion. So, it's been a bit strange getting these opinions on partial arcs.
It's something that's been suggested and I'm heavily considering. The structure of the volumes is odd, but we've found they are the best format for dad to read in batches, and easier atm for making videos on our end. I'm looking ahead to see if the longer arcs are better contained within future volumes, because I feel like Alabasta, Skypeia, and other big arcs would be better for entire videos. I understand the issues on the viewer's end, and we'll probably switch to covering whole arcs after we leave East Blue.
Usopp is us. He's a human just trying to survive in a world with these demigods of strength and durability. It's not at all surprising that you've felt that from him.
Oda himself has said he is not great at battle chirography. This, combined with the fact that it is in fact a skill to follow the action in battle panels even if it is expertly drawn, can make the One Piece manga experience a bit more challenging for beginners. And it gets more chaotic with time, for better and for worse. What Oda excels at is showing the story in a world and its characters. But the battle scene in itself is definitely not One Piece's strong suit, it's the emotion behind it.
I remember not liking Usopp at first but I got introduced to this story when I was like 6 or 7 years old. Later on in my teens he still didnt resonate much with me but I thought he was funny. In my re-reads as an adult he is right up there with Luffy and Sanji as my favorite characters.
For me, Sanji, and Brook i can resonate with the most. Sanji for his kindness, love of food, and self sacrfice mindset. Brook, for the Isolation, due to a trauma, and show emotions thought his craft. Both represent the works well done, silently. Also both can't handle women 'normally' due to past traumas, expressing themself in ways they can, that can be labeled as pervy, but only because they don't sugar coat it with charm.
Can't wait for the next video already. The charachter that stucks out to me the most (I'm caught up to the manga) is Luffy. Luffy is my favourite charachter. By far.
i see you guys have a laptop. itd be really cool if you guys played clips of highlights from the anime. maybe in a patreon video or something. just to add more to this awesome production you guys are making
I think something to keep in mind when going through OP both for analytical purposes & just for fun is how old Oda was when writing it. IIRC Oda was 22 when the manga first started so at the point yall are at now he'd be like 23-24. Also it is his first & only manga he's written.
I expect that I will see the development of Oda as a storyteller over the course of this journey, much the same way you see Rowling develop as a writer over the course of the HP series. I think she truly arrived as a writer in book 6. I'll be looking at this as I read more. - Dad
Another interesting thing I've realized upon several rereads is that I feel like when Luffy refuses to believe that Nami would hurt or kill a crew member, that's not him being blindly trusting people like I initially thought, rather he's such a good judge of character that the idea is ridiculous to him. He trusts his assessment of the individual over anyone's words, and that's because he understands people at a fundamental level. That's why he never needs to know people's backstories, his actions entirely rely on the judgement he's made for himself. We see this so many times going forward as well, and viewers often dismiss it as him being gullible or easily trusting when I don't think that's the case at all. Luffy may be an idiot but he's an emotionally intelligent idiot! Also, great video as usual! I like the spontaniety of the conversation, it feels more cozy.
There will be some boring stuffs in this journey reading One Piece, but in the end it always worth it. Almost every arcs ending in One Piece are always satisfying. Maybe there will be some unaswered questions, but Oda always give you the answer later. though there will be more questions than answers lol, There is this channel called Drawk Show where his Mom a teacher read through one piece. She is a really a good analyzer. She is comparing One Piece with histories and myths. You should check her perspectives, it is so good
Usopp is a great character to get invested in. Like he said the progression comes slow. BUT Usopp is the everyday man trying to catch up to "Monsters" So to Speak. Even Nami has some obvious talents that are far and above and is from the get go essential to the crew. Usopp often feels like the odd man out. Like other than friendship you kinda wonder WHY he is there. How does he fit in to this miss fit group of power houses. When you are more looking at it through adult eyes and not common shonen trope eyes he is the thing that does not belong so he draws your eye. But Oda does a great job of also GIVING you that hint of why and that hint of what he could be. So whether you realize that potential is there or not. When he lives up to that potential it is AMAZING. But when he fails to show growth or even back slides it is frustrating. But he feels like a real character trying to change. Basically I love ALL the straw hats for different Reasons. Almost equally. But My Fav is Luffy. Its his duality between being a care free fun loving idiot. But also being incredibly emotionally intelligent and dedicated to his crew and Ideals. He is a wonderful mixture of it and honestly through out the series it comes out even more.
When I was a kid, Usopp was my least favorite Strawhat. I never thought about his cowardly acts as more than funny comedic moments. Now, when I watch him again in my adult years, I have that "maybe I judged you too harshly" moment. Doing something that you're scared of is what bravery is, and that's what I love about him
Love to see you guys back. Sanji is my favourite, then Usopp, then Jim Carrey (if you know you know) as my favourite characters. Luffy has instinct and wisdom, not intelligence. I hated Usopp starting out, he just felt forced, but when it's around Ace Venture time in the books, Usopp became my favourite. Once you read the "whole" thing, Sanji became my favourite.
There have been two occasions where I've looked at the characters and had that "c'mon dude!" reactions. The first is Dressrosa, the second is Wholecake. You should be able to insert the characters. Water 7 came close, but I could understand the reasons
to answer Richard's question in 9:36 : A Guy that was named dropped for you, but didn't show up yet, Jinbei also, I can't wait for WS and EL (these are arcs, but I won't name them because spoilers), Usopp is REALLY integral for those arcs
Robin for me too, but the character who's surprised me the most over the series has definitely been Sanji. I liked him well enough at the beginning of the story, but I am feral about him now in Egghead.
I'm definitely jumping too far ahead with this, but I'm curious if you would ever consider having Dad react to the G-8 anime filler arc and/or any of the One Piece movies. I'm particularly interested in hearing what his thoughts on Movie 6 would be if he ever does check it out
for me, that character i resonated with was nami! i first watched and then read one piece when i was a young teenager who was socialized as a girl (though ive never been very attached to that label), and nami was so different from other "girl character"s in other stories i was seeing back then. you know, because there are a LOT of early 2000s, late 90s properties that have the ONE female character😅 i immediately loved how much of a little asshole she is, how honest she is about her intentions (she says well im only teaming up with you, were not friends) but how dishonest she is about what she is actually feels and thinks. and THEN arlong park came around and i thought (and still think) shes one of the strongest people out there. she basically has sacrificed her life, her time, her morals to her sister and the people of her town. ARGHH it breaks my heart every time!!!! now my favourite character is luffy, but robin and nami are close behind. i have her tattoo on my arm. i love her.
I had to come back and re-read this comment to fully appreciate what you have shared. I am still learning how much OP has affected its audience. That is a wonderful story in itself. Thanks for answering my question. - Dad
Correction, Luffy has no thought bubbles except when he imagined something. 21:08 This is why Fullmetal Alchemist is great. The final battle is large scale and strategic but the actual final boss is short and to the point. Then there are final battles in shounen like My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen that just go on forever. It's even more egregious how dragged out these are in newer series when you realise the rest of these series are much shorter than older shounen like Bleach and Naruto.
Maybe check out "Werb"s channel, he does panelling analysis of One Piece (mostly new chapters, so Noah would have to check that out) but he also has some older figths chapters - one of which is a part of Buggy V Luffys fight in Orange Town. And while I am not saying he is the best action panel flow master, he does seem to have a very clear intention in mind with his panels and direction, even if it is atypical (I for one never really struggled in One Piece, have problems with other series others like more in that regard, though) anyways, great to see you guys continueing - always a pleasure hearing you talk about it. And I really felt your pain with the dog - mine sleeps right behind me and I am thankful for every night she doesn't have gas XD somehow it never happens to be pretty ;)
Thank you. The One Piece journey exploded our views, at least for OP content. We are grateful. We didn't do it for likes. Noah really wanted to share this with me. - Dad
Imo, the fight on Baratie with DK might also be intentional to show Krieg's character. He especially has many tricks up his sleeve. On the other side it show Luffy's persistence. We see again that he isn't invincible. So what he does is get up againand again until the fight is done.
first video of yours I've seen, but you've (kinda) fallen for the same thing murphy napier did when she started, not realizing just _how_ deep it can get.
@michalvrabec454 they asked if any characters resonated with us like Usopp did. All I said was a name. I kept his story out of my post. Names aren't spoilers unless it involves a certain letter.
@@Zalachai everything that u shouldn't know is a spoiler, u gave him a name that is only mentioned much later on which he shouldn't even be aware of yet, i know this isn't anything big but the point is that if we keep mentioning names to the guy then he will not have the same experience as we did when we first read or watched one piece, do u really not want him to have the same experience as we did first time we experienced one piece? cuz it seems unfair, I'm someone who didn't know anything ahead of me for at least 700+ episodes when I watched one piece for the first time and it was amazing, i was spoiler free, it's annoying to me how people just casually give names to the new watchers/readers
Please consider showing some love to the Comicstorian and Mangastorian channels, in honor of Benny. May he rest in peace.
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What a sad news. I like him. Haven't visit his channel in a while. May he rest in peace
Most of the "adult" people reading one piece for the first time really like Usopp, i think its because most of them are a bit more used with recognizing themes, so they see the potential in Usopp. Most kids or teens usually are "i love usopp he is so funny" or "damn this usopp is annoying and coward" (they prefer badasses like zoro).
Biggest lie Usopp ever told was that he isnt brave. He was ready to put his life on the line for others from the start without hesitation when it comes down to brass tacks. Hes a coward in downtime, but will ALWAYS stand his ground when there are stakes.
The comicstorian tribute is really sad and heartwarming. I remember really enjoy his story about when he cried reading Robin's backstory in airplane. Rest in peace brother
That story was so relatable. He will be missed
First Mom Piece and now Dad Piece 😁 Love it
Im a simple man. I see Pork Chops Dad review One piece, i click
Thank you! - Dad
trafalgar law. not only he's my fav character, his back story resonated with me heavy
Yeah, Sanji is who immediately clicked with me and it's because how oda in him clearly portrays the difference between kindness and being friendly/nice and doing it through "customer service" is kind of a great metaphor and example for it. Being friendly around people and being nice is something that is easily faked and that can ultimately be quite shallow and meaningless, while kindness is the "real" thing when you actually care about someone and about what they truely need and are willing to give it to people without any expectations of being rewarded for it. Oda even has this with Patty who pratices being nice for customers who to him are exclusively the people that pay and thus is something HE profits from. In contrast to that Sanji is very much not nice, he is rude and aggressive with Fullbody (even though we also see how he deserves it) but when he then sees someone that is truely down and needs help in some way, even though they aren's nice about it, he helps and with no expected and immediate benefit for himself (it only gets "rewarded" much later, through the extereme cirsumstances and because Gin truely recoginzed the kindness for what it was).
Sanji from the start is very much a "it matters what you do not what you say and how you portray yourself as" type of character. Sort of the opposite of any sleezy politician that promises the world to make himself look good, but has no intention and care to actually do any of it. Sanji instead is the one that sometimes even pretends he doesn't care, while still moving the world to help you.
Patty practicing his customer service skills is hysterical. I remember laughing out loud at that. Thanks for your answer! - Dad
indeed, people read and reread One Piece and find something new that they missed the first time
re-reading in chunks to refresh my recent memory will constitute my third time through the story(1 anime, 2 manga), it always amazes me what I pick up re-reading.
You guys and Mom-Piece with Drawk are the reason I still have faith in the internet. And thank you for the shout out for Benny. He will be missed.
The character that resonated with me the most since the beginning was Sanji. The way he has a hard time expressing it but he is so clearly kind and dedicates himself to that kindness despite the potential risks really made me fall in love with him. Things that come later made me understand more why his character resonates with me but just like dad i already felt it early on without even knowing why
The main 2 things I love about Eiichiro Oda as a writer, is;
1. his confidence at writing. How? Without spoiling anything, if the guy gets an idea. He will damn well stick to it. and he doesnt care, he WILL stick to it. It goes so far as he will deliberatly only reveal certain things on certain chapter numbers because the word play in japanese matches with the theme of that chapter or the reveal AND so much moer. Sometimes it's not just 1 connection but several.
I think that is my nr. 1 favourite author trait by Oda.
2. his ability to write believable charachters that are driven by motivations as if they were actually real.
This constitutes us, the readers, to actually feel like the world is real. What alot of people praise him for "world building" isn't just about making up massive swath's of land on the fly and calling it "I done built a world!" no.
The entire world could be limited to a damn city, but if the author is skilled at writing charachters, that city will become so real in your imagination that it will feel like real people inhabits that place and in turn, that city will feel real.
This is the essence of "world building" and I hope more people will discuss about it. because many people missunderstand it, especially in One Piece, since... well I don't wanna spoil but if u know you know. Geography plays a big deal afterall.
If the writing didn't work, the entire series would have collapsed years ago. The quality of his writing has to be a main reason why OP is resonating so strongly with the lit types. - Dad
The SBS are so wild sometimes. I just read one where first question was about a sidecharacters penis and second one elaborated proper backstory for another character. 😂😭
spoiler warning for current one piece
kuma's story hit me extra hard because I don't know why but I have a soft spot for single dad stories
Thanks for spacing your comment and including the spoiler. Absolutely, it was so we'll implemented
Well written is well written, and that was wonderfully well written.
As you mentioned the beauty of re-reads, Baratie is actually the arc that kind of keeps fascinating me more and more the further we get.
E.g. as much as Don Krieg is often seen as a more unimportant villain, there are arcs and other characters 100s of chapters later that to me very much elevate what Don Krieg represents in the arc where Luffy defeats him and recruits Sanji.
I'm trying to be super vague here, but just saying there's a specific character down the line that has a very similar mindset when it comes to how he treats his subordinates, how he is willing to use whatever methods to succeed and how he "creates" a sort of false loyalty from people and seeing Luffy defeat someone like that just hits differently knowing now about that other character and what he eventually represents.
Now you've whet my appetite. Onward! - Dad
@@PorkChopsRiceandPeaches I guess, Baratie is a great restaurant for a reason. Even the basic fried rice you get there is something you might remember fondly years down the line as some of the best you ever had 😅 so Bon Apetit! Looking forward to seeing the further journey through the story that I myself fell in love with not too long ago compared to many others.
Luffy's journey isn't a journey of a boy to a man. But from a boy to a real captain. While staying a kid. An arc in the future shows that the best. (Water 7)
I think this is what he wanted to say but tried to avoid saying so that he wouldn't spoil his dad. I bet his father would like to figure this out on his own.
op fans just can't keep quiet
Man to a leader
It's interesting how Luffy alludes to his death. In episode 1, he said that becoming the King of The Pirates is a goal worth dying for. I think dad is on to something about Luffy knowing how his story ends. Which, when you think about it, is how all our stories end.
No joke to me there was a vid where your dad reccomended star trek the next generation. As a gen z guy it felt like a cultural exchange lol.
Genuinely i wish i could erase my memory and fall in love with it again
I remember that! I'm glad it felt that way! - Noah
Sanji immediately clicked with me. His relationship with zeff and their goodbye brings tears to my eyes every single time.
No worries about the length between videos, youre humans not robots, and have lives. Happy you're back!!!!! Also, in recent times, we have had to wait a while for new manga chapters, thats where I've learned patience.
I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this comment! - Dad
@@PorkChopsRiceandPeaches I might come off as an asshole, but I am personally worried if you maintain this pacing. Not of your videos per say, rather the amount of chapters you read. Read at your own pace, but I would like to show a little calculation I made.
At the current pace you're taking. You will reach chapter 1150 in 10.6 years. By that point, the manga for one piece would've already ended years before. And that calculation is without counting the new chapters that will be released weekly. So let's add around 4 extra years for you to finish. This is also without counting hiccups, life situations, and other hypothetical.
Lastly, I would like to inform you that near the end of One Piece, there will almost surely be a huge influx of spoilers around the internet like never before, so do be careful after that happens. That's all. Just wanted to share my 2 cents.
That’s what One Piece is! It’s make you feel a things! Also Usopp is like one of the my top favorite Strawhats…I will defend him if someone talking bad about him
If someone says Usopp is annoying, I just ignore it. But if they say he is useless and trash, nah bro they won't be sleeping for 3 days. Same case for Nami
35:15 A really important thing Oda shows through Luffy is that a character's personality does not need to have a drastic change for said character to have grown immensely, and I think Oda did a wonderful job showing that with Luffy, because when you compare today's luffy to romance Dawn Luffy, he acts the same and IS the good old Luffy we know while still being completely different, because despite everything that happens Luffy will always be Luffy, it kinda makes you feel like you've grown with him and the crew. The biggest trait showing how much he evolved though is through his role as a captain, but as shown in the east blue saga he always had that quality in the first place. Anyways sorry for the rant Luffy has been my favorite character since I started OP years ago thus my passion x) Thank you guys for these wonderful videos as usual and hope you continue to enjoy it !!!
Ps :Sorry for any mistakes I could have made, English isn't my first language
@@lasmousse8694 NO apologies needed. I don't proofread comments. 😁 - Dad
The character that resonates with me the most is Luffy. His resolve, wisdom, resilience, emotional intelligence, care, faith in his friends, etc. inspire me. He knows his strengths and weaknesses, and does not have an issue relying on others when he needs to. He trusts his found family to cover for him when he needs them to and in return, they know that they can count on him when they need to. I love it.
Besides, he's a goof and an absolute force to be reckoned with.
Two characters that really resonate with me are Luffy and a future pirate captain (left unamed since I'm not sure what the threshold for spoilers are.)
The story trope that always bothered me growing up was the misunderstanding trope. Where someone would overhear part of a conversation, or be told a falsehood by a third party, and immediately jump to the wrong conclusion. The conclusion the narrative was pushing for, of course, but the wrong one nonetheless.
Luffy, for all that he's a bull-headed character who rushes into battle headfirst, wants information firsthand. He will not hear gossip, or half-words, and lose faith in his friends. He's going to walk straight up to you and ask, "hey, what's your side?" or "what do you want?"
It's more than baseless/blind faith, its a level of respect for those around him that makes him both a wonderful friend and powerful leader.
I also appreciate that he's very practical minded. Koby wants to be a Marine? Stop whinning, get off Alvida's ship, and join up. We need a cook? There's a cook. Let's get him to join. Etc.
As for that other Captain, in short (and avoiding all spoilers), he's a chessmaster type character. He likes to plan his moves in advanced. I'm always drawn to those characters because I am a planner. Add in the fact that he seems to have the positive atributes of a good Captain - the faith/loyalty of his crew, their wellbeing kept in mind, etc - and he's the character I look at and think, "that's probably the type of Pirate I'd be in this world."
@@yuukinoyuki9064 I don't consider names to be spoilers, though I know who you're talking about. Thanks for your consideration!
I had this in my watch history, catching up now, and Benny news was really sad..it stung sharp..there has been no update on his socials by his wife since then..oh it still hits.
Update as in, she said she will honor his work and continue on it, cz Benny won't want it go to nowhere..not just Op, but all of it..but its not a demand, being at peace is.
May we all hit landfall to where the OnePiece is..been on sail for years.
In regards to powerscaling and Nami and how bad-ass she was in Arlong Park... let's remember: the reason she needed help in Arlong Park was because she was helpless against Arlong. Yes, she's a very tough cookie, but there is a reason why she could not direct Arlong and his cronies directly. She's more brain than brawn, even if you might think of her as one of the more combat-capable characters compared to Usopp and even Chopper. She's simply physically outmatched by her surroundings, and will continue to be in many ways when aboard a ship with monsters like Luffy, Zoro and Sanji. It does not make her weak; the few times in the series when we get to see her shine on her own among people who aren't as ridiculous, she's a powerhouse in her own right that others learn to tiptoe around. Or if I were to put powerlevels in tiers, she's probably a high B+. She owns other Bs and below, struggles immensely against As and runs like hell when facing the S tiers.
Regarding the shonen 'ever-increasing climaxes' issue, it just is and follows very heavy from a need to release on a week-to-week basis. Fights that end too quickly would in a way make the villain that was weeks, months or even years building up towards into a paper tiger.
Regarding crap-geezer, I hate that too. For me it is that it feels so artificial; I prefer the fan-translated versions (maybe it was in anime?) where it was a blunt 'shitty geezer' and 'shitty old man', maybe a bit of 'that old fart'. You get the gist. Stuff that just rolls off the tongue conversationally and feels more like stuff a kid would say. 'Crappy geezer' just doesn't fit a kid living in the middle of a bunch of violent pirate cooks who also raise him, even after we learn more about Sanji later in the series. It's just too.. not like Sanji. I can't describe it any better. The repetitiveness of Sanji disrespecting Zeff in spoken language I have no issues with; it is their dynamic. Zeff's called him 'little eggplant' for as long as he's known him, and Sanji retaliated in kind with an insulting nickname of his own.
In terms of page layout and battles, I definitely agree that there is growth there for Oda. (But that's honestly true for his work in ALL aspects like storytelling too; it is his life's work and his first serialized work, whereas his previous works were one-shots produced with less of a clock involved. And he worked as an assistant on other manga prior to that!) But even though he grows, I think it is fair to say that Oda never becomes a top-tier battle drawer. He's more than capable, but I don't think he ever reaches S-tier; he's more of a stable A-tier. However, that is not all there is to page layout. One thing he excels at is the narrative story over time as a part of the page layout. He can use a single panel to show off a bustling party and how time progresses within that single panel. He can use a combination of panels to show off just how large the scale is of a particular event that would have lasted minutes. (I'd be more specific, but spoilers and all that.. I think many people here will know what I refer to though.) His mastery over directing the eyes to where he wants you to look and making you feel the passage of time is incredibly high and is something that I feel many other artists who are stronger at battle choreography tends to lose out in. Combined with his ability to interweave comedy and its punchlines with what seems no effort, as well as his ability to create an immersive deep world with compelling characters and relationships on a weekly release schedule that no other manga I know of rivals.. I'm happy with this being what he is weak at!
"Fights that end too quickly would in a way make the villain that was weeks, months or even years building up towards into a paper tiger." Fair point. I hadn't thought of that. Maybe I'm biased by too many movies where character development is sacrificed for action. I hate that. Thanks for the reminder on the translation issue. I will try to keep that in mind. I expect that I will see the development of Oda as a storyteller over the course of this journey, much the same way you see Rowling develop as a writer over the course of the HP series. I think she truly arrived as a writer in book 6. I'll be looking at this as I read more. Your comment is fantastic! Thanks, Dad
its been too long lol nit A Complaint but a welcome back.
Oh we're well aware it's long overdue 😅
Really appreciate Dad joy of reading and the relationship with Noah. Excited if Dad made the art projects on the manga.
I was thinking of Sproingy Luffy on the drive to Noah's. It will happen. - Dad
Glad to see you guys didnt give up on one piece!
Ive been rereading myself recently and its crazy the things im catching this go-round that i missed before.
22:40 The constant Rusing action climaxes with the end of the year of start of the year. Oda
i think the reason the moment with nami is the "hook" for alot of people is because anime/manga isnt new territory for us like it is for dad. everything before that was great but that moment was different when what we are use to. its when you really realize this isnt the typical hero battle adventure manga, every other story the "hero" would have jumped in to help nami way way before without waiting for permission simply because thats what a hero does. it kinda showed us that luffy isnt the "hero", luffy isnt just another main character like all the other mangas. luffy is simply a friend that lives by his own unique rules.
21:36 Just to add to your point about "Baratie never ended", I agree that is common in battle Shounens but Oda is not like that, the arcs and major villains in East Blue all set up a characteristic in Luffy that makes him a character that deserves to be followed. Don Krieg show the readers Luffys tenacity, his will to never give up, even when the enemy keeps on coming, Luffy will always be the last one to fall, and that's why this battle is longer than normal. Buggy show us what "treasure" means to Luffy and Arlong show that he has the strength and is the strongest to get what he wants and to protects his friends.
You know, I've heard this take before, and I quite like it. Completely forgot about it, thank you
-Noah
Hope you guys keep enjoying!
Let's go dude
Thank you so much for tehse videos its a joy to relive the moments and hear ur thoughst about it! Dad is a Nakama now!
Thank you! Eventually I'll figure out what you just said.- Dad
Okay, Noah just asked me if I was making fun of you. I was not! I didn't know what Nakama meant. He explained it to me. I have SO much to learn. - Dad
Love this! I'm a Gen X mom who fell down the One Piece rabbit hole with my teenage daughter a year ago. Still loving the journey! Thanks for sharing yours with us!
The magic of Oda is making characters feel real even if it goes against his own story plan or idealistic path.
I saw the original video with your dad last year and loved it. Then I just stumbled upon all these updates and I’ve just binged all of them in one evening while I sit and catch up on some sewing. Richard, it’s a joy to hear your journey into this wonderful world. I fell into One Piece as a new parent at the height of the pandemic. It was this surreal alternative reality that has been both intimate and lonely. No one in my life has a clue what One Piece is. There’s something really wonderful about witnessing someone else discover it and feel all the feelings about it. And I almost live vicariously through Noah because I love how he gets to share this with you. The only other thing I’ll say is how special it is to experience this story for the first time - treasure it! And take your time. You only get to do that once and when you’re early in the story it’s hard to understand what you’re really getting into. This has been described as a modern epic on par with The Odyssey, and on a level with the greatest fantasy works of literature. I heard that stuff being said when I was still in the east blue and I sort of rolled my eyes. But trust me, a thousand chapters later and you will know that truth to your core. Enjoy your journey. I really look forward to hearing more about it
Hey, New Parent! The best part of your comment is the realization that with a little patience, you'll be able to sit in Noah's chair and share OP with your child. This father/son time is wonderful. Thanks for watching. - Dad
Could not agree more with you guys when you are discussing the flow of the conversation at the very end of the video.
The title of the first video that started this journey does not lie, we are here to see a dad and a son discuss one piece.
I already had to drop off a few of the people going on this journey. It isn't easy to keep people interested in the journey through, you guys are keeping things interesting. Always glad for more. Maybe consider raising the camera up a smidge to look down or straight on instead of upward.
I never noticed the camera angle. We'll look at it next week. Thanks! - Dad
@@PorkChopsRiceandPeaches wonderful! Ya centering you guys would really help increase the quality. Love how you communicate with your son and communicate your thoughts. Saying what you like and appreciate, like his reactions to you pontificating meaning or what will be in the story. Love that you guys are taking the time and taking it seriously. Will have to see you two going over other topics. A really wonderful father and son duo.
They are back with one piece !
I think i have found my next favourite youtube one-piece channel! I love the energy, the connection, unique observation! Welcome to amazing world of one piece
Wow, thank you!- Dad
Hi Daddy Peaches.. I really liked your videos of One Piece. I'm from the Philippines and early 2000s my dad loved One Piece and looked forward to the anime. I really imagined him talking about One Piece like this in those times. Now that I have grown up I have rewatched One Piece like started in Pandemic and understand why my dad really likes it. I'm actually 27 now and have 2 children but every week I always check online for new chapters. Enjoying it very much. And the character I like the most now is Kuma. I know you have a long way to go to get to know him but just enjoy the journey.
And yeah your son described Luffy's development very well.
And you get the chance to share OP with your children, watching their reactions as you re-journey through this epic. I hope you enjoy that opportunity. - Dad
09:34 Similar emotional reactions to characters? With many and not only crew wise. A 'favorite'? Yes, but from further. If finished Arlong Park, Nami. Altho one in a disappointing way? Yes, but I understood them later, like you did with that scene and won't say who.
10:00 Usopp. The channel Otakubroz capture it vividly. In a real world, his struggles have weight but gets shadowed by extreme comparisons. When he gets slapped by his loved girl and called pathethic? They feel it.
12:35 That hair out was gorgeous, Noah, damn.
15:20 It's fine to thread something, don't hold back into something good to talk. Altho, it's nice that you have some tracks to get by and back.
15:28 That Luffy line is amazing, Dad. He seems a simpleton but because as a powerhouse, he can be. And as you captured, he has lived things to be wise about. What do you imagine his childhood to be like before and after Shanks?
16:15 YES. THAT FEELING. And glad that you put pages down.
21:30 Not sure if I don't like it in the manga. But I would agree with you. The anime (genre) gets tiring and for me feels like the dialogue also makes pacing crazy.
22:15 You are in for a banquet of grit characters, very interested for some non popular ones, like Gin!
24:19 I'd like to hear more of the patterns on the series or how do you imagine the storyline to work.
26:30 The audiovisual definitely emerges more out of the viewer, good story but also builded great on anime.
27:33 I agree 100% that many missed, but people are and read different, yes.
35:10 I would add that it's peculiar how Luffy is so steadfast to some people. He has reasons and it shows he don't trust anyone but it's very unique. You cannot wonder what if he is wrong about Nami as an example.
37:10 Noah does a great job explaining but at the end could seems shallow. Because it's not clear what are the challenges of becoming this King of the Pirates. And we understand that it is part of the fun and journey, even if Mihawk says to him: a hard path, even harder than overcoming me.
42:40 Zero disappointment. As long as you have fun, we have fun and it's all good.
44:34 Also have a hard time with slowing down and paying attention to the art. But as Noah, we always go back to it to pick the pieces. The action is hard but practice gets it.
"Luffy's journey is from a Man to a King" is a great quote.
I’m just finding this out about Benny 😢 I loved watching his road to One Piece. You will be missed ❤
Yes and it's more than one character, the series is amazing at writing characters
There is a really great video essay about the help me moment that explain that Luffy is selfishly selfless. That he doesn't help or care about the stuff going on with Nami until she directly asks for help. If you notice, with every backstory, Luffy doesn't know any one. He walks away before Nojiko can tell it to the Straw Hats. There's one where he falls asleep at the very beginning of it. He doesn't care about your past, only present moment and how that person is feeling. Luffy also is incredibly emotionally intelligent. He's able to tell a good guy and a bad guy and can tell who is faking what (for the most part.)
When it comes to character development, Luffy flips between static and dynamic depending on the saga. For example, one of the sagas is about choosing leadership. And in that saga, Luffy is static. But there's another saga where Luffy has to learn that being a leader also means being responsible, so he's a dynamic character in that saga. One Piece is so long that character development is incredibly subtle. And you're 100% it's the story of a man becoming a king, becoming a leader. The first real instance of that is Drum Island.
Oh no. RIP Benny I loved his content
First time here:
I'm worried about what you said in the end in relate to: "Giving anything of value". I understand what are you saying and how this could relate/work in other media but this is One Piece, I just want to hear you having having a good time, discovering a new media, what do you think about, literally, anything. Also, a guy and his Dad reading one piece together? Love it.
Thank you. The 'giving anything of value" is a reflection of my utter incredulousness at the idea of people thinking that I have anything of value to say. It's simply a life long lack of self confidence buried underneath a ton of energy and a desire to make people laugh. I have found the OP community to be one of the kindest group of people I've ever met. I'm still in awe of everyone. - Dad
About luffy's character development 36:03
I feel to be it as he is already a pirate/crewmate/human, he is already strong enough to beat his enemies just has to be smart enough to beat them/become a captain of the crew/become a leader rather than just a jolly pirate
Great video
Thank you! - Dad
To answer Dad about the character, mine is easy. Monkey D. Luffy.
I can't tell you all the reasons because of spoilers, but I can say this: I love ALL the strawhats, some more than others, but all of them have a huge place in my heart.
That being said, I am so emotionally connected to Luffy that when I see him suffering, I suffer like I was watching a family member suffering. Likewise, when he is happy, I feel happy for him.
I don't resonate with him because I'm like him. I do it because Luffy is the person I want to become, and I'm not talking about surface traits like his goofiness.
Luffy truly understand others. He has the courage to follow his dream, to defend his friends, to speak out loud what he wants, no mather what others think. He suffer, and goes back again. He always keeps his word. He is kind, a good leader, he has persistence, etc, etc.
And the more you watch One Piece, the more you understand Luffy, and you will see that his dream to become the king of the pirates has a lot more to it that it seems.
He is the kind of friend I would love to have, the kind of leader I would follow to the end of the world... And the kind of person I would like to be.
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Subscribed!! I've loved One Piece for many years, love the video, can't wait for the rest of the videos in this journey 😄
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Robin was always my favourite character. Part of it might be because I picked up the series when she was still an enigma.
That's over 20 years ago now. Hard to believe One Piece has been a part of my life for so long.
I didn't appreciate it when I first read it, but when I rewatched an arc, Fisher Tiger and Otohime resonated with me. I admire what they did!
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Great video as always!
Arlong was mocking Zoro who was winded due to his injuries but once Arlong ripped the bandage off a screaming Zoro followed by splashes of blood did Arlong see what Zoro had while fighting his lieutenants and it shook Arlong to see someone able to fight his kind with such serious injuries, it really shows how Arlong realize the danger Zoro poses and why he wants to end him before he can have a chance to really heal.
Great perspective. Thank you. - Dad
The character really sticks with me is brook (and also ussop), you don't know this character yet, but it is a wonderfull character that wont take the spotlight for himself, but instead looks carefully at those arround him and provides them support. I don't wanna spoil anymore but keep an eye out for it when you get there.
I've been enjoying your videos and sorry if this has already been suggested - but have you considered switching the review style to go arc by arc? It's been a little strange getting dad's thoughts on half of Baratie last video, then the other half this video, then most of Arlong Park up to Nami's moment this video, but it's still missing the final conflict with Arlong and the arc's satisfying conclusion. So, it's been a bit strange getting these opinions on partial arcs.
It's something that's been suggested and I'm heavily considering. The structure of the volumes is odd, but we've found they are the best format for dad to read in batches, and easier atm for making videos on our end. I'm looking ahead to see if the longer arcs are better contained within future volumes, because I feel like Alabasta, Skypeia, and other big arcs would be better for entire videos. I understand the issues on the viewer's end, and we'll probably switch to covering whole arcs after we leave East Blue.
Usopp is us. He's a human just trying to survive in a world with these demigods of strength and durability. It's not at all surprising that you've felt that from him.
Oda himself has said he is not great at battle chirography. This, combined with the fact that it is in fact a skill to follow the action in battle panels even if it is expertly drawn, can make the One Piece manga experience a bit more challenging for beginners. And it gets more chaotic with time, for better and for worse. What Oda excels at is showing the story in a world and its characters. But the battle scene in itself is definitely not One Piece's strong suit, it's the emotion behind it.
I remember not liking Usopp at first but I got introduced to this story when I was like 6 or 7 years old. Later on in my teens he still didnt resonate much with me but I thought he was funny. In my re-reads as an adult he is right up there with Luffy and Sanji as my favorite characters.
For me, Sanji, and Brook i can resonate with the most. Sanji for his kindness, love of food, and self sacrfice mindset. Brook, for the Isolation, due to a trauma, and show emotions thought his craft. Both represent the works well done, silently. Also both can't handle women 'normally' due to past traumas, expressing themself in ways they can, that can be labeled as pervy, but only because they don't sugar coat it with charm.
Can't wait for the next video already. The charachter that stucks out to me the most (I'm caught up to the manga) is Luffy.
Luffy is my favourite charachter. By far.
i see you guys have a laptop. itd be really cool if you guys played clips of highlights from the anime. maybe in a patreon video or something. just to add more to this awesome production you guys are making
That's an interesting idea. We'll keep it in mind. - Dad
I think something to keep in mind when going through OP both for analytical purposes & just for fun is how old Oda was when writing it. IIRC Oda was 22 when the manga first started so at the point yall are at now he'd be like 23-24. Also it is his first & only manga he's written.
I expect that I will see the development of Oda as a storyteller over the course of this journey, much the same way you see Rowling develop as a writer over the course of the HP series. I think she truly arrived as a writer in book 6. I'll be looking at this as I read more. - Dad
Another interesting thing I've realized upon several rereads is that I feel like when Luffy refuses to believe that Nami would hurt or kill a crew member, that's not him being blindly trusting people like I initially thought, rather he's such a good judge of character that the idea is ridiculous to him. He trusts his assessment of the individual over anyone's words, and that's because he understands people at a fundamental level. That's why he never needs to know people's backstories, his actions entirely rely on the judgement he's made for himself. We see this so many times going forward as well, and viewers often dismiss it as him being gullible or easily trusting when I don't think that's the case at all. Luffy may be an idiot but he's an emotionally intelligent idiot!
Also, great video as usual! I like the spontaniety of the conversation, it feels more cozy.
Heck yeah, more Dad Piece!
There will be some boring stuffs in this journey reading One Piece, but in the end it always worth it. Almost every arcs ending in One Piece are always satisfying. Maybe there will be some unaswered questions, but Oda always give you the answer later. though there will be more questions than answers lol,
There is this channel called Drawk Show where his Mom a teacher read through one piece. She is a really a good analyzer. She is comparing One Piece with histories and myths. You should check her perspectives, it is so good
He is not afraid to pick on Oda, and that's great.
Usopp is a great character to get invested in. Like he said the progression comes slow. BUT Usopp is the everyday man trying to catch up to "Monsters" So to Speak. Even Nami has some obvious talents that are far and above and is from the get go essential to the crew. Usopp often feels like the odd man out. Like other than friendship you kinda wonder WHY he is there. How does he fit in to this miss fit group of power houses.
When you are more looking at it through adult eyes and not common shonen trope eyes he is the thing that does not belong so he draws your eye. But Oda does a great job of also GIVING you that hint of why and that hint of what he could be. So whether you realize that potential is there or not. When he lives up to that potential it is AMAZING. But when he fails to show growth or even back slides it is frustrating. But he feels like a real character trying to change.
Basically I love ALL the straw hats for different Reasons. Almost equally. But My Fav is Luffy. Its his duality between being a care free fun loving idiot. But also being incredibly emotionally intelligent and dedicated to his crew and Ideals. He is a wonderful mixture of it and honestly through out the series it comes out even more.
When I was a kid, Usopp was my least favorite Strawhat. I never thought about his cowardly acts as more than funny comedic moments. Now, when I watch him again in my adult years, I have that "maybe I judged you too harshly" moment. Doing something that you're scared of is what bravery is, and that's what I love about him
“Rip to all the ones who didn’t make it to see the One Piece” 😭
Love to see you guys back. Sanji is my favourite, then Usopp, then Jim Carrey (if you know you know) as my favourite characters. Luffy has instinct and wisdom, not intelligence. I hated Usopp starting out, he just felt forced, but when it's around Ace Venture time in the books, Usopp became my favourite. Once you read the "whole" thing, Sanji became my favourite.
Jim Carrey 🤣🤣🤣
Lets goooooooo
There have been two occasions where I've looked at the characters and had that "c'mon dude!" reactions.
The first is Dressrosa, the second is Wholecake. You should be able to insert the characters. Water 7 came close, but I could understand the reasons
to answer Richard's question in 9:36 : A Guy that was named dropped for you, but didn't show up yet, Jinbei
also, I can't wait for WS and EL (these are arcs, but I won't name them because spoilers), Usopp is REALLY integral for those arcs
I really really really resonate with Nami. But also Robin. Both of them complete what kind of person i am, but then sprinkle in some Luffy to that.
Robin for me too, but the character who's surprised me the most over the series has definitely been Sanji. I liked him well enough at the beginning of the story, but I am feral about him now in Egghead.
Feral? Good word. - Dad
I'm definitely jumping too far ahead with this, but I'm curious if you would ever consider having Dad react to the G-8 anime filler arc and/or any of the One Piece movies. I'm particularly interested in hearing what his thoughts on Movie 6 would be if he ever does check it out
G8 is definitely something I'm interested in having him watch. Movies probably at some point later on
Can't wait for the next video, finally moving on from the live action and from here on out it's all uncharted territory
We record the end of Arlong Park and the start of the next journey next week. I was laughing out loud while reading... - Dad
for me, that character i resonated with was nami! i first watched and then read one piece when i was a young teenager who was socialized as a girl (though ive never been very attached to that label), and nami was so different from other "girl character"s in other stories i was seeing back then. you know, because there are a LOT of early 2000s, late 90s properties that have the ONE female character😅 i immediately loved how much of a little asshole she is, how honest she is about her intentions (she says well im only teaming up with you, were not friends) but how dishonest she is about what she is actually feels and thinks. and THEN arlong park came around and i thought (and still think) shes one of the strongest people out there. she basically has sacrificed her life, her time, her morals to her sister and the people of her town. ARGHH it breaks my heart every time!!!! now my favourite character is luffy, but robin and nami are close behind. i have her tattoo on my arm. i love her.
I had to come back and re-read this comment to fully appreciate what you have shared. I am still learning how much OP has affected its audience. That is a wonderful story in itself. Thanks for answering my question. - Dad
The Nami anime moment hits like a truck.
We're here for you fresh eyes and observations on One Piece. If you didn't give them, I'd be disappointed.
Our next episode won't disappoint. - Dad
Correction, Luffy has no thought bubbles except when he imagined something.
21:08 This is why Fullmetal Alchemist is great. The final battle is large scale and strategic but the actual final boss is short and to the point. Then there are final battles in shounen like My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen that just go on forever. It's even more egregious how dragged out these are in newer series when you realise the rest of these series are much shorter than older shounen like Bleach and Naruto.
Maybe check out "Werb"s channel, he does panelling analysis of One Piece (mostly new chapters, so Noah would have to check that out) but he also has some older figths chapters - one of which is a part of Buggy V Luffys fight in Orange Town. And while I am not saying he is the best action panel flow master, he does seem to have a very clear intention in mind with his panels and direction, even if it is atypical (I for one never really struggled in One Piece, have problems with other series others like more in that regard, though)
anyways, great to see you guys continueing - always a pleasure hearing you talk about it.
And I really felt your pain with the dog - mine sleeps right behind me and I am thankful for every night she doesn't have gas XD somehow it never happens to be pretty ;)
I'm a huge one piece fan but I have never heard the quote about luffy going from man to king or something. Now I'm dying to know
Usopp is my #1 favorite One Piece character, and I've been a fan since 2004ish
Rip Benny new to this channel hope this get views
Thank you. The One Piece journey exploded our views, at least for OP content. We are grateful. We didn't do it for likes. Noah really wanted to share this with me. - Dad
robin and sanji 4 me, those too have my heart
Small correction about Loguetown; it wasn't "skipped" in the Live Action, it's just coming in season 2 (HYPE!)
Linear conversation??? hell no this is One Piece Unadulterated Random thoughts please
As an usopp fanboy I completely get it
Imo, the fight on Baratie with DK might also be intentional to show Krieg's character. He especially has many tricks up his sleeve. On the other side it show Luffy's persistence. We see again that he isn't invincible. So what he does is get up againand again until the fight is done.
So this video was me learning... What happened to Benny? I watched part of his OP playlist just never finished it
first video of yours I've seen, but you've (kinda) fallen for the same thing murphy napier did when she started, not realizing just _how_ deep it can get.
Truth. - Dad
The character Senior Pink hit me hard. As far as the newer characters go, he resonated with me.
Yes to your comment, but that profile pic has me dying 😂
op fans just can't keep quiet
@michalvrabec454 they asked if any characters resonated with us like Usopp did. All I said was a name. I kept his story out of my post. Names aren't spoilers unless it involves a certain letter.
@@Zalachai everything that u shouldn't know is a spoiler, u gave him a name that is only mentioned much later on which he shouldn't even be aware of yet, i know this isn't anything big but the point is that if we keep mentioning names to the guy then he will not have the same experience as we did when we first read or watched one piece, do u really not want him to have the same experience as we did first time we experienced one piece? cuz it seems unfair, I'm someone who didn't know anything ahead of me for at least 700+ episodes when I watched one piece for the first time and it was amazing, i was spoiler free, it's annoying to me how people just casually give names to the new watchers/readers
That's why peoples saying "Just need pass 40~ chapters and begins tasty")