Why We Love One Piece: with Allen (spoilers through Water 7 Saga)
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- Allen from @TheLibraryofAllenxandria joins me to discuss why we love One Piece by Eiichiro Oda! SPOILER WARNING: This discussion contains spoilers for One Piece through the Water 7 Saga but no further.
Allen's One Piece video: • One Piece: How an Anim...
Allen is a true fan of One Piece and even though he has all the wrong opinions on Usopp and Blackbeard we still love him. Thanks to Allen for coming on the show and Philip for organizing it and looking forward to more discussions.
Thank you, and I agree about Allen!
I love Usopp BECAUSE he's not cool. This was a great conversation, thanks for the video!
@@darKuchiki people don’t like Usopp because they see to much of themselves in him, imagine you right now are dropped into the OP world… no devil fruit no fight training just a giant slingshot, you try not having a panic attack when a giant half robot man in a Speedo kidnaps you and has his goons beat you
@@vtrippz704 I dont like Usopp that much, cause he doesnt change. Its the same every arc. He cries, is frightened, wants to leave... just to overcome his fears and stand up for the crew/task and do his job. Next Arc... repeat the same! I hoped after Water 7 and Enies Lobby he would change... but nope. Still the same shtick all over again. It got better later on in the story. But it got really boring really fast.
I 100% agree with Allen about his Ussop vs Sogeking comment. I was so hoping Usopp would actually change after that. But nope... still the same... For me he is more or less the wheakest character of the entire crew. And I do not mean his fighting ability!
"You say Enel, some say Eneru, I call him Ener"
Oh no, we just call him Eminem
Rap GOD for a reason
Philip: 20 episodes in one sitting?!
me, chuckling nervously: that's crazy who'd do that? 👀
😂😂😂
Hell nah I did 65 once in impel down lol, took like 10+ hours I think
Idk. Certainly not... all of us lol
1) Don't underestimate Thriller Bark
2) Black Beard is great
3) Ignore the haters
4) Profit
Nothing happened in Thriller Bark ;)
Bro I cried over a fucking snake and his relationship with humans in skypia, the arc was amazing. The slander is crazy 😭
@@19popgamer98 A very big snake too!
When we first met Zoro he was leading himself. He accepted Luffy as his captain and thought, "Ah, not worrying about leading anymore means I focus more on my swordsmanship." And we never saw Zoro take up a role as a leader again.
When we first met Zoro he could navigate to Along Park and the side of the island that the Black Cat Pirates were, by himself. Luffy accepted Nami as the navigator and Zoro thought, "Ah, not worrying about directions anymore means I focus more on my swordsmanship." And we never saw Zoro putting thought to directions again.
Dittos to the rest of the crew.
Before he met Luffy, Zoro wandered into the wrong arc and took out Mr. 7.
We've got an expert. The part about Luffy's noises is real
Dub SUCKS😊
@@290grimmey You obviously haven't watched it then.
@@tysnakeman2123Japanese is best for me.
@@tysnakeman2123 Or he has and his opinion is that it sucks... or do you struggle with what opinions are?
It makes the moments when he's actually silent hit so hard, like the Merry Funeral
scenes u need to watch of the anime (i cried in all of them lol):
Sanji's goodbye to Baratie
Nami's backstory
Nami - Luffy strawhat scene in Arlong Park
Choppers backstory
Chopper sendoff
Vivi goodbye in Alabasta
Luffy - Usopp fight
Robin's backstory
Robin's "i want to live"
Merry saving the crew in Ennies Lobby
Merry's funeral
Cheers!
I'd add both Arlong Park's walk and Frankie's house walk, definitely top tier
I love Allen talking about One Piece
Same here!
Allen's perspective on OP as a long time fan myself was wonderful to hear.
Edit: And yes, I am primarily a manga-reader, but Mayumi Tanaka, Luffy's Japanese VA is outa-this-world talented. She has delivered spectacularly for every single important moment in the manga and is just great in general. All the crew VAs are too actually, never a single false moment.
Allen has strong but informed opinions, and I enjoy hearing them so much!
Mayumi Tanaka’s “sungee~~” when ever Luffy (usually in tandem with Chopper) are impressed is so great.
@@Nozawachter it's not "sungee", its a Japanese word, you romanise it to "sugē" (soo-gay), which itself is slang for "sugoi" (soo-goy), means woah/wow
@@Nozawachter Hahaa yes!! That's how my inner voice says it now too, in general in life. :D
@@illuminoeye_gaming yup, 凄い(sugoi) is the actual word if you look it up in the dictionary like you say, but Luffy (along with Chopper) often say “Sunnge~~!!” Which is part of the charm. They are so impressed the sound is shifting, not sure if you would call this slang, but it’s what they are literally saying. I can’t pull up a clip on yutube, but this shows this is the sound that is associated with Luffy. (I’m assuming you can read Hiragana)
ruclips.net/user/shortskyMOq3H2vak?si=ieSM-LB8QwyNV5CL
On the topic of Usopp, I know nobody asked, but Usopp is my favourite character. (I’ve watched anime through ep 488, read maybe 40 chapters here and there)
Yes he’s funny, and a great sniper, and a goofball, which make him likeable, but more than that, I think it goes back to the dreams of each original five members in chapter 100. King, Greatest, doing something that has never been done, and finding something that’s never been found. These near unreachable tasks, and then there’s Usopp, where he, stumbling over his words, just wants courage, to be a brave warrior of the sea.
All of these unfathomable goals, and to Usopp, just being gallant is unfathomable, but with this crew, he knows he is capable of it, and allows himself to dream to be a better version of himself, and I think that makes him endearing and sometimes (especially during Water 7) the most endearing member of the crew.
@@TBlowtorch Ussop is the Rincewind of One Piece....👍🤷
Beautifully said! I agree with your analysis 100%. One Piece would lack a key ingredient without Usopp.
Stopping around the 480s... big hug 🫂
@@TBlowtorch Ussop is the Only Char in One Piece that broke the 4th Wall with a Attack!! 👍🤷
@@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy Usopp along with Robin and a certain boneheaded fellow are my favorite Straw Hats. Usopp is relatable because he is a normal guy thrown in a world of monsters. He is also extremely courageous because unlike Luffy and Zoro he is perfectly capable of feeling fear. He is actually terrified of losing his life and yet he comes through, risks life and limb because he loves his friends and is a loyal and kindhearted man.
Oh, come on, Allen. Blackbeard is excellent from beginning to end. He is always an absolute riot to watch
@@Hankipeiri You can never predict what he's gonna do.
Unless it's an offscreen fight. Then you know he'll win
@@illuminoeye_gamingand if it's an on-screen fight he's going to be hurt a lot and still laugh and be nervous. And then he'll flee or get his will anyways.
I don't share the same intense hatred for him, but I do share my not so fondness of him. Like I accept people like him but he just doesn't do it for me. I agree he's a great parallel to Luffy, but he's just not it to me. He just seems eh.
@@illuminoeye_gaming If it's an off screen fight, always bet on Blackbeard.
@@vailingbow1068 let blackbeard cook, like if we're being fr he really hasn't gotten that much screentime
Buggy's voice in the sub is amazing its so funny you have to watch a couple of scenes of Buggy making noises, its hilarious 😂
yeah theres a music to the Japanese voices.
Yonko, buggy D clown
@@jamedbond umm sure buddy also Shsush lol
There's the cursed One Piece thumbnails I know and love. Thriller Bark when?
Pretty soon! I’ve been waiting for Mike to catch up.
EXCITED
The fact that Allen hates Blackbeard so much proves how great of a villain he is.
@@Sam-fq5qu 😂
I agree about watching parts where music is involved. Whole Cake Island is a completely different experience watching it over reading it. I just recently watched it for the first time after having read it back when it was being released weekly, and it was like I got to see it all again for the first time. One Piece is definitely a series that is enhanced by the soundscape of the anime and the dynamism of the animation. To get the full experience, it really does help to read and watch both.
Yeah, I didn't really think about it until Allen said it, but he's right. Especially with the Thriller Bark stuff because that's some significant world building imo.
The anime badly needs the remake tho
@@MAT-wn5fr witt studio dose one released on netflix will air probably in the next year is my guess
Philip, I can't express how happy I am seeing you and Allen talking about One Piece again. Your collabs with Allen, Merphy and Mike used to be my favorite content on YouTbe so I really hope to see the whole crew together again one day :)
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Your take on Long Ring Long Land was very clever. I was one of those people who would downplay the importance of the Foxy arc, but it's true that it sets the fear, the theme of losing/disbandment of the crew, but with comical tones between two "bigger" and serious arcs like Skypiea and Water 7.
Cheers! 😊
I've missed Allen oh so much, can't wait to watch this discussion! I also love your solo musings of course, Philip.
Thanks so much!
Yoooo shout out to kaizoku fansubs, it saved the whole experience fr
Came here to say this! Bring them back!
The thing about combat in One Piece, while yes the anime does make it look smoother and more enjoyable to watch, it's not necessarily about combat in One Piece, it's more about why they are fighting. And that's why it's still really effective in the manga in my opinion
I like this take!
Man, that made me emotional 😢
When he retold his history with the series, I grew nostalgic about so many similar experiences. What a beautiful conversation!
I’m so glad Allen’s experience resonated with you!
One of my favorite One Piece voice acting moments was the Usopp Spell in the Skypiea arc
Hello Allen! (The thumbnail of him being helmeppo just to be extra petty is so good)
😁😁😁
Super glad Allen is back, can't wait until Mike joins in on these discussions.
(Tell him to ignore everything else and just read One Piece please)
I also always love hearing older folk (Sorry Allen) talk about how it was like watching anime in the 90's. I grew up watching the 4kids version of One Piece, before eventually getting a PC and watching the same exact subs he talks about it, so I've never had the experience of watching VHS tapes of anime, that, while Allen didn't mention this, were probably pirated and kind of shit.
Blackbeard is honestly one of the best written characters in the series. He is just lacking the "cool" factor so i understand that he may not be eveyone's cup of tea. I am excited to see what you think of him in the future
I dislike him because he is constantly bailed out of horrible decisions, but Oda frames him as if hes supposed to be an actual threat.
@@cdot32 I disagree. I won't spoil anything, but he is very smart and overconfident. Come on, he is a real threat! He is the anti-Luffy. If you haven't read the Egghead arc, read it and you will see his potential.
@@stark014 (SPOILERS) I am caught up. Blackbeard has not shown any Haki comparable to the Yonko's and in every fight he has been in he has either outnumbered his opponents or ran like a bitch.
Black beard has hella drip and he's the anti Luffy. Never understood people disliking him.
Heh.. Jokes On Allen I Actually Clicked On The Video Faster Because It Had His Face In It. Great Discussion You Guys! Can't Wait For More Discussions Like These In The Future.
Allen is clearly a gentleman and a scholar, bringing up Project A-Ko like that. Yes, it's that awesome, kids these days have no idea. Kaizoku fansubs was such a soulful effort, too. Speaking of Franky's VA, Kazuki Yao was originally the voice of Jango and Mr. 2. Oda created Franky's character to be specifically voiced by that one person. This is just one of those little reasons why sub > dub.
You really can't have enough One Piece discussions.
So true! You really can’t have too many One Piece chats, so we’ll have more! Cheers, Kalle!
Kazuki Yao its amazing, thats why i love jango and mr 2, he along with Shigeru Chiba (Buggy) make the characters
I dont know how WIT studio will make a remake if they dont have the original japanese VA (Not only the main crew)... or without "WE ARE!"
I think I heard Kazuki Yao joke in an interview that he kept getting parts in OP until he got a part as a crew member.
Ok Allen is officially my guy. Hearing him defend the Roman Empire was music to my ears
Allen is the Augustus Caesar of Roman Empire defenders!
Of course I remember Allen from the other discussions this is THE Marine sympathizer😂😂
Love it
We need more of this, please! I love listening to you guys talk about One Piece 😭
More will come! Cheers!
Hey, firstly, loving the thumbnails as always but secondly, I have never seen such a high rated channel on social blade. Every single video you have made in the last few years has had a 100% rating just due to how many comments and likes you get compared to the views. Just shows how dedicated your viewers are. Good luck with the one piece!
@@patchoparadise8730 Thanks so much! I’m very fortunate in the kind viewers who support my videos. All the best!
Kaizoku fansubs were awesome. I was watching the anime back then too. I could almost get back to having the anime on top of the manga for these subs
Allen: All of the stuff that you like about it, is just about to get magnified.
Philip: 😯
35-37 - Nami's past and asking for help are some of the most emotional episodes of the series, still in our hearts.
90 - The finale of Chopper's arc. Cherry blossom.
129 - The finale of the Arabasta saga. The sign of friendship.
146-147 - The epigraph of all the series. Bellamy's and Blackbeared's speech.
275-278 - Robin's past and her speech about life.
312 - Farewell to Going Merry.
You should definitely watch at least these episodes because the emotions that voice actors and music delivered there are on another level.
Of course, I skipped a lot of good moments and I would recommend watching any of these arcs in full, but at least this way :)
Almost forgot: episode 126 - Vivi's scream during the battle. It hurts.
Thank you!
I would also add Dr. Hiriluk’s speech in Drum Island, it’s just amazing with both voice acting and use of music ❤❤❤
@@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy please watch it in sub though😭🙏
I completely agree with Allen that the fights are better in the anime but I do really enjoy reading. That’s why I always do both!
The music focused episode/moment Allen is referring too is Episode 380, which covers Chapter 487 (p. 13-19) &
Chapter 488 (p. 2-19) - I highly recommend watching it in the middle of your read instead of reading it first. Also ep 384 is one pure anime original episode I would recommend watching (it's right after thriller bark ends). Thanks for the upload and I hope to hear your thought on the live action soon.
Thanks for the tips, Chris! Always appreciated!
@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy Np, just to clarify I don't think you should watch the entirety of thriller bark in the anime, just that episode, because of a particular plot relevant song (you will understand once you get there).
I’ve started reading the manga to stay caught up like Allen, and as much as I’m enjoying the efficiency of the manga, I agree with him the fights are harder to understand in the manga.
I love hearing Allen's story about finding and loving One Piece!
I found out about One Piece about the same time, in 2003, at Comic Con. Shonen Jump was about to start releasing a monthly magazine in America, and they gave a preview issue to Comic Con as free content. I still remember being confused by the format, and thinking One Piece, Naruto, and Shaman King were the same manga, hahaha!
Shortly thereafter, my cousin, who was a manga & anime expert, and really into computers, started downloading the One Piece & Naruto fansubs. He showed them to me and my younger brothers, and whenever we visited him, we'd watch up to what had most recently been released.
I remember the same note in Arlong Park about Nakama, I remsmber seeing the attack names stretch & expand, and eventually after seeing Naruto learn the Rasengan, I couldn't wait for my visits to this cousin to keep up with the series anymore, I had to start reading the manga, which lead to me reading manga online, using mIRC, and a lifelong addiction!
One Piece was one of the first manga I started following week to week, and I've been on this journey ever since!
I envy people who experience One Piece with close friends, but I also feel lucky to experience it this way!
Bro mentioned Fushigi Yugi. Truly a man of culture.
Philip, a running gag we have in the community is that Zoro isn’t lost, he’s just always walking towards the One Piece 🤣
I love this!
I'm so glad for this discussion, Philip!
This duo with @TheLibraryofAllenxandria is a delight and the better version of a One Piece chat, in my opinion. I was happy for the One Piece Crew videos with Merphy and Mike when they were announced, and was bummed when you had to cancel them; I really don't get the fuss about some pseudo name spoilers, how could that push some people to be mean is baffling.
But, I have to say that there were many moments where Allen was geeking out with Merphy (which I get, I've been reading One Piece since 2000 and do the same with my oldest friend 😆) about stuff that would happen later in the manga (although without spoilers), and you and Mike were just smiling, clueless, waiting for the moment to pass, and it doesn't make for such an engaging/entertaining discussion video.
This feels more self-contained, and Allen can finally shine for what he brings to the table with his years of loving and growing through watching the One Piece anime (it reminds me of his excellent discussions on The Long Price Quartet).
It's just too bad he's wrong about Blackbeard 🤭 I liked what you said about him and Luffy being two sides of the same coin. One is giving his all to reach his dream with his nakamas, when the other literally killed a nakama for his dream.
Cyril
I’m glad you enjoyed Allen shining here - I did too!
Allen is sooo correct on the next arc,, a couple of scenes MUST be watched to get the full effect.
Yayy Allen’s back! Really been loving all your one piece discussion videos and really glad you’re enjoying the manga! And awesome thumbnails as always 😂
Cheers!
I have no idea who Allen was/is before this video so unaware of previous "controversy"? But loved him on the channel and loved your guys discussion would love to see him more you guys have a great chemistry!
The collab I'd been waiting for! So glad to see you share the love for this beautiful story
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Damn, didn't know Allen was an oldie like me. I started watching when the anime was in the Water 7 arc and also started with Kaizoku fansubs. I still remember the note they put in there regarding the update to us nakama 😅😅😅
A dynamic of the crew that I've really enjoyed in One Piece is that Oda never has Luffy use the position of Captain as a sort of hierarchy over other members. This again speaks to who Luffy is as a character and the trust he has in his crew.
In addition, we also get to see Luffy grow as a Captain throughout the series. Water 7 is an excellent example of this with the whole Merry, Usopp and Robin situation.
Very cool observations!
Can’t wait for the summit war discussion that will be amazing 🔥🔥🔥
Yes!
One piece content is always great
Yes!
10:21 Yes! The “I want to live” scene is so good in both sub and dub, Yuriko and Stephanie are both so incredibly talented. The episode number is 278 if you want to watch it (Robin’s backstory starts at 275 but that scene in particular is 278)
@@noe-pz8ju Cheers! 😊
Allen, thank you for verifying my feelings on the animation style in the new arc! It looks visually phenomenal at specific points/frames, but it feels like the frames are just disjointed/jumpy.
I feel like anybody who dislikes Usopp just doesn't see that he's a regular guy on a crew full of monstrously powerful people. He's super scared all the time because a normal person would be terrified if they were being attacked by all these crazy things and getting into all of these horrible situations. Also even though he's always terrified, he still regularly risks his life for his friends. Usopp is a fantastic character, and I will stand by that forever.
The fansubs conversation is so real. It brought me right back.
He has some wild takes, but I respect his willingness to be objectively wrong about subjective things online.
@@lmac40762 😂😂😂
I hope you do this with all the arcs, choosing a different person to talk about the manga with as this was so much fun to watch...except you better choose Allen for Marineford so he doesn't press the unfriend button. Nice to see someone love Smoker and Crocodile.
The golden age of fan subs will never come again
Edit: please record your reaction to watching the anime scenes too!
Glad to see you guys talking about one piece. I was upset the previous series with Mike and Murphy didn't work out.
I’m glad to be chatting with Allen! Merry and Mike discussions are coming!
These videos are always fantastic! It makes me reminiscent of my university literature classes. I agree with a lot of your takes regarding Oda being a true story teller. The way he orchestras background details to slowly build up meaning in front of your eyes sometimes without even realizing what's happening. Robin's backstory and 'I want to live' had that moment for me. Thanks for doing these videos, it's refreshing to have 'One Piece' content of this variety.
I do agree with Allen strongly on the scene in thriller bark that needs to be watched, it exist as a core scene in my head and was absolutely chilling in a triumphant way. I do recommend getting Allen to pick a few scenes to watch with the character first so you can get a proper sense of who they are. I love characters that can have fun but know when it's time to get to work.
@@MrCorcoran77 Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words and friendly advice - all appreciated!
The passion on display here is beautiful.
Agreed!
Gonna say, you're objectively right about Skypiea.
I didn't like it that much the first couple times, but it's become one of my favorites, if for no other reason than Noland and Calgara's flashback.
Beautiful story of friendship, and a heartbreaking tragedy.
I loved heading about Allen and his dramatic betrayals. 😆 Please have him on as often as you can.
I know nothing about one Piece but looking forward to both of you talking.
And project A-Ko ❤❤❤
hooray welcome back Allen
The Allen strikes back! 😁
One Piece is a magical story with a great deal of heart.
oh my god philip thank you for your videos, your time, your content, everything. you are such a great guy just from a personality perspective i can tell from your insight, your interests, your way of speaking and listening, just your overall vibe is so wholesome and genuine. i love you as much as i can love a stranger on the internet. thank you so much for this FEAST. and those to come.
now i cant wait for your reaction and analsyis of the summit war (after thrillerbark through marineford) because everything you have mentioned you love so much about one piece, just like allen said, is amplified and relevant in those arcs. i understand you love this series already, but after this, you will TRULY love one piece. Im sure of it. i wish you a lot of fun and happiness, in your life and in your one piece reading experience.
also if you wanna look for scenes to watch in the anime, i think its best you go after those that interest you. the anime has never failed in those important moments that make you emotional, whether positively or negatively. so scenes youve already pointed out yourself like nami asking for help, robin wanting to live, sanji thanking zeff, also stuff like the walk to franky house, luffy and usopps fight, the departing of the merry, the farewell of vivi, the list can go on and on.
so id recommend choosing for yourself which scenes where impactful for you in the manga, and the anime will surely have amplified that moment and made it one of true greatness.
sorry for the long comment and thank your reading my dear nakama. take care.
Thank you for the wonderful and encouraging comments, nakama!
Not gonna lie was really excited to hear you talk with someone that has read alot of the story, but I cant quite wrap my head around some of allen’s opinions😂.
Skypiea is one of THE arcs that is full of Oda’s expertise. Worldbuilding.
It sets up so much stuff for later while seemingly being its own story. Its full of humor, amazing scenery, gives us atleast 5 complicated characters ( Enel, ganfall, wiper noland calgara) and an AMAZING backstory that Goes 400 YEARS into the past.
Everyone can like what they like tho, every fan is a fan in their own way.
Looking forward to the conversation with merphy, keep doing what you’re doing.❤
I will work on Allen’s terrible Skypiea opinions! 😁Cheers!
YESSSSSSSSS. I LOVE ALLENS ONE PIECE THOUGHTS SO MUCH!!!
Same here!
Big shoutout for Kaizoku fansubs! I still prefer to watch old episodes in 480p with the fansubs than any upscaled version because of their hard work and dedication to bring subs to life. It's a whole different experience with amazing fansubs and they definitely put their heart and soul into it.
My favourite moment regarding the subs comes towards the end of the big fight in Enies Lobby which takes the episode from a 10/10 to 11/10.
Thank you fansubbers where ever you are!
Good to see Allen again.
Hope you enjoy the anime clips in the next arc. They are some of my favorite
I’ll be honest I love Usopp for many a reason, but something I love the most is that I feel as if usopp is the common person being put in these situations, someone who’s afraid. Someone who runs away from their problems but wants to face them head on, and sees these people that he looks up to and wants to be better not on for himself but for them, to he a brave and strong warrior of Elbaf. It’s inspiring! Seeing how he develops.
@@auroralove9777 I couldn’t agree more!
I always watch the Sub version ,
The voice actors are AMAZING 🔥
I love that all of your One Piece videos are like 70k views-congrats and keep up the great work
@@CaptainGoldenBoy Thanks so much! 😊 I appreciate the kind words!
One thing I would like to point out in the manga is that Luffy does not have thought bubbles. He very clearly says what he is thinking and even if alone he will talk to himself.
When Allen mentioned Luffy's punch that made the OST play I got chills too lol I immediately knew what scene he was talking about.
I love Philip's OP videos. Seeing Allen on the thumb nail made it an even faster click.
It’s always a blast to chat with Allen!
I mean, you already know that sogeking situation was also a satire for superhero secret identity troupe. The obvious example was Clark Kent-Superman, and the similar troupe would also be found in Japanese superhero
i was looking forward for this one ! see you next time
See you next time!
When I heard people really disliked Skypiea after watching/reading, I was so confused as to why. Still am. I still love skypiea to this day.
Ganfall being the classic videogaming icon he is is a great part of the ways Oda shows us parts of himself.
Cool!
Some hot takes! But very fun video.
Both Blackbeard and Thriller Bark are a wonderful time! Keep enjoying the ride!
as a Kid I like fight scenes and I have goosebumps when Luffy activates Gear 2.. But as I grow older, I am more like you where the story telling and world building is why I am invested in one piece.. such a master piece.
You should really watch some theory videos on one piece. One of my favorite is that Zorro is always walking towards the one piece. Much like a future character mentioning Luffy’s dad has a knack for always facing in the direction of his home
27:54 i strongly disagree with judging a character by their competence in fights. Battles are important in a pirate world, and all of them want to be strong. They don't want to hold the others back, they want to be stronger to help Luffy become the king of the pirates. But for Luffy you don't have to be super strong. In fact, in chapter 387 he says he has nakama who are not strong and because he wants to be with them he has to be stronger than anyone else so he doesn't lose them. The reason Luffy loves them is because they're good people, they're passionate, fun and interesting. Zoro's case is different, he actually wants to be the best swordsman. But the others are different. Nami wants to chart the world. Usopp wants to be a brave warrior of the sea. Sanji wants to find the all blue. Chopper wants to be able to cure any disease. Robin wants to find the history written in the Poneglyphs. Franky wants to build a ship and sail around the world with it. Being strong is a mean to an end. Nami for example only started using the Clima Tact in Alabasta, before that she couldn't fight as much buch her navigation skills are top notch but first and foremost we love her because she's a good person, she didn't become a bad person even in the face of so many adversities Arlong caused. The crew would die multiple times without each nakama. In Arlong Park, Luffy also explains it: he cant cook, he cant navigate. Without Chopper they could die from illness, without Nami they would sink in a storm, without Sanji they'd have vitamin deficiencies and so on. In Ennies Lobby Sanji tells Usopp that he might no be able to beat one of the CP9 members, but there was something he could do. And the friendship between Usopp and Luffy is so sweet, they are so idiot, their vibes just match. I also didnt like Usopp so much, I was young when ai first started reading so I also thought that strength was so important, but as soon as he left the crew and Luffy started smiling so much less I realized I actually loved Usopp too
Beautifully said! I think passion is more important than strength for the Straw Hats and for life in general. Sometimes passion leads to strength, but it can lead to other valuable things too.
Man Kaizoku fansubs, there has never been anyone else as good as them. Philip can't possible imagine how much their font game changed the feeling of the anime
I can listen to you guys talking about One Piece for hours
I’m glad you enjoyed the chat!
One Anime moment I would recommend is Dr. Hirllucks speach "When does a man die?" the Ave Maria elevates this so much in my opinion.
Skypiea is probably the most thematically relevant and foreshadowing heavy arc your appreciation of it will be vindicated like 1000 fold
All I want are more One Piece friends like Philip because the way you talk about this series is the same as me. I just ADORE this story and I consume it while dodging spoilers. (Currently in the 750s for anime dubbed.)
AND I started reading the manga from the beginning because of so many channels like Philip’s who made me fall in love with the idea of reading it.
@@QuiltyKaty
I love One Piece friends! 😊
Hey man. I'm usually an anime watcher but your series has inspired me to reread the manga again finally. And I am having a blast... and losing large chunks of time lol. Thank you for that.
@@Ninja_McMuffin I love hearing this! Thank you! 😊
Truly amazing video, we need more of this.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
your differences in opinion (specifically about skypiea) I think speaks for not only the fact that you guys are consuming different mediums but the differences of what each of you take away from the story and what each of you relate to and connect with more closely. Which I think goes to show how one piece is great for such a wide audience!
I also feel like a lot of the parallels to real world conflicts and peoples and ideologies go way over peoples heads while watching/reading one piece. Like how Skypiea is a clear commentary on colonialism. Said themes are what I love most about the series, yet there are many who enjoy the series as much as, if not more than me despite overlooking the political commentary that one piece is. Even as just a series with badass and hilarious characters and flashy fights and heartbreaking backstories, the story is a masterpiece.
Beautifully said! Thank you!
Awesome conversation!
I would like to say that I didn’t care much about Skypeia the first time I watched the series, but on a second watch, is really awesome!
I’ve only read it in the manga, but I love it!
The first time I read Skypiea in the manga I absolutely adored it but on re-read it’s tough to get through. It just feels longer and slower. I do still love so many moments from it (Enel shocked face, Luffy’s massive shadow as he jumps) but I can see why some people really dislike it.
I’m very envious of that watching one piece for the first time feeling, I just started watching it 2 years ago & man it’s been a roller coaster one of my favorite stories of all time.
Yes Allen! Happy to see you again. Great surprise drop🎉
Love the thumbnail! Great vid as always Philip! 🎉
Cheers!
Glad to see Allen back!
Me too!
You’re getting closer to Impel Down and Marineford, my two favourite arcs so far. I can’t wait for your reviews on them 😁
I’m looking forward to them!
I love allen he is funny at first it seems like he is hating on the show but i see through it he is a fan... i loved when you had merphy napier and allen on at the same time i love their banter haha!
@@thewayof9beats Allen is most definitely a dedicated fan - we see through his curmudgeonly façade! 😁