"Nothing happened" is obviously badass, but my favorite moment from Thriller Bark is when Brook tells his backstory to Robin und Franky and namedrops Laboon. None of the three characters realize in that moment just how important that connection between Brook and the crew via Laboon is, or that it exists at all.
And this is certainly good and interesting from a narrative perspective, but I remember being a little surprised that Robin hadn't heard anything about Laboon through her information network, since Vivi and Mr 9 had been trying to kill Laboon for what sounded like weeks by the time the Straw Hats entered the grand line.
She probably knew they were trying to kill *a* whale, but I think it would've been weirder if she did know its name. The only ones that should know the name would be Brook and Crocus, neither of which would tell Baroque Works what the name of the whale is
At the end of Alabasta when Smoker told the HQ to fuck off when they wanted to make him the one defeating Crocodile.
Also whenever one of the strawhats says that Luffy will become King of Pirates.
> Also whenever one of the strawhats says that Luffy will become King of Pirates.
Actually yeah, Nami crying because she literally couldn't deny that Luffy would be king of the pirates was probably my favorite Onigashima moment, now that you mention it.
Because I’d like to talk about Enies Lobby and the character development it brings without some random person popping in with the Sogeking joke. It happens every single time.
Skypiea has like two dozen of my favourite moments, but the very best part for me is right when Wyper realizes who Cricket is and why Luffy wants to ring the bell.
I'm not sure what people usually consider the best Skypiea moment, but I assume it's either Luffy ringing the bell or something from the Noland/Kalgara flashback.
In Enies Lobby my favourite is when the Merry arrives and everyone jumps into the sea, while I guess for lots of people it's "I want to live" or Merry's funeral.
There were a lot of memorable and strong moments.
Otama giving Luffy his last food was a powerful moment. After all that has happened, Ace had such an impact on her that she remained a good and hopeful person for years of mistreatment and famine.
Nami stabbing herself while screaming ARLONG, ARLONG, ARLONG
Everyone left on Upper Yard pointing their weapons at Enel
Long Dog erecting itself in the sky
I WANT TO LIVE!!!
Kizaru's entrance on Sabaody
Kuma poofs everybody on Sabaody
We're Here and We're Queer in Impel Down
White beard standing while dead
The Sea Kings taking the Noah
Sanji crying about Pudding
Big Mom vs Strawhats on their ship
Snakman first reveal
Gear 5 first reveal
Also Kizaru dismantling the supernovae. Especially wha the does to Hawkins. Shoots him once where his heart is supposed to be, instantly realizes what his DF is about and keeps shooting.
I really loved the return to Sabaody after the time skip where there's a bunch of imposters pretending to be them. And they are so happy with their reunion they barely even notice and dispatch them with absurd ease. It's just funny and heartwarming, and frankly nice to see them get a win without having to struggle for 8 or 9 episodes.
And I think it really helped frame the beginning of the second half the story and the massive change in the stakes. They are no longer the underdogs proving their worth. No one is saying "Who are these guys?" anymore, or trying to impress them by saying "Do you know who I am?" They are *known by everyone.* And not just Luffy, the Cipher Pol even know about *Chopper.* The respect really hit.
“i was really hoping it would to see a goat” of course can’t forget the great song luffy sang,
Franky getting rammed by the Rocketman as he was falling from tower of justice,
Viola, getting freaked when she saw inside Sanji’s head,
And so on, i think there are one or more moments in every arc but these are what came in my head at the first thought.
- Zoro saying " What good are my ambitions if I can't protect my captain " gets overshadowed by "nothing happened". Zoros motivations seem more deep with this comment.
- The skypieans and Shandorians praying hoping that a miracle happens to save them from Raigo.
- Ussop sniping Spandam on the bridge of hesitation from the tower of justice.
One of the most underrated fights in the entire series. Deserves more recognition because it is one of the best and most emotional fights in the whole series. Usopp telling Miss Merry Christmas that a man can stand anything except laughing on his friend’s dream is still the best moment he’s had in the entire series in my opinion
Up to that point i was still a little iffy on Usopp. I didn’t see the value in all the lies he told, i didn’t really get it.
Man showed up and PROVED himself. He may lie but he speaks the TRUTH.
Chopper proved himself in a major way, too. That was his first big fight after joining the crew. Brain Point ON TOP.
"Nothing happened" is obviously badass, but my favorite moment from Thriller Bark is when Brook tells his backstory to Robin und Franky and namedrops Laboon. None of the three characters realize in that moment just how important that connection between Brook and the crew via Laboon is, or that it exists at all.
“laboooooon”
And this is certainly good and interesting from a narrative perspective, but I remember being a little surprised that Robin hadn't heard anything about Laboon through her information network, since Vivi and Mr 9 had been trying to kill Laboon for what sounded like weeks by the time the Straw Hats entered the grand line.
She probably knew they were trying to kill *a* whale, but I think it would've been weirder if she did know its name. The only ones that should know the name would be Brook and Crocus, neither of which would tell Baroque Works what the name of the whale is
That whole panel of Brook going "I'm glad I lived!!!"
Or the Fortnite moment
The what now?
Franky and the staircase
At the end of Alabasta when Smoker told the HQ to fuck off when they wanted to make him the one defeating Crocodile. Also whenever one of the strawhats says that Luffy will become King of Pirates.
> Also whenever one of the strawhats says that Luffy will become King of Pirates. Actually yeah, Nami crying because she literally couldn't deny that Luffy would be king of the pirates was probably my favorite Onigashima moment, now that you mention it.
Usopp sniping Spandam has always been my favorite part of Enies Lobby.
Where is the island of snipers? (The answer is in your heart)
Usopp wasn’t there though
Yeah that joke stopped being funny years ago, now it’s just annoying.
Who shat in your cereal jeez. Could of just not replied
Because I’d like to talk about Enies Lobby and the character development it brings without some random person popping in with the Sogeking joke. It happens every single time.
Literally just ignore the comment then. It’s a public forum
You replied to me, so I responded. No anger towards you, just general frustration.
Skypiea has like two dozen of my favourite moments, but the very best part for me is right when Wyper realizes who Cricket is and why Luffy wants to ring the bell. I'm not sure what people usually consider the best Skypiea moment, but I assume it's either Luffy ringing the bell or something from the Noland/Kalgara flashback. In Enies Lobby my favourite is when the Merry arrives and everyone jumps into the sea, while I guess for lots of people it's "I want to live" or Merry's funeral.
I’m particularly fond of Zoro getting stuck in a chimney
I love Sanji in Skypiea Just thanking Enel for Lightning his ciagarret after getting blasted by him.
Favorite Skypiea moment is Wyper hitting the giant jack with the second reject
I liked it when usopp stopped Eneru from killing nami. He was terrified but he risked his life for her anyway
Everyone loses their shit over G5 in Wano but I really loved Hiyori confronting Orochi and revealing her identity to him.
Yeah g5 was awesome, but momonosuke announcing that Kaido and orochi were defeated with the akazaya 9 by his side is way cooler for me
If this was on any other chapter it would be more talked about IMO. The art of Hiyori crying is so well done too.
There were a lot of memorable and strong moments. Otama giving Luffy his last food was a powerful moment. After all that has happened, Ace had such an impact on her that she remained a good and hopeful person for years of mistreatment and famine.
Tashigi spare the strawhat. That scene means a lot.
Nami stabbing herself while screaming ARLONG, ARLONG, ARLONG Everyone left on Upper Yard pointing their weapons at Enel Long Dog erecting itself in the sky I WANT TO LIVE!!! Kizaru's entrance on Sabaody Kuma poofs everybody on Sabaody We're Here and We're Queer in Impel Down White beard standing while dead The Sea Kings taking the Noah Sanji crying about Pudding Big Mom vs Strawhats on their ship Snakman first reveal Gear 5 first reveal
Also Kizaru dismantling the supernovae. Especially wha the does to Hawkins. Shoots him once where his heart is supposed to be, instantly realizes what his DF is about and keeps shooting.
Brook vs Big Mom. Literally the first SH to face against a yonko
Brook talking down to Big Mom and calling her a “young lady”. I’d say it took some balls to do that… but he doesn’t have any balls YOHOHOHOHO!
When Garp nonchalantly revealed that Dragon is Luffy's father. It's like if you found out one of your homies' grandpa was Bush and dad was Bin Laden.
I really loved the return to Sabaody after the time skip where there's a bunch of imposters pretending to be them. And they are so happy with their reunion they barely even notice and dispatch them with absurd ease. It's just funny and heartwarming, and frankly nice to see them get a win without having to struggle for 8 or 9 episodes. And I think it really helped frame the beginning of the second half the story and the massive change in the stakes. They are no longer the underdogs proving their worth. No one is saying "Who are these guys?" anymore, or trying to impress them by saying "Do you know who I am?" They are *known by everyone.* And not just Luffy, the Cipher Pol even know about *Chopper.* The respect really hit.
[I can't wait for this moment!](https://www.reddit.com/r/MemePiece/s/0NE69XMvGO)
When Luffy tries to thank Robin for rolling him onto the Merry, but she covers his mouth before he can say it.
“i was really hoping it would to see a goat” of course can’t forget the great song luffy sang, Franky getting rammed by the Rocketman as he was falling from tower of justice, Viola, getting freaked when she saw inside Sanji’s head, And so on, i think there are one or more moments in every arc but these are what came in my head at the first thought.
- Zoro saying " What good are my ambitions if I can't protect my captain " gets overshadowed by "nothing happened". Zoros motivations seem more deep with this comment. - The skypieans and Shandorians praying hoping that a miracle happens to save them from Raigo. - Ussop sniping Spandam on the bridge of hesitation from the tower of justice.
The G5 soldiers sacrificing themselves to save Tashigi
Nico robin “ it’s cute “ and hoshis “ you’re not my type”
"Nothing happened" is the most popular moment but Franky tactic 15 is my favourite moment
Ussop stepped up in a big way that arc, allowing nothing to happen in the first place.
that lil dance Queen used to do and also Raizo-dono is safe
Usopp & Chopper vs. Mr. 4 & Miss Merry Christmas in Alabasta.
One of the most underrated fights in the entire series. Deserves more recognition because it is one of the best and most emotional fights in the whole series. Usopp telling Miss Merry Christmas that a man can stand anything except laughing on his friend’s dream is still the best moment he’s had in the entire series in my opinion
Up to that point i was still a little iffy on Usopp. I didn’t see the value in all the lies he told, i didn’t really get it. Man showed up and PROVED himself. He may lie but he speaks the TRUTH. Chopper proved himself in a major way, too. That was his first big fight after joining the crew. Brain Point ON TOP.
When the big 4 were ready to throw down with green bull after beating kaido and crew
Luffy singing in skypea
After parting with straw hats Crocus saying, "don't you think Roger?"
WHEN LUFFY SAYS " IKITAI ".
Brook and Franky running over big mom with a motorcycle while singing a kamen rider-esque theme song
Mihawk realizing luffy's true power is to make all those around him into allies