Why do you watch One Piece?

[Lucifus]

Why do you watch One Piece?

I was told countless times by many members here to watch One Piece, however Cartoon Networks version of One Piece left a scar in my mind of an annoying horribly animated Satuday morning cartoon.

The whos the hottest One Piece girl thread beckoned me to give it a try, I've downloaded the first 30 episodes and am "loving" it.

Its not like Naruto/Bleach, heck, it isn't like any other anime I've ever seen.

Anyway, this thread is made to encourage people to give One Piece a shot.

Throw in any other reasons ya got as well in a post.

[Knives122]

Edit: you already did

I picked the characters b/c they're just badass as hell. Out of all the animes I've watched I've never seen characters like this, right off the bat the show makes you care about them.

This is more or less a show that you can watch that can have your favorite character get beat up and still have fun. It's not like Naruto b/c this show actually makes it interesting every step of the way(while Naruto can make you feel depressed).

And right now Pirates are cooler then Ninjas.

[Lucifus]

So far, I've only seen Zoro,Namis, & Usumps Introduction, and ya, they Own.....Can't wat to see Sangis.

[Deblas]

The show broke the typical boring cliche characters(example: the childlike persona, bottomless stomach main character with a good heart. The badass, emotionless second strongest character) that we already saw in other animes and made it into something new.

It's so unique!! What image did we have of pirates before One Piece hmm? I bet it was the cold blooded, Shiver me timbers, walk the plank, Arghh I be takin your booty(though the dub has used those references Ugg), eyepatch wearing, and every other stereotype that we have of pirates. With characters, they took something old and overly used and made it into something fresh and new. Apart from the great cast, it has incredible plots and battles that leave you at the edge of your seat. Not to mention how hilarious it is!!

I also really enjoy the theme of Nakama in One Piece. These people who are not even related have such a strong bond that they will go to the ends of the Earth for each other.

[Lucifus]

The show broke the typical boring cliche characters(example: the childlike persona, bottomless stomach main character with a good heart. The badass, emotionless second strongest character) that we already saw in other animes and made it into something new.

It's so unique!. What image did we have of pirates before One Piece hmm? I bet it was the cold blooded, Shiver me timbers, walk the plank, Arghh I be takin your booty(though the dub has used those references Ugg), eyepatch wearing, and every other stereotype that we have of pirates. With characters they took something old and overly used and made it into something fresh and new. Apart from the great cast, it has incredible plots and battles that leave you at the edge of your seat. Not to mention how hilarious it is!!

I also really enjoy the theme of Nakama in One Piece. These people who are not even related have such a strong bond that they will go to the ends of the Earth for each other.

Listen to this guy, he preachs the truth. Luffy and Shanks introduction moved me. And Zoro and Luffy just laughing their way forward is just awesome. And I've gotten used to the Animation, I am loving this show.

[Ero-Fan]

I gotta say I got into it because of the characters as well. I'm almost all caught up with the K-F fansubs, and these episodes have been holding me over in the filler era of Bleach and Naruto. I just started the Skypiea arc. I actually first saw this show dubbed as well, and while I didn't hate it, the dub certainly left much to be desired. The only good thing was that opening theme they used for the dub. The subbed episodes crack me up, even when they leave me with a "What the fuck just happened?!" feeling. Great show, I hope I never see a filler of it.(although I probably have, but I didn't recognize it)

[Mizuchi]

(example: the childlike persona, bottomless stomach main character with a good heart. The badass, emotionless second strongest character)

The badass emotionless character is the strongest character. Its just the main character takes steroids notice their lack of interest in girls? (steroids caused their sacs to shrivel)

[Deblas]

The badass emotionless character is the strongest character. Its just the main character takes steroids notice their lack of interest in girls? (steroids caused their sacs to shrivel)

.......Uhh..yeeeeeah....This reminds me of the "Zoro rulzzz Hes teh strongest!! *smilie*" posts from the 4kids forums.

Well I don't know if you are saying that in general of all shonen anime's the badass character is the strongest (which would be really strange if you did) but in One Pice Luffy is the strongest and Zoro is the second strongest.

1- Even though luffy has a devil fruit ability. He trained in his island for over ten years to master it. The fruit gave him the ability to stretch but remember that it did not give him Superman strenght as some people tend to think. That's all his.

2- The whole swords can cut rubber is practically the worst reason I have ever heard to suggest Zoro is stronger than Luffy. It's not like Luffy is just going to let himself be cut. He knows how to dodge!

3- Judging by the Whiskey Peak fight they had that others use as proof that they are of equal strenght is nonsense. They did nothing in the fight. Couple of blocks and a certain someone interveined.

4- Zoro following Luffy is reason enough! Zoro has the warrior strenght thing going on. Him following Luffy and his orders just goes to show you how much he respects him. You think a guy like Zoro would waste his time joining a crew and follow a weakling?

5- Luffy wants to be the Pirate King. Zoro the greatest swordsman. Pirate King? Greatest Swordsman?....I pick Pirate King. Mihawk even said that Luffy's task is even harder than beating him.

6- Luffy is the main character in a shonen manga. Nuff said.

And btw, if there is anyone in the crew who is asexual is Zoro. We've seen Luffy aware of women. =/

[FrogKing]

I voted because of its uniqueness, but characters, animation, story, chicks and humor all contribute to its uniqueness! That's funny Lucifus, I too saw a scary version of OP originally (I think it was on the Fox network). When I read about it on both these and other anime related forums I tried to avoid it. Finally, I gave in and downloaded the first 50 episodes (I had read that I need to watch up to the Arlong Park arc to fully enjoy it).

Needless to say I watched them and I now am fully hooked on OP and have to wait week to week for the most current release. The Water 7 arc is one of the best story lines that this series has introduced and Oda is truly a storytelling genius! I would and do recommend it to any anime watcher.

[poopdeville]

I chose the characters, and they're absolutely central to OP's appeal. Of course, great writing is necessary for great characters. But the show is also colorful and exciting. The characters are looking for adventure, and the animators do a really good job making them fun.

[xDarkMaster]

I also chose it pwnz because it's closest to all of the above. There's excitment, mystery, good characters, and funny as hell.

Watch this show, now.

[Deblas]

I don't think anyone will pick because of the animation. I've heard from a few people that they don't wacht it just cause the art is weird. Poor souls...

[Carnage]

^^ I know what your talking about, one of my friends wont watch it because of animation. To me only I only had a problem with the animation in the begginning. And its not much. After that I think even the animation is good.

[ChaosK]

well i deicded to FINALLy start watching one piece after 1. seeing the girls (oh comon, i was in that thread for like 5 months before watching one piece) and 2. i saw 1 episode accidently of the english dub and it seemed okay...for a dub.

i dont regret it now that i've seen zoro, and hawkeye. and i love how nami takes advantage of the fact that everyone wants to bang her.

"i'm going to change my clothes now...turn around"
-owned johnny!
"the food is great but i'm a little short on money (flaunt)"
-owned sanji.
*runs away with boat and treasures*
-owns everybody.