Ryan Clouse

3 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Ryan Clouse

Some Straw Hat Crew members lack revealed family names, a detail that could reveal vital origins. Names of characters in One Piece tie heavily into the series' plot and mysteries, like the Will of the D. Nami and Brook's hidden family names may hold deeper secrets; Usopp's lack of a last name is a mystery. Names in One Piece have always been an interesting aspect of each character.

3 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Ryan Clouse

Brook's background is still mysterious, including his time as a battle convoy for a kingdom in the West Blue. Brook's extended backstory could reveal ties to the World Government and shed light on its secrets. Fans hope for an exploration of Brook's younger life in One Piece, similar to Sanji's backstory. While it isn’t brought up often in the modern landscape of One Piece, the backgrounds of each Straw Hat are often fundamental aspects of the story.

3 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Ryan Clouse

World Government is incredibly strong in One Piece's Final Saga, surpassing Emperors. New characters introduced in Final Saga increase World Government's power significantly. Emperors act as gatekeepers for One Piece, dissuading others from seeking it. The balance of power in the world of One Piece has always been an interesting concept that lends itself naturally to the Battle Shonen genre.

3 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Ryan Clouse

Akainu's actions in One Piece, like the Buster Call on Ohara, paint him as a heinous villain. Reddit user defends Akainu by justifying his actions as necessary for the greater good in the series. Despite attempts to justify his actions, Akainu remains one of the most hated villains in One Piece lore. Villains in One Piece are one of the most memorable and important aspects of the series as a whole.

3 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Ryan Clouse

Devil Fruits return after user's death, creating endless cycle. Many deceased Devil Fruit users' abilities remain unused. Fruits like Snow-Snow and Calm-Calm in rotation, not used. Different from many other power systems in anime, Devil Fruits in One Piece has always had a few interesting concepts that set them apart.