Summary
One Pieceis one of the longest-running anime series in the world. Naturally, there are a lot of moments in the anime that have managed to make their home inside the hearts of the fans. These occasions were special in different ways; some were emotional, while others were packed with action.
With so many great moments, it is not easy to pick just a few. So, theofficialOne PieceXaccount (formerlyTwitter)held a poll that listed some of the most standout scenes in the series and fans were encouraged to vote for their favorite scenes. Here are the scenes that ended in the top 10.
10Gear 5
Luffy Reaches His Peak
In the fight against Kaido, Luffy had to rely on a bit of luck. When things were finally looking good for the young rookie, a CP0 agent intervened and distracted Luffy, allowing Kaido to land a free hit. The strike should have been enough to win the fight, but fate had other plans.
When he was at his lowest, Luffy’s Devil Fruit awakened and rose again to confront the Emperor. He dubbed hisnew power Gear 5and used it to end Kaido’s reign once and for all.
9Sanji Speaks The Truth
Sanji Says He Wants To Return To Sunny
The Whole Cake Island arc was focused on Luffy’s efforts to rescue Sanji from Big Mom’s territory. On paper, it seemed an easy task, but Sanji’s family complicated things. Sanji refused Luffy’s initial approach, but after learning the truth about Pudding, he was devastated.
He went outside and began to roam around until he met Luffy. Sanji was overwhelmed by his captain’s condition, and he broke down. Shortly afterward, he confessed his desire to return to the Thousand Sunny.
8Ace’s Final Message
Ace Shares His Final Moment With His Brother
The Marineford arc was filled with twists and turns. Fans didn’t know whether Ace would survive or not. Their hopes got a major boost when Ace was unshackled and joined the fight.
Sadly, he fell for Akainu’s provocation and engaged the Admiral in a fight. Luffy, who was low on energy, fell to his knees,giving the Admiral thechance to finish him off. However, Ace threw himself in front of Akainu’s attack and suffered critical damage to his insides. In his final moments, he thanked Luffy for loving him.
7Nothing Happened
Zoro Takes All The Pain
The Straw Hat Pirates had to toil a lot to beat Gecko Moria, who had taken over Oars' body. The fight between the two sides was intense, and even though the heroes won, they were in no condition to move.
Normally, this wouldn’t be a problem, but Bartholomew Kuma was present on the island, and he was ordered to kill Luffy. Zoro and Sanji both came forward. Zoro didn’t want Sanji to take all the pain, so he knocked out the cook, after which he put his arms inside the bubble. When Sanji came to his senses, he was shocked to see Zoro covered in blood. So Sanji asked him about his state, to which the latter replied, “Nothing happened.” This moment solidified Zoro’s status as one of the coolest anime characters.
6Vivi Stays Behind
The Straw Hats Bit Adieu To Vivi
Vivi joined the Straw Hats as they decided to take down Crocodile together. After a lot of hard work, they were successful in achieving their goal. Everyone assumed that Vivi would stay with the crew, especially after the experiences they had.
However, she decided to stay behind to help her father rebuild the kingdom. As they went their separate ways, they shared an emotional moment where all the Straw Hats and Vivi raised their arms, which bore the sign of their friendship. It acted as confirmation that they would be friends forever.
5I Want To Live
Robin Declares Her Feelings
Nico Robin was always on the run until she met the Straw Hat Pirates. In her mind, she had finally met the people who would not let her hang out to dry. When Robin wastaken away by CP9to Enies Lobby, the Straw Hats followed her.
They were ready to fight the entire world, but they wanted to know how Robin truly felt. When she opened up and said that she wanted to live, the crew knew what they had to do.
4Roger And Luffy
Ace Tells Yamato About His Brother’s Dream
For years, fans have drawn comparisons between Luffy and the late Pirate King. However, due to the lack of screen time, there wasn’t enough evidence.In the Wano Country arc, there was finally some proof to back up this claim.
In Yamato’s flashback, she met Ace. After their initial fight, the two got talking, and it was during this time that Ace revealed Luffy’s dream to Yamato, who was shocked as it overlapped with Roger’s dream. It was a truly momentous occasion.
3Nami’s Plea
Luffy Helps Nami
Luffy is always ready to help his crew members in any situation, even when they break his trust. Something similar happened in the Arlong Park arc, where Nami left the crew to help her fellow villagers.
Initially, Nami refused any help, but seeing the affection of her crew mates changed her mind. She stabbed the tattoo on her arm because of her hatred for Arlong. Ultimately, Luffy stopped her, placed his Straw Hat on her head, and marched to Arlong Park.
2Corazon Speaks His Mind
I Love You Law
Trafalgar Law’s backstory wasrevealed in the Dressrosa arc, and it is safe to say that it was extremely emotional. Law was heading down a path of destruction because he knew that death was inevitable. However, Corazon took him away and explored every single option to make Law better.
When no medicine worked, Corazon decided to steal the Ope Ope no Mi. He put himself at risk but stole the item. He fed it to Law, as he knew that his fate was sealed. Before dying, Corazon used his Devil Fruit to block all the noise and told Law that he loved him. Sadly, Law did not know that his beloved guardian would die.
1Goodbye Merry
The Ship Burns Down
The Going Merry was the first ship that the Straw Hats sailed on. It was a gift from Kaya to Usopp and his crew. The Straw Hats traveled far and wide in the Going Merry, but in the Water 7 arc, it was revealed that the ship would not be able to continue.
The crew was devastated, but they had no option but to accept the outcome. But there was one final twist to the tale. When they were stuck in Enies Lobby, Going Merry came out of nowhere to rescue them. After escorting them to safety, the crew had to leave as the ship had reached its end.
