#man hater sanji is so real

[beanghostprincess]

Okay no I want to talk about yasopp being a straight up hater. Like he hated him the minute he saw Sanji. Watching him falling over himself and fumbling like a fool around Robin and nami. In front of him and Usopp, judging from usopp's non reaction It seemed pretty normal which is not okay for him (that's his only legit criticism has has against sanji) . He despises him and now he's just finding other reasons to hate this man.

Smoking inside? Unacceptable. smoking in general? deplorable. Even though his crew smoke inside, it's not okay for him to do it. He doesn't like how he fawns over women he doesn't like how he fawns over usopp either watching him get handsy with usopp, don't grab them like that!. They're not a piece of meat!

Sanji made him one of his famous dishes. Obviously sanji was well aware that this man did not like him and he didn't want him seeing usopp, so he tried his best to impress him with cooking.

The duck breast was dry, the potatoes were undercooked and the arugula was wilting. This is what he feeds his son? No, hell no. No you're not good enough for him. He will never be good enough for his child.

Every time Yasopp comes over It is always in bad faith. He always tries to look for a fight, just wanting to prove that he is not a good partner for usopp. He doesn't even address him directly or refer to him by his name he calls Sanji 'him' and 'your boyfriend'

During one family visit Usopp tried their best to ease the tension between them but it just ends in them fighting with each other. Yasopp may have or may not have pulled a gun on sanji after a slide remark about him leaving his wife and kid. Sanji isn't too bothered, he realized he can never gonna satisfy this man so there's no use. He tries to keep Usopp happy that's all he can do. He just looked on as his partner argued with their father over the dinner table. zeff is there too, he doesn't get involved sanji is a big boy now, he can handle himself. Not the first time he's had a gun to his face, If he's not fazed by yasopp then there's probably no real threat.

Zeff adores Usopp. What a charmer with a very bright and sunny personality. Seeing how they look at him, leans against him and holds him in his arms. He can tell Usopp has a lot of love and they're giving it all sanji. How a sweet person descended from yasopp will always confuse him.

(I couldn't decide if I wanted trans femme usopp or default usopp so they're gender queer they're both and neither)

Linking this again:

Because it's my thoughts on this topic, basically!! Got a similar ask last month about it. But yeah, I agree completely with you. I think Yasopp would hate Sanji's guts. And Zeff loving Usopp??? That's something I didn't know I needed but it makes me so happy, actually. It would make Sanji the happiest man in the world.

(All characters are genderqueer if you try)

[niishi]

I h8 when I shit on Sanji and then it makes ppl scared of where his character is going or they get mad in general bc...... idk....... appreciate the multidimensionality of it all...... I like Sanji for all of that stuff. he's a fictional character. even when hes being terrible it's?? important?? but, ignoring that he's been terrible? hating him for being terrible?? you're missing the point. TBH!!! I'm tired of ppl thinking I'm a Sanji hater and I'm tired of being like "I'm sorry" every time I talk about him bc.... nothing I say is not canon. if me saying canon things about him makes you think I hate him.... idk man.... I like media for what it is. sanjis a fictional character that I'm not going to white knight for bc my intent is to moreso..... analyze his character along with the show... not... try to defend and redeem a cartoon. also his whole entire point as a character is to display internal growth and how hard it is to overcome trauma and be able to break free of those restraints so being like "he's fine" is missing the point of his entire character. sanjis bravado is painful for him. sanjis abandonment issues are painful for him. Sanji thinking he has no one is painful for him. and his reactions and actions bc of these things, are results of his pain. truly, this is what makes his character growth scenes some of the most impactful in the entire series. his character is based around this growth. and it's a hard fought battle with very few wins. his scene with Luffy at the end of wci, his scene with robin on onigashima... if you're ignoring sanjis issues, or dismissing them, then these scenes, easily two of sanjis best scenes in the entire series, won't mean anything to you. and that's real sad. ANYWAYS!

[hwiyoungies]

porque mucho hablo, pt. 2 JAJAJAJA

y si he visto incluso Nami y Zoro shippers que igual que con Perona yo digo wtf they couldn’t act more like siblings y’all?? yo entiendo que hay dinámicas tan fuertes que en fanon se vuelven shippeables (zosan, zolu, FROBIN<3, namivivi, etc.), but there are some dynamics that just scream platonic imo, pero pues quién soy yo para juzgar?🍵 JAJAJAJ

si el peor arco para Sanji fue Fishman Island people are just haters JAJAJAJAJA I MEAN, en la vida real obvio un tipo así yo digo “llévenlo a terapia” but this is literally an anime of adventure AND COMEDY!!! man was stranded for two years on a remote island without women, ofc the silly joke for the womanizer/helpless romantic will be he loses his marbles when he sees a woman again ://// hay cosas que yo siento que la gente toma muy en serio cuando solo son for comedic reasons y otras cosas que si son un poco más preocupantes and don’t even bat an eye like, what’s wrong with y’all

okay, confieso que yo si pensé “será que Crocoboy era Crocogirl o tiene un pasado vergonzoso que Ivankok sabe?” JAJAJAJA BC ANYTHING CAN APPLY- he could’ve worked for the rebellion or have been an annoying little kid raised by Ivankok, idk anything- pero que sea la mamá de Luffy: amigos, busquen terapia JAJAJAJAJAJAJAJ LIKE WTF THEY DONT EVEN LOOK ALIKE AND HE TRIED TO KILL LUFFY

no fr that was such a plot twist to me AND THEN SABO FREAKING COMES BACK???😭🫶🏽 y no sé si recuerdas a un personaje llamado Grount? I saw him and I was ready to hear he was Luffy’s cousin or something LMAO yo lo vi y dije “por qué parece Luffy con un mohwak?” JAJAJAAJA a este punto estoy lista a escuchar que cualquier personaje puede ser familiar de Luffy

yo, me quedé con la teoría de Corazón de que “will of D” se refiere a que son enemigos de los dioses y los “dioses” son los celestial dragons porque solo esa teoría entendí JAJAJA Sengoku took the time to explain another theory to Law and I zoned out like, can’t someone just say it directly I don’t get it

my yapping under the cut LMAO

FROBIIIIIIIIN oh you're an intelectual for real. y exacto entiendo q a todos les gusten dinámicas distintas y q vean esas dinámicas de una forma diferente pero zoro y perona?? romántico?? q es lo siguiente q van a decir luffy y ace? por favor JAJAJA

TU LO ENTIENDEEEEEES, o sea yo lo veo en el animé y también pienso llévenlo a terapia por favor este hombre lo necesita, pero literal si estás viendo un video de sanji en tikok o cualquier cosa así todos los comentarios son "ok but fishmen island" ok what about it huh, you're telling be you would be better surrounded by some gorgeous gorgeous mermaids? stinky liar. y sí pq pa mi el hecho de q quería ver a gente desnuda sin su consentimiento es harto peor q ay no se desangró pq es un estúpido, but to each their own i guess we sanji enjoyers are still thriving LMAO

i'm honestly on board with the theory of croco being trans, makes sense what else could he own iva. but then they start with the crocomom and i'm like......... i know we're all allowed our headcanons and stuff but this one literally came out of nowhere LMAO

SABO COMING BACK MADE ME CRY SO MUUUUUUUUUUCH, luffy was ready to kick his ass only to realize who it was and that whole scene is just so well done. and i LOVE that sabo ended up being the one eating the mera mera fruit because who else if not him. a este punto pueden decir q cualquier personaje es familiar de luffy y ya ni me sorprendería (a menos de q sea crocodile ese lo sigo poniendo en duda ajajaja)

no te voy a mentir, the will of d es una de esas cosas q aún no entiendo bien y q a esta altura tengo miedo de preguntar AJJAJ antes de q viera one piece un amigo literal me explicó q significaba y yo literal mirándolo con la misma cara q luffy pone cuando law se pone a explicar sus planes

[neverwatchedonepiece]

526-528: "Undersea Volcanic Eruption! Drifting to the Fish-Man Island!", "Landing at the Fish-Man Island! Beautiful Mermaids!" and "Excitement Blow-out! Sanji's Life Under Threat!"

HOORAY! :D:D:D

Will this be one of those arcs that’s filled with sympathetic villains? The kind of characters who... well, you get where they’re coming from because they have a cast-iron reason for their villainy and you feel conflicted about cheering for the heroes? Or will it be more complicated than that? 

I hope I like this arc. Ever since Arlong Park, since I learned about the Sun Pirates from Hachi and the racism Fishmen experience I’ve been hoping Oda might dig deeper into the theme. It’s early days yet, but from what I’ve seen in this episode, I’m quietly confident he’ll deliver.

Cthulhu Is... Friendly?

Must admit the Flying Dutchman action was a bit of a let-down. I thought Captain Vander Decken would be the next villain (or at least the henchman of the next villain). It was built up so well. The creepy “Dead men tell no tales” speech, Brook confirming he was the Real Deal, that the legend told of how the captain lost his mind, killed his crew and cursed the gods (who got their revenge by cursing him to drift forever).

I thought that might make a good plot line (that was before Hammond appeared and the Real Plot kicked in).

The Kraken coming back and sucker punching the Sea Bonze was so worth it. I laughed like a drain and could not believe I was cheering a Kraken like it was Hell in a Cell. Top it all off, Luffy, Zoro and Sanji came paddling back in a single bubble. And Luffy had made the Kraken his pet and named it Surume! Only Luffy can get separated from his crew and return with a pet Kraken. And laugh about the fact that he almost died.

The volcanic eruption action scene was fun. The Flying Dutchman crew and the Kraken would not mess with nature. The water glowed an ominous red and before Luffy gave any orders, Surume the Kraken was already checking out. Nami made the call for them to leap into the deep trench ahead to avoid the pyroclastic flow (is that even possible underwater? I have no idea.)

Usopp got to show off some of his skills by shooting a net-like plant weapon that stopped the debris from the eruption from smashing Sunny to pieces. (Could be good in combat for subduing bad guys.) I liked how Luffy was a good captain and praised Usopp and his cute Kraken pet for doing a good job. There’s that leadership shining through.

This was just before a stray rock bonked Surume on the head and the Strawhats woke up... ten thousand meters under the sea?

But... how? I thought. 

It was bright. There was natural light and vivid colours. How? 

Because it was Fishman Island! :D

Cannot lie. I was excited to finally see it. I wonder how it was for manga readers then to see that place brought to life after so long. I mean, how many chapters was it since it was first mentioned in Arlong Park until now when it was animated. I mean, it was huge! And there were entire massive trees inside the bubble. I still have no idea where the natural light was coming from, but pffft, did I care? It was FISHMAN ISLAND! :D

Then the Border Patrol Arrived?

At least, that’s who I thought they were at first.

And they brought Plot, which, let’s face it, is always good.

Three shady-looking Fishmen rode up on massive Sea Kings. They were so tough, they spoke to Surume the Kraken like it was a disobedient pet. Or... more accurately, as if it was a race traitor. “Why are you obeying such fools as humans, Kraken?” Surume fled the scene (obviously scared of these guys).

They recognised the Straw Hats too. I love how Luffy said, “Who are you? How do you know about us?” Um, Luffy... everyone knows about you now. xD

But these guys went way back. Much further than Alabasta, Enies Lobby, Impel Down or Marineford.

“You are the ones who foiled the Arlong Pirates’ plan. You stood up for Hachi and knocked out a hateful Celestial Dragon, just like Fisher Tiger, the hero of Fishman Island.”

They claimed they were the New Fishman Pirates and demanded the Strawhats enlist under their banner or be sunk.

Hammod did most of the talking but two others tagged along (Hyouzo and Kasagon). 

Nami and Franky knew Luffy would say no (and possibly put them in danger because they couldn’t fight back). They took a huge gamble and spent the last of Sunny’s air crashing through Fishman Island’s protective bubbles.

The dramatic tension when the coating shrank, pinning all the Strawhats to the deck was great. But it really ramped up when the first bubble ripped off the coating and the second one turned out to be full of water. I didn’t expect that twist.

Was that the closest the Strawhats have been yet to almost dying? 

Camie to the Rescue!

Luckily, they have a friend who was sort of expecting them. Luffy, Usopp, Chopper and Sanji woke up at none other than Camie’s place! (The others were separated. Franky, Nami and Robin are together. I have no idea where Brook is and Zoro is on his own.)

Turns out she works at a Mermaid Cafe on the sea floor of Mermaid Cove. The dorms are more affordable on the sea floor, as opposed to the ones higher up with more natural light. I liked that Oda has imagined an entire class system here. Mermaid Cove seems an okay place. Pappagu the starfish is in the fanciest district: Fishverly Hills (lol!) and is a famous designer. Hachi lives in Fishman District, which Camie said was a ‘rough place’. Luffy still thinks Pappagu is Camie’s pet. I don’t think Luffy completely gets how Fishman Island works yet, but Camie was nice and didn’t say anything. Hammond also hinted at another Fishman Island faction: Neptune’s Army, who were introduced later but I don’t know which side they’re on yet, so they seem like a neutral third party so far. 10/10 world building from Oda there.

Camie showed them around. They took a cute turtle elevator up to the “surface”, where there were clouds, blue sky, trees and rainbows. Luffy mentioned reuniting with Jimbei because “when Ace died two years ago, I didn’t lose heart thanks to him” (yes, Luffy. I’m glad you realise just how much Jimbei did for you!)

But Jimbei was not on the island. Camie seemed to hint the War in Marineford caused a bit of trouble in Fishman Island. She didn’t go into it, damn it.

Then, the royal family’s Fish Boat swam into view, heading straight for them, carrying the Neptune Princes (Fukaboshi, Ryuboshi and Sanboshi). The mermaids hid the Straw Hats, in case they were arrested for illegally entering Fishman Island. One mermaid made the mistake of holding Sanji... let’s just say a little close to her chest.

And Lots of Beautiful Mermaids

You know what, I didn’t want to say but over the past couple of episodes, Sanji’s weakness had been annoying me. Not really badly. Just that the joke was getting a bit thin because it’d been played so many times for laughs.

Now I know why.

Does Oda do nothing without a purpose?

He had to set up all the blood loss stuff because blood transfusions are a central tenet in the hatred a lot of Fishmen have over humans.

When Sanji had his Vesuvius Moment, Dr Chopper bravely came to the rescue. Just as the Princes seemed about to take the Strawhats (though they didn’t want to arrest them. Still not sure what their deal is), Chopper placed himself in harm’s way and shouted, “Stop! I’m a Doctor! Can anyone donate S RH negative blood? If Fishman blood is the same, would anyone be willing to donate?”

Chopper unwittingly referenced an Old, Highly Politicised Grudge.

Fisher Tiger: The Hero of Fishman Island

Hammond, who had been lurking, waiting for an opportune moment to catch the Strawhats, couldn’t stay quiet at that point.

“No one on this island would give blood to lowly humans,” he scoffed. “If anyone did, they’d risk punishment from the Dark Night, from human haters. The Old Law in the kingdom states that donating blood to humans is prohibited.”

When the Strawhats protested, Hammond fired back with some Context.

“You humans set that rule first! You people have a long history of fearing us. Didn’t want your blood mixed up with ours. That’s how the hero, Fisher Tiger, died. He risked his own life to free slaves of all races. But after a bloody war, he died. He could have lived if he had a transfusion. The heartless humans refused to give their blood to him.”

I was gobsmacked by that. Honestly. What a great twist, in terms of both plot and morality! How are the Strawhats going to fight against years of racism, abuse, toxic politics and the veneration of a martyr-like figure who means so much to the people of Fishman Island? 

This is going to be a wild ride.

Usopp dismissed the old law. He begged someone, anyone, to help Sanji. Hammod tried to take Luffy by force but severely underestimated how much stronger he’d become (that Haki, honestly... it is so badass).

Camie hijacked the Royal Fish Boat (the royals here seem pretty laid back because if that was real life, you’d be in your local Impel Down faster than you can say, “But I need a blood transfusion!”)

And it seems something is rotten in the state of Fishman Island. Not only are the Strawhats the first human visitors in a while, the Princes were unable to deliver a message to Jimbei.

I wonder if it’s anything to do with this shady character?

This is the guy who wants to see Luffy. The one Hammond calls “Boss.” Hordy Jones, I think his name was? And here we have a shady face, not entirely revealed, sharp teeth and a good voice actor? This has happened before with Moria and Crocodile. Could this be the villain? Is this Hordy Jones, or is he higher up the chain?

I hope so. Was blue-balled with the Flying Dutchman stuff. Don’t want it happening again, haha.

Also, who or what is Noah? Was confused as to whether it was a location or a person.

*insert Rocky Theme tune*