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Ace's death is known as one of the saddest moments in One Piece because we not only lose a beloved character but also because we see Luffy pushed to his very limits. Franky accidental pushes the self-destruct button in Vegapunk’s lab. He manages to barely get past the three Admirals, then his grandfather Garp. Meanwhile, Brook literally lands in the middle of a demon summoning ritual. As a writer, auteur, and innovator, I seek to expand human potential through the creative medium, intellectually and emotionally challenging the mass audience. His family was forced out of their new home, hunted down, and made to live in poverty. That's not to say that Shanks losing his arm wasn't heart wrenching, but it's a little tame for a Shonen protagonist origin story. Blackbeard, having betrayed Whitebeard in the past, was quickly attacked. The Strawhat crew have developed significant and close relationships with each other. Merry’s funeral, the Strawhats separating, and the Whitebeard war KILLED me cuz of their immediacy. Nico Robin is the archaeologists of the Straw Hat pirates. RELATED: One Piece: 5 Characters Sanji Will Surpass (& 5 He Won't). But Law lost everyone he loved. However, he detested unnecessary violence and was capable of compassion. They split into three groups of three and run in separate directions. Government greed and oversight would not only result in his country being inflicted with an incurable disease, but their own ignorance had the country and its people burned to the ground. Top 10 Grossest Anime Heroes. I'm an English Major at Queens College. Ace awaits for death atop the execution platform. Which one, in your opinion, has had the saddest story of all? Toughest person in The PowerPuff Girls? One Piece is a manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. Suddenly, Mr. 3 a former prisoner of Impel Down, disguised as an executioner, appears. It is important for manga plots to have a variety of emotional moments. This would subjugate them under the direct rule of the Celestial Dragons who branded them and forced them into a long history of ridicule and torture for their own amusement. Definitely, all very sad moments that hit hard when I first saw them. Over the years, I’ve familiarized myself and worked with film organizations and workshops, such as the Austin Film Society, Austin Film Festival, and Austin Film Meet, to grow my understanding of the industry and hone my craft as a writer. The art of the sad backstory is a time-honored trope in all of anime, and this is no different for One Piece and its harsh waters. The saddest backstory. Music always adds to the heartbreaking scene. They began spreading lies about what happened at Ohara, claiming that Robin destroyed six ships to cover the truth. Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. When Ace was fatally wounded by Akainu, Whitebeard began to cry. He locates another lab and takes refuge there. Thank you so much!!”. The pirates have succeeded in freeing Ace, but he chose to sacrafice his life to save Luffy from Admiral Akainu. He believed that humans and fishmen should stay segregated. The characters in have faced genocide at the hands of a corrupt government, slavery, assassination, war and death. Due to this hatred, Tiger preferred death over aid. If Ace dying now counted as part of Luffy's backstory, he would easily be number one.-----Anyways, you can't really have an order that everyone will agree with because how sad something is to one person might be different for another. Robin’s mother returned to warn her colleagues at Ohara that the Marines were coming. This resulted in Whitebeard becoming enraged, vowing to rescue his “son”. But adding to the list, the isolation experienced by both Tony Tony Chopper and Nico Robin during their time prior to joining the Straw Hats is solely tragic and evokes empathy. Never thought, in my entire life, that I’d cry over an animated pirate ship. He also asked them to refrain from revenge and “end the cycle of hate”. Top 10 Biggest Victories Of Luffy. The World government used paranoia and deception to ruin Robin’s life. I’d definitely add Bell-mère’s death to this list. Suffering these hardships has had a profound effect on the story and the characters. Resigning himself to his fate, Kuma makes him vanish like his crew. When returning Koala to Foolshout Island, Tiger was betrayed by its citizens. That would be the criminal turned doctor, Dr. Hiluluk, who took Chopper in as his own son and medical apprentice. Still, there is something about Pennsatucky’s past that was a cycle of ignorance, poverty, rape, and violence made one of the most hated characters on the show into one of the most heartbreaking. Hancock would become the princess of the Kuja and became a target of the World Government. During the Enies Lobby arc (Episode 277), we learn of Nico Robin’s hidden past. He prepares to fight, attacking Kuma, but fails to stop his advance. JeaNie08 and Skaterboy619 like this. Fortunately/unfortunately enough, Oda would go deeper into his life later on, when he revealed the tragic tale of his brotherhood with Portgas D. Ace and Sabo. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He let Robin go, leaving her with a warning “if she tried anything he will be the first to come after her”. The Strawhat pirates are separated for two years. When CP9 (a secret government assassination squad) arrived, they entered the “Tree of Knowledge” and arrested the archaeologists. They shot and stabbed him several times. The moments here range in intensity … . I think Law has the saddest backstory so far. One Piece can use this well. Thank you. Haredas teaches her about the strange weather found in the New World.Usopp arrives on the island called Greenstone. Ultimately, it was Sabo the ate the Mera Mera no Mi, devil fruit. He protected many islands and prevented invasion from more violent pirates. Made me cry honestly lol, and also One Piece Z’s ending but oh well., I think that Ace died in vain, they rescued him and then he went and messed it up. It’s what makes Brook’s backstory so good; it’s a little silly, it’s only possible because of the One Piece setting and Devil Fruits, it’s relatable. During the confrontation between Marines and Sun Pirates, Tiger was shot many times. Top 10 One Piece Moments That Will Make You Cry. Luffy and Ace fight together against the Marines. is the choice you want missing? When Brook plays the Bink’s Sake with his old crew. His family would not only resent him for this but even imprison him to hide their family's shame. One piece you made me cry over a burning ship .that damn feels, I hope they make black beard pay to he got ace killed and whitebeard. Overall, he sustained “267 sword wounds, 152 gunshot wounds, and 46 wounds from cannonballs, and got half of his head blasted off”. What's the saddest moments in One Piece iyo? When he awoke he became determined to gain strength. Robin lands in Tequila Wolf, where she was enslaved. moment. He was considered by many to be “the strongest man on earth”. Edward Newgate, more commonly known as Whitebeard, was the Captain of the Whitebeard Pirates. Each win would give him one of the 99 attack cuisine recipes. Ace's Death. He uses his Doru Doru no Mi, Devil Fruit’s wax abilities to create a duplicate key to free Ace. 5.-Nami´s cry for help 4.-Brook´s backstory One Piece definitely has some heartbreaking moments. While visiting an island, Tiger met a young slave named Koala. To protect her fellow Kuja, she became a Shichibukai, forming a treaty with the government. For me the saddest moment was when Ace said he would never die after Sabo “died”, i think ace’s death is the saddest moment in one piece history. Boa Hancock and her sisters were kidnapped at a young age by slave traders. Eventually, he escaped and attacked Mariejois (the holy land) to free his fellow slaves. She was original an enemy of the Straw Hats, during the Alabasta Saga and was named Miss All Sunday. The summoner’s were hoping to appease Satan to get revenge on the Longarm tribe. -Brook’s backstory (man he spent 50 years alone poor boy) Ace realizes that he will not survive. Luffy begins to berate himself for being useless in stopping Kuma. Sabo upon reading of Ace’s death regained his memories. The crews in One Piece almost humanize their ships. This lead the citizens to assume that Tiger died as a result of being denied a transfusion due to human bigotry. The first one was about Chopper and Quack Doctor Hiluluk, the second one on how Ace, Sabo and Luffy became brothers. He asks Hancock for aid since she had the island’s only ship. One Piece has several characters that were once isolated but found friendship among their pirate crews. Moments that cant be forgotten ! But Merry’s death was so touching, specially with all the background leading up to it. Marine ships caught Saul helping Robin escape and opened fire on him. 8.-Garp vs Luffy For me, the saddest moment was when Usopp leaves the crew, that was saddest. Which member of the Straw Hat Pirates has the saddest backstory? However, they were reluctant to take him to the dangerous Grand Line, so they left him at Twin Cape in the care of Crocus, with promises that they'd come back to him. He refused the transfusion due to “humanity’s hatred for fishmen”. This wouldn't discourage her, however, because she'd befriend her country's community of archaeologists and learned their trade. Blackbeard cowardly called for his crew to collectively assault Whitebeard. Before dying, he proclaimed that “One Piece” did exist. Saul was a former Vice Admiral in the Marines. He attacked, destroying several of the Marine’s ships. A pirate raid gone wrong and a terrible storm would bring the two together by stranding them for days on end on a lone island. The civilians prevented her from entering, due to Spandine warning them not to help her. Several fishmen looked at Tiger as a liberator of his race. However, it was during the Archipelago arc that they displayed their friendship in what was a very emotional moment. Robin’s backstory, while important to the overall setting of One Piece as well as Robin’s characterization, is so exceedingly tragic to the point it becomes difficult to relate. Witnessing the sacrifice his friends and family are willing to make, he stops resisting. -Separation of strawhats It wouldn't be until Tiger Fisher's selfless liberation of Mariejois that she and her sisters would be freed, but the psychological trauma had already done its work. A. yes i've been to one before and want to go back . This list will try to work through the tears, as it ranks the saddest and most powerful backstories between the One Piece characters. -When ace said he’d never die The song makes Merry’s Death look sadder SO SAD JUST THINKING ABOUT!!!! This would force Russian to discover Pink's dark past herself, leaving her to overreact and befall an accident of her own that left her near brain dead. THEY JOURNEY TOGETHER FOR SO LONG AND MERRY COULDNT TAKE IT ANYMORE…, The part where the sakura bloom in winter island. But personally, the one who deserves a little more attention is the man who raised Ace himself – Whitebeard. There have been some other moments since I wrote this, but these are some of the most important. Props to Oda! for me, the top 10 sadest moments of one piece are: Nico Robin and Chopper have experienced many hardships. Blackbeard took over most of these territories. God you pick the most gut wrenching scenes. Luffy lands on a jungle island. I feel like Oda does emotion better with his simpler backstories that are more consistent with the tone of the rest of One Piece. The World Government put a bounty on her head. 117. I think Ace’s death had the most impact so far in the series. 0. Its tough. Nico Robin was born on the island of Ohara, to a family of archaeologist’s. The art of the sad backstory is a time-honored trope in all of anime, and this is no different for One Piece and its harsh waters. Sanji get’s trapped on the island of transvestite called Momoiro Island. Doflamingo was once a Celestial Dragon whose family forsook the title to live a humble life among the peasants. He was tortured by his new masters. • by One Piece Gold Zoro’s “Sanzen Sekai” Attack 18/07/2017 • by One Piece Gold The Destroyer of Fishman Island 16/07/2017 • by One Piece Gold Which member of the Straw Hat Pirates has the saddest backstory? Hercules saves him from a giant stag beetle and then a man-eating plant. I’ll never forget when they burned the Going Merry. Unfortunately, Hiluluk himself had an incurable disease, one that Chopper tried to cure himself by unwittingly feeding him a poisoned mushroom. They told the public that the Oharans were trying to destroy the world. I surprises me that an anime that is so colorful and funny can have so many sad scenes. T___T. Kuma systematically sends each Strawhat flying. Could Manhwa become the main source for anime adaptions? Even gangsters fall in love, but that doesn't mean the pirate and social life can mingle. Luffy’s relationship to Ace has gained him more fame. Sanji's was the first "real" backstory, since we had a few chapters dedicated to his tragedy, but no one ended up dying. Then Ussop's was a little sadder with his father leaving and mother dying, turning him into a liar. Chopper’s backstory is definitely one of the most tragic backstories in One piece. He asks the natives to help him learn about the indigenous plants. They tell her that they have been “searching for her for a decade”. Vote. Even though I’ve been good for nothing my whole life, even though I have the blood of a demon within me… You guys still loved me! -Usopp leaving -“nothing happened”) The series was first introduced in 1997 and is still ongoing. Nami arrives at a small island called, Weatheria. -Nami’s backstory The saddest moments for me would be Ace’s death and the past with Law & Corazon. The same devil fruit that Ace had once consumed. It wouldn't be until Cora sacrificed himself to get Law the Devil Fruit that would save his life that Law would see the kindness of some people and embark on a new journey to avenge his old master. for me, the top 10 sadest moments of one piece are: 10.-Sanji´s backstory 9.-Bon Clay saving Luffy 8.-Garp vs Luffy 7.-Strawhats separation (specifically, when Luffy was all alone) 6.-Zoro´s sacrifice 5.-Nami´s cry for help 4.-Brook´s backstory 3.-Whitebeard´s death (speech) 2.-Ace´s death 1.-Robins desire to live Luffy faces off against the Marines. RELATED: One Piece: 5 Reasons Why The Pirate Life Is The Best (& 5 Why It Actually Sucks). And plus the whole war was for nothing. In death, Ace gained a level of notoriety that made him a legend. He makes Zoro disappear, stunning his crew. She became a practitioner of fishman karate and joined the Revolutionary Army to stop the tyrannical government that allowed slavery. Unfortunately, 50 years had passed and they never returned. Step aside Portgas D. Ace, you’re too popular to have anymore limelight of One Piece’s most tragic death. In my opinion, the death of Ace is before the Strawhat crew’s separation. ace’s death and merry’s funeral break my heart and cried all over. After Ace was freed, Whitebeard told his men to “leave him behind”. Added by Ibrahim111132. That same knowledge would, unfortunately, lead to their demise, as the World Government feared what they had learned and decided to destroy the entire country, people and all. The latter would come to haunt them, when the Arlong Pirates invaded their village and demanded ransom in exchange for their lives. Robin was forced to see new and old friends alike as well as her own mother die at the hands of the Marines. He asks Zoro, “if he were to go on a trip, where would he like to go”. After marrying a woman named Russian, tragic events would befall when Señor Pink wouldn't be able to be there when his own son became sick. Luffy surprised many of his fans with his uncharacteristically cheery backstory. Luffy accidentally stumbles upon Hancock’s secret and is sentenced to death as a result. Dragon Ball: Why is it Still Endearing to People Everywhere? Learn more. Why do anime characters have oddly colored hair? It was revealed during the battle between the Marines and Whitebeard pirates that Ace was the son of the Pirate King. This closeness has been an important part of the One Piece series. 137 Votes in Poll (edited by moderator) Naruto (The Universe) One Piece. RELATED: One Piece: Top 10 Villains Of Dressrosa, Ranked. Law lived in Flevance which was also known as the "White City." 15/07/2017 • by One Piece Gold Zou Island is Real! Orange Is the New Black has excelled in creating tragic and sympathetic backstories for even the most unlikable inmates, proving that it’s one of the most profoundly human shows currently airing. Through the sad moments, the characters have been greatly changed. They are sent to various places around the world. She is taken in by Haredas, a weather scientist. Then, in classic One Piece fashion, we’ll jump back to add context to that action. 2.-Ace´s death Chopper’s backstory. Each of the Straw Hats has had a sad past which can be considered depressing to straight heartbreaking. What would you say is sadder? Top 10 Best One Piece Movies. His skin is blown off as a result. Luffy attempts to free Ace, by infiltrating the prison named Impel Down. The saddest no doubt scene that made me cry was the death of the going merry… Everyone was like including me was like : “I’m not going to cry” two seconds later the merry says I’m sorry when it clearly has nothing to say I’m sorry for, it wasn’t the Kerry’s fault it couldn’t sail, yet it still feels it has disappointed the crew, I can’t believe I cried over a bout I love this anime , The reason why I could say Ace is the saddest death because it impacted Luffy a lot. Ace’s death hit us all hard. The only thing that can top how sad Nico Robin's backstory was is the never-ending tragedy of Law's. After 22 years, Oda confirmed that only 80 per cent of the series has been completed so far. Their hope was that future generations would be able to find them. Saul encourages Robin to escape as he is frozen to death by Vice Admiral, Kuzan. Nami had Nojiko, Chopper had Kureha and Rebecca had Kyros. Robin was open about her wish to learn the truth of the “history of the world”. When this didn't work, he'd turn to piracy as a means of getting back at peasants and nobles alike. The seperation of straw hat crew is definitely the saddest for me…. Almost everyone in One Piece has a tragic backstory, especially these 10 characters. This gave her the ability to “replicate and sprout pieces of their body from the surface of any object or living thing.” She became involved with the Revolutionaries. Her dream is to find the Poneglyph that tells the true history of the world. Drawing the same conclusion, they become decide to get stronger for Luffy. Chopper has one of the kindest hearts in the show and to see what he went through to get a poisonous mushroom that he thought would take care of Dr. Hiriluk terminal illness was just so tragic. Within the series pirate crews often become surrogate families. nico robin. She became a scholar herself at the age of eight. He was offered a blood transfusion from human blood. That anime episode always makes me shed a tear. Nami's mother was only able to pay for Nami and her sister. Throwing on top Arlong's subjugation of her and her long journey to try and buy back her village, and there's little ambiguity as to why Nami is as greedy as she is. Femininity and Empowerment Across Manga Demographics. But adding to the list, the isolation experienced by both Tony Tony Chopper and Nico Robin during their time prior to joining the Straw Hats is solely tragic and evokes empathy. This success has made it the highest selling manga series of all time. So i think Him or Sanji/Luffy the cause 2 ppl to lose limbs. Itachi . Dr. Clover informed her that she could get banned if she pursued that knowledge. She ate the Devil Fruit, Hana Hana no Mi. Большой куш The Saddest Backstory. One Piece Forum. For me the saddest Moment is when the young Zorro wants to make himself a name so big it would reach the heaven…. February PAW Facebook Twitter. Zoro's was the most basic backstory he could come up with. In the frenzy, Luffy calls for his crew to separate and leave. Seemingly if you want to be an anime character, you have to have a sad backstory which includes having no parents. However, the characters always have the love of each other to see them through the pain. Those were the only moments I cried more than the other moments in the show. Really happens, and unfortunately for him, both of them are really.... 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