Updated September 3, 2023 by Noel Vermen
When you’re feeling down and darkness is closing in, sometimes all you need in life is One Piece!
You know those days when you’re kind of down, and things don’t seem to make sense or line up in life?
You know what that means, right? It means it’s meme time!
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28 One Piece Scenes That Turned into Memes!
1. The Man Who Started the New Era
Did you know fans come up with funny and unofficial D-names for certain characters?
Especially characters you wouldn’t expect…
Let’s start with Logue Town…
In episode 48 during the Pirate King’s execution, do you remember this guy?
His name and origin remain unknown, but his questions changed EVERYTHING!
Fans even made him a funny wanted poster and gave him the catchy nickname “Ask D. Question.”
2. The Executioner
Also present in this scene are these two executioners, but let’s shift our focus to the guy on the left side since he has more screen time.
As he successfully ended the life of the most powerful man, fans gave him the most creative and not so obvious nickname ever… “Took D Life!”
3. The Sea King
Other famous examples are Buggy D. Clown, Go D. Usopp, and a character from the G-8 filler arc known as Condoriano, I mean… Con D. Oriano!
Oh, and wanna know who’s my favorite one so far?
This scene in episode 4 when Shanks “ACCIDENTALLY” lost his arm to a mere Sea King… which is why it is known as “Took D. Arm.”
4. The Stairs!
Now, for the next one… remember the “thing” that killed Zoro’s childhood friend, Kuina?
In Episode 19, it was mentioned that Kuina slipped down the storehouse steps, leading fans to give it the nickname “DOWN D. STAIRS.”
Which is kinda dark…
Plus, we all know that Tashigi looks exactly like Kuina.
In one episode, Tashigi herself even slipped on the stairs.
Fans couldn’t help but assume that this might be another clever foreshadowing by Oda-sensei.
5. Big News Morgans
There is another character that I didn’t expect to become a meme sensation…
Say hello to Big News Morgans, the Big Bird of One Piece.
Morgans is the president of the World Economy News Paper and one of the big bosses of the Underworld.
With his quirky appearance and his iconic catchphrase he became a favorite among the meme-loving community.
That is why whenever there’s a major revelation in the manga, fans can’t help but use the phrase “Big News!”
6. Roger’s Laugh
In Episode 968 of Oden’s flashback, when Roger’s crew reached Laugh Tale, the Pirate King’s laugh became a massive hit for memes!
Fans even morphed Roger’s face with J. Jonah Jameson from Spider-Man, and the resemblance is quite accurate!
The question is…
What do you think they discovered on Laugh Tale?
Well, don’t look at me, I don’t know either!
Maybe we’ll have the answer to that question soon enough! (Hopefully).
7. Chopper Crying
As for Roger’s counterpart, we have Chopper’s dramatic cry.
This scene is actually from One Piece Movie 9, a remake and a ‘what if’ version of the Drum Island arc that includes Franky, Robin, and the Thousand Sunny, who are not originally part of that arc. Speaking of movies, if you don’t know where to start, kindly check out our One Piece movie watch order!
TBH, the scene is very emotional, but fans can’t deny how funny Chopper’s reaction was.
If you search the internet, you’ll find tons of parodies associated with this meme.
The only thing that confuses me is why this scene (and also Whitebeard, which we’ll discuss later) is strongly linked to Kanye West’s song “Dark Fantasy.”
8. Luffy’s Mom
Oh, btw, have you ever wondered who the heck Luffy’s mom is?
This led fans to create a lot of theories.
Candidates such as Dadan, Makino, and Imu…
Amidst all the speculation, there’s one unexpected character that steals the show… Crocodile.
I know it sounds weird, but when Ivankov mentioned Crocodile’s past in Episode 443, it sparked a theory that Ivankov used their powers to change Crocodile into a man. Voila! This led fans to start calling him… “Croco-mom!”
At first, this theory was somewhat taken seriously, but now …..it’s not.
9. Jack
During the Wano arc, can you guess who is the most useless member of the Beast Pirates?
Take a second…
It’s JACK!
Do you disagree?
While Jack might be one of the highest-ranking executives and have a billion berry bounty on his head, he is completely useless… you know why?
Well, can you give me one memorable fight scene Jack actually had had during Wano?
Exactly, there’s nothing.
10. Useless Captain Mid
Tossing aside the useless Mammoth, there’s another character that will be joining our “useless” list.
Did you feel the same hype when the Supernovas were first introduced in the Sabaody Archipelago Arc?
I was so excited when it was mentioned that there is someone with a higher bounty than Luffy, which is Eustass Captain Kid. Or should I say… Useless Captain Mid?!
Initially, Kid was portrayed as a formidable character compared to Luffy and Law, but as the series progressed, he didn’t live up to most of our expectations– What a disappointment! Kid, you’re such a failure!
Sure, he had a decent fight against Big Mom, but in Chapter 1079, he got too cocky and ended up getting his ass whooped by Shanks with just one strike!
However, let’s not underestimate Kid. He may still have an epic comeback.
What do you think: is Shanks the final villain of One Piece?
11. Robin’s Face
The funniest memes during the Wano Arc are the Straw Hats’ “face faults” when they discover that Luffy is already in the country and has been captured by Kaido.
Usopp, Zoro, and Franky are all known for their funny reactions, but Robin’s face definitely left a shock for a lot of fans…
Look how they massacred my girl…
12. Enel’s face
Another classic meme is this reaction…
Do you know the source of this reaction? Does it ring a bell?
This happened during the Skypiea arc when Enel freaked out realizing that his powers were useless against Luffy because he is made of rubber.
This face is so iconic that it has been reused numerous times.
Not only in the anime, but it has also been referenced by other shows like “The Amazing World of Gumball!” (World of Gumball Season 6 Episode 1)
Will Enel make a comeback though?
Do you think the straw hats might find their way to visit the moon? I can’t wait to see Enel’s reaction when he sees Luffy with his current power.
13. Luffy’s face
During this fight, Enel realized that Luffy might be immune to his lightning attacks, but still vulnerable to physical strikes!
Luffy had a hard time dodging them, that is why he used his Gomu Gomu airhead technique, and with this funny face it also became a popular meme!
14. Zombie and Luffy
Luffy didn’t end his meme career during the Sky Island arc.
In Thriller Bark, in episode 342, there’s a scene where a zombie rises from its grave, but instead of fighting it, Luffy decides to simply push it back into the ground. Classic Luffy!
This scene is so funny it became another goldmine for memes!
15. Brook
Whenever I talk about Thriller Bark, there’s one character that comes to mind… Brook!
He is one of my favorite characters in One Piece ‘cause he’s funny!
Especially when he asks the question:
Plus, did you know that in episode 864, Brook asked the same thing to Big Mom?!
Well, look who isn’t picky!
Actually, Brook is older than Big Mom, and if only he could have asked her during her prime… Well, that would have been a different story. Take my soul, Big MOM!
16. Tra-guy hates bread
Now, let me hit you with a slightly fresh meme…
Back in Episode 629, as Law was rolling with the Straw Hats on their way to Dressrosa, it was revealed that Trafalgar Law doesn’t like bread!
That teeny-tiny moment drove fans CRAZY! From fan arts to memes– things went absolutely nuts!
But, Law, why? Why do you hate bread?! Why are you even here?
Imagine having no toast and butter for the rest of your life!
It’s interesting to note that this connects to a theory. In SBS 79 it was revealed that Corazon also hates bread.
Fans are speculating that this might be the reason why Law dislikes bread, as he could be impersonating Rosinante.
I’ve been thinking, aside from Law, who are your favorite INTJ anime characters?
17. Fan Translations
Have you ever tried reading One Piece fan translations?
To be honest, I haven’t yet, and I know that there can be some mis-translations, I never expected them to be this bad…
For example, Bisoromi Bear instead of Bartholomew Kuma.
Tanjado lo Flamingo instead of Donquixote Doflamingo which almost sounds like Tanjiro Kamado from Demon Slayer.
The funniest one is The Blackbeard Pirates. Just look at Blackbeard’s name… Masuru Chochen.
Now that sounds like Teach was a victim of an AliExpress bootleg product.
18. Marimo
Are you aware that Marimo, a moss ball from Japan, is thought to bring good fortune?
Zoro was given this nickname by Sanji as an insult, all because of their resemblance.
While a lot of fans, of course, wouldn’t let this insult slip without turning it into a meme.
By the way, do you remember Gaimon from episode 18?
The thing is… people made a meme about Gaimon being Zoro’s dad.
Anyway, the comparison between Zoro and Marimo is relevant to the story because of Zoro’s luck, especially in Episode 49 in Loguetown when he took a chance and tossed Sandai Kitetsu in the air.
He actually proved it to be true because his arm didn’t get chopped off.
In that episode, Zoro almost became the next Shanks!
19. Zoro’s sense of direction
Zoro might be a lucky guy, but we all know that he has a poor sense of direction.
This has become a source of a LOT of memes! Some fans imagine him getting lost and suddenly entering a different anime.
Hmm… Which anime would he fit into? Samurai X? Bleach? Or perhaps Demon Slayer? I think he could finish off Kibutsuji Muzan in just one hit.
Oh, wait, never mind… he might have lost his way in the Infinity Castle arc instead.
20. Zoro is Racist
The bad news is our beloved swordsman has become the subject of a newer, darker meme…
Fans have noticed an unfortunate trend in Zoro’s battles, where he often finds himself fighting against dark-skinned enemies, such as Mr. One and King.
Of course, some fans have assumed that Zoro is secretly a racist.
I actually never thought of that… What’s wrong with you people? Stop it, Get some help!
21. Roof Piece
The Wano Arc is such a LONG arc
We’ve been watching that for like… five years?
In fact, the fight with Kaido on top of Onigashima became soooo long and the fans renamed it… “Roof Piece!”
Yet, the Wano arc has given us a LOT of epic moments and top notch animations!
From their entrance to Onigashima, Sanji vs Queen, Zoro vs King! Now it’s time for Luffy’s Gear 5!
22. Tama
We know that there are a lot of big fights in Wano, but shouldn’t Tama have been the MVP?!
I mean, with her Devil Fruit, she literally turned the tables.
Yet, fans couldn’t help but notice that Tama’s power is a little bit like slavery, and we all know the outcome of that one… memes!
They started comparing Tama into a Celestial Dragon or even a Pokémon trainer!
I might go with the Pokemon Trainer, but Celestial Dragons? Well, you do have a point though.
23. The Next Straw Hat
During Wano’s third act, are you one of those fans who’ve been debating who will become the next Straw Hat?
This actually sparked a HUGE debate among fans
Some were rooting for Carrot! While others wanted Yamato. (Including me of course!)
There are a LOT of jokes and memes that have been made during this period.
Funny thing is, as of now, neither of them has officially joined the crew.
ODA! WHYYYY?!
I really want Yamato to join the crew though – she’s such a badass.
24. Caribou
With Carrot and Yamato not officially joining the Straw Hat Pirates, fans playfully joked that perhaps Caribou is the true “Chosen one.”
This speculation arose when Caribou managed to sneak aboard the Thousand Sunny, and while sailing, he also overheard Luffy’s dream.
This led people to joke that Caribou is the new Straw Hat.
25. Weird laughs
The list wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the weird laughs of certain characters.
Fans even made a compilation of these laughs from A to Z.
Glad that Oda didn’t end up with a simple laugh. I don’t know why everytime I hear these laughs, they kinda give me a sort of LSS (Last Song Syndrome).
26. Nami’s Haki
Alright, now let’s talk about the ultimate power-up in the series: Haki.
There are many well-known Haki users throughout One Piece, such as Roger, Shanks, Garp, Katakuri, and Luffy.
While there is one character whose fans love to crack jokes and claim that she is secretly a Haki user, and that character is… Nami!
What proof do we have?
Well, bullets have no effect on Luffy, and even lightning strikes don’t tickle him, so why the hell Nami can beat the hell out of Luffy?
Oda, you need to explain this!
Others mentioned that Nami’s Happy punch is just a Conqueror’s Haki!
Oh, by the way, who do you think is the best One Piece waifu?
27. Whitebeard’s Death
Remember when I mentioned that I don’t understand why Whitebeard is somewhat connected to Kanye West’s “Dark Fantasy?”
Because somehow, someway, this scene has been transformed into another meme!
28. Ace Donut
Whitebeard’s death is one of the most coolest scenes I’ve ever watched in my life.
While the most painful one is the death of Ace, and I can’t believe that it will also become a famous meme.
Ever since his death, fans called him a Donut.
Fans have been mixing Ace’s death with scenes from other anime, such as Rin, Rengoku, and Genos. It’s like playing “4 Pics 1 Word!”
Conclusion
Now, what if I told you there’s a way to resurrect a DONUT? It appears that Ace’s story might not have reached its end just yet…
