The main character, Luffy (translated as "Ruff" in Taiwan), aspires to be the Pirate King. Due to mistakenly eating the Gomu Gomu no Mi (Rubber Fruit), he gained powerful rubber elasticity as his weapon. After ten years of arduous training, he finally mastered the strength of his rubber body and decided to set sail for the legendary "Grand Line." However, being a brainless guy with no navigation knowledge and unable to swim, he has no idea where the "Grand Line" is. Thus, he begins the formulaic journey in shonen manga to gather companions.
As a story-driven manga, One Piece naturally has its unique qualities. When crafting the stories, each character gets their own side story that forms the background, personality, and growth journey of the side story's protagonist. Each story is well-handled, deeply touching, whether it's Usopp's or Nami's, evoking feelings of helplessness and sorrow. The transitions between stories are also well-managed, with many moving "flashback" stories. Meanwhile, the main storyline is filled with suspense: what exactly is the "Grand Line"? People who have been there dare not recall it; "Hawk-Eye" Roronoa Zoro's easy defeat was just one of the Seven Warlords of the "Grand Line," attracting not only the ambitious pirates within the story but also tightly gripping our hearts.
Struggle, dreams, friendship, and pursuing goals at all costs are the themes directly presented to us in One Piece! While watching One Piece, the power of friendship constantly resonates strongly with my soul, and I am completely unable to suppress the pure emotion that wells up from deep within me!