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One Piece [ワンピース] #3
One Piece, Volume 3: Don't Get Fooled Again
Sure, lots of people say they want to be the King of the Pirates, but how many have the guts to do what it takes? When Monkey D. Luffy first set out to sea in a leaky rowboat, he had no idea what might lie over the horizon. Now he's got a crew--sort of--in the form of swordsman Roronoa Zolo and treasure-hunting thief Nami. If he wants to prove himself on the high seas, Luffy will have to defeat the weird pirate lord Buggy the Clown. He'll have to find a map to the Grand Line, the sea route where the toughest pirates sail. And he'll have to face the Dread Captain Usopp, who claims to be a notorious pirate captain...but frankly, Usopp says a lot of things...
195 pages, Paperback
First published June 4, 1998
About the author
Eiichiro Oda
1,862 books4,199 followersEiichiro Oda (尾田栄一郎, Oda Eiichirō) is a Japanese manga artist, best known as the creator of the manga and anime One Piece.
As a child, Oda was inspired by Akira Toriyama's works and aspired to become a manga artist. He recalls that his interest in pirates was probably sparked by the popular TV animation series titled Vicky the Viking. He submitted a character named Pandaman for Yudetamago's classic wrestling manga Kinnikuman. Pandaman was not only used in a chapter of the manga but would later return as a recurring cameo character in Oda's own works.
Please also see:
尾田荣一郎 (Chinese, simplified)
尾田榮一郎 (Chinese, traditional)
As a child, Oda was inspired by Akira Toriyama's works and aspired to become a manga artist. He recalls that his interest in pirates was probably sparked by the popular TV animation series titled Vicky the Viking. He submitted a character named Pandaman for Yudetamago's classic wrestling manga Kinnikuman. Pandaman was not only used in a chapter of the manga but would later return as a recurring cameo character in Oda's own works.
Please also see:
尾田荣一郎 (Chinese, simplified)
尾田榮一郎 (Chinese, traditional)
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November 11, 2024
I am very glad that the story of the guy stuck inside a treasure chest was one chapter only, I won't mind if we have similar stories in the future as long as they are 1 chapter only between arcs.
I was really surprised Buggy arc continued for half of this volume, and I felt it was too long.
But the chapter ending with Captain Usopp story saved this volume from getting 3 stars from me.
I love Captain Usopp he is hilarious.
Also throughout this manga you find yourself laughing a lot, really enjoying your time.
A unique reading experience for sure.
I was really surprised Buggy arc continued for half of this volume, and I felt it was too long.
But the chapter ending with Captain Usopp story saved this volume from getting 3 stars from me.
I love Captain Usopp he is hilarious.
Also throughout this manga you find yourself laughing a lot, really enjoying your time.
A unique reading experience for sure.
June 19, 2017
Another awesome volume...
Enjoyed it very much, with the humorous and exciting fight between Luffy and Buggy the Clown, and the introduction of another impending crisis that will be solved in the next volume, I think...
Saw Luffy's new move, Gum-Gum bazooka...!
In between these two major parts of the volume, there's a little and weird adventure in an island, with of course, a lesson in context...
Finally, we get to know what exactly is the "Grand Line", thanks to Nami for explaining(she really is going to become a valuable member of this crew, apart from her talent of thievery- with her knowledge of the sea and beyond and with a sensible nature unlike Luffy who's unbelievably straightforward and wreckless); it sounds scary enough, and our heroes are far from entering it...
Then we see Luffy and his crew entering a village, and "the boy who cried wolf"...
I could vaguely, at the very first moment, guess that Usopp's doings might be resulting from a tragic past or something he's incapable of sharing and expressing; up until now, I'm not sure if that's the case... he seems proud of his past, and his identity...
That's no reason to cry wolf like that every now and then, just a youth with nothing more amusing to do than bothering the villagers I guess!
And he has his own crew of three local kids, with names of spices and vegetables...!
Usopp's very good at knitting up tall tales, and he does it out of a good heart to help the sickly mistress of the mansion, to color her days full of boredom and help her to have a good time...
Still, he is after all "the boy who cries wolf", so no one takes him seriously.
But one day, the wolves really are about to show up, and the boy is no more a liar...
But no one really judges the boy, do they?
I judged mistress Kaya's butler too quickly; Oda has brought out an exceptional character in the line of as-usual antagonists up to now...
Usopp has fooled the villagers many times in the past, but now, the situation is ironically "don't get fooled again", except in this case Usopp isn't fooling them, irony is...
Enjoyed it very much, with the humorous and exciting fight between Luffy and Buggy the Clown, and the introduction of another impending crisis that will be solved in the next volume, I think...
Saw Luffy's new move, Gum-Gum bazooka...!
In between these two major parts of the volume, there's a little and weird adventure in an island, with of course, a lesson in context...
Finally, we get to know what exactly is the "Grand Line", thanks to Nami for explaining(she really is going to become a valuable member of this crew, apart from her talent of thievery- with her knowledge of the sea and beyond and with a sensible nature unlike Luffy who's unbelievably straightforward and wreckless); it sounds scary enough, and our heroes are far from entering it...
Then we see Luffy and his crew entering a village, and "the boy who cried wolf"...
I could vaguely, at the very first moment, guess that Usopp's doings might be resulting from a tragic past or something he's incapable of sharing and expressing; up until now, I'm not sure if that's the case... he seems proud of his past, and his identity...
That's no reason to cry wolf like that every now and then, just a youth with nothing more amusing to do than bothering the villagers I guess!
And he has his own crew of three local kids, with names of spices and vegetables...!
Usopp's very good at knitting up tall tales, and he does it out of a good heart to help the sickly mistress of the mansion, to color her days full of boredom and help her to have a good time...
Still, he is after all "the boy who cries wolf", so no one takes him seriously.
But one day, the wolves really are about to show up, and the boy is no more a liar...
But no one really judges the boy, do they?
I judged mistress Kaya's butler too quickly; Oda has brought out an exceptional character in the line of as-usual antagonists up to now...
Usopp has fooled the villagers many times in the past, but now, the situation is ironically "don't get fooled again", except in this case Usopp isn't fooling them, irony is...
June 25, 2022
Took me a couple of months before continuing the series but hopefully I'll read a couple more before my next break. Enjoyable and quite quirky but not over the moon for it.
June 14, 2021
This volume focuses on Luffy fighting Buggy and defeating him finally and doing a good deed in the end and there is a lovely one shot story called trial of the forest where he meets Gaimon and its so well done and like makes you feel good and then the Usopp arc starts and their next villain is Captain Kuro and what he has planned for the village and Kaya is interesting.
This was a great volume and has everything. Comedic moments, New characters, Luffy being dumb and comedic relief but a great villain ahead also and the arc has great elements plus reading it after knowing the advance things ahead makes for a great experience. The art is awesome. I mean he is GODA after all.
This was a great volume and has everything. Comedic moments, New characters, Luffy being dumb and comedic relief but a great villain ahead also and the arc has great elements plus reading it after knowing the advance things ahead makes for a great experience. The art is awesome. I mean he is GODA after all.
December 13, 2023
4.75 stars
July 2, 2023
We see the introduction of Usopp in this volume, who seems like a fun character. Someone who likes to tell tall tales to a sick girl to make her happy, he's also fiercely proud of his heritage as the son of a pirate. This feeds into Luffy's story as they continue the search for a better ship and a crew. I'm starting to really like Luffy - the guy has no tact whatsoever, and this makes for some really funny moments as he just can't lie to anyone.
I'm really enjoying this little journey on the seas with Luffy and Co.
I'm really enjoying this little journey on the seas with Luffy and Co.
April 11, 2023
IS THIS ANOTHER AMAZING FREAKING VOLUME!? YES!
Ya'll I am eating this series up. There really isn't much that I'm ever going to be able to say as I get further into the series; however, the world building and character development in this have been so EPIC. I haven't been this invested and excited about a series since I started reading Food Wars and Nana. We're introduced to some really interesting characters in this particular volume including Dread Captain Usopp who is like "the boy who cried wolf," yet has this sweet, tender side that no one really gets to see. There was a character that we meet in between Luffy and the gang leaving the wreckage that is Buggy the Clown and meeting Usopp that I really enjoyed! I wish that we could have seen more of him, but I'm hoping that he makes a reappearance later in the series. If you haven't ever read One Piece, you are missing out!
Ya'll I am eating this series up. There really isn't much that I'm ever going to be able to say as I get further into the series; however, the world building and character development in this have been so EPIC. I haven't been this invested and excited about a series since I started reading Food Wars and Nana. We're introduced to some really interesting characters in this particular volume including Dread Captain Usopp who is like "the boy who cried wolf," yet has this sweet, tender side that no one really gets to see. There was a character that we meet in between Luffy and the gang leaving the wreckage that is Buggy the Clown and meeting Usopp that I really enjoyed! I wish that we could have seen more of him, but I'm hoping that he makes a reappearance later in the series. If you haven't ever read One Piece, you are missing out!
June 19, 2016
That has nothing to do with anything. It's one of the chapter covers. There are no panda or bamboo in this volume. It's just a fun image.
As seems to be the case with this series (at least through the first 8 volumes I've read so far), we get 9 chapters in this volume, with no regard to where arcs start and stop. The first 4 of this one finish up the story with the clown pirates from last volume. In the middle we get a single chapter with a short story about an island they come across with a man stuck in a treasure chest. The rest begin the story that introduces Usopp, who is basically the boy who cries wolf.
As always, you can't start with this volume though, so go back and read the first one and see if the series is for you.
February 3, 2022
Here's the first time we can't quite right away tell who the villain is. I recall being fooled by Captain Kuro's act the first time I read this story, many years ago. I don't know if it's the strongest One Piece, but it works all right - at least up until he completely breaks character because he's a bloodthirsty kitty-cat, something that I still found a little weird for someone so supposedly cold-blooded. That's in the next volume, anyway.
Also, Buggy's full backstory. I guess a lot of it's been retconned by now, but it at least explains a lot of his character and how he ended up where he is, so there's that. I always wondered what could have been: whether he too could have ended up a genuinely formidable pirate if his spirit hadn't been crushed by bitterness back then.
Also, Buggy's full backstory. I guess a lot of it's been retconned by now, but it at least explains a lot of his character and how he ended up where he is, so there's that. I always wondered what could have been: whether he too could have ended up a genuinely formidable pirate if his spirit hadn't been crushed by bitterness back then.
February 3, 2021
Usopp gets introduced in this volume. I find it amazing just how much foreshadowing there is in here for later events. Usopp predicts much of the series' plot points with his rantings about how great he is. Oda has an incredible attention to detail in One Piece that I admire a lot. This is an iconic volume, and I also love the title (not sure if it's a The Who reference, but judging by how many references Oda does, I think it's likely).
September 6, 2023
This early on, Luffy's crewmates are joining at a quick pace. We already have Zoro and Nami, and next up is Usopp.
The story featuring Buggy ends in the first half of this volume, and opened up a question that made my suspension of disbelief wobble slightly. (I see the irony of saying this, when eating a fruit can turn someone's body stretchy and bouncy like rubber.) After Buggy and his crew are defeated, Luffy and crew just leave them behind, unconscious in the village. Who's to stop them from continuing their reign of terror, after they've recovered? Maybe there's something about that in the pirate's code, "more like guidelines," where the defeated party slinks away and starts over in the loser's bracket.
I have a pet theory about Shanks, which has probably been addressed in the 100+ volumes that have come after this one, but I'm trying my best to avoid spoilers: . Usopp's father is on Shanks' crew, which . With the knowledge that there's a time skip later on, maybe the overall arc of the story has to do with . Please don't tell me. It's fun to guess!
I like the double takes when Luffy says something oblivious, and Django is pretty silly, too. We've got a damsel situation brewing, which doesn't thrill me, but it won't be long before this storyline ends, Usopp joins the crew, and we move on to recruiting Sanji.
The story featuring Buggy ends in the first half of this volume, and opened up a question that made my suspension of disbelief wobble slightly. (I see the irony of saying this, when eating a fruit can turn someone's body stretchy and bouncy like rubber.) After Buggy and his crew are defeated, Luffy and crew just leave them behind, unconscious in the village. Who's to stop them from continuing their reign of terror, after they've recovered? Maybe there's something about that in the pirate's code, "more like guidelines," where the defeated party slinks away and starts over in the loser's bracket.
I have a pet theory about Shanks, which has probably been addressed in the 100+ volumes that have come after this one, but I'm trying my best to avoid spoilers: . Usopp's father is on Shanks' crew, which . With the knowledge that there's a time skip later on, maybe the overall arc of the story has to do with . Please don't tell me. It's fun to guess!
I like the double takes when Luffy says something oblivious, and Django is pretty silly, too. We've got a damsel situation brewing, which doesn't thrill me, but it won't be long before this storyline ends, Usopp joins the crew, and we move on to recruiting Sanji.
August 30, 2023
4.0 Stars
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December 26, 2022
I decided to read One Piece for the first time and document my experience on YouTube, starting with the entire East Blue saga: https://youtu.be/T_3DySjyRjk
August 25, 2022
Shanks!
I was wondering when he will be mentioned again.
So far, I like the dynamics of the characters and the adventures that they had so far.
I really like Usopp.
I have zero background on One Piece so I don't know if he'll end up joining the crew, but I hope he does.
Kuro seems like an asshole.
I can't wait for Luffy to punch the hell out of this guy.
I would have to say that I liked the later chapters compared to the earlier ones.
I was wondering when he will be mentioned again.
So far, I like the dynamics of the characters and the adventures that they had so far.
I really like Usopp.
I have zero background on One Piece so I don't know if he'll end up joining the crew, but I hope he does.
Kuro seems like an asshole.
I can't wait for Luffy to punch the hell out of this guy.
I would have to say that I liked the later chapters compared to the earlier ones.
September 18, 2023
tava procrastinando pra ler esse volume, pois estava com preguiça de acompanhar o arco do Usopp DE NOVO. acabei de assistir no anime e foram 5 episódios de gritaria, mas eu gostei bastante de como isso foi trabalhado no mangá
January 8, 2021
i really can't stand usopp, he's really annoying and i always thought soo. also that hypnotist guy is creepy af, him walking backwords creeped me out and looked too much like something junji ito would draw
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June 19, 2017
¡Cada vez se pone más interesante!
April 9, 2023
It's the cliffhanger for me...
May 14, 2024
Ciao sognatori,
Terzo volume meraviglioso dove conosciamo un nuovo membro mi auguro che lui si unirà alla nostra banda perché è molto simpatico, un po’ fifone ma con una gran voglia di dimostrare coragggio e sto parlando di lui il mitico e unico capitano Usopp.
In questo volume ho trovato sorprendente come nuovi personaggi entrano così ben allineati nella storia e sopratutto come i nostri tre protagonisti principali fumo ad ora si rapportano con tanta umanità a loro e insieme arrivano a raggiungere e a scoprire nuovi misteri e nuovi pericoli e insieme collaborano per far sì che tutto vada bene e liscio.
Sono curiosa di scoprire se il nostro usopp entrerà a far parte della banda
Terzo volume meraviglioso dove conosciamo un nuovo membro mi auguro che lui si unirà alla nostra banda perché è molto simpatico, un po’ fifone ma con una gran voglia di dimostrare coragggio e sto parlando di lui il mitico e unico capitano Usopp.
In questo volume ho trovato sorprendente come nuovi personaggi entrano così ben allineati nella storia e sopratutto come i nostri tre protagonisti principali fumo ad ora si rapportano con tanta umanità a loro e insieme arrivano a raggiungere e a scoprire nuovi misteri e nuovi pericoli e insieme collaborano per far sì che tutto vada bene e liscio.
Sono curiosa di scoprire se il nostro usopp entrerà a far parte della banda
August 22, 2019
This volume concludes the Buggy the Clown story arc with some fun sequences that highlight each of the character's personalities perfectly.
This also begins the next chapter which introduces us to the Dread Captain Usopp with a whole boy who cries wold tale. I liked how you couldn't tell where exactly everything was going. Romance? Ambition? Fraud? Everything was possible until you find out what's going on.
Exciting stuff is unfolding and good ol' Usopp needs to step up his game as everything is in his hands now!
Yours truly,
Lashaan | Blogger and Book Reviewer
Official blog: https://bookidote.com/
This also begins the next chapter which introduces us to the Dread Captain Usopp with a whole boy who cries wold tale. I liked how you couldn't tell where exactly everything was going. Romance? Ambition? Fraud? Everything was possible until you find out what's going on.
Exciting stuff is unfolding and good ol' Usopp needs to step up his game as everything is in his hands now!
Yours truly,
Lashaan | Blogger and Book Reviewer
Official blog: https://bookidote.com/
September 14, 2022
¿Me gustará más Usopp en el manga que hace años en el anime? Veremos. De momento, al menos, no se me está haciendo cargante.
June 20, 2024
luffy is such an idiot 😭
November 25, 2023
Just as fun and entertaining as the previous volume!
January 28, 2018
One Piece vol. 3 starts out strong with the conclusion to the Buggy arc. As Luffy's fight with Buggy comes to a head, we learn about the origins of Buggy and his abilities. Panels really shine, especially with the big finale. When the dust settles, we see loose ends tied with Boodle and Chouchou both getting great send offs, especially Boodle. (I still love his farewell to this day.) With the new dynamic of Nami being added we get a new layer to the team as well as the story.
Sadly gears are shifted downward as we begin the next sub arc, The Captain Kuro arc. I love this arc, dont get me wrong, but it starts very slowly. We are introduced to one of the best characters in One Piece, Usopp. He keeps thus beginning going with his crazy antics and hilarious panels. No matter what his character keeps me laughing. Along with the long nosed goofball, we are introduced to many side characters and villains. While Usopps minions are comical at times, its Kaya who provides reason and depth for Usopps story. The villains Kuro and Django are great villains for sure, but its not until the next volume they will truly shine.
Volume 3's plot begins on a high note and ends on a slow note. Oda is great at building a story brick by brick, but at times he can be a bit slow about it. This shows in the Captain Kuro arc. As always though, his art never wavers and his characters really radiate with personality and gusto.
Sadly gears are shifted downward as we begin the next sub arc, The Captain Kuro arc. I love this arc, dont get me wrong, but it starts very slowly. We are introduced to one of the best characters in One Piece, Usopp. He keeps thus beginning going with his crazy antics and hilarious panels. No matter what his character keeps me laughing. Along with the long nosed goofball, we are introduced to many side characters and villains. While Usopps minions are comical at times, its Kaya who provides reason and depth for Usopps story. The villains Kuro and Django are great villains for sure, but its not until the next volume they will truly shine.
Volume 3's plot begins on a high note and ends on a slow note. Oda is great at building a story brick by brick, but at times he can be a bit slow about it. This shows in the Captain Kuro arc. As always though, his art never wavers and his characters really radiate with personality and gusto.
January 31, 2017
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August 21, 2022
Terminó la batalla con Buggy, ahora está el mini buggy xd Nami está temporalmente con ellos, me gusta verlos como van creando lazos cómo era al principio y como va a ser después uwu
También aparece Gaimon, su historia me gusta igual es tragicomico xd pero es bacán.
Y por último aparece Usopp, no me cae bien este personaje jajsk 🤭
También aparece Gaimon, su historia me gusta igual es tragicomico xd pero es bacán.
Y por último aparece Usopp, no me cae bien este personaje jajsk 🤭
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January 13, 2024
volume 3: chapter 18-26
mini arcs:
1. semi-end of buggy the clown
2. forest of judgement
3. meeting usopp
i totally forgot that there was a part about the guy in the treasure chest. while i don't know the significance of it, i enjoyed that little snippet. for usopp's arc, he's the boy who cried wolf and nobody believed him when he warned them that pirates were coming.
mini arcs:
1. semi-end of buggy the clown
2. forest of judgement
3. meeting usopp
i totally forgot that there was a part about the guy in the treasure chest. while i don't know the significance of it, i enjoyed that little snippet. for usopp's arc, he's the boy who cried wolf and nobody believed him when he warned them that pirates were coming.
May 1, 2023
Nothing much to say, my all-time favourite manga, what can it do any wrong?
March 14, 2021
A fun and adventurous volume. The series is very fast paced and maybe wouldn’t be too hard to catch up to the most recent volumes...
September 9, 2021
I love Usopp so far
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