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One Piece [ワンピース] #5
One Piece, Volume 5: For Whom the Bell Tolls
Once upon a time, Usopp was just a local boy with a talent for tall tales. Everyone in his little seaside village knew him as the joker who claimed to be a pirate captain and woke people up in the mornings by shouting "Pirates are coming!" But then real pirates landed on the beach…
Now Usopp's village is under attack by the Black Cat Pirates, one of the most legendary and feared crews on the high seas. And three young would-be pirates have joined him in defending the village: Nami the thief, Zolo the swordsman, and Luffy, the straw-hatted wannabe pirate with incredible rubber powers. Usopp is about to find out how an imaginary pirate stands up to the real thing… and what it means to be a real pirate. His neighbors would never believe it in a million years...
Now Usopp's village is under attack by the Black Cat Pirates, one of the most legendary and feared crews on the high seas. And three young would-be pirates have joined him in defending the village: Nami the thief, Zolo the swordsman, and Luffy, the straw-hatted wannabe pirate with incredible rubber powers. Usopp is about to find out how an imaginary pirate stands up to the real thing… and what it means to be a real pirate. His neighbors would never believe it in a million years...
189 pages, Paperback
First published October 2, 1998
About the author
Eiichiro Oda
1,865 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 17, 2024
Sanji enters!
Hmm, I honestly don't remember how I felt about most of these characters.
I remember I liked Zoro more than Sanji for sure.
But his intro is really good so far.
Usopp disbanding his pirate crew was really emotional I loved it.
I also remembered another origin for his name, from the word Usotsuke in Japanese which means liar.
I like that the marines have some powerful people among them, I mean so far, the two that we saw are weaker than most of Luffy's teammates, but I remember vaguely in the future they will have some human monsters among them.
I also love how Luffy is choosing his teammates according to how kind they are despite being very tough people.
Things that might go imperceptible for most, or inconsequential.
Hmm, I honestly don't remember how I felt about most of these characters.
I remember I liked Zoro more than Sanji for sure.
But his intro is really good so far.
Usopp disbanding his pirate crew was really emotional I loved it.
I also remembered another origin for his name, from the word Usotsuke in Japanese which means liar.
I like that the marines have some powerful people among them, I mean so far, the two that we saw are weaker than most of Luffy's teammates, but I remember vaguely in the future they will have some human monsters among them.
I also love how Luffy is choosing his teammates according to how kind they are despite being very tough people.
Things that might go imperceptible for most, or inconsequential.
September 29, 2023
This wasn’t as strong as the previous volumes but I still found it be fun and funny! I must say this crew is sizing up to be a group of oddballs but that’s what makes them so interesting. The restaurant scene was HILARIOUS. I’m definitely looking forward to picking up the next volume.
October 14, 2017
Enjoyable.
3.5 Stars
(Still waiting for it to be super fun and amazing as its reputition goes)
I've heard a lot that One piece is a masterpiece. Loved by so many fans around the world.
But we might have to read for a while till it gets to the point where everything become amazing!
Well, Im still waiting......
3.5 Stars
(Still waiting for it to be super fun and amazing as its reputition goes)
I've heard a lot that One piece is a masterpiece. Loved by so many fans around the world.
But we might have to read for a while till it gets to the point where everything become amazing!
Well, Im still waiting......
June 22, 2016
First half is finishing up Usopp's intro story. Then they are off to look for a cook, because that's what a pirate ship really needs (and a musician!), at an on-ocean restaurant. Sanji makes his first appearance.
Everyone at the restaurant is insane. It's really funny.
July 4, 2023
Enjoyed this one a little less than the previous installments, as I think the storyline with Kuro etc dragged on a little longer than it needed to. I liked the ending, and the start of the new story though as we see the crew go to a very odd restaurant on the water and meet it's enigmatic chef.... The missing piece to their crew...
February 21, 2022
Enter Sanji.
It's been ages since I last read this, and I'd forgotten just how different he started. Suave, charming, a real badass, lacking any serious character flaws - sure, he gets mad when you waste food, but who wouldn't? Frankly, it was a bit of an underwhelming opening for him: he starts out as just much too flat and boring for a Straw Hat.
So I'm glad that Oda ditched this fairly quickly and turned him into the absolute pervert we all know and love... but then again, I think he went a bit too far with that, too. There's a bit of a middleground in between that's left unexplored, which is a shame.
I enjoyed the finale with Captain Kuro, though.
It's been ages since I last read this, and I'd forgotten just how different he started. Suave, charming, a real badass, lacking any serious character flaws - sure, he gets mad when you waste food, but who wouldn't? Frankly, it was a bit of an underwhelming opening for him: he starts out as just much too flat and boring for a Straw Hat.
So I'm glad that Oda ditched this fairly quickly and turned him into the absolute pervert we all know and love... but then again, I think he went a bit too far with that, too. There's a bit of a middleground in between that's left unexplored, which is a shame.
I enjoyed the finale with Captain Kuro, though.
February 5, 2021
Oda at it again with the music references. I love that.
This was a great volume. I'm not overly fond of Oda's action, but he writes quality story like few others. There is a level of poignancy to his characters that gets you invested immediately. Passion is the reason for that. Oda is passionate about what he writes, and readers can always pick up on that. One Piece has so much infectious charisma.
This was a great volume. I'm not overly fond of Oda's action, but he writes quality story like few others. There is a level of poignancy to his characters that gets you invested immediately. Passion is the reason for that. Oda is passionate about what he writes, and readers can always pick up on that. One Piece has so much infectious charisma.
August 30, 2023
4.0 Stars
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September 7, 2022
وانپیس تبدیل به عجب ماجراجویی جذابی شده
August 11, 2023
On this reread, I was really touched learning Usopp's story about his parents and why he tells tall tales.
This manga series is just wonderful. The stand out for me in this volume were the cleverly named attacks...it's the little things, ya know?
This manga series is just wonderful. The stand out for me in this volume were the cleverly named attacks...it's the little things, ya know?
August 18, 2018
SANJIIIIII. So much love.
April 11, 2022
So excited to see more of Sanji!
September 5, 2022
Obviously, I loved this.
I love Zolo but.... Sanji. 🤭🤭🤭
I love Zolo but.... Sanji. 🤭🤭🤭
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 21, 2022
Que nostalgia, aquí aparece el Going Merry ♡ x2 y justo cuando lo iba leyendo me sale su canción 🥺💜 ayyy mi corazoncitooo
Nuevo nakama, nuevo barco y en la lista de prioridades viene el cocinero, adivinen quién apareció �� jajajsjs pucha quizás lea otro más xd
Nuevo nakama, nuevo barco y en la lista de prioridades viene el cocinero, adivinen quién apareció �� jajajsjs pucha quizás lea otro más xd
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January 3, 2024
This is the true beginning of the Strawhat pirates! Man I love this manga.
February 12, 2021
I wasn't overly impressed with the end of the Usopp/Kuro storyline but I really disliked the last chapter or two where the new storyline was introduced. It was hard to follow and filled with cringey attempts at humor. Not sure if I'm going to continue with this series.
December 14, 2022
Me va a gustar un montón todo el mundo de One Piece por la forma en que se van desarrollando estos temas.
September 23, 2023
It hasn't taken long for some of the baddies to feel extremely generic. Still, so far this comic has consistently impressed me with its storytelling, its feeling of camaraderie and fun, and its very silly main character.
September 16, 2023
todos os meus comentários sobre volumes onde o usopp aparece vao ser uSOPP EU TE AMO
December 15, 2020
I luv Sanji
May 19, 2022
so far this series feels like a generic shonen (not in a bad way) i’m waiting for things to heat up once the crew is all together
July 17, 2022
This series continues to surprise me with its emotional depth and great characters though I still don’t much care for the art.
September 6, 2019
This was action-packed and silly from A to Z. It's nice to see a little bit of emotional drive in these characters as we get to know what ticks them off and what doesn't. I feel like there's still something lacking in the story or dialogue to make this series as epic as so many claim it to be.
The volume not only completes the story-arc revolving around Usopp but also begins the crew's new quest as they reach a destination where they can find a new member or two that could plug their need for music and/or food.
Yours truly,
Lashaan | Blogger and Book Reviewer
Official blog: https://bookidote.com/
The volume not only completes the story-arc revolving around Usopp but also begins the crew's new quest as they reach a destination where they can find a new member or two that could plug their need for music and/or food.
Yours truly,
Lashaan | Blogger and Book Reviewer
Official blog: https://bookidote.com/
January 10, 2021
i freaking love sanji
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August 15, 2024i’m sick… i can’t put the volumes down …. achoooo, perhaps i need to call my mother and give my final words
August 17, 2024
4.5 ✨
“Here’s to a new ship and new friends!!”
i might have shed a tear. i love Usopp so muchhhh!
“Here’s to a new ship and new friends!!”
i might have shed a tear. i love Usopp so muchhhh!
September 17, 2022
Qué bestia es todo todo el rato, qué divertido. Y menos mal que por lo menos ya ha pasado la presentación de Usopp.
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