One Piece has a long list of pirate crews from different parts of the world, and each one sails the seas differently. Some are feared for their brutality, while others are respected for their strength. Luffy’s very own pirate crew, the Straw Hats, are best known for their strong bond and adventurous spirit, as well as their ability to turn every island upside down with their antics.
Series creator Eiichiro Oda has a knack for giving each pirate crew a unique identity, making them unforgettable in One Piece. However, while most fans would love to join the Straw Hat Pirates in their adventures on the high seas, Eiichiro Oda would rather hop on another ship for a different kind of journey. If given a choice, Oda would join this antagonistic pirate crew and follow their captain.
The Straw Hat Pirates Are The Most Popular Pirate Crew
Most Fans Would Join Luffy’s Crew
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The Straw Hat Pirates are famous among One Piece fans.
The Straw Hat Pirates are loved for their strong bond and big dreams.
Without a doubt, the Straw Hat Pirates, led by Monkey D. Luffy, are the most famous pirate crew in One Piece. From day one, fans have been following their journey, cheering each member on as they chase their dreams and overcome the most impossible odds. No wonder many fans would love to hop on the Going Merry and later the Thousand Sunny if they were given the chance.
Sailing alongside Luffy, Nami, Zoro, Sanji, Robin, and the rest of the crew sounds like the ultimate adventure for many fans. They treat each other as family, going so far as to risk their lives whenever necessary. They also support one another in their individual endeavors, making the journey more meaningful and inspiring. Above all else, they sail the seas without restrictions.
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However, fans know that the Straw Hat Pirates aren’t perfect at all, but that’s what makes them more endearing and relatable. As the plot unfolds in One Piece, each crew member gets a chance to shine while also revealing their struggles and flaws. What’s important is that they always come back stronger, turning their weaknesses into strengths. Who would not like to join a crew as cool and full of life as the Straw Hat Pirates?
Eiichiro Oda Wants to Join the Blackbeard Pirates
The Blackbeard Pirates Are Feared
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Ask any fan which pirate crew Eiichiro Oda would join, and chances are their answer would be the Straw Hat Pirates. They are, after all, the main pirate crew in One Piece, with the main character Luffy at the helm. However, just because they are the main characters in the manga, Oda would limit himself to the Straw Hats if he were given a chance to choose a crew.
In Eiichiro Oda’s interview with Viz Media, the Japanese manga artist mentioned an antagonistic pirate crew in mind. In other words, Oda would love to join the Blackbeard Pirates, providedhe is strong enough in the world of One Piece. However, would Blackbeard recruit Oda, considering he has a habit of recruiting notorious criminals and individuals with strong, unique devil fruit abilities? Fans could only imagine.
Fate Has Chosen Me To Conquer This World—Blackbeard
The Blackbeard Pirates are a force to be reckoned with in the world of One Piece. Their captain, Marshall D. Teach, is also an absolute force of nature, and it seems like Oda has bigger plans for him in the Final Saga, likely making him stronger than ever before. With Oda’s interest in joining the Blackbeard Pirates, it’s no surprise that they are shaping up to be the greatest rival of the Straw Hat Pirates.
Eiichiro Oda Also Wants to Join the Buggy Pirates
The Buggy Pirates Bring Fun and Mayhem
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In the same interview with Viz Media, Eiichiro Oda also revealed that he also wanted to join the Buggy Pirates, not because they are feared in the world, but because they are “very carefree.” When asked if Oda could join any pirate crew, except the Straw Hats, he quickly mentioned the Buggy Pirates. Not only are they fun and carefree, but the members could also “make fun of the captain.”
There are still a lot of interesting pirate crews in One Piece, but only a few could match the humor and chaos that the Buggy Pirates brought to the story. They simply make life in the sea entertaining, turning every encounter into a source of laughter.
