Mel, could you pls make a vid on LUFFY’S possible trauma such as possible fear? Because I’ve never seen anyone talk about it and i think it’d be a big challenge for you. Love your vids❤
Jinbe is honestly my favorite character not counting Luffy, in terms of his overall personality. He's an exemplary person up there with uncle Iroh. You just can't help but respect him.
The moment when Nami says she can't hate him because he's a fishmen is beautiful. He realises that he did it. He did what Fisher Tiger wanted. Fishmen are not hated by at least one human, and a human that was opressed horribly by a fishman. He cries, probably remembers Fisher Tiger and i think that's when he knew he would accept if Luffy would ask him to join.
He’d take you along on the milk run, buy the best value groceries remembering everyone’s faves and dietary requirements (within budget ofc), quiz the children on practical mathematics like “how much was this originally if it is £3.99 now and 20% off?” and reward each with a small sweet treat/ magazine at the end for their cooperation
NGL since Oda didn't make the fight between Aokiji and Akainu on page, chances are them meeting would be an epilogue that's like a single panel. IDK how reunions are gonna even go.
What about Koby and Alvida? Morgan and Helmeppo? Bon Clay and Luffy? Bonney and Kuma? Anybody and Luffy??? They should have reunions as well too, it's been a while.
Koby and alvida one chances are just a passing side glance with alvida trying to flirt with koby and koby dismissing her Morgan is not relevant enough to be in the story The others though i would like to see
I don't think the revolutionarys are particularly far off his own ideals (hack even said they were friends) so he'd probably be pleased with what she's chosen to do with her life ❤ I can't wait for them to meet again
People, in conversation, overlook how hard that line goes because Brook's "no one plans for their own death, young lady," came right around the same time. They're on about the same level for me.
Jimbei is definitely underrated as a Straw Hat. His connection to Luffy and Nami is so cool. I love him as a Straw Hat and I’m happy to see him on the crew.
I felt his connection to Nami, barely even exists. There should’ve been like oh no, a chapter dedicated to it instead of just being like yeah it’s cool. So one of your underling destroyed my entire life and scarred me forever no biggy
@@Disheartthorn yes and she says basically exactly what I just said. he says sorry and she immediately excepts it. I have the same complaint with Hachi. But more severe but I like that character more so it evens out.
@@mikehorner5989 what the complete context is in my eyes that fishmen have been persecuted so much that some of them rebelled to extreme extent causing fishmen that wanted to just be accepted to be persecuted even more harshly, that caused people like Jinbe and fisher tiger to develop strong moral codes as to not cause more of fishmen to be persecuted. When Jinbe apologized to Nami he apologized for his own failing, Nami acknowledged that and said that he has nothing to apologize for because Arlong caused her misfortune not Jinbe and if he feels like he needs to apologize she goes with her captains gut and accepts, at least that's my interpretation
Glad to hear that. It's amazing how many people needed to feel words like those directed towards them. His words to Luffy after Marineford definitely started some re-wiring in my own mind.
Jinbe, Iroh, and Mumen Rider walked into a teahouse. They all had a wonderful time and everybody's days were made better because of these honorable lads.
I'm a karateka, so I naturally gravitate towards martial artists in manga, but even as people criticised him for being a bad character and a bad fit for the Straw Hats, I could see what was going on - Oda essentially built Jinbe "backwards", giving us his major conflicts and backstory before he's even really asked to join the crew, so even if he's absent for most of the time due to the Big Mom-related issues, he's basically already carved his place in the crew by the time he finally joins them in full.
If you like martial artist type characters you should check out Undead Unluck. Quite a few prominent martial artist type characters. I'm also happy to say I wasn't one of those people that thought he'd be a bad fit and you're right. Jinbe was kinda written backwards. The problems he faces was already resolved by the time he joined. Jinbe was always the type to think of others before himself, similar to Vivi and now that he didn't have the burden on his shoulders anymore he mellowed out.
It’s insane to me how every straw hat is lovable. Each are fleshed out, each have had amazing fights and stand out moments. Jinbei was such a phenomenal addition, and I’m so happy!
Jinbe’s respect for luffy is charming and also funny. Jinbe’s a former warlord, years of experience, a genuine threat, yet he looks at luffy, lovable goof ball he is, and wishes to be on his crew. He sees what a lot of others see, luffy has a one of kind spirit and charisma that can’t help but draw people in. Seeing luffy so happy he jumped and gave jinbe a hug when he came back (officially) was so wholesome like he has another father figure
Jimbei is someone who can think calmly about a situation and bring stability to other characters. Even for someone like Big Mom, he was able to ease her hunger pains before telling her that he's leaving her crew.
Agreed, and big mom also sees this, that's why she doesn't want Jimbe to leave bc he's too big of an asset to her and would lose a lot for leaving her crew.
The thing with Jinbe that I love the most, is the connections and similarities he shares with many of the strawhats. Like Brook, he shoulders an entire world's worth of burdens on his shoulder, both him and Chopper have suffered at the hands of humans, Franky and Jinbe hated pirates and were jaded by the brutality of the world government, Zoro and Jinbe's determination to push through grief via their love for their captain and the ones who spurned them on, the love and acceptance from Nami which, by the way, is a MASSIVE stepping stone. She could have blamed him, hated him, PUNCHED HIM and he would have accepted it. But she forgave and she loved him because of his kindness and loyalty to Luffy. And then there's Sanji, and both of these guys are willing to risk EVERYTHING, putting their life on the line to prove themselves and live up to their aspirations. Luffy truly is the Pirate King, and Jinbe will forever be the Helmsman of the Thousand Sunny. I personally would love to see you cover a Blackbeard video next and the mirrors between him and Luffy.
Jimbe crying as he thanks nami still gets me every fucking time. Cant even imagine the weight he felt lift off his shoulders. Easily in my top 5 favorite characters and Im so happy he's a strawhat.
Jinbie is hardcore husband material. The dad the ship desperately needed. I love how he bonds with Robin, and really hope that he and Usopp can get their own moments.
Jinbe the dad who left for smokes then came back with milk then dipped for eggs and once more for sugar only to finally stay to make his kid(s) a cake. Best pirate dad of the seas
Jinbe is one of my favorite characters in general, he’s so powerful and serious but the moment he’s with the straw hats he’s a stress dad trying to keep his kids safe. The scene of him telling the Sun Pirates about Luffy is so adorable! The way they made him realise that he has already adopted Luffy is hilarious, and honestly I couldn’t help to tear up a little. I honestly wasn’t expecting to love him so much when I started the show, but now he has his own little special place in my heart with Brook
Jinbei is an amazing character. He is probably the closest thing to am actual tactician and strategist the Strawhats have, and is probably one of the few people Luffy will actually listen to, even if he already has his mind and heart set on doing the opposite. His resolve and steadfastness are unparalleled (the man stood his ground against the full might of Big Mom and called her a "mere emperor of the sea" to her face with not an ounce of fear or doubt). But I think the thing I love about him the most is that he is still incredibly humble and open to new things. And this is played up to hillarious effect when he takes on the role of the most "junior" member of the Strawhats, deferring completely to how the rest of the crew "does things" and trying to take that to heart when, first, this man has more experience being a pirate that probably the rest of the Strawhats combined, except Brook, and second the way the Strawhats "do things" is pretty much barely directed (not even controlled) chaos and just flying by the collective seat of their pants. Watching him see the Strawhats do something just bonkers and Jimbei going "well, that's really odd, but if that's the way they do it on thus crew then I'll strive to do just that," especially when Robin, being the absolute troll that she is, just affirms it, is pretty much comedic gold.
Jinbe has been my all-time favorite One Piece character since Chapter 590 with the "What do you still have" speech. It makes me cry every time. No moment will ever top that for me. And only Jibe could've shaken Luffy out of his extreme sadness like that. It's because of Jinbe that we still have a story.
He deserves that praise that scene would only be beat out for me almost 300 chapters later by the mere emperor moment, both are for the sake of Luffy at very different times he has meany great scenes ❤
As a man in his 30s I really connected with Jimbe. I've made mistakes, been hateful, lost loved ones, and have feltI have no hope and wanted to give up like Luffy did after losing Ace. Hearing him ask Luffy what he has left reminds me of scripture where it says to "count your blessings" has helped me a lot and I've grown much. Now as a father I feel closer to passing on similar teachings to my own children.
Okay, i just recently found these videos with gear 5 ruling the algorithms. I am so happy i did. All of these analyses are so brilliant and thoughtful. You legitimately found a way to make me love this show and these characters even more. You even made me now love characters i didn't before (ussop amd katakurri). I am subbed for life and now always look forward to when new videos pop up from this channel.
Welcome to the club, buddy(: This channel is definitely one of those not-so hidden gems that Yt has to offer. I too feel so lucky that I got to find her. Along with Tekking and Mr Morj, she is one of my favorite One Piece youtubers(((: and kinda also just youtbers in general. A KINGGGG of character analysis and themes of the insanely amazing adventure that is the One Piece manga/anime
Once we are out of this chaotic apocalyptic whatever it is right now that we are in, I want to see more interactions between Jinbe and the rest of the crew especially Zoro and Sanji. Dude is so chill and constantly has this calm vibe surrounding him.
Jinbei is my dude. His blood running through Luffy's veins is literally my favorite bit of symbolism in the whole series. I can't watch any of those scenes without crying lol. Forreal Fishman Island is mad underrated, the backstory of the Fishman people means so much to the entire plot of this series. Fisher Tiger is next only to Joy Boy and Roger as far as long gone heroes of this world.
Words cant describe how much I adore Jinbe. "The mature one" is usually not the character I typically fall for but Jinbe simply has this charm about him I simply can't resist- I loved him from first sight (because yes he's a big blue fish dilf how can you NOT love him). But watching him through Fishman Island and THEN his speech at WCI is just... UGH I CAN'T!! He's just so cool and his development has been such a ride. Oda kept edging us with Jinbe joining the crew, but when he finally joined I screamed in joy.
Jinbe is like the wise honorable father figure of the crew. He always keeps his word and has sacrificed much of his life for the sake of others. His former crew knew that and respected him immensely and when he wanted to join the Straw Hats they encouraged him to do so. The symbolism of his blood running through Luffy's veins really cemented his bond with Luffy. And that no matter our differences we all bleed the same blood. Jinbe has been in my top 5 favorite One Piece characters forever. Can't think of one negative thing about him. Oda really flexed his writing genius once again with Jinbe.
It's good to see some appreciation coming towards Fishmen Island. It's one of my favorite arcs, not because of the fights, but because of the themes it tacles . Jinbei's apology to Nami is my favorite moment in the series
Jinbe... This fishy Boii has a really deep impact on me. When i was still watching the anime (swapped to manga after Fishman Island) and Jinbe was first shown in Impel Down, i was instantly in love. This big boy became my favourite character in the moment where he called the whalesharks and as i grew older and matured I understood his motives and values. I fell in love even more. The moment on Fishman Island, where he fought Luffy and told him that one day he would join the crew, i felt a tear dropping from my eye. I love this big boy so much. I was so incredibly happy, when he finally greeted the crew as a full fleshed out member of the strawhats. His loyalty to his friends, his sense of duty, his goddamn beauty on the inside and outside. If every person had a Jinbe as his friend, this world would be a better place.
Everything about Jinbei and Luffy's relationship is incredible, but the image of Luffy hugging onto Jinbei's side with the biggest grin and Jinbei grinning *back* ? Fuck dude, it's too cute, it's too wholesome, I am GOING to scream and cry and explode
YES!!! THIS IS HOW YOU WRITE A FANTASY RACE!!!! This story absolutely resonated with me as a black person in a system and a country built on black suffering. It so often feels like there is no hope for us; we can’t change the system from the inside, racism is how the world works, and we still have hope beyond this. Jinbe still has hope even after learning the same things we have had to, he still believes in change. He doesn’t spare humans to be a model minority he does it because he knows its the right thing and he will do the right thing. HES BEEN THROUGH SO MUCH PAIN AND LOSS BUT HE FIGHTS ON I AM TRYING NOT TO CRY IN PUBLIC RIGHT NOW
It's not often that I almost cry before the ad break lmao. Your words about a story not being written in your adulthood really stuck with me. Jinbe is my pick for Underrated Fave. He doesn't get a lot of attention in the fandom but to me he's definitively earned his place as the Third Wing of the Pirate King. Plus I deeply respect that Oda waited this long to introduce the crew's Straight Man.
Jinbei fans are built solid, we don't need him to be the strongest or the greatest. We just accept that Jinbei is him, loyal af, and the awesome grandpa we need
I'm sure you're not gonna read my comment, but I must say, never in my life have I searched something on the internet for so long and being so satisfied with finding it - your channel. I started reading the One Piece manga and watching the anime at the start of this year, and for months and months I've searched for some channel that did what I wanted to see - in depth character analysis. One Piece is the most diverse, well-rounded media I've ever seen. And your videos helped me to love it more. The way you encapsulated each StrawHat Journey in each of your videos is pure gold. Please keep up the good work!
I completely forgot the amount of times Jimbei got mentioned over the series before his reveal. When Marinford came around was when I realized he existed but after watching this video, he’s been subtly built up since the beginning. Amazing video! ❤
hey 2 quick things. i love how jinbei is ALWAYS respectful no matter whats going on. even as he is leaving big mom, and kiiinda disrespecting her at the same time, he thanks her for her effort, and apologizes for the trouble he has caused her. like, wow, seriously classy. second, i could listen to you talk about damn near anything, so keep on doing these vids! cant wait to see whats next!
My favorite character in the series, I’ve been waiting for this video for quite some time and it didn’t disappoint. His relationship with luffy is what sold me the character he is, him being so willing to go this far for luffy was amazing and his sense of honour was just the icing on the cake.Despite him not even being the “protagonist” of his own flashback (fisher tiger is) you can feel how deeply he’s affected and I really cannot wait to see him reunite with Koala. His speech for luffy is also one of favorite speech in all anime/manga so that definitely helps given how much that can be related to our life, not just in terms of the death of someone dear but in our accomplishments and failures
🥲 almost 1100 chapters and the hardest I ever cried for this damn story was his speech for Luffy, more 3 complete arcs together and the knowledge we get the final saga with him permanently there I can happily say those scenes together have made my top 2 favorite characters ❤
From the moment Jinbe was introduced, he was a home run with the fans but what really sold me on him joining the Straw hats was the moment Ace died and Luffy’s mind collapsed into despair. Jinbe immediately went into protection mode and fought tooth and nail, nearly dying in the process of getting Luffy out and away from the Battle of Marineford. He did all of that for someone he hardly knew but he did it anyway with no regard for himself. Completely selfless and a worthy addition to the Straw Hats.
Jimbe is honestly my favorite Staw Hat right now. The way hes come to take the Dad spot of the crew along with his Egghead design. This guy just exists and I love it.
Iroh and Jimbe would great tea friends . I would sit there and listen for hours just for there wisdom and compassion listening to conversations would just be awesome.
I always liked Jimbe from when we first meet him in Impel Down, because he quickly proved to be one of the realest dudes in the entire series. The fact that one of the first things Jimbe does when he meets Nami is make it clear to her on no uncertain terms that he accepts full responsibility for Arlong and the things he did was what had made him one of my favorites.
There’s no man like Jimbe! I love him so much 😭 he just hits differently for so many reasons Also his relationship with Robin is adorable idk why like i think it’s cute that the person he like ‘instantly’ connected with besides Luffy and Nami is the person who had also spent time with Koala i can’t wait for all three of them to meet again
Jimbei is my all time favorite straw hat. Even above Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji. He's got impeccable vibes, he's a fantastic supporting character, and he doesn't need a huge character arc since he's coming out of retirement as an adventurer, rather than setting off on his journey of self-discovery like most of the crew. He's got great chemistry with Robin, he's totally the dad of the crew, and he's genuinely powerful without overshadowing the crew. I just love this big blue sumo shark
I think considering the rest of the star hats is still actively in survival mood because of trauma or have only recently started healing, they might not have been able to console Luffy when he needed it. It was such a complex situation because Luffy is suuuuch a strong person, emotionally and mentally as well a physically. And all of the straw hats have leaned on Luffy and he’s always been a pillar of strong support. But when a person like that goes through something so heartbreaking and ends up so completely broken … people don’t know what to do with that. Some people don’t even try to help? But I know the straw hats would help but they wouldn’t have been able to comfort and console him like he needed. The perfection of Jinbe being there is that he’s older wiser and incredibly mature in emotional ways. He can fully understand the depth of Luffys pain and figures out what he needs and becomes his pillar of support. So heartbreaking but so perfect 🥹
I love every single thing about Jimbei. Not that I would ever see it, but I could never stand for even the slightest Jimbei disrespect. He is such an incredibly lovable character, both in his design, and how he's written. There's just something about the way he carries himself, the way he laughs, the way he talks, everything. Easily a top 5 character in One Piece. And I can feel my lifespan extend every time he laughs. What a hearty laugh.
Jinbei was Luffy's knight in shining armour during Marineford and he delivered a reality check that hit harder than any physical attack. I can see a possible clash between him and Sanji it'll definitely be interesting to see the chemistry between the two.
Jinbei is my favorite character in the series and words can't describe how happy I am to see you covering him since he so underrated and absolutely deserves more attention
I like the recurring one piece trope that some of the straw hats have figures that helped build their personality that they may have the chance to reunite with and it will make the fanbase cry tears of joy. Luffy has Shanks, Jinbe has Koala, Brook has Laboon, you could even argue that Franky has Señor pink.
Jinbe is easily one of my favourite characters in One Piece. The chapter where he finally joined the crew for good I had a painfully big smile on ny face. His shape is so unbelievably huggable and his personality is so great.
My favorite Straw Hat flipped often for a long time between Luffy and Usopp. That changed when Jinbe joined the crew. The moment that got me was when he was the only person that stayed behind to eat the restaurant owners fancy Wano cooking while everyone else was out partying at the festival. It was such a small moment but it made me realize just how kind he really is. In hindsight it might also have been him getting to do something that most fishmen aren't privileged enough to do but I don't care, he's a still kindhearted fish uncle and I love him ❤ And yes, him being hot also helps.
I just love Jinbe so much. The anticipation for him joining the Straw Hats, from Fishman Island, to Whole Cake, until he finally joins in Wano (seriosly, I think I screamed reading those panels) was nervewrecking yet so worth it. Plus, the scene in which he gives Luffy his blood is just one of the most beautiful, calming and significant on the whole series. Man I love Jinbe so much. Amazing video, as always! Thank you very much!
I really loved when Luffy asked him to join his crew, coz Luffy had by then known Jinbe for a long time, and known his as self-powerful, even a Captain, but when Luffy learned who he really is, when Luffy saw him as an equal, is when he asked him to join the crew, and that again retroactively enforces how powerful his connection to his crew really is (edit) Luffy doesn't ask you to join his crew because of what you are, but because of who you are (except for Brook, but that worked itself out). He has always seen each of his crew as his equals, not his minions
Jinbe really became my favourite Straw Hat. He's always just such a calm, collected, loyal, no-compromises chad. While he was never a character where I went "OH MY GOD IT'S JINBE YESSSS!!", it's just once you realize how many amazing things he did and what impactful, hard decisions he made without ever seeking any recognition... that you realize how much of an amazing character he is. I don't mean to self flatter, but I think anyone liking Jinbe just has to be a sign that they're a thoughtful person. Simply because the great things about Jinbe seem to be delibarately made so they can vanish in the background and always presented in a time where they quickly get overshadowed. You have to REALLY look at him to get why he's such a cool character. And if you do, there's a lot to find.
It's dumb but Jinbe's arc mean a lot to me. I've been reading One Piece since I was in my 20's and although the series helped shape my life a lot over the years I was still a pretty angry guy. I drank a lot, was depressed and hated people. Only after stopping drinking at 33, embracing kindness, and studying and embracing Buddhism, have I really turned my life around in my 30s. It was always fun to compare myself to 'cool' characters like Zoro or Sanji when I was younger and strive to be physically stronger like them, but it was even more fulfilling to have a character like Jinbe, who was older and didn't go through a major change until he was in his 30's like me. And realizing his strength came from kindness and compassion towards people. People not just like himself but to anyone and everyone. It's amazing that this series has been a part of my life for so long and it still continues to grow and change as I get older.
When I was introduced to jinbe, I was already spoiled that he would join the crew, but I didn't really believe until the moment he saved luffy's soul at the end of marineford. That was when I went "Oh yeah, he's nakama. No doubt in my mind."
Jimbe didnt need any quirks or traits like many other strawhats, he could just be the straight guy in the already chaotic SH crew. He could be that one guy who always wandering if he makes a right call join SH, and still be funny and cute
Jimbei is literally what the Straw Hat crew needs. The way he kept morale up during the Whole Cake Island Arc when big mom was chasing them and with Pedro’s death. I just love One Piece and the characters in it
Jinbei is one of the characters that received hate that I just never saw. He is incredible in both his actions and his belief in Luffy. I knew he was a SH as soon as he said he would meet up with Luffy again.
24:00 brought me to tears, the way you edited the video broke back memories of the said episodes and genuinely has me tearing up at this point forward in your video. Just Congrats on the production, you really got to my heart in this analysis.
Jinbei IS a top 5 character. I have so much admiration for his character. Honestly I teared up a little watching this, especially the Nami part. Just so deep and thought provoking.
What a beautiful analysis on such an underrated character. I love Jinbei with all my heart (as well as all the strawhats, they're my favorite characters in the series without a doubt) and his story makes me so emotional, like Captain America's ending in Endgame or Spiderman in many of his stories, but even harder cuz it's One Piece and One piece is my drug of choice. He's the noble warrior that dedicates his entire life and existence to others, to protect and defend the innocent, to justice and freedom, but in the process shackles himself and denies himself of his own happiness, who puts his dreams aside for the sake of others, who even give's up on love for it, to see him finally have the chance to live for himself and to be happy, even tho he's so god damm noble that everyone around him, all the people he was fighting for, actually had to insist to him to do it for like 75 arcs. I know people like that, they're so noble that they take too many burdens upon their shoulders, they give up on their lives to take care of everyone else, when they, more than anyone else in the world, deserve to be happy and to pursue their dreams, to focus on themselves and their own happiness as well. That to me is such a beautiful and underrated lesson Jinbei teaches us. I love finding new One Piece creators on youtube with these types of analysis, it's so great to see so many amazing and different perspectives on this beautiful series and it's so fun to be able to talk about my favorite story ever. Now i want to watch the rest of your videos!
Jinbe's introduction in Impel Down was beyond amazing. One Piece is full of amazing characters who will go above and beyond for their friends and Jinbe is a shining example. He not only gave up his title as a warlord, but was taken prisoner in Impel Down. He was trapped in the Eternal Hell of the 6th level and he fully believed that he would be there for the rest of his life. He had no reason to belive he would ever get to leave and yet he stood by his beliefs and friendship to Ace.
He's the goat. This video was a delightful treat to come home to after work tonight. Thanks for the reminders of why I love Jimbei as a representative of all he stands for. He's an idol of a fishman
You made me cry once again with Fisher Tiger's backstory. Jinbei is so full of love! Because love is a constant exercise. He chooses to love and to be kind everyday, even after being hurt so many times. It takes a lot of courage to put yourself out there like he does.
jinbe has been my favorite character since his support for luffy after marineford. i have his iconic "dont focus on what youve lost, count what you still have" tattooed on me because of how much it struck me when i read it and the relevance its had in my life since. i cried my eyes out when he volunteered to donate his blood for luffy at the end of fishman island and once again when he finally joined up with the crew in wano (reading the manga weekly at that point mind you) i absolutely love love him and i love love this analysis youve done of him
your editing is always superb but this video had this extra nice flow (hehe) to it. the part at 28:42 is SO GOOD the visuals are synced up with every word? like when you say ”humans and fishmen” and it transitions from blood to water, then ”a new hope” and we see the fish swim up towards the sun :') idk if that was intentional but i love that. also i cried
Thank you. Thank you so much for making this video. Jinbei has been my favorite character since his introduction, and his speech to Luffy was immeasurably impactful on my life when I lost a close friend. And thank you for saying he is sexy, because a large part of why I identify with him is because we have a similar body type, and that kind of positivity warms my heart so damn much. So on my hands and knees, thank you!
I remember excitedly reading the chapter Luffy asks Jinbe to join, only for next week to be saddened I would have to wait. Took hundreds of chapter and so many years, but it was worth the wait. I would say I'm still a major Jinbestan, and he's one of the best additions to the crew, definitely one of my top SH crew members. I think an interesting point of discussion is his relationship to Sanji. All their moments are brief, but I find it interesting Sanji has a bit of a harsher outlook towards him, even if it's played often for comedy. Even without Nami being involved, it's been observed, and it's played up again when his bounty is higher than Sanji's. Given how Jinbe is supposed to be the true patriarchal dad figure of the Straw HT crew per Oda's words, and Sanji's habit of butting heads with both his adoptive and biological fathers, it can even point to his brashness coming off as a weird sort of acceptance. Either way, I definitely want more and more moments between him and the other crew members. He deserves his time to shine with them.
I don't understand why most people don't like the fish-man island arc. I enjoyed reading every minute of it. Not only did it show me how much the Straw Hats have improved in the two year timeskip, but I enjoyed the world building and the flashbacks that helped explain why things are the way they are in present. The effects of the cycle of hatred is also a theme that I was grateful to see addressed as well. I'm sure there's more that I forgot to mention but that's all I can think of off the top of my head right now.
I'd love to see a full description/analysis of Fishman Island as an arc. Many people see it as Oda showing how strong the Straw Hats are but there's a super interesting Martin Luther King/Malcom X relationship/allegory shown through Otohime and Fisher Tiger. Not to mention it was great for Jimbei's character plus the Celestial Dragon who is shown kindness from the fishmen and ends up being more humble as a result, even knocking Saint Charlos on his ass in one of the most satisfying moments in One Piece History. I'd love to see a full video about all of it, it's an underrated arc
I have watched this video three times now since it came out. This is my absolute favorite video regarding Jimbe and the explanation of his character! I've always loved this kind and stern fishman dearly! I enjoyed being able to be reminded just how great of a character he is! He's such a respectable and reassuring character to have in the story, and I'm glad that he's FINALLY here to stay! Wonderful job Melon! :D
I think fishman island is actually my favourite arc. The story of Otohime and Fisher Tiger , the parallels to MLK Jr and Malcolm X. The blood transfusion, the mention of joyboys promise. Jimbei and Sanji are my favourite strawhats by far . It’s kind of a toss up because I see myself in Sanji, and see the person I want to be in Jimbei .
I recall a translation of the moment where Luffy answered Jimbe's question of "what is it does he still have?" And the translation had Luffy say, "I still have my family!", as he cried. That made me cry. And I think its stronger than calling them friends or crew. They are us family. And he loves them.
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Mel, could you pls make a vid on LUFFY’S possible trauma such as possible fear? Because I’ve never seen anyone talk about it and i think it’d be a big challenge for you. Love your vids❤
You got a new mic since recording that add back then didnt you? The drop in quality once it starts is palpable lol
Thank you for the hard work you put in your videos 🐟
Jimbei is my favorite strawhat 😁
For some reason I've always thought it was melontree and not melontee
Jinbe is honestly my favorite character not counting Luffy, in terms of his overall personality. He's an exemplary person up there with uncle Iroh. You just can't help but respect him.
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Extremely real
Got Nico Robin on 1 and Jinbe on 2 but I agree 😅
Agreed with the comparison with uncle iroh
THATS WHY HES THE GOAT! THE GOOOOOOOOAAAT!!
The moment when Nami says she can't hate him because he's a fishmen is beautiful. He realises that he did it. He did what Fisher Tiger wanted. Fishmen are not hated by at least one human, and a human that was opressed horribly by a fishman. He cries, probably remembers Fisher Tiger and i think that's when he knew he would accept if Luffy would ask him to join.
THIS
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Jinbei is the dad who'll always come back from the store
Jinbei would come back even if all his limbs were broken and he was on life support.
Jinbei would run around the whole world to grab all the types of milk ever to see what you like most
@@EmperorKimJinbe already knows what type of milk you like best. (He asked Sanji)
@@WarpsmithAdamhe’s not even getting milk because you don’t have any, he’s getting extra
He’d take you along on the milk run, buy the best value groceries remembering everyone’s faves and dietary requirements (within budget ofc), quiz the children on practical mathematics like “how much was this originally if it is £3.99 now and 20% off?” and reward each with a small sweet treat/ magazine at the end for their cooperation
We NEED Koala and Jinbe to meet so bad. I will sob.
I can imagine Jinbei breaking down in tears a little bit at how strong and spirited a woman Koala has become. Bless their hearts.
NGL since Oda didn't make the fight between Aokiji and Akainu on page, chances are them meeting would be an epilogue that's like a single panel. IDK how reunions are gonna even go.
What about Koby and Alvida? Morgan and Helmeppo? Bon Clay and Luffy? Bonney and Kuma? Anybody and Luffy??? They should have reunions as well too, it's been a while.
Koby and alvida one chances are just a passing side glance with alvida trying to flirt with koby and koby dismissing her
Morgan is not relevant enough to be in the story
The others though i would like to see
I don't think the revolutionarys are particularly far off his own ideals (hack even said they were friends) so he'd probably be pleased with what she's chosen to do with her life ❤ I can't wait for them to meet again
"I'm a crewmate of the future pirate king, why would I be scared of a mere emperor?" is up there as one of the most badass lines in all manga.
His confidence means SO much it's insane.
People, in conversation, overlook how hard that line goes because Brook's "no one plans for their own death, young lady," came right around the same time. They're on about the same level for me.
@@WarpsmithAdamsometimes old men can be goated with the sauce
Definitely one of Jimbe's best lines
Jimbei is definitely underrated as a Straw Hat. His connection to Luffy and Nami is so cool. I love him as a Straw Hat and I’m happy to see him on the crew.
At this point, you are genuinely teasing the luffy character video. WTF dude
I felt his connection to Nami, barely even exists. There should’ve been like oh no, a chapter dedicated to it instead of just being like yeah it’s cool. So one of your underling destroyed my entire life and scarred me forever no biggy
@@mikehorner5989did you even watch the video?
@@Disheartthorn yes and she says basically exactly what I just said. he says sorry and she immediately excepts it. I have the same complaint with Hachi. But more severe but I like that character more so it evens out.
@@mikehorner5989 what the complete context is in my eyes that fishmen have been persecuted so much that some of them rebelled to extreme extent causing fishmen that wanted to just be accepted to be persecuted even more harshly, that caused people like Jinbe and fisher tiger to develop strong moral codes as to not cause more of fishmen to be persecuted. When Jinbe apologized to Nami he apologized for his own failing, Nami acknowledged that and said that he has nothing to apologize for because Arlong caused her misfortune not Jinbe and if he feels like he needs to apologize she goes with her captains gut and accepts, at least that's my interpretation
Oh man, Jinbe’s speech quite literally saved my life. It really helped me stay sane throughout the worse moments of my life.
Same for me
Glad to hear that. It's amazing how many people needed to feel words like those directed towards them. His words to Luffy after Marineford definitely started some re-wiring in my own mind.
LOVE THIS
me too🥺
I’m going in for brain surgery soon and I have imagined Jinbe with motivational words every day since I knew I was going to have it
Jinbe, Iroh, and Mumen Rider walked into a teahouse. They all had a wonderful time and everybody's days were made better because of these honorable lads.
Mumen Rider having these two big uncles comfort and encourage him is the fanfiction i need 😭
I'm a karateka, so I naturally gravitate towards martial artists in manga, but even as people criticised him for being a bad character and a bad fit for the Straw Hats, I could see what was going on - Oda essentially built Jinbe "backwards", giving us his major conflicts and backstory before he's even really asked to join the crew, so even if he's absent for most of the time due to the Big Mom-related issues, he's basically already carved his place in the crew by the time he finally joins them in full.
Hol'up, there were people that said Jinbei was a bad character???
Once i find them i fight every single one of them for slandering our man
Katateka eh? Do you happen to know doppi orochi
I'm sorry
@@DerM0HCount me in. No one badmouths our fish boi and gets away with it
If you like martial artist type characters you should check out Undead Unluck. Quite a few prominent martial artist type characters. I'm also happy to say I wasn't one of those people that thought he'd be a bad fit and you're right. Jinbe was kinda written backwards. The problems he faces was already resolved by the time he joined. Jinbe was always the type to think of others before himself, similar to Vivi and now that he didn't have the burden on his shoulders anymore he mellowed out.
It’s insane to me how every straw hat is lovable. Each are fleshed out, each have had amazing fights and stand out moments. Jinbei was such a phenomenal addition, and I’m so happy!
Fleshes out? Book isn't fleshed out. He doesn't have any flesh left! YOHOHOHOHOHO
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Jinbe’s respect for luffy is charming and also funny. Jinbe’s a former warlord, years of experience, a genuine threat, yet he looks at luffy, lovable goof ball he is, and wishes to be on his crew. He sees what a lot of others see, luffy has a one of kind spirit and charisma that can’t help but draw people in. Seeing luffy so happy he jumped and gave jinbe a hug when he came back (officially) was so wholesome like he has another father figure
Jimbei is someone who can think calmly about a situation and bring stability to other characters.
Even for someone like Big Mom, he was able to ease her hunger pains before telling her that he's leaving her crew.
Agreed, and big mom also sees this, that's why she doesn't want Jimbe to leave bc he's too big of an asset to her and would lose a lot for leaving her crew.
The thing with Jinbe that I love the most, is the connections and similarities he shares with many of the strawhats. Like Brook, he shoulders an entire world's worth of burdens on his shoulder, both him and Chopper have suffered at the hands of humans, Franky and Jinbe hated pirates and were jaded by the brutality of the world government, Zoro and Jinbe's determination to push through grief via their love for their captain and the ones who spurned them on, the love and acceptance from Nami which, by the way, is a MASSIVE stepping stone. She could have blamed him, hated him, PUNCHED HIM and he would have accepted it. But she forgave and she loved him because of his kindness and loyalty to Luffy. And then there's Sanji, and both of these guys are willing to risk EVERYTHING, putting their life on the line to prove themselves and live up to their aspirations. Luffy truly is the Pirate King, and Jinbe will forever be the Helmsman of the Thousand Sunny.
I personally would love to see you cover a Blackbeard video next and the mirrors between him and Luffy.
I think that a blackbeard video needs more time in the oven... He still has too many mysteries
Jimbe crying as he thanks nami still gets me every fucking time. Cant even imagine the weight he felt lift off his shoulders. Easily in my top 5 favorite characters and Im so happy he's a strawhat.
Jinbie is hardcore husband material. The dad the ship desperately needed. I love how he bonds with Robin, and really hope that he and Usopp can get their own moments.
Jinbe the dad who left for smokes then came back with milk then dipped for eggs and once more for sugar only to finally stay to make his kid(s) a cake. Best pirate dad of the seas
😄the perfect explanation, he totally docent have a favorite child either (has only saved luffys life like 5 times)
He got the smokes for Sanji.
Jinbe is one of my favorite characters in general, he’s so powerful and serious but the moment he’s with the straw hats he’s a stress dad trying to keep his kids safe. The scene of him telling the Sun Pirates about Luffy is so adorable! The way they made him realise that he has already adopted Luffy is hilarious, and honestly I couldn’t help to tear up a little.
I honestly wasn’t expecting to love him so much when I started the show, but now he has his own little special place in my heart with Brook
Jinbei is an amazing character. He is probably the closest thing to am actual tactician and strategist the Strawhats have, and is probably one of the few people Luffy will actually listen to, even if he already has his mind and heart set on doing the opposite. His resolve and steadfastness are unparalleled (the man stood his ground against the full might of Big Mom and called her a "mere emperor of the sea" to her face with not an ounce of fear or doubt).
But I think the thing I love about him the most is that he is still incredibly humble and open to new things. And this is played up to hillarious effect when he takes on the role of the most "junior" member of the Strawhats, deferring completely to how the rest of the crew "does things" and trying to take that to heart when, first, this man has more experience being a pirate that probably the rest of the Strawhats combined, except Brook, and second the way the Strawhats "do things" is pretty much barely directed (not even controlled) chaos and just flying by the collective seat of their pants. Watching him see the Strawhats do something just bonkers and Jimbei going "well, that's really odd, but if that's the way they do it on thus crew then I'll strive to do just that," especially when Robin, being the absolute troll that she is, just affirms it, is pretty much comedic gold.
Which scene are you referring to?
@@moonman8450 Probably the scene at the end of Wano, when they leave the country (keeping it vague to avoid spoilers for anime onlys).
Jimbo really put his back into every single encounter. Especially marine ford, he saved luffys life multiple times
Jinbe quite literally got his back blown out during marineford
Jimbei is such a fucking clutch person, bro. I absolutely adore him ((:
Hehe, Jimbo... Funny typo.
hes amazing 😁worth the wait
Jinbe has been my all-time favorite One Piece character since Chapter 590 with the "What do you still have" speech. It makes me cry every time. No moment will ever top that for me. And only Jibe could've shaken Luffy out of his extreme sadness like that. It's because of Jinbe that we still have a story.
He deserves that praise that scene would only be beat out for me almost 300 chapters later by the mere emperor moment, both are for the sake of Luffy at very different times he has meany great scenes ❤
jinbe goated
As a man in his 30s I really connected with Jimbe. I've made mistakes, been hateful, lost loved ones, and have feltI have no hope and wanted to give up like Luffy did after losing Ace. Hearing him ask Luffy what he has left reminds me of scripture where it says to "count your blessings" has helped me a lot and I've grown much. Now as a father I feel closer to passing on similar teachings to my own children.
Jinbei is the uncle you always want to have and he'll always have your back. A bit of tough love but he loves you very much.
Okay, i just recently found these videos with gear 5 ruling the algorithms. I am so happy i did. All of these analyses are so brilliant and thoughtful. You legitimately found a way to make me love this show and these characters even more. You even made me now love characters i didn't before (ussop amd katakurri). I am subbed for life and now always look forward to when new videos pop up from this channel.
Welcome to the club, buddy(: This channel is definitely one of those not-so hidden gems that Yt has to offer. I too feel so lucky that I got to find her. Along with Tekking and Mr Morj, she is one of my favorite One Piece youtubers(((: and kinda also just youtbers in general. A KINGGGG of character analysis and themes of the insanely amazing adventure that is the One Piece manga/anime
Once we are out of this chaotic apocalyptic whatever it is right now that we are in, I want to see more interactions between Jinbe and the rest of the crew especially Zoro and Sanji. Dude is so chill and constantly has this calm vibe surrounding him.
Jinbei is my dude. His blood running through Luffy's veins is literally my favorite bit of symbolism in the whole series. I can't watch any of those scenes without crying lol. Forreal Fishman Island is mad underrated, the backstory of the Fishman people means so much to the entire plot of this series. Fisher Tiger is next only to Joy Boy and Roger as far as long gone heroes of this world.
Words cant describe how much I adore Jinbe. "The mature one" is usually not the character I typically fall for but Jinbe simply has this charm about him I simply can't resist- I loved him from first sight (because yes he's a big blue fish dilf how can you NOT love him). But watching him through Fishman Island and THEN his speech at WCI is just... UGH I CAN'T!! He's just so cool and his development has been such a ride. Oda kept edging us with Jinbe joining the crew, but when he finally joined I screamed in joy.
Jinbe is like the wise honorable father figure of the crew. He always keeps his word and has sacrificed much of his life for the sake of others. His former crew knew that and respected him immensely and when he wanted to join the Straw Hats they encouraged him to do so. The symbolism of his blood running through Luffy's veins really cemented his bond with Luffy. And that no matter our differences we all bleed the same blood. Jinbe has been in my top 5 favorite One Piece characters forever. Can't think of one negative thing about him. Oda really flexed his writing genius once again with Jinbe.
It's good to see some appreciation coming towards Fishmen Island. It's one of my favorite arcs, not because of the fights, but because of the themes it tacles . Jinbei's apology to Nami is my favorite moment in the series
Jinbe... This fishy Boii has a really deep impact on me. When i was still watching the anime (swapped to manga after Fishman Island) and Jinbe was first shown in Impel Down, i was instantly in love. This big boy became my favourite character in the moment where he called the whalesharks and as i grew older and matured I understood his motives and values. I fell in love even more. The moment on Fishman Island, where he fought Luffy and told him that one day he would join the crew, i felt a tear dropping from my eye. I love this big boy so much. I was so incredibly happy, when he finally greeted the crew as a full fleshed out member of the strawhats. His loyalty to his friends, his sense of duty, his goddamn beauty on the inside and outside. If every person had a Jinbe as his friend, this world would be a better place.
Everything about Jinbei and Luffy's relationship is incredible, but the image of Luffy hugging onto Jinbei's side with the biggest grin and Jinbei grinning *back* ? Fuck dude, it's too cute, it's too wholesome, I am GOING to scream and cry and explode
YES!!! THIS IS HOW YOU WRITE A FANTASY RACE!!!! This story absolutely resonated with me as a black person in a system and a country built on black suffering. It so often feels like there is no hope for us; we can’t change the system from the inside, racism is how the world works, and we still have hope beyond this. Jinbe still has hope even after learning the same things we have had to, he still believes in change. He doesn’t spare humans to be a model minority he does it because he knows its the right thing and he will do the right thing. HES BEEN THROUGH SO MUCH PAIN AND LOSS BUT HE FIGHTS ON I AM TRYING NOT TO CRY IN PUBLIC RIGHT NOW
^This
It's not often that I almost cry before the ad break lmao. Your words about a story not being written in your adulthood really stuck with me.
Jinbe is my pick for Underrated Fave. He doesn't get a lot of attention in the fandom but to me he's definitively earned his place as the Third Wing of the Pirate King.
Plus I deeply respect that Oda waited this long to introduce the crew's Straight Man.
Jinbei fans are built solid, we don't need him to be the strongest or the greatest. We just accept that Jinbei is him, loyal af, and the awesome grandpa we need
I'm sure you're not gonna read my comment, but I must say, never in my life have I searched something on the internet for so long and being so satisfied with finding it - your channel. I started reading the One Piece manga and watching the anime at the start of this year, and for months and months I've searched for some channel that did what I wanted to see - in depth character analysis. One Piece is the most diverse, well-rounded media I've ever seen. And your videos helped me to love it more. The way you encapsulated each StrawHat Journey in each of your videos is pure gold. Please keep up the good work!
Jinbe will always be my favorite strawhat. He's friend-shaped, he's huggable, and also loving dad type which are always my favorite character.
I completely forgot the amount of times Jimbei got mentioned over the series before his reveal. When Marinford came around was when I realized he existed but after watching this video, he’s been subtly built up since the beginning. Amazing video! ❤
I love your character analysis. Please keep making these Queen
hey 2 quick things. i love how jinbei is ALWAYS respectful no matter whats going on. even as he is leaving big mom, and kiiinda disrespecting her at the same time, he thanks her for her effort, and apologizes for the trouble he has caused her. like, wow, seriously classy.
second, i could listen to you talk about damn near anything, so keep on doing these vids! cant wait to see whats next!
The tears won't stop flowing. Jimbe is just so cool. He's such a great guy.
Also a side note. Jimbe yaoi does go pretty hard.
Jinbe gives me heavy uncle iroh vibes. That’s why I love him
I adore Jinbei! He’s a good big blue bean!
this video made me realize how much I appriciate Jimbei, he is truly a character that cannot be hated, I love him so much!
I wasnt sure about big daddy Jinbe at first, but he melted my heart so many times that Im almost feel shame doubting him.
My favorite character in the series, I’ve been waiting for this video for quite some time and it didn’t disappoint. His relationship with luffy is what sold me the character he is, him being so willing to go this far for luffy was amazing and his sense of honour was just the icing on the cake.Despite him not even being the “protagonist” of his own flashback (fisher tiger is) you can feel how deeply he’s affected and I really cannot wait to see him reunite with Koala. His speech for luffy is also one of favorite speech in all anime/manga so that definitely helps given how much that can be related to our life, not just in terms of the death of someone dear but in our accomplishments and failures
🥲 almost 1100 chapters and the hardest I ever cried for this damn story was his speech for Luffy, more 3 complete arcs together and the knowledge we get the final saga with him permanently there I can happily say those scenes together have made my top 2 favorite characters ❤
From the moment Jinbe was introduced, he was a home run with the fans but what really sold me on him joining the Straw hats was the moment Ace died and Luffy’s mind collapsed into despair. Jinbe immediately went into protection mode and fought tooth and nail, nearly dying in the process of getting Luffy out and away from the Battle of Marineford. He did all of that for someone he hardly knew but he did it anyway with no regard for himself. Completely selfless and a worthy addition to the Straw Hats.
Jimbe is honestly my favorite Staw Hat right now. The way hes come to take the Dad spot of the crew along with his Egghead design. This guy just exists and I love it.
Iroh and Jimbe would great tea friends . I would sit there and listen for hours just for there wisdom and compassion listening to conversations would just be awesome.
I always liked Jimbe from when we first meet him in Impel Down, because he quickly proved to be one of the realest dudes in the entire series. The fact that one of the first things Jimbe does when he meets Nami is make it clear to her on no uncertain terms that he accepts full responsibility for Arlong and the things he did was what had made him one of my favorites.
''This man has the world on his shoulders'' Can u blame him, he got some RLY DAMN BIG SHOULDERS
Man I love that scene with nami so much. Its such a good moment for both their characters and a good example of why I like them both
Jinbe might be one of the most loveable characters in fiction. His overall personality and what made him who he is is masterfully created.
There’s no man like Jimbe! I love him so much 😭 he just hits differently for so many reasons
Also his relationship with Robin is adorable idk why like i think it’s cute that the person he like ‘instantly’ connected with besides Luffy and Nami is the person who had also spent time with Koala i can’t wait for all three of them to meet again
Jimbei's relationship with Luffy is SO good. I really hope Jimbei and Koala will meet again.
Jimbei is my all time favorite straw hat. Even above Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji.
He's got impeccable vibes, he's a fantastic supporting character, and he doesn't need a huge character arc since he's coming out of retirement as an adventurer, rather than setting off on his journey of self-discovery like most of the crew. He's got great chemistry with Robin, he's totally the dad of the crew, and he's genuinely powerful without overshadowing the crew.
I just love this big blue sumo shark
Jinbe will forever be goated and the best fishman. He is perfect in every way.
I think considering the rest of the star hats is still actively in survival mood because of trauma or have only recently started healing, they might not have been able to console Luffy when he needed it. It was such a complex situation because Luffy is suuuuch a strong person, emotionally and mentally as well a physically. And all of the straw hats have leaned on Luffy and he’s always been a pillar of strong support. But when a person like that goes through something so heartbreaking and ends up so completely broken … people don’t know what to do with that. Some people don’t even try to help? But I know the straw hats would help but they wouldn’t have been able to comfort and console him like he needed. The perfection of Jinbe being there is that he’s older wiser and incredibly mature in emotional ways. He can fully understand the depth of Luffys pain and figures out what he needs and becomes his pillar of support. So heartbreaking but so perfect 🥹
I love every single thing about Jimbei.
Not that I would ever see it, but I could never stand for even the slightest Jimbei disrespect.
He is such an incredibly lovable character, both in his design, and how he's written.
There's just something about the way he carries himself, the way he laughs, the way he talks, everything.
Easily a top 5 character in One Piece.
And I can feel my lifespan extend every time he laughs.
What a hearty laugh.
You just manage to analyze characters and put them into words in such a beautiful way. Thank you as always
Watching Jinbe being happy with the mugiaras is one of One Piece's highlights. It warms my heart.
Jinbei was Luffy's knight in shining armour during Marineford and he delivered a reality check that hit harder than any physical attack.
I can see a possible clash between him and Sanji it'll definitely be interesting to see the chemistry between the two.
ALL MY JIMBE STANS RISE UP THE PROPHESIED DAY HAS ARRIVED
Excellent breakdown, your ability to put into words the feelings these characters invoke is so unique and incredible. Amazing video!
The lovable monster being a cool uncle and reliable mighty warrior! No wonder we love him! ❤❤❤❤❤
Jinbei is my favorite character in the series and words can't describe how happy I am to see you covering him since he so underrated and absolutely deserves more attention
I like the recurring one piece trope that some of the straw hats have figures that helped build their personality that they may have the chance to reunite with and it will make the fanbase cry tears of joy. Luffy has Shanks, Jinbe has Koala, Brook has Laboon, you could even argue that Franky has Señor pink.
Jinbe's the dad that comes back after going out to get cigarettes/milk/etc.
I feel like Jinbe and Iroh would be great friends; Talking about life over a nice cup of tea.
Just makes me want to thank oda more for these well written characters and thanks to melontea too for these amazing videos❤❤❤
Jinbe is easily one of my favourite characters in One Piece. The chapter where he finally joined the crew for good I had a painfully big smile on ny face.
His shape is so unbelievably huggable and his personality is so great.
My favorite Straw Hat flipped often for a long time between Luffy and Usopp. That changed when Jinbe joined the crew. The moment that got me was when he was the only person that stayed behind to eat the restaurant owners fancy Wano cooking while everyone else was out partying at the festival. It was such a small moment but it made me realize just how kind he really is. In hindsight it might also have been him getting to do something that most fishmen aren't privileged enough to do but I don't care, he's a still kindhearted fish uncle and I love him ❤
And yes, him being hot also helps.
I just love Jinbe so much. The anticipation for him joining the Straw Hats, from Fishman Island, to Whole Cake, until he finally joins in Wano (seriosly, I think I screamed reading those panels) was nervewrecking yet so worth it.
Plus, the scene in which he gives Luffy his blood is just one of the most beautiful, calming and significant on the whole series.
Man I love Jinbe so much.
Amazing video, as always! Thank you very much!
I really loved when Luffy asked him to join his crew, coz Luffy had by then known Jinbe for a long time, and known his as self-powerful, even a Captain, but when Luffy learned who he really is, when Luffy saw him as an equal, is when he asked him to join the crew, and that again retroactively enforces how powerful his connection to his crew really is
(edit) Luffy doesn't ask you to join his crew because of what you are, but because of who you are (except for Brook, but that worked itself out). He has always seen each of his crew as his equals, not his minions
Jinbe really became my favourite Straw Hat. He's always just such a calm, collected, loyal, no-compromises chad. While he was never a character where I went "OH MY GOD IT'S JINBE YESSSS!!", it's just once you realize how many amazing things he did and what impactful, hard decisions he made without ever seeking any recognition... that you realize how much of an amazing character he is. I don't mean to self flatter, but I think anyone liking Jinbe just has to be a sign that they're a thoughtful person. Simply because the great things about Jinbe seem to be delibarately made so they can vanish in the background and always presented in a time where they quickly get overshadowed. You have to REALLY look at him to get why he's such a cool character. And if you do, there's a lot to find.
Your videos have been the saving grace of my 5 hour car ride today. Thank you for your hard work
It's dumb but Jinbe's arc mean a lot to me. I've been reading One Piece since I was in my 20's and although the series helped shape my life a lot over the years I was still a pretty angry guy. I drank a lot, was depressed and hated people. Only after stopping drinking at 33, embracing kindness, and studying and embracing Buddhism, have I really turned my life around in my 30s.
It was always fun to compare myself to 'cool' characters like Zoro or Sanji when I was younger and strive to be physically stronger like them, but it was even more fulfilling to have a character like Jinbe, who was older and didn't go through a major change until he was in his 30's like me.
And realizing his strength came from kindness and compassion towards people. People not just like himself but to anyone and everyone. It's amazing that this series has been a part of my life for so long and it still continues to grow and change as I get older.
When I was introduced to jinbe, I was already spoiled that he would join the crew, but I didn't really believe until the moment he saved luffy's soul at the end of marineford. That was when I went "Oh yeah, he's nakama. No doubt in my mind."
Jimbe didnt need any quirks or traits like many other strawhats, he could just be the straight guy in the already chaotic SH crew. He could be that one guy who always wandering if he makes a right call join SH, and still be funny and cute
JIMBEEEEEE MY FAVE CHARACTERRRR
Jimbei is literally what the Straw Hat crew needs. The way he kept morale up during the Whole Cake Island Arc when big mom was chasing them and with Pedro’s death. I just love One Piece and the characters in it
Jinbei is one of the characters that received hate that I just never saw. He is incredible in both his actions and his belief in Luffy. I knew he was a SH as soon as he said he would meet up with Luffy again.
24:00 brought me to tears, the way you edited the video broke back memories of the said episodes and genuinely has me tearing up at this point forward in your video. Just Congrats on the production, you really got to my heart in this analysis.
This is awesome i was not expecting this what a treat for Friday with a beer 🍺🍻
Jinbei IS a top 5 character. I have so much admiration for his character. Honestly I teared up a little watching this, especially the Nami part. Just so deep and thought provoking.
What a beautiful analysis on such an underrated character. I love Jinbei with all my heart (as well as all the strawhats, they're my favorite characters in the series without a doubt) and his story makes me so emotional, like Captain America's ending in Endgame or Spiderman in many of his stories, but even harder cuz it's One Piece and One piece is my drug of choice. He's the noble warrior that dedicates his entire life and existence to others, to protect and defend the innocent, to justice and freedom, but in the process shackles himself and denies himself of his own happiness, who puts his dreams aside for the sake of others, who even give's up on love for it, to see him finally have the chance to live for himself and to be happy, even tho he's so god damm noble that everyone around him, all the people he was fighting for, actually had to insist to him to do it for like 75 arcs.
I know people like that, they're so noble that they take too many burdens upon their shoulders, they give up on their lives to take care of everyone else, when they, more than anyone else in the world, deserve to be happy and to pursue their dreams, to focus on themselves and their own happiness as well. That to me is such a beautiful and underrated lesson Jinbei teaches us.
I love finding new One Piece creators on youtube with these types of analysis, it's so great to see so many amazing and different perspectives on this beautiful series and it's so fun to be able to talk about my favorite story ever. Now i want to watch the rest of your videos!
Jinbe's introduction in Impel Down was beyond amazing. One Piece is full of amazing characters who will go above and beyond for their friends and Jinbe is a shining example. He not only gave up his title as a warlord, but was taken prisoner in Impel Down. He was trapped in the Eternal Hell of the 6th level and he fully believed that he would be there for the rest of his life. He had no reason to belive he would ever get to leave and yet he stood by his beliefs and friendship to Ace.
He's the goat. This video was a delightful treat to come home to after work tonight. Thanks for the reminders of why I love Jimbei as a representative of all he stands for. He's an idol of a fishman
You made me cry once again with Fisher Tiger's backstory. Jinbei is so full of love! Because love is a constant exercise. He chooses to love and to be kind everyday, even after being hurt so many times. It takes a lot of courage to put yourself out there like he does.
jinbe has been my favorite character since his support for luffy after marineford. i have his iconic "dont focus on what youve lost, count what you still have" tattooed on me because of how much it struck me when i read it and the relevance its had in my life since. i cried my eyes out when he volunteered to donate his blood for luffy at the end of fishman island and once again when he finally joined up with the crew in wano (reading the manga weekly at that point mind you) i absolutely love love him and i love love this analysis youve done of him
your editing is always superb but this video had this extra nice flow (hehe) to it. the part at 28:42 is SO GOOD the visuals are synced up with every word? like when you say ”humans and fishmen” and it transitions from blood to water, then ”a new hope” and we see the fish swim up towards the sun :') idk if that was intentional but i love that. also i cried
honestly, your analyses of characters for 10+ years is extrodinary. i learn new facets of these characters through your videos, thank you
Thank you. Thank you so much for making this video. Jinbei has been my favorite character since his introduction, and his speech to Luffy was immeasurably impactful on my life when I lost a close friend. And thank you for saying he is sexy, because a large part of why I identify with him is because we have a similar body type, and that kind of positivity warms my heart so damn much. So on my hands and knees, thank you!
I remember excitedly reading the chapter Luffy asks Jinbe to join, only for next week to be saddened I would have to wait. Took hundreds of chapter and so many years, but it was worth the wait. I would say I'm still a major Jinbestan, and he's one of the best additions to the crew, definitely one of my top SH crew members. I think an interesting point of discussion is his relationship to Sanji. All their moments are brief, but I find it interesting Sanji has a bit of a harsher outlook towards him, even if it's played often for comedy. Even without Nami being involved, it's been observed, and it's played up again when his bounty is higher than Sanji's. Given how Jinbe is supposed to be the true patriarchal dad figure of the Straw HT crew per Oda's words, and Sanji's habit of butting heads with both his adoptive and biological fathers, it can even point to his brashness coming off as a weird sort of acceptance. Either way, I definitely want more and more moments between him and the other crew members. He deserves his time to shine with them.
I don't understand why most people don't like the fish-man island arc. I enjoyed reading every minute of it. Not only did it show me how much the Straw Hats have improved in the two year timeskip, but I enjoyed the world building and the flashbacks that helped explain why things are the way they are in present. The effects of the cycle of hatred is also a theme that I was grateful to see addressed as well.
I'm sure there's more that I forgot to mention but that's all I can think of off the top of my head right now.
I'd love to see a full description/analysis of Fishman Island as an arc. Many people see it as Oda showing how strong the Straw Hats are but there's a super interesting Martin Luther King/Malcom X relationship/allegory shown through Otohime and Fisher Tiger. Not to mention it was great for Jimbei's character plus the Celestial Dragon who is shown kindness from the fishmen and ends up being more humble as a result, even knocking Saint Charlos on his ass in one of the most satisfying moments in One Piece History. I'd love to see a full video about all of it, it's an underrated arc
I have watched this video three times now since it came out. This is my absolute favorite video regarding Jimbe and the explanation of his character! I've always loved this kind and stern fishman dearly! I enjoyed being able to be reminded just how great of a character he is! He's such a respectable and reassuring character to have in the story, and I'm glad that he's FINALLY here to stay! Wonderful job Melon! :D
I think fishman island is actually my favourite arc. The story of Otohime and Fisher Tiger , the parallels to MLK Jr and Malcolm X.
The blood transfusion, the mention of joyboys promise.
Jimbei and Sanji are my favourite strawhats by far . It’s kind of a toss up because I see myself in Sanji, and see the person I want to be in Jimbei .
I freaking love Jinbe! Such a fatherly guy. What he did for Luffy during and after Marineford gets me every time.
I recall a translation of the moment where Luffy answered Jimbe's question of "what is it does he still have?" And the translation had Luffy say, "I still have my family!", as he cried.
That made me cry. And I think its stronger than calling them friends or crew.
They are us family. And he loves them.