From ScreenRant · Tom Russell · · 1m 20s
Netflix's New One Piece Episodes Make Usopp Your Favorite Straw Hat
Netflix's LEGO One Piece episodes spotlight Usopp, turning him from overlooked pirate to beloved character.
In brief
Netflix's LEGO One Piece episodes spotlight Usopp, turning him from overlooked pirate to beloved character. LEGO One Piece gives Usopp narrative focus, making him relatable and essential to One Piece's charm. Originally reported by ScreenRant.
Usopp's Underappreciation
Usopp rarely receives admiration despite being central to One Piece's best moments and greatest story arcs.
“The Going Merry’s resident storyteller rarely receives the same admiration as its strongest fighters”
Netflix's Live-Action Focus
Netflix's live-action One Piece gives Usopp warmth, making his bravado and vulnerability endearing rather than comic relief.
“Usopp (played by Jacob Romero Gibson) has an appealing warmth in Netflix's live-action series”
LEGO One Piece Release
LEGO One Piece, a two-part animated series, releases in September 2026 and centers Usopp's storytelling.
“Released in September 2026, LEGO One Piece puts Usopp’s personality at the center”
Usopp as Narrator
Usopp narrates the Straw Hats' exploits to Chopper, creating an unreliable history lesson that highlights his creativity.
“LEGO One Piece puts Usopp’s personality at the center thanks to this version of the story being him recounting the Straw Hat’s exploits to newcomer Chopper”
Usopp's Relatable Traits
Usopp's fear and insecurity make him relatable, contrasting with the Straw Hats' larger-than-life characters.
“The majority of people would struggle to match their friends’ confidence while sailing into increasingly dangerous encounters”
Why Usopp Matters
Usopp's perspective provides emotional depth, making the journey feel threatening and meaningful.
“Usopp’s hesitation and fear can look like inadequacy, but they’re actually essential to establishing the true danger of the foes”
LEGO One Piece Impact
LEGO One Piece gives Usopp narrative focus, making him the most relatable and essential character in One Piece.
“His imagination deserves attention in its own right”
What Happens Next
Usopp becomes the most celebrated Straw Hat character in One Piece due to LEGO One Piece's unique storytelling approach.
“LEGO One Piece quickly proved he contributes much more to the tone and atmosphere of One Piece than many give him credit for”
What to remember
LEGO One Piece gives Usopp narrative focus, making him relatable and essential to One Piece's charm.
