12 Best One Piece Quotes — Including Live-Action!

This article covers the best quotes from One Piece, including live action and animated.

Hey, anime fans! Goodness, we’re glad you’re here. Honestly, we were starting to worry that we were the only ones absolutely obsessed with One Piece! So, it’s a good thing you’re here — especially with its live action, season 2 return soon.

Since the release of Netflix’s live-action adaptation, we’ve got even more quotes to appreciate in addition to the original animated show. Well, without further ado, let’s dive into the very best quotes from One Piece across all mediums!

“What keeps me alive in this world is neither bodily organs nor muscles — it’s my soul.” – Brook

Admittedly, Brook might mean this literally. After all, he is a walking talking skeleton. However, when it comes to a show this inspirational, it’s clear that this applies to all of us. The very thing that keeps us alive is our fighting spirit!

“Don’t start a fight if you can’t end it.” – Sanji

Yes, this head chef is talented with knives in more ways than one. Sure, he can cook up a mean meal, but he’s actually one of the greatest fighters of the Straw Hats. Naturally, he knows how to win a fight.

“Arlong!” – Nami

In one of the most intense scenes in the entire live-action show, Nami learns the truth about the Arlong pirates. She begins stabbing at the tattoo on her arm. Her guttural cries are powerful. More importantly, though, it’s the scene where Luffy promises to do anything and everything to help Nami.

“No matter how hard or impossible it is, never lose sight of your goal.” – Monkey D. Luffy

Monkey D. Luffy is the heart and soul of the entire show. Furthermore, he’s the fabulous leader of the Straw Hats. Really, he is one of the most inspiring characters in all of anime. And what’s more, he reminds us that our goals are what drive us.

“Only those who have suffered long can see the light within the shadows.” – Roronoa Zoro

Once again, one of the Straw Hats’ best fighters is more than meets the eye. Sure, Roronoa Zoro is known for his extraordinary swordsmanship. Still, even his heart is fueled by hope and inspiration.

“What good are your happy ideals if you can’t do anything to make them a reality?” – Sir Crocodile

Of course, every team of heroes must have a villain. Sir Crocodile was most certainly their greatest villain for a long while. Ultimately, it’s not just his menacing power that makes him such a good villain. In fact, it’s his opposition to the Straw Hats’ ideals and inspirations.

“You can’t see the whole picture until you look at it from the outside.” – Trafalgar Law

As a doctor, Trafalgar Law has learned to look at things from multiple perspectives. Even more so, his Devil Fruit powers allow him to create orbs of light and alter everything inside. Accordingly, that means that to change or heal what’s inside, you have to understand it from the outside. And, like most things in One Piece, that applies to the real world too.

“This hat is the most precious thing I own. It means the world to me. And I want you to take it.” – Captain Shanks

Honestly, this is where the story really begins. This scene, which happens in both the anime and live-action series, really sets Luffy on his path. Captain Shanks gives him his straw hat, and inspires Luffy to become a great pirate.

“I realized that back then, the reason I wanted to become human, was that I really just wanted to have friends. Now, I just want to be a monster that can help Luffy.” – Tony Tony Chopper

First thing’s first, Tony Tony Chopper is a reindeer. And yes, his Devil Fruit powers turned him into a hybrid. But, eventually, everything changed. He learned that being part of a team and having friends is what he was always after.

“There comes a time when a man must stand and fight. And that is when his friends’ dreams are being laughed at!” – Usopp

Okay, so we all know that, early on, Usopp is a liar and a coward. In fact, there’s not much he isn’t afraid of. That said, he’ll do anything for his friends. He cares deeply about the crew. And, in time, he learns to overcome his fears.

“It may be hard right now … but you must silence those thoughts! Stop counting only those things that you have lost! What is gone, is gone!” – Jinbei

Jinbei is an honorable and proud man. Well, fish-man might be more accurate. He has lofty goals! And, frankly, he’s already accomplished quite a bit in his life. However, some things are just better left in the past. We can only sail forward.

“Fools who don’t respect the past are likely to repeat it.” – Nico Robin

Nico Robin has an extraordinary ability. She is capable of the forbidden art of reading and translating Poneglyphs. They hold the secrets of history itself. Naturally, she knows best that the past must be respected so that the future can be brighter.

Okay, Straw Hats, speak from your heart. Of these quotes, which is your favorite? Actually, what’s your favorite One Piece quote of all time?

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