Straw Hat Pirates: First Appearance vs Official Joining

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on the first appearances and official joinings of each member of the Straw Hat Pirates in the One Piece series. This detailed breakdown will help you understand when and why each pirate first joined the crew, and their respective starting points in the grand adventure of the Straw Hat Pirates.

Monkey D. Luffy

Monkey D. Luffy, the iconic captain, first appears in the very first episode of One Piece, setting him up as the central figure around which the story revolves. Interestingly enough, not only does Luffy meet the rest of the crew in episode 1, but he also officially joins them there.

Roronoa Zoro

In the same episode, Zoro also makes his first appearance in episode 3. Zoro joins the Straw Hats permanently in the same episode, after Luffy helps to rescue him from an underwater pirate named ution.

Nami

Nami, the navigator, first appears in episode 8, introducing herself and her skills to the crew. However, her official joining takes place much later, in episode 44, after the defeat of Arlong. This gap in joining could be due to her hesitation or the need to verify her loyalty.

Usopp

First introduced in episode 9, Usopp, the curious and often dishonest marksman, establishes his quirky character early in the series. His official joining, however, is a bit more complex. He initially leaves the crew in episode 17 but rejoins at episode 323. This two-time leave and return demonstrates the trust and bond that the Straw Hats have with each other.

Vinsmoke Sanji

Sanji's introduction is slightly later in episode 20, but he doesn't join the Straw Hats until episode 67. His loyalty is tested after the fight against Gin Pearl and Don Krieg, but his permanent allegiance to the crew is solidified soon afterwards. He also faces a temporary departure in episode 764-765 before rejoining in episode 825.

Tony Tony Chopper

Our beloved hypno-robo-dimo-bird, Tony Tony Chopper, first appears in episode 81. He officially joins the Straw Hat Pirates around episode 91, after Luffy defeats the pirate Wapol. Chopper's early on-screen presence marks his importance in the team almost from the start.

Nico Robin

Nico Robin, the archaeologist with a mysterious past, appears in episode 67 but her official joining is in episode 129. Throughout her journey, Robin faces several showdowns and personal challenges, including her temporary departure at episode 240. She re-joins the Straw Hats in episode 310, after the events of Enies Lobby.

Franky

Franky, the robot and mechanical genius, makes his first appearance in episode 233. His inclusion among the crew happens much later, in episode 329. This indicates a more gradual integration of his skills and personality into the overall narrative.

Brook

Besides his main debut, Bishop Brook, the zombie musician and skeletal friend, first shows up in episode 337. His actual joining as a full-fledged crew member occurs in episode 381, signifying his unique role in both the crew and the grand adventure that is One Piece.

Jinbe

Jinbe, the Fishman Admiralty Base Commander, appears in episode 528. However, his joining as a full-fledged Straw Hat member happens far later, in episode 957. This significant gap highlights the nature of their shared adventure and the gradual merging of their paths.

Explore more about the fascinating world of the One Piece series, where each journey and each joining is an important part of the grand saga. Dive into the Straw Hat Pirates page to further explore each character and their adventures.