Summary
- Despite filler arcs being generally disliked in One Piece, the G-8 Arc stands out as a must-watch for its comedy gold.
- Usopp's hilarious lies and the creation of the Condoriano joke in the arc add a refreshing and amusing touch to the series.
- The meme surrounding Condoriano as a fake Clan of D member showcases the quirky and entertaining impact of the G-8 Arc.
Being such a long show already, any filler theOne Pieceanime adds is unnecessary. At times, this filler can seem almost unbearable to get through, like a massive rock blocking an alreadyperilousroad. Overall, filler arcs tend to be one of the most hated parts ofOne Piece,leaving many fans confused as to why it’s still being addedin general.
However, despite being unnecessary, not all the filler in One Pieceisbad.In fact, some of this filler is amazing,evensurpassing certain canon arcs interms ofstory-telling.One of these filler arcs, the G-8 Arc,despite beingnon-canon, is absolutely worth watching and features one of the funniest jokes in the entire show.
One Piece's G-8 Arc is Comedy Gold
The Saga of Condoriano
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G-8 Arc Length |
Episodes 196-206 (11 Episodes) |
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Shepard's First Appearence |
Episode 199 |
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Condoriano Joke Episode |
Episode 200 |
After theevents ofOne Piece’sSkypia Arc, the Straw Hats find themselves fallingfrom the sky right into the Navy base, G-8.From here, the Straw Hats scramble to find their way out of thebase,while meeting some interesting characters in the Navy. Despite feeling pretty seamless in the story of theOne Pieceanime, the G-8 Arc doesn’t actually exist in the original manga. However, plenty of fans still love this arc, especially since it’s a buffer between twoextremelycontroversialarcs;Skypia and Long Ring Long Land.
During the G-8 Arc, an arc fans can skip in One Piece, Usopp is attempting to navigate the Navy base without being discovered. To accomplish this, he disguises himself as a special investigator named Shepard.After Usopp is confronted by the Navy and some ordinary Usopp blunders and lies,eventually Robinenters the room, disguised as Shepardas well.Although Usopp believes Robin is here to save him,instead,Robin quickly turns Usopp in, sending him to the dungeon.
You are one of us, Condoriano.
After Usopp, the most important liar of One Piece, is sent to the prison, he meets up with Zoro,whowas sent there earlier. Therealspecial investigatorShepard, who was knocked out by Robin earlier, is eventually discovered and is sent to prison, being assumedasa member of the Straw Hats.When Shepard arrives at the prison, of course, he tries to clear the air, claiming that he’s therealShepard.Usopp, being the liar he is, pretends that Shepard is a Straw Hat crew member named Condoriano before Zoro knocks him out.
Condario Proves Filler Can Be Worth Watching
Con D. Oriano is Born
The setup for the Condoriano isan amazingmoment in one ofOne Piece’s must-watch non-canon arcs. The joke is not only hilarious, creating a memorable moment for both Usopp and Robin, butalso it’sperfectly in character for each of the Straw Hats involved. Usopp would create a hilarious situation through his lies, while Robin would shut everything down swiftly and mercilessly.Additionally, Usoppprotecting Robin’s identity by coming up with the Condoriano lie is a moment that uses Usopp’s ability to lie to the Straw Hat’s advantage.
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On top of the moment itself being hilarious, this non-canon One Piecemoment has created a bit of a meme in the community. ManyOne Piecefans were quick to latch on to Condoriano, placing him as an actual member of the Straw Hat’s crew. Considering many of Usopp’s liesdocome true inOne Piece,many joked that Condoriano could become a full-fledged crew member.
He's not the Condoriano he once was!
Many also consider Condorianoto bea member of the Clan of D, a notorious clan of world-changing figures, as well. Claiminghis true name tobe,“Con D. Oriano,” inthis meme, the pirate has kept his true name hidden,muchlike the pirate king Gol D. Roger.For many, Con D. Oriano has joined the ranks of other fake Clan of D members like “Buggy D. Clown” and “Usopp D God.”
In the end,while non-canon episodes are usually annoying, theOne PieceG-8 Arc is a breath of fresh air.With great character moments, especially for Robin and Usopp, and some memorable jokes, the G-8 Arc is more than just a filler arc. Overall, the arc is worth watching simply for the Condoriano joke,oneof the funniest moments inall ofOne Piece.
- Release Date
- October 20, 1999
- Network
- Fuji TV
- Directors
- Hiroaki Miyamoto, Konosuke Uda, Junji Shimizu, Satoshi Itō, Munehisa Sakai, Katsumi Tokoro, Yutaka Nakajima, Yoshihiro Ueda, Kenichi Takeshita, Yoko Ikeda, Ryota Nakamura, Hiroyuki Kakudou, Takahiro Imamura, Toshihiro Maeya, Yûji Endô, Nozomu Shishido, Hidehiko Kadota, Sumio Watanabe, Harume Kosaka, Yasuhiro Tanabe, Yukihiko Nakao, Keisuke Onishi, Junichi Fujise, Hiroyuki Satou
Cast
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Mayumi TanakaMonkey D. Luffy (voice) -
Kazuya NakaiRoronoa Zoro (voice)
WHERE TO WATCH
One Piece is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. The series follows protagonist Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirate crew as they explore the Grand Line to find the King of the Pirates' ultimate treasure, the One Piece, in order to become the next king. The manga's popularity helped it spin off into a larger media franchise, including an anime with more than 1,000 episodes.
