So if you are grateful for that, thank Oda for all the work he's put into manga. One Piece has been work - in - progress for years now, and its current Arc is just as electrifying as its first. This concept art shows how much Straw Hats have change, and they 've been undergoing changes since before manga went live. The design seems to give Sanji a fuller beard, and that does clash with the design Oda ultimately uses in manga. Finally, Sanji is standing next to the reindeer, and he looks pretty normal save for his prominent facial hair. Tall lanky reminder looks like Zoro clone give their sheathed sword, so he is a far cry from the tiny Chopper we know today. As for the final two crew members, far - right pirate is none other than Chopper. That is certainly the look to go with and, to be honest, Brook fans know today would probably rock that outfit if given the chance. Of course, skinny skeleton next to the sniper is Brook, who seems to be rocking cowboy hat and earrings. This appears to reference Jinbe while the man beside him stands as prototype of Usopp. In back, towering figure with a square head can be see. You can see that more clearly with cloaked characters as their facial features are fairly similar to those of Franky. These two are said to be shipwrights, so it appears they were combined to become Franky.

They are floating next to a cloaked Frankenstein monster with some gnarly headgear. Starting from the far left, One Piece fans will see a small babyish character with a hammer in hand. However, story cannot be said for the rest of the group. The pair looked the same as always as their designs weren't altered much. You can find pre - timeskip Luffy in the center of the group with Nami and Zoro on his side. You can see art down below, so take minute to let it sink in. After all, it shows all of Straw Hats as they were once plan, and it counts ten total members. User SoulstormOP Post sketch for all to see, and it is definitely worth analyzing. Over on Twitter, fans get riled up with Piece of Oda's earliest artwork surface online. The entire Straw Hat Crew needs to work together, and fans can get look at the team's earliest designs thanks to New Piece of concept art. After all, good first impression is key for any manga, and Luffy was just part of that beginning.

Eiichiro Oda has always known where the story would end, but he took some time getting its origins altogether.

One Piece has undergone a lot of changes over the years.

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