Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece might be the most popular anime and manga series that the world has seen. The immaculate popularity of the Shonen series has cemented its legacy, and it was previously part of The Big Three, featuring Naruto and Bleach as the other two names that once reigned alongside each other.

The Straw Hats Pirate Crew. Credits: Toei Animation

Although Oda-Sensei showcases the story of Monkey D. Luffy’s thrilling journey to become the King of the Pirates, he also focuses on other characters in the series. While any series’ protagonist is extremely popular, there are very few names that feature side characters who have an equal, if not greater, fan base than the main character.

Roronoa Zoro and Vinsmoke Sanji are two characters who have already achieved legendary status in the show, forming an unrivaled duo. Recently, the mangaka confessed that the duo’s character sketch...