One Piece: Fans Are Still Waiting for Urouge

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Key Takeaways

  • Urouge remains one of the least developed characters in One Piece, with minimal story and character development.
  • Fans are eagerly waiting for Urouge to have his moment in the spotlight and receive more backstory and information.
  • Urouge’s potential return to the story could bring closure to his character and potentially reintroduce the idea of Sky Islands and Enel.

As a dedicated One Piece fan who has been sailing through this fantastic voyage since its debut in 1997, I can’t help but feel a pang of longing for one character that seems to have been left stranded on some forgotten island – Urouge! This enigmatic figure from the Worst Generation has barely made an appearance since his introduction, leaving fans yearning for more information about him.

Since its debut in 1997, “One Piece” has expanded into one of the most prominent franchises globally. Given its extensive roster of locations, characters, and significant moments, it occasionally appears that “One Piece” may be overwhelmingly large for its own sake. In some instances, dedicated fans have expressed frustration due to certain key characters seemingly being sidelined without fully resolving their storylines or experiencing meaningful character progression in total.

Among the characters from the “One Piece” series known as the Worst Generation, Urouge, stands out due to his scarcity in the overall storyline since his initial appearance. In contrast to other members of the Worst Generation who have experienced character development, Urouge remains enigmatic, lacking any significant revelations about himself. At present, Urouge is one of the most cryptic figures within “One Piece,” and fans eagerly anticipate future insights into this elusive character.

What Has Urouge Done in One Piece?

The Mad Monk Stays Hidden

Urouge First Appearance Chapter 498, Episode 392
Urouge Last Appearance Chapter 795, Episode 739
Amount of Time since Last Appearance 336 Chapters, 383 Episodes

As a part of the infamous Worst Generation during the Sabaody Archipelago Arc in One Piece, I was known as the “Mad Monk”. During this time, I worked alongside the other Supernovas to battle the Pacifistas, leveraging an unnamed Devil Fruit that amplified my strength. My origins trace back to the Sky Islands, where I once served as a high priest. However, before the series began, my crew and I found ourselves in the treacherous Blue Sea, transforming me into a notorious pirate.

Amen. – Urouge

In the time jump of the One Piece saga, Urouge and his team navigate towards the New World. There, they encounter and conquer one of the Sweet Generals, Charlotte Snack. Subsequently, Urouge faces defeat at the hands of another Sweet General, Charlotte Cracker, which forces him and his crew to retreat. The most recent sighting of Urouge was on a Sky Island, where he witnessed Kaido’s fall as part of an attempt to meet his demise. Notably, this occurrence happened in chapter 795, which is several hundred chapters ago, and Urouge’s subsequent appearances have been brief cameos, disappearing from the series since then.

Urouge Needs Time to Shine in One Piece

An Arc Just For Urouge

In limited screen time, the character Urouge from One Piece hasn’t had much opportunity to showcase his individual abilities. Most of these instances either took place off-screen or were fleeting, lacking adequate exploration. Remarkably, very little has been revealed about Urouge’s role in the overall plot of the series. Interestingly, even Jewelry Bonney, another underdeveloped Supernova initially, received extensive character development on Egghead Island.

As a fervent fan, I’ve always found Urouge from “One Piece” intriguing because, despite not having met Luffy yet, he stands alone among the least explored members of the Worst Generation. Yet, his striking design and the fact that other Supernovas have been fully developed hints at Urouge’s undeniable significance to the storyline. His ties to Sky Island and the enigmatic nature of his Devil Fruit are aspects that I eagerly anticipate will be unveiled as “One Piece” reaches its climax, ensuring his role in this epic saga remains compelling and engaging.

Urouge Could Mark the Return of Enel

Skypia Part 2?

It’s possible that the character Urouge could re-enter the One Piece narrative in a manner similar to Bonney at Egghead Island. Before this island, Urouge had very little development, yet all questions about the character were answered. Giving Urouge an arc reminiscent of Egghead Island would be an ideal way to conclude his story. Furthermore, Urouge’s return could also reintroduce the concept of Sky Islands into the One Piece world, potentially paving the way for another forgotten One Piece character, Enel, to make a grand comeback.

He’s going to be the eye of the storm.

It’s surprising that Oda may not have any plans for Urouge in the concluding chapters of One Piece. Given all the unresolved mysteries surrounding him, such as his link to Sky Island and the enigma of his Devil Fruit, it seems likely that Urouge will reappear in the narrative at some point. Even if he doesn’t get as much focus as characters like Bonney or Law, it would still be satisfying to understand how the “Mad Monk” Urouge fits into the grand tapestry of One Piece.

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2024-11-20 23:05