When it comes to the Straw Hat Crew inOne Piece, the crew acts more like a family than a normal pirate group. Members of the crew feel more like siblings and close relatives, more often than not acting out of love than any other motivating factor. Due to this, many interesting relationships have formed out of the Straw Hat Crew, creating some of the best dynamics in all ofOne Piece.
Due to these interesting dynamics between characters, various groups have formed within the Straw Hat Crew, acting as a way to classify each of the pirates. While some, like the Weakling Trio, have been officially defined in the series, others have made their own classifications for the Straw Hat Crew members that don’t belong to an official group. Still, whilethe trios of the Straw HatsinOne Piecedon’t mean too much overall, they provide an interesting look at the structure of the crew in general.
The Straw Hat Group Is Split Into A Few Different Trios In One Piece
The Trios Are Split In Terms Of Strength
In the Straw Hat Crew, early on in the series, there was an apparent split between those who would eventually become some of the strongest characters inOne Pieceand those who take on more of a supporting role in combat. Since the early days, even as far back asOne Piece’sArlong Park, Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji have acted as the primary fighters of the crew. However, on the flipside, although they are still fairly strong in their own right, Chopper, Usopp, and Nami have come to be known as the Weakling Trio.
I no longer belong to the Weakling Trio with you and Chopper! - Usopp
Overall, although the Weakling Trio has been used many times throughout the series officially when it comes to the other trios of the Straw Hat Crew, things get a bit more obscure.The term Monster Trio, for example, for a long time, was only heavily implied in the series, with many characters calling Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji “monsters.” However, very quickly, the Monster Trio classification was adopted by the community, well before it was an official term.
Fans Have Made A Middle Trio In One Piece
These Are The Middle Strength Straw Hats
From here, the other trios of the Straw Hat Crew are almost entirely undefined in the series, though many fans have come together to try and classify the rest of the crew. Mainly, the remaining characters are Jinbe, Robin, Franky, andthe Straw Hat musician, Brook. For these characters, while many define them by their strength, others have come to refer to them in other ways as well.
Looking at Robin, Franky, and Brook, many fans have started to refer to this group as the Middle Trio of the Straw Hats. Being incredibly strong fighters, yet not quite as strong as the Monster Trio, for many, this felt like a great way to classify these characters. However, even with this last trio, it still leavesthe former Warlord, Jinbe, the newest addition to the crew, without a trio of his own.
Where Does Jinbe Fit Into The Trios?
Jinbe May Join The Monster Trio
For Jinbe, some fans have started placing the former Warlord of the Sea into the Monster Trio ofOne Piece. Rather than starting a new trio, which most likely would never be filled bythe end ofOne Piece, Jinbe, being one of the strongest fighters of the Straw Hats, fits well as a member of the Monster Trio. However, this would mean that a character would have to leave the Monster Trio, which would most likely be Luffy, who would be in a league of his own as the captain of the crew. In many ways, this would echo other Emperor crews inOne Piece, giving Luffy a similar system to things like the Sweet Commanders or All-Stars.
I’m a man who wants to be part of the futute Pirate King’s crew! - Jinbe
While the groups ofthe Straw Hats inOne Piecedon’t matter too much, they provide a fun way to look at the dynamics of the crew. Plus, mainly by classifying the crew in terms of strength, makes the Straw Hat Crew feel like a real Emperor of the Sea-style group. In the end, hopefully, when a new Straw Hat joins the crew inOne Piece, they will fit into the crew as nicely as every other character.
