One Piece is a series that extols the merits of friendship. The Straw Hat Pirates are the biggest example of how much the series values bonds and connections. Whether they be blood brothers or lifelong friends, the friendships and camaraderie between allies are always important to the anime’s themes.
Usopp is a member of the Straw Hat Pirates who has had a lot of run-ins with different people over the course of the series. While he’s got a cowardly streak, he has an amicable personality that allows him to make friends with almost anyone he meets. Here are some of Usopp’s best friends in One Piece.
10 Heracles
Mentor and Trainer
Heracles is a strange warrior clad in beetle armor. He found Usopp after he landed in Boin Archipelago due to Bartholomew Kuma’s attack on Sabaody. He’s a laid-back and friendly character, which belies his incredible aptitude as a fighter.
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Heracles was the one who taught Usopp how to integrate the Pop Greens into his attacks during the two-year timeskip. Despite this, the two share a relationship that is more like close friends rather than one that is master and student.
9 Leo
Starry-Eyed Admirer
Leo is a dwarf from the Tontatta Kingdom, a country hidden below Green Bit which is connected directly to Dressrosa. Leo first met Usopp and Robin when they happened onto their kingdom by accident and were captured.
Initially, Leo and the other dwarves believed Usopp to be a descendant of Montblanc Noland, and begged him to help them fight the Donquixote Family. Despite Usopp’s self-aggrandizing lies, Leo believed that Usopp would be their hero, a belief Usopp answered with sincerity.
8 Dorry & Broggy
Giant Inspirations
Dorry and Broggy were two giants that the Straw Hats met during their stop in Little Garden on their way to Alabasta. The two were locked in an endless rivalry, each one trying to best the other but never managing to do so.
Usopp was wowed by the giants’ tales of valor and adventure. His meeting with them inspired his desire to go to Elbaf. Though Usopp and the giants have not again in ages, his bond with them has allowed him to connect with other giants all over the Grand Line.
7 Usopp Pirates
Loyal Lackies
The Usopp Pirates were a group of kids who used to follow Usopp around on his adventures in Syrup Village. They have unhesitating trust in their leader. While they were initially disappointed when Usopp pretended to be spreading lies about Klahadore, they realized he was trying to protect them and came to his aid.
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After Usopp became a Straw Hat, the Usopp Pirates continued to follow their leader’s exploits in the newspaper. They recognized him immediately as Sogeking, and cheered whenever his bounty as a pirate went up.
6 Nico Robin
Trusted Ally
When Robin first joined the Straw Hats, Usopp was wary of her because she was a former enemy of his. However, he grew to trust her after their adventures in Jaya and Skypiea. In fact, Usopp was one of the first to go save Robin while she was being taken to Enies Lobby.
While Usopp and Robin do not interact very often, the two nevertheless have a good relationship based on trust. When the two were fighting against Sugar, Robin trusted Usopp to save her after she was turned into a toy, showing her belief in her comrade.
5 Tony Tony Chopper
Gullible “Little Brother”
Along with Usopp and Luffy, Chopper is often considered one of the goofiest members of the crew. He is extremely gullible, which causes him to fall for many of the tall tales Usopp spins for him. It’s no surprise that the two are good friends within the Straw Hats.
Usopp and Chopper have even been shown to have good teamwork in battle, as shown in their fight against Mr. 4 and Miss Merry Christmas in Alabasta. While the two may shy away from danger if they can avoid it, they can beat any foe when they work together.
4 Kaya
Childhood Friend
Kaya is a young girl who lived in Usopp’s hometown, Syrup Village. Having received her parents’ inheritance after their untimely death, Kaya was targeted by Captain Kuro, who posed as her butler Klahadore for many years. Usopp and Kaya were close friends for years, with Usopp frequently cheering Kaya up by visiting her and telling all kinds of stories and lies.
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Though she did not initially believe Usopp when he told her Klahadore was after her life, she was grateful for his help and gave him the Going Merry when he left with the Straw Hats. Though Usopp and Kaya have yet to meet again, Kaya works to become a doctor so that she can care for Usopp if he ever returns injured.
3 Nami
Like-Minded Friend
Nami and Usopp have similar personalities, due to being some of the more normal members of the crew. Unlike Luffy and Zoro, who get excited whenever something dangerous occurs, Nami and Usopp frequently get terrified and often try to talk the others out of doing anything risky.
Nami and Usopp pair up fairly frequently on the Straw Hats’ adventures, and the two have built a strong bond together because of it. Usopp even built Nami’s Clima Tact for her as a way to contribute during battles.
2 Monkey D. Luffy
Goofball Brothers
Luffy is Usopp’s best friend in the Straw Hat Pirates, and the two often gallivant together on some whimsical fantasy whenever they hear about something new and exciting. Luffy is the person who inspired Usopp to set out to sea, and the two are as close to brothers as can be.
Though their bond is incredibly strong, there have been times when their friendship has been called into question, such as when they argued over what to do about the Going Merry. However, time heals all wounds, and Luffy and Usopp are as inseparable as they’ve always been.
1 The Going Merry
Usopp’s Beloved Ship
The Going Merry was the first real ship owned by the Straw Hat Pirates, and was a gift from Usopp’s close friend Kaya. The ship went on many adventures with the Straw Hat crew until accumulated damage forced them to scrap the ship.
Usopp was the only person to fight for continuing to use the Going Merry, to the point that he even left the crew for it. His earnestness was answered when the ship came to their aid at the very end of Enies Lobby, saving them from certain death. Though the ship collapsed soon after, it was an invaluable member of the Straw Hats and Usopp’s beloved comrade.
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