Rebecca of the Kingdom of Dressrosa

Soyogi

I rewatched the Dressrosa arc, and I really love Rebecca’s “fighting without fighting” style, because it shows her unwavering conviction.

Kuwabara

Honestly, drawing your sword without slashing is ridiculously difficult…it’s just plain brave.

Tamamo

Some people say Rebecca is weak, but I think the fact that she managed to survive in that environment is impressive.

Oborozuki

Characters who are extremely skilled in evasion techniques are rare, even in One Piece, so that’s what makes them so appealing.

Uriko

Her father’s influence is strong. She’s the type who is more influenced by her teachings than her lineage.

Harumachi

There’s a big gap between her role as a princess and her determination to fight. She’s one of the most down-to-earth members of the royal family.

Manzoku

But I can understand the opinion that she’s more often seen as the one being protected.

Chidori

↑Isn’t that just because there are a lot of scenes in the story that make her seem that way?

She’s essentially someone who decides for herself how she wants to live.

Yomogi

It’s sad that Rebecca’s fighting style is often described with the simplistic interpretation that “not attacking = weak.”

Kazamaru

First of all, she has a strong mentality. She’s consistent in her way of life and doesn’t waver.

Koharubi

I think Rebecca should be evaluated not as a fighter, but for her “toughness as a person.”

Yatarou

That being said, isn’t it pretty impressive that she managed to advance in the Coliseum? Even with the rule of not killing her opponent.

Tsuzumi

↑Some people dismiss that as just “luck,” but no matter how you look at it, it’s skill and judgment.

I like how Rebecca “keeps on fighting without flinching.” I sense a core strength, not a win or loss.

Hoshino Yukari

Personally, I think Rebecca’s low ratings are due to her lack of flashy special moves. Plain doesn’t necessarily mean weak.

Fujishiro

I feel like Rebecca fans tend to like “quietly strong characters.” I get it.

Nagumo

The fact that her strategy in the Colosseum relies more on dodging than attacking is proof that she has a lot of combat experience.

Hisame

I still see people saying they “hate Rebecca,” but I think half of the reason is due to the “story structure.”

Sanran

↑ Ah, I can understand that a little.

But it’s not fair to discuss her separately from the character’s own appeal.

Akatsuki

I appreciate Rebecca not as a “princess who deserves to be protected,” but as a “girl who has honed her skills to survive on her own.”

Soyogi

Also, I don’t mind her crybaby side. It’s just so realistic to see strong characters cry.

Kuwabara

People who criticize Rebecca are a little off the mark, thinking that “not aggressive = useless.”

Tamamo

What’s great about Rebecca is that she’s “someone who wants to live,” not “someone who wants to win.”

Oborozuki

I cry every time I see her reunite with her father. I think she’s a character whose emotions are carefully crafted.

Uriko

Watching the debate, I realized that Rebecca is a character who is very easily misunderstood.

Harumachi

One Piece’s female characters tend to be the more popular ones, so characters like Rebecca, who have a “natural sensitivity,” tend to be more divided.

Manzoku

Honestly, I didn’t really like her that much in the past, but rewatching her now has changed my opinion.

She’s a character who really does have “choices.”

Chidori

Her attitude of not fighting isn’t just a refusal to fight, it’s a sign of her strong will to “seriously not want to hurt anyone.”

It’s shoddy to label that as weakness.

Yomogi

The logic of people who bash Rebecca is like giving Romeo a sword and telling Juliet to hit him.

Kazemaru

lol. That’s a strong analogy, but strangely it makes sense.

Koharubi

It’s truly amazing that she was able to remain so unyielding despite growing up in the crazy atmosphere of Dressrosa.

Yataro

She’s my number one candidate for the character who should be described with the words “inner strength.”

Tsumi

Rebecca is a symbol of the fact that there are things more important than offensive power.

If she were to appear again in the main story, I think she would shine as a character who demonstrates “strength outside of battle.”

Fujishiro

I hope Rebecca makes a reappearance.

She’s a rare character who can show us the “strength of the common people” that isn’t a pirate.

Nagumo

It’s not that she can’t fight, but that she chose not to fight.

I hope that in the future that courage is appreciated.

Hisame

My favorite points grow more and more every time I read Rebecca’s analysis.

Sanran

Well, in conclusion…

Rebecca is “a quietly strong girl who tried to protect.”

I think that’s fine.