Going Merry and Thousand Sunny – Evolution of the Straw Hats in One Piece
Going Merry and Thousand Sunny are two important and significant ships in the One Piece manga series. However, they have different characteristics and meanings. Let’s take a look at the differences between these two ships.
1. Going Merry
Going Merry is the first ship of the Straw Hat Pirates in the One Piece series, built by Kaya – a girl with great fortune in the Syrup region. The name “Going Merry” is named after Usopp’s father. The Going Merry has accompanied the Straw Hats on many of their adventures at sea, from the first part of the series all the way to Water 7/Enies Lobby. However, this ship went through a lot of hardships and battles, and was eventually destroyed in a battle with Shiki’s ship in the “One Piece Film: Strong World” special.
Going Merry
Going Merry’s loss was deeply emotional for One Piece fans, and it has become one of the key symbols of unity and friendship in the series. At the time of the ship’s destruction, the Straw Hats decided to abandon the Going Merry and switch to the newer ship, the Thousand Sunny, built by Franky.
The episode “One Piece Film: Strong World” is a special part of the One Piece series, released in 2009. In this episode, Shiki – an aspiring pirate character, steals Going Merry from The Straw Hats and used it as a barricade to attack Sabaody Duchy. In the end, Shiki was defeated, but the Going Merry was also destroyed in this fight.
2. Thousand Sunny
Thousand Sunny
The Thousand Sunny is a newer and more powerful ship than the Going Merry, built by Franky after the Going Merry was destroyed. This ship has more outstanding features and capabilities, such as the ability to fly in the air, is equipped with many powerful weapons, navigation equipment and protection systems, and many modern technologies such as rocket boosters, air defense systems, etc. trowels, repair kits and more. This ship can transform into many different forms, helping the Straw Hats overcome more difficult journeys at sea. During the Straw Hat Pirates’ voyages, the Thousand Sunny proved to be highly skilled against powerful enemies such as Doflamingo, Big Mom, and Kaido.
The Thousand Sunny also plays a very important role in the One Piece series, helping the Straw Hats overcome many challenges and become one of the strongest pirates in the world. It is the gathering place for the Straw Hats, and where they go on many adventures
In short, Going Merry and Thousand Sunny are both very special ships, carrying many meanings and values. With different characteristics and meanings, we cannot compare and choose a better ship. They are all important parts of the Straw Hats’ adventures, leaving deep impressions on characters and fans alike.
