Warning: Contains spoilers for chapter #1131 of One Piece.
Besides giving the Straw Hats new abilities and exciting power-ups to brave the New World, One Piece's time skip also saw many changes in Straw Hats' appearances. One particular change that many fans have not been able to get behind is Robin's grown-out hair and the lack of her oh-so-iconic bangs that she sported when introduced as Miss All Sunday.
That said, One Piece's latest chapter has a pleasant surprise in store for fans of Robin's iconic pre-time skip look, which is finally making a comeback in the Final Saga and for the most wholesome reason possible. Chapter #1131 of One Piece sees Brook cut Robin's hair in anticipation of her reunion with Saul, who, as hinted by Vegapunk, is in hiding at Elbaf.
One Piece Finally Brings Back Robin's Nostalgic Pre-Timeskip Look
Robin Cuts Her Hair to Meet Saul
Though fans have eventually gotten used to Robin's post-time skip appearance, her design before the time skip is unanimously considered to be her best, most iconic look yet, and it isn't hard to see why. From her flamboyant, wild-west-style clothing to her sleek bangs, Robin instantly stood out when she was first introduced as Miss All Sunday, and to this day, Robin's pre-time skip design remains one-of-a-kind as far as One Piece's female cast goes.
Unfortunately, Robin's distinct style seemingly disappeared after the time skip along with her iconic hair, making its return in the Final Saga a completely unexpected yet pleasant surprise. The change also makes perfect sense within the context of the story, with Robin wanting to look the same as she did when she first met Saul all those years ago.
Many viewers can agree that there is something special about the Pre-Time Skip era of One Piece.
Factoring in the two-year time skip, it has been well over twenty-four years since Robin and Saul last met. While it is likely that Saul has been keeping an eye on any news about Robin all along, with Robin's return to her old look, there's absolutely no chance of Saul not recognizing her when they finally meet again.
Robin and Saul's May Miss Their Chance For a Reunion
Chapter #1131 Ends on an Ominous Note
While the stage is seemingly all but set for Robin and Saul's long overdue reunion, chapter #1131 ends on a foreboding note that hints the two could end up being deprived of this reunion. The latest chapter ends with an unidentified person reporting that Saul has collapsed. It is unclear whether Saul is suffering from poor health or whether he has simply had an accident but either way, fans can only hope he holds out long enough to see Robin alive and well and surrounded by friends.
Nonetheless, Robin's new look is certainly quite nostalgic, with Franky's reaction in the latest chapter representing the entire fandom at the moment. More importantly, with the Elbaf Arc already bringing back One Piece's iconic pre-time skip humor, perhaps the Final Saga will also see more of the Straw Hats take on their old pre-time skip appearance once again, which could be the perfect way to bring their journeys full circle before the series inevitably ends.
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Created by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece is a multimedia franchise that began as a manga series and follows the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates as led by Monkey D. Luffy. Luffy, an enthusiastic pirate with a thirst for adventure, is afflicted by a mysterious curse that gives him various powers he uses to protect himself and his friends. The manga eventually gave way to the anime series, with the two being some of history's longest-running anime and manga series. Along with over fifty video games made over the years, the series entered the live-action world with Netflix's 2023 adaptation.
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