The plan to leave Egghead is on pause as the Strawhats and JJ are stuck in the labs while the world outside slowly-but-surely becomes more chaotic. As the Strawhats scramble to search for Vegapunk and Bonney, join JJ in this week's OP is OP as Kuma's potential backstory is theorized, the drip check is updated, and the survival of everyone's most-worried side character is confirmed to be alive and well (Wapol, of course). Jacob still has military-grade copium, and Justin asks about Kaido's sex life. Patreon: patreon.com/OPisOP Discord: https://discord.com/invite/utdp782B Intro: The Buccaneer's ..read more

Egghead continues the momentum of answering decades-old theories from the fanbase; only this time, it is met with Vegapunk's own theory that spins the mind of JJ. In this episode of OP is OP, straddle in as Vegapunk's Theory of Creativity is discussed, predictions on Kuma and Bonney's potential backstory are made, and the popular sci-fi moral question of cloning is brought to light thanks to the introduction, of all possibilities, a copy of a Rocks Pirate member. Jacob joins the now-popular trend of guessing possible clones, and Justin absolutely loves the power difference between CP0 and the ..read more

Yes, we have a heated fight between Blackbeard and Law, with the fate of powers and poneglyphs on the line. Yes, Egghead's quickly developing connections to Skypiea, Kuma & Bonney's backstory, and the Revolutionary Army. And yes, Rule 63 Law lives rent-free in JJ's mind. HOWEVER, this week on OP is OP, the super-rookie and super-veteran are most excited about the drip check! Jacob dreams of Usopp piloting a mecha this arc, and Justin thinks space travel is a real possibility. Patreon: patreon.com/OPisOP Discord: https://discord.com/invite/utdp782B Intro: The Buccaneer's Haul by Shane Ivers ..read more

As the main series continues to build on the sci-fi amusement park that is Egghead, JJ can't help but feel the presence of automatas, wretched weaponry from the sky, and nostalgia with old friends is all too convenient to be a coincidence. The whiteboard is cleared; the minds of super-rookie and super-veteran convene on the forest kingdom of Skypiea as OP is OP introduces a new speculation and theory-heavy series called Waypoint! The significance of one of One Piece's most divided arcs is now providing a vague hope to the path of what could happen in the ongoing arc and, possibly, the finale t ..read more

After JJ stowed away on the other barrel next to Caribou's, they burst out and discovered they were on Egghead! Welcome to the World of Tomorrow! In this episode of OP is OP, fresh out of leaving Oda's version of feudal Japan, the next arc skyrockets onto an island of science-fiction, wonder, technology, and one of the greatest mysteries in all of One Piece: Dr. Vegapunk. Immediately, the super-nova and super-veteran are met with philosophical questions of what makes something or someone real, what exactly is Vegapunk's relationship to the World Government, and cool robots. Jacob hopes for ans ..read more

Wano has concluded after more than 4 years. Oda must be tired. Surely, the next few chapters will be slow, steady, and-- OH, NEVER MIND, WE GOT PLOT, DRAMA, AND EVEN A DEATH STAR! This week on OP is OP, JJ dissects Chapters 1058 - 1060 and discuss what the future holds for the Strawhats (and Caribou). Jacob predicts a prisoner exchange being a major plot point in the future, and Justin thinks Vivi is even more important than we're let on. Patreon: patreon.com/OPisOP Discord: https://discord.com/invite/utdp782B Intro: The Buccaneer's Haul by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Outro: P ..read more

Even sitting around the quiet bonfire, JJ feels the unsettling and rising fear of the Cross Guild and its possible impact on the world of One Piece. This week on OP is OP, the super-rookie and super-veteran think back on all the challengers that opposed the Strawhats and respect the best of the best, both the leaders and their goons. Jacob fantasizes about Arlong returning and getting bested in record-time, and Justin enlightens why Katakuri would be the deciding factor in any team match-up. Patreon: patreon.com/OPisOP Discord: https://discord.com/invite/utdp782B Intro: The Buccaneer's Haul by ..read more

JJ has been trailing the Strawhats for more than a year, barely keeping up through flying whirlpools and resupplying at hectic docks; however, now that they have caught up, Jacob and Justin agree they are not worthy to even stow away on the Thousand Sunny, and so they let the pirates get a head start. After kindling the Bonfire, the duo decides to cash in their XP to share and compare who, in fact, would be worthy to sail on such a vessel. This week on OP is OP, join the super-veteran and super-rookie as they discuss the allies and companions closest and most helpful to the Strawhats! Jacob gi ..read more

After more than 4 years, just short of 150 total chapters, the Epic of Wano has finally concluded! With the curtains closing to Act 3, JJ wraps up any loose ends while also addressing Chapter 1057 and what could be next for One Piece in this episode of OP is OP! Jacob has a Yamato-shaped hole in his heart, and Justin finally reveals his own Strawhat Rankings List! Patreon: patreon.com/OPisOP Discord: https://discord.com/invite/utdp782B Intro: The Buccaneer's Haul by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Outro: Pirate Crew by Ross Bugden - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQKGLOK2FqmVgVw ..read more

At the peak of Wano, the emperors of the sea clash as the drums of liberation sound off the return of Joyboy. JJ fully and officially catches up with the One Piece manga full of nostalgia for boomer cartoons, theories on the state of the OP world, and the falling-action of Wano in this special episode of OP is OP! Jacob appreciates the arc of Kozuki Momonosuke the Great, and Justin loves the action Joyboy brings to the manga. Patreon: patreon.com/OPisOP Discord: https://discord.com/invite/utdp782B Intro: The Buccaneer's Haul by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Outro: Pirate Crew by ..read more