Speculations Has Oda intentionally written Post-TS Chopper to be nothing more than merchandise?

[Finalbeta]

If you genuinely believe Chopper has been well-written, I should ask the same of you

What's your issue with his character exactly??

 

[Shiroyru]

What's your issue with his character exactly??

Read the OP and you will find out

 

[Water1415]

Honestly, post TS is 90% Luffy and Zoro wank, 9.5% Sanji humiliation, 0.5% cool moments for Sanji and the other SHs. So yeah, just merchandise.

Sanji is treated good, what do you mean? compare his treatment to Usopp to see which character really gets humiliated

 

[Date]

Yes, he's the worst SH by far

 

[Longleg Larry]

Combat-wise, he's been a disappointment. A lot of wasted potential

Then again, he's a doctor. I know it stings (& it really stings), but he kinda really should suck at fighting.

True, he didn't have to look like a plushie. But I blame that demographic's tastes more than Oda

I still see some light for him tho. That panel where he got the likes of Marco & Drake to stfu bout callin him a racoon dog

 

[vikas]

Then again, he's a doctor. I know it stings (& it really stings), but he kinda really should suck at fighting.

I don't really believe that anymore because of oda. As he has already ditched any significance of role. Story is not at all written with roles in mind...but shounen fights.. And arguable he was one of the best characters to develop as a combatant too.

 

[Longleg Larry]

I don't really believe that anymore because of oda. As he has already ditched any significance of role.

I still do, in spite of Oda.
Most other works of fiction portray doctors as 1-hitter quitters when it comes to combat so I wasn't surprised (just bummed). & Chobro's dream of healing every disease just isn't the philosophy of a good fighter, shounen or not

 

[Ask D question]

Regarding that, here's an SBS question for it.

Mf flat out said the very first thing he draws when drawing a female character is her boobs and waist and that the only reason he didn't make every female character a nami clone is because he'll get canceled

 

[matt245]

Honestly, post TS is 90% Luffy and Zoro wank, 9.5% Sanji humiliation, 0.5% cool moments for Sanji and the other SHs. So yeah, just merchandise.

Acceptable ratios.

 

[serialwinnerv7]

I noticed Chopper started to become really small after thriller bark lol

 

[Necrohol]

Sanji is treated good, what do you mean? compare his treatment to Usopp to see which character really gets humiliated

Both are shit. One is just worse. Sanji got some respect in Wano and that's it.

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Acceptable ratios.

I hate you.

 

[Konstantis]

Worst character in OP

 

[Luffydom56]

There was even a sbs question and interview on how Oda decided to make Chopper cuter after seeing the cuter version by some animator.

 

[wraithery]

Post timeskip chopper only has 1 good doctor moment where he accomplished something on his own and that was the Udon prison scene & even that I find to be some bullshit but we gotta give him something.

We'd be better off having the mink doctors replace Chopper

 

[Ravagerblade]

Yeah and big boobs are generally considered sexier, but most guys don’t want tits that reach down all the way to the girl’s waist. Oda went way too overboard with giving Chopper a bigger head and eyes

Bib boobs are only thought of as being more sexier because the dumb ass horny simps drool over them and talk about it. Smaller boobs/petite has it many admires as well. Oda being a dumbass thinks Big boobs is what all "teenage" boys want to see or w/e. IDK how he came to that conclusion, did he poll them?
Post TS chopper is just shitty design all-round.

 

[Lifeismeh]

No, he just couldn't think of scenarios to focus on him

his character arc is basically done, he's not insecure anymore, there's nothing to develop or explore with chopper

only thing left is that he accomplish his dream, when the time comes for him to learn about a medicine that heal everything Oda will focus on him

Wich possibly can be very soon, the answer can be related to Kaido healing properties, Especially if Kaido is related to Vegapunk

 

[Konstantis]

No, he just couldn't think of scenarios to focus on him

his character arc is basically done, he's not insecure anymore, there's nothing to develop or explore with chopper

only thing left is that he accomplish his dream, when the time comes for him to learn about a medicine that heal everything Oda will focus on him

Wich possibly can be very soon, the answer can be related to Kaido healing properties, Especially if Kaido is related to Vegapunk

Wrong, you don't need "many" things to made character deeper or show his growth. More to that you don't need made character deeper to show his power, or to do small character development.

 

[Jailer]

Pretty much. Strength wise he's still there with monster form especially now extended, I just don't care about Chopper at all. Being able to draw blood from a commander that has a durability heavy ancient zoan is no small feat.

But character wise he's mid compared to pre ts sure.

 

[Finalbeta]

I'm looking forward something more from Chopper, perhaps basic haki, that would boost him considerably.