Character Discussion Non-Zoro fans answer this
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The characters beliefs are never challenged, he doesn't face internal conflict, never questions himself; hard to believe a character is struggling on a path when most of his time is spent lounging around and picking off low class prey. Then when he does get a worthy opponent, it's someone that won't challenge him beyond the physical, hell most of the time they aren't even swordsmen. Zoros character is dependent on this journey to become the WSS, so the more depth Oda places in that concept then the more depth Zoro will have as a character. Zoro is a hotheaded young man who doesn't know any better, he shouldn't remain that way; even something as simple as his philosophy on never losing again is completely delusional, yet Oda never has Zoro face that fact and grow from it. Zoro could also benefit from a little more levity, making a character look silly and foolish is what makes them endearing and relatable. He needs to also have Zoro interact with the crew more, like in meaningful ways, involve him in crewmates own conflicts, have Zoro use his experience and wisdom to aid them in whatever their going through, this will elevate his role on the crew.
Zoro is not allowed to be wrong, look bad, question himself, change his views, feel fear or seem foolish; this safe corner Oda has thrown Zoro into has completely drained him of substance and made him one note, but why change it when it works?.....is what Oda probably thinks. If this continues on to the end of the series, Zoro will end up as a character that's only remembered for his one liners and occasional decent fight, but there will be no other value to him, meaning when the series is done and fans after many years return to re-read One Piece, once they hit the post-timeskip, Zoro will cease to add anything worthwhile to the story; Oda can still change this if he is prepared to risk the squeaky clean image he tries to uphold of Zoro.
Zoro is not allowed to be wrong, look bad, question himself, change his views, feel fear or seem foolish; this safe corner Oda has thrown Zoro into has completely drained him of substance and made him one note, but why change it when it works?.....is what Oda probably thinks. If this continues on to the end of the series, Zoro will end up as a character that's only remembered for his one liners and occasional decent fight, but there will be no other value to him, meaning when the series is done and fans after many years return to re-read One Piece, once they hit the post-timeskip, Zoro will cease to add anything worthwhile to the story; Oda can still change this if he is prepared to risk the squeaky clean image he tries to uphold of Zoro.
I dont think theres anything that could make him my fav. I tend to not gravitate to extreme fan favourites...I usually like the underdogs. Unless Zoro was not the general go to character causals talk about...its possible he couldve been my fav.
As for things I would generally change for Zoro.
Probably interactions with SHs and side characters alike. He needs more development with a few SH members... and good amount of wholesome moments. His interactions with side characters also needs an improvement. Like for example that tontotta in DR...Wicca I think ? Oda couldve really developed a good relationship between them. Similarly with Yasu or Hiyori this arc. Like Oda fully gives Zoro the bare minimum when it comes to these important emotional or character moments.
As for combat....too much of a Gary Sue. Pre Timeskip Zoro's struggles were a lot better. Compare his fight with Albert against Mr 1....and you can see the true difference in quality. Zoro struggling to overcome against Mr 1...whilst against Albert his opponent gets nerfed and goes stupid. This was his first true solo opponent post timeskip as well. Of course this isnt only a Zoro issue...just a general OP issue.
So yh my only qualms with Zoro is his underdeveloped relationships with other characters. Especially for a popular main character with this much panel time.
As for things I would generally change for Zoro.
Probably interactions with SHs and side characters alike. He needs more development with a few SH members... and good amount of wholesome moments. His interactions with side characters also needs an improvement. Like for example that tontotta in DR...Wicca I think ? Oda couldve really developed a good relationship between them. Similarly with Yasu or Hiyori this arc. Like Oda fully gives Zoro the bare minimum when it comes to these important emotional or character moments.
As for combat....too much of a Gary Sue. Pre Timeskip Zoro's struggles were a lot better. Compare his fight with Albert against Mr 1....and you can see the true difference in quality. Zoro struggling to overcome against Mr 1...whilst against Albert his opponent gets nerfed and goes stupid. This was his first true solo opponent post timeskip as well. Of course this isnt only a Zoro issue...just a general OP issue.
So yh my only qualms with Zoro is his underdeveloped relationships with other characters. Especially for a popular main character with this much panel time.