Zoro really knocked a top tier flat on his ass once again and then chilled on the Sunny
Zoro and Guts have to be tied for the most badass swordsmen in fiction
Zoro just shows up and works, man.
Has pretty much never gotten ahead of himself since challenging Mihawk for the first time.
Like, Zoro is an ACTUALLY good role model for young people. Loyal, hard-working, willing to admit his flaws (except with his directional sense).
I'd actually like to make a video on Zoro's personal ethics, one of my favorite parts about his character. The way Zoro shows respect and loyalty just makes him so likeable to people who value those virtues.
He's far from perfect, but, as far as legitimate growth in a shounen, Oda has done Zoro really well.
I think people love Zoro so much at this point because he's one of the only consistent aspects of the series. Oda doesn't really do the random "hey this character is being crazy and zany" bs with Zoro, and always gives him good portrayals in arcs.
Post time skip Sanji has hurt me so many times.