Character Discussion Thoughts on Basil Hawkins

[Kejon]

Spoiler

Hawkins first introduction was just amazing And how he didn't even care about Kizaru kicking him

 

[Sadistic Senpai]

He’s Egyptian and believes in the heart of the cards. whats there to not like? I can’t wait to see more from him

How did you decide he's egyptian though?
He gives me the vibe of "Marlon Manson" and he's from North Blue.. which mostly are countries inspired from Europe to me...

Alabasta gives me the Egyptian vibe though...

 

[ShinmenTakezo]

Hawkins spirit is already broken, that´s what sets him apart from guys like Kid, Law, Luffy, Zoro, even Drake, heck even Capone and Urouge, who all struggle in their own way. Capone saw the immense might of Big Mom and got excited to take her out, Hawkins saw that might and gave up.

Look at him, almost crying

 

[yj]

How did you decide he's egyptian though?
He gives me the vibe of "Marlon Manson" and he's from North Blue.. which mostly are countries inspired from Europe to me...

Alabasta gives me the Egyptian vibe though...

hawkins gives off that pharaoh vibe. basil sounds like an Arabic name too so when oda actually listed his nationality as Egyptian in a SBS it wasn't really surprising.

 

[Kejon]

hawkins gives off that pharaoh vibe. basil sounds like an Arabic name too so when oda actually listed his nationality as Egyptian in a SBS it wasn't really surprising.

You are right, Oda did say, if One Piece was set in the real world, then he would be from Egypt.

 

[Hurley Pirates]

Hawkins spirit is already broken, that´s what sets him apart from guys like Kid, Law, Luffy, Zoro, even Drake, heck even Capone and Urouge, who all struggle in their own way. Capone saw the immense might of Big Mom and got excited to take her out, Hawkins saw that might and gave up.

Look at him, almost crying

While I agree that his will was seemingly broken in this moment after being betrayed out gunned and outmaneuvered. I will say that his will was never the reason I personally was drawn to Hawkins as a character so this didn't bother me much at all lol

 

[Finalbeta]

You are right, Oda did say, if One Piece was set in the real world, then he would be from Egypt.

And Hawkins would become the Pharaoh

 

[Kejon]

Lol people are straight up trolling, if they think Hawkins' will was ''broken''. Hawkins only ''lost'', because he was betrayed by Drake. He didn't lose his will.

 

[Sadistic Senpai]

hawkins gives off that pharaoh vibe. basil sounds like an Arabic name too so when oda actually listed his nationality as Egyptian in a SBS it wasn't really surprising.

Oh... he listed his nationality in SBS???
I see.. I didn't know that

 

[yj]

You are right, Oda did say, if One Piece was set in the real world, then he would be from Egypt.

that's why Hawkins is the goat.

:cheers:

 

[ShinmenTakezo]

While I agree that his will was seemingly broken in this moment after being betrayed out gunned and outmaneuvered. I will say that his will was never the reason I personally was drawn to Hawkins as a character so this didn't bother me much at all lol

That´s why my initial statement was style but no substance.

He was one of the most interesting appearances and abilities in terms of potential to explore but what´s behind the character?

 

[Kejon]

He was one of the most interesting appearances and abilities in terms of potential to explore but what´s behind the character?

What's behind the character? How about giving him more time? If that is really necessary for you, instead of being mad.

 

[Hurley Pirates]

That´s why my initial statement was style but no substance.

He was one of the most interesting appearances and abilities in terms of potential to explore but what´s behind the character?

Gotta wait and see. Real talk all he needs is to make a Kaido doll and the dude can essentially do whatever he wants lol

Im of the belief his story didnt just end there and he'll play a role in the battle for Wano and possibly beyond.

 

[Kejon]

Im of the belief his story didnt just end there and he'll play a role in the battle for Wano and possibly beyond.

He will definitely come back and help against Kaido. He can support his allies with various abilties and is therefore of great importance.

 

[Sadistic Senpai]

Hawkins spirit is already broken, that´s what sets him apart from guys like Kid, Law, Luffy, Zoro, even Drake, heck even Capone and Urouge, who all struggle in their own way. Capone saw the immense might of Big Mom and got excited to take her out, Hawkins saw that might and gave up.

Look at him, almost crying

Hawkins looking completely broken here made him 10 times more interesting to me than Kidd and Law

Kidd and Law Tsundere attitude towards Luffy became a Meme to me honestly... it's just fucking embarrassing

 

[ShinmenTakezo]

Gotta wait and see. Real talk all he needs is to make a Kaido doll and the dude can essentially do whatever he wants lol

Im of the belief his story didnt just end there and he'll play a role in the battle for Wano and possibly beyond.

That´s baseless. I do not think it was ever implied that the original body´s durability gets transferred to the doll, otherwise why choose complete fodder every time?

 

[ShinmenTakezo]

Hawkins looking completely broken here made him 10 times more interesting to me than Kidd and Law

Kidd and Law Tsundere attitude towards Luffy became a Meme to me honestly... it's just fucking embarrassing

But this is a manga in which not getting broken is the point, just saying.

 

[Sadistic Senpai]

But this is a manga in which not getting broken is the point, just saying.

Not really
Getting broken can create a NEW PATH for the character...
We've seen many character who reached the rock bottom only to get back as "better character" and also as "stronger character" with also "stronger motivation and resolve"
Even Luffy experienced that after Marineford...

Law and Kidd are the type of character who act cocky when they NEVER BACKED IT UP
It just makes me puke

Kidd being freed and his ass saved in jail, then he looks at Luffy and say "be thankful I don't take you down now"
I'm like


Law on the bridge against Doflamingo ADMITS that he NEVER intended to take down Kaido.. he only used the SH to destroy smile so that Kaido takes down Doffy.. that's all.. that's his plan.. nothing else...

Then, after getting his ass whopped by Doffy for the second time... and Luffy takes the lead against Doffy... Cavendish talks to Law... and tells him if Doffy gets defeated by their hands... they will be the eye of the storm... and Law the liar acts like Aizen Susuke and says that this was the plan all along...

then goes on to Zou... and completely forgets that he had Bepo vivre card and admits once again that he forgot about it because he never thought he will be back alive...

then e continues to switch between a FAILURE of a planner, and then when SHs make things work, he continues to pretend that his plan is still in motion

The dude is fucking delusional.. and Kidd is fucking Tsundere

At least Hawkins knows when he is defeated.. aknowledge that..thinks about how much they lack compared to Monsters like Yonko... in order for character development in future...He is a god damn logical character

 

[Warchief Sanji D Goat]

Hawkins is one of the coolest and strongest SN out there. I like him more than Apoo and maybe Drake as well. His character design, abilities, ideal, I just love everything about himAm I right @Kejon?

 

[Shiroyru]

I want to see Hawkins pull out his “The World” card