One Piece is a pirate-themed manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. The main character, Monkey D. Luffy, uses the power of the Gomu Gomu no Mi to explore various islands, gathering companions as he sets out for the farthest island in order to become the Pirate King. One Piece is home to many famous quotes, many of which are moving. So, this time we'll be introducing the main character Monkey D. Luffy's most famous quotes in a ranking format.

Monkey D. Luffy, One of the Worst Generation

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Monkey D. Luffy is the protagonist of One Piece and the user of the Gomu Gomu no Mi. A native of East Blue, he always wears the straw hat he inherited from Red-Haired Shanks. He has a very cheerful personality and is usually as innocent as a child. However, he cares deeply for his comrades and displays incredible strength when they are in trouble. Monkey D. Luffy is the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates and one of the pirates known as the Worst Generation. He has defeated many members of the Seven Warlords of the Sea in the past, and has attracted the attention of the Navy.

Ranking of Monkey D. Luffy's Famous Quotes

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So far, we've introduced basic information about Monkey D. Luffy. Next, we'll introduce some of Monkey D. Luffy's famous quotes in the series. We'll introduce their meanings and the scenes in which they were spoken, making them easy to understand even for those unfamiliar with One Piece, so we're also recommended for those just starting to read it.

Monkey D. Luffy's #10 Quote: "I don't want to rule. The freest man in these seas is the Pirate King."

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First up, the #10 Monkey D. Luffy quote: "I don't want to rule. The freest man in these seas is the Pirate King." This famous quote was spoken by Luffy when the Straw Hat Pirates met Rayleigh, a member of the Pirate King's crew, at Sabaody Archipelago. It also reveals Luffy's image and ideal of what a Pirate King should be, and shows that even though he has achieved the honor of being Pirate King, he does not want to rule, but rather he values being the most unrestricted and free as a king.

Monkey D. Luffy's 9th Most Famous Quote: "I don't need to be strong, because I have friends who want to be with me."

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Next, at 9th place on the Monkey D. Luffy Quotes Ranking, is the line, "I don't need to be strong, because I have friends who want to be with me." Luffy said this line when he came to rescue Robin at Enies Lobby. At the time, the Straw Hat Pirates were in danger of splitting up, and Robin tried to leave the crew to ensure the safety of her crewmates. Usopp also decided to leave the crew after arguing with Luffy over the fate of the Going Merry. It was during this time that Luffy said this famous line to his enemy, Bruno. It's a great quote that clearly shows that Luffy doesn't expect his crewmates to be strong, but rather that he values having them as friends.

Monkey D. Luffy's Famous Quotes Ranking #8: "I've Got Friends!!!"

Luffy in Tears
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"I've got friends!!!" is another of Luffy's famous quotes. Luffy struggles to rescue his brother Ace from the Navy, but is killed right before his eyes. As Luffy despairs and laments his own incompetence and patheticness, Jinbe responds by telling him to look at what he has now, not what he has lost, resulting in this famous quote. Luffy is overcome with grief at the loss of his brother, but he realizes he still has friends, and realizes even more how important they are to him. This quote also helps Luffy overcome his brother's death, and gives us a glimpse into the bonds that bind the Straw Hat Pirates.

Monkey D. Luffy's 7th Most Famous Quote: "Hey, crew of the future Pirate King...don't give me that pitiful look!!!"

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Ranked seventh on Monkey D. Luffy's ranking of famous quotes: "You're the crew of the future Pirate King...don't look so pathetic!!!" This quote was spoken by Luffy to Nami during the Sky Island arc. Nami, despairing at the sight of Enel's immense power attempting to destroy Sky Island, spoke to Luffy. These words, spoken by Luffy to reassure Nami, demonstrate Luffy's strength in never giving up on his dreams, no matter the situation. His unwavering self-confidence, no matter the situation, is also one of Luffy's coolest traits.

Monkey D. Luffy's Quote Ranking: #6: "If you're going to be a member of the Pirate King's crew, you have to be that good, otherwise I'll be in trouble!!!"

Luffy Standing Still
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The next Monkey D. Luffy quote is, "If you're going to be a member of the Pirate King's crew, you have to be that good, otherwise I'll be in trouble!!!" This famous quote was spoken by Luffy when Zoro shouted to him that he wanted to become a great swordsman. While many people laugh at other people's dreams, this is a very cool scene in which Luffy listens to Zoro's dream, acknowledges it, and speaks as if he can achieve it. This is also the scene where the friendship between Zoro and Luffy begins to blossom.

Monkey D. Luffy's 5th most famous quote: "Shut up!!! Let's go!!!!!"

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Ranked 5th on Monkey D. Luffy's most famous quote list: "Shut up!!! Let's go!!!!!" This is the line Luffy spoke when recruiting Chopper. Chopper, who has always been treated like a monster, is happy to be invited to join the crew, but declines, saying that he cannot go on an adventure with them because he is a monster. However, Luffy responds by saying "Shut up," brushing aside all of Chopper's worries and doubts, and invites him to join the crew. Luffy's forceful words, while also brushing aside all of the other person's worries, are very cool and make for a touching scene.

Monkey D. Luffy's #4 Quote: "Why don't you put your lives on the line with us? We're all friends, aren't we?"

Angry Luffy
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"Why don't you put your lives on the line with us? We're all friends, aren't we?" is another of Luffy's famous quotes. This famous quote is from the Alabasta arc, and is what Luffy said to Vivi. Even though they had been adventurers together as comrades, Vivi was troubled, feeling that she could not put her comrades in danger for the sake of her country. Luffy spoke these words at that time, even though he was angry. It is a famous quote that gives us a glimpse of Luffy's generosity and manliness, and it is also a very cool scene.

Monkey D. Luffy's #3 Quote: "I still haven't heard you say 'I want to live.'"

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Ranked #3 on Monkey D. Luffy's Quotes: "I still haven't heard you say 'I want to live.'" This famous quote was shouted by Luffy in front of Robin, who had been captured by the World Government during the Enies Lobby arc. Robin tries to save her comrades by sacrificing herself in front of the World Government, but Luffy and his friends go to help her. This famous quote was spoken by Luffy in front of Robin, who wanted to die, to find out her true feelings, and it is also famous as one of the most famous scenes in One Piece, making it a truly famous quote.

Monkey D. Luffy's #2 Quote: "Of course!!!!!"

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Next up on the Monkey D. Luffy quote ranking is "Of course!!!!!" This quote was shouted at Nami by Luffy, who was under the control of Arlong, and the residents of her hometown. Nami had promised Arlong that she would buy and free Cocoyashi Village in exchange for a large sum of money. However, when she was betrayed by Arlong and found herself at her wit's end, she turned to Luffy for help, and this is Luffy's response. Luffy's manliness is summed up in this one line, making it a famous quote that is typical of Luffy, who cares about his comrades.

Monkey D. Luffy's #1 Quote: "I'm going to become the Pirate King!!"

Luffy Talks About His Dream
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Finally, the #1 quote from Monkey D. Luffy is, "I'm going to become the Pirate King!!" This quote is one of the most famous in One Piece, and it's arguably the most iconic quote of the series. These are the words Luffy spoke before setting sail on his first adventure, and it's cool that he can confidently speak of his dreams. What makes Luffy so cool is the importance of having dreams, the strength to believe in yourself, and above all, the fact that he asserts that he "will become" rather than "I want to be."

One Piece: Monkey D. Luffy's Top 10 Quotes

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This time, we've introduced some of the most famous quotes from Monkey D. Luffy, the protagonist of One Piece. While Luffy is usually a bit of a joker, he's a very cool and reliable character when it matters. He has a manly spirit and is someone you want to follow, and his famous quotes show how cool Luffy is. There are also many tear-jerking scenes, so One Piece is recommended for both children and adults.

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