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One Piece chapter 187: Even Match — what is in it

Arabasta arc · 27 pages · 29 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the cover of One Piece Volume 21 titled Utopia.
  • p0Main characters from Baroque Works and Straw Hat crew are posed together.
  • p1Page contains a list of other Jump Comics titles.
  • p1Small color splash shows a short-haired woman and floating panda creature.
  • p2Left side shows character group pose with panda-masked man.
  • p2Right side displays a detailed world map.
  • p3Splash page shows Straw Hat crew in water during an action scene.
  • p3Luffy is centrally positioned holding a trident.
  • p4Chapter 187 contains a Baroque Works organization introduction spread.
  • p4Portraits label Miss All Sunday as Mr. 0's partner.
  • p4Mr. 2 Bon Clay and Mr. 4 are shown with partners.
  • p6Hachi encounters a starving man on a beach.
  • p6Scene is labeled Hachi's Ocean Floor Stroll Vol. 5.
  • p7Cloaked swordsman attacks in opening panel.
  • p7Street fight involves spiky-haired fighter and civilians.
  • p8Kouza leads rebels toward the palace.
  • p8Rebels discuss dangers of Northern Block and royal guards.
  • p9Royal guards confront suspected rebels in Alubarna streets.
  • p9Explosion scatters debris and people in the town.
  • p10Princess Vivi appears in the chaotic streets near the palace.
  • p10Civilians are urged to evacuate the fighting zone.
  • p11Fight between Mr. 2 Bon Clay and Sanji occurs in Alubarna Southern Block.
  • p11Cigarette butt lies on the ground near the battle site.
  • p12Large explosion occurs between buildings during the fight.
  • p12Okama fighter is knocked down by a powerful kick.
  • p13Scene takes place on a city street with European-style architecture.
  • p13Okama fighter uses Okama Kenpou during the confrontation.
  • p14Blond fighter is Sanji.
  • p14Okama fighter is Bon Clay using Okama Kenpou.
  • p15Okama Kenpou includes named strikes such as COTELETTE, EPAULE, GIGOT, SELLE, and POITRINE.
  • p15Both fighters exchange a rapid series of kicks.
  • p16SWAN ARABESQUE and MUTTON SHOT collide directly.
  • p16Both fighters unleash finishing moves at the same moment.
  • p17Both fighters are exhausted after mutual attack failure.
  • p17Clash occurs in front of large multi-story building.
  • p18Mr. 2 Bon Clay activates Mane-Mane fruit abilities.
  • p18Facial montage creates multiple bizarre features rapidly.
  • p19Mane Mane Montage produces a face very similar to Sanji.
  • p19Small winged creature appears opposite the dark-coated figure.
  • p20Sanji lands a direct kick on Mr. 2 during the fight.
  • p20Mr. 2 references a past man he could not harm due to friendship.
  • p21Sanji identifies Mr. 2 despite the disguise attempt using a friend's face.
  • p21Confrontation occurs in an urban street with visible buildings.
  • p22Mr. 2 attempts multiple transformations in heart-decorated square.
  • p22Sanji shows no reaction to the fish-like creature assault.
  • p23Scene takes place inside Alubarna Palace hall.
  • p23Princess Vivi returns and addresses assembled guards directly.
  • p24Discussion occurs inside Alubarna Palace grand hall.
  • p24Characters plan a short distraction amid ongoing conflict.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Author note describes seeing an odd white panda on TV and transitions into starting Volume 21 Utopia.
  • p4Narration describes Luffy's fight against Crocodile, rebel army advance, and Straw Hats' involvement in Alabasta conflict.
  • p6Hachi greets the man cheerfully on the beach.
  • p6Starving man laughs while holding smoking skull object.
  • p7Cloaked swordsman grunts UGH during lunge attack.
  • p7Street battle features loud impact sounds and running steps.
  • p8Kouza asks if bullet wound from Nanohana still hurts.
  • p8Rebel snaps that it is a battlefield and to stop worrying about trivialities.
  • p8Rebel declares intent to demand surrender from the king.
  • p8Alarm raised about Northern Block guarded by Royal Army, Pell and Chaka.
  • p8Rebels call for Kouza to stop and note reinforcements are coming.
  • p9Royal guard shouts HALT! while pointing weapon at approaching figures.
  • p9Second guard demands to know if targets are rebels during street confrontation.
  • p10Voice warns uninvolved civilians to leave the city immediately.
  • p10Another voice reminds targets they are near the royal palace.
  • p10Citizen states they heard the warning before being interrupted.
  • p10Vivi declares she needs something from Chaka and asks to be taken to him.
  • p12Okama fighter comments on the power of the kick received during Okama Kenpou.
  • p12Silhouetted fighter mutters Son of a... while emerging from debris.
  • p13Tall fighter in black coat shouts in frustration to clear the path immediately.
  • p13Off-panel voice issues a defiant refusal to yield.
  • p13Okama fighter angrily declares that his training will not be wasted and launches an attack.
  • p14Blond fighter claims dodging is useless while attacking.
  • p14Okama fighter names TIPSY SWAN DANCE and OKAMA KENPOU during spinning assault.
  • p14Blond fighter internally notes the fight is dragging and resolves to end it quickly.
  • p14Blond fighter calls out neck-targeted strike during kick.
  • p15Okama fighter shouts technique names while landing rib, shoulder, leg, saddle, and breast kicks.
  • p15Blond fighter yells while retaliating with a powerful kick.
  • p16Okama fighter begins naming SWAN ARABESQUE during spinning kick.
  • p16Blond fighter grunts from impact while launching MUTTON SHOT.
  • p17Horned fighter: declares Swan Arabesque failed on novice cook, exhausted and shocked mood after clash.
  • p17Suited fighter: states Mutton Shot failed on okama opponent, panting with disbelief.
  • p18Sanji: invites opponent to bring it with calm confident tone.
  • p18Mr. 2 Bon Clay: announces intent to fight seriously with wild grin.
  • p18Mr. 2 Bon Clay: taunts Sanji about unawareness of Mane-Mane fruit powers.
  • p18Narration: notes vast memory capability of the fruit during demonstration.
  • p18Mr. 2 Bon Clay: announces world's weirdest eyes, nose, mouth, and head in sequence.
  • p19Mr. 2 Bon Clay: announces today's special Mane Mane Montage performance with loud laughter.
  • p19Mr. 2 Bon Clay: notes that 90 percent of result resembles Sanji's own face.
  • p20Sanji: spots opening and delivers kick while yelling at opponent.
  • p20Sanji: tells Mr. 2 to stop fooling around with harsh tone.
  • p20Mr. 2 Bon Clay: reacts with shock at being called an act.
  • p20Large face: accuses lack of heart toward the performance.
  • p20Mr. 2 Bon Clay: insists the act is not mere performance due to past friendship.
  • p21Sanji smirks and states he sees through the face change plan, calling it pathetic and ineffective.
  • p21Bon Clay laughs defiantly while being slammed, challenging any attempt to hurt him.
  • p21Sanji shouts that people are defined by hearts not faces in a close-up outburst.
  • p22Heart-haired woman declares no transformation will work on Sanji.
  • p22Sanji calmly accepts transforming into the woman as irrelevant.
  • p22Grotesque creature screams about purity and hearts during lunging attack.
  • p22Close-up woman calls Sanji a silly boy with confident smile.
  • p23Long-faced man panics asking if the princess is serious.
  • p23Guards shout surprise at Vivi's presence and question the timing.
  • p23Vivi states the palace is not Alabasta and corrects their assumption.
  • p23Guard asks what the palace then represents.
  • p24Narration states the kingdom exists because of its people.
  • p24Bandaged man offers to handle what follows after a brief pause.
  • p24Ally requests a few seconds to draw attention.
  • p24Large bubble pleads to destroy the palace.